Furniture & Finishes

Furniture & Finishes

Look beyond the finish on a secondhand dresser

A pleasing color is only the beginning of a secondhand furniture decision.

Furniture & Finishes

Check the route before ordering a sofa

Measure the delivery route before deciding that a sofa fits the room.

Furniture & Finishes

Choose a dining table by its base as well as its top

The shape beneath the tabletop determines where knees, feet and chairs can go.

Furniture & Finishes

What to notice when trying a dining chair

Take time in the chair instead of judging it from a quick sit in the showroom.

Furniture & Finishes

Understand veneer before choosing a wood piece

Veneer describes a construction method, not a complete verdict on a piece of furniture.

Furniture & Finishes

Decide whether a painted cabinet belongs in the room

Use a painted cabinet to change the balance of materials, not just to add another color.

Furniture & Finishes

Choose drawer pulls that fit the existing furniture

Existing holes, drawer thickness and hand clearance matter as much as the shape of a pull.

Furniture & Finishes

Let a glass-front cabinet hold ordinary things

A glazed cabinet can look settled while holding dishes and objects that are used regularly.

Furniture & Finishes

Choose between an ottoman and a coffee table

Choose the central piece by what happens around the sofa on an ordinary evening.