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4 Furniture Items You Should Never Cheap Out On

When it comes to setting up your home, there are some areas where cutting corners just isn’t an option. Investing in a couple of items of good furniture is one of those. These are the furniture items you should never cheap out on to ensure they pass the test of comfort and time.

Sweet slumber

You spend about one third of your life in bed, so it’s wise to make sure that time is comfortably enjoyed. There’s nothing worse than a squeaky bed and a lumpy, hard or sagging mattress.

The mattress is probably the most important component, helping you to ensure you receive adequate rest and wake refreshed to face the new day, but don’t neglect the bed frame either.

When choosing your mattress, take the time to find one that’s right for you and fork out so it lasts. Retailers like Super Amart have a great range of options to suit all body shapes and budgets, with furniture stores in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, all other major capitals and regional areas.

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Dine in style

If you pick the right dining table, it will last you long into the future, so it’s worth finding an item you really love, with enough seating for family dinners and entertaining. When looking at style, consider how the table will suit in 10 or 15 years time. Then purchase it with the knowledge it can be revamped with table decorations, settings or even new chairs over the years.

The great outdoors

An outdoor setting needs to be durable and sturdy. After all, it will likely have to contend with the elements. When selecting your new setting, it’s worth considering what will suit your climate as some metal tables will never hold up near the salty air of the beach.

Look at how sturdy the build of the setting is and the type of materials used. How will they fare in sun, rain, wind and the great outdoors? And remember it’s more affordable to buy one more expensive setting that lasts than to keep replacing furniture every couple of years. Then maintain it. Wood needs oiling, glass and metal requires cleaning, and an outdoor setting cover may prove a great addition.

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Sitting pretty

There’s a reason quality couches cost a bit more. Not only do they deliver extra comfort, but they are also built to last. When selecting your couch, it pays to look to the future and purchase a style and colour that is unlikely to date. Then you can reinvent its look with cushions, throws and cheaper accessories such as side-tables.

You should also consider your lifestyle, ensuring that if you have pets, small children or are likely to have a family in the next few years, your couch will be up to the task. That may mean looking for stain resistant or even leather options.

Purchasing good quality furniture is an investment. A little extra spent on the initial purchase will save money in the long term, while guaranteeing style and comfort in the interim.