Are You Making These Common Mistakes With Your Furniture?

Whether you're furnishing your first apartment or refreshing a long-loved space, decorating your home is a big milestone and a major investment. But even the best intentions can lead to frustration when avoidable furniture mistakes get in the way of comfort, style, or practicality.

At Home Furniture & More, we help our Central Florida neighbors make informed decisions that support both function and beauty. Here are some common furniture mistakes to watch out for and what to do instead.

Poor Space Planning

It’s easy to fall in love with a sofa or dining set without considering how it will fit into your actual space. But skipping the measurements and layout plans can leave you with blocked doorways, tight walkways, or inaccessible windows. Before you buy, take careful measurements and map out your room on grid paper to scale.

Pro Tip: A few pieces of masking tape on the floor can help you visualize the scale and avoid surprises on delivery day.

Choosing the Wrong Rug Size

A rug that’s too small or too large can throw off a room’s entire balance. Ideally, your rug should anchor your furniture but not overwhelm the space. In the living room, this means it should extend under the front legs of your sofa and chairs. In the bedroom, it should reach beyond the sides and foot of the bed. If you're unsure, our in-store team at any of our locations in Central Florida are always happy to help guide rug sizing based on your room dimensions.

Buying Furniture Without Support or Durability

Trendy pieces look great in photos but lack the structure or materials to hold up over time. When possible, avoid pieces made entirely of particleboard or MDF, especially for high-use furniture like bed frames or dressers. At Home Furniture & More, we curate furniture built to last, with quality materials and timeless construction, because good design should go beyond appearances.

Prioritizing Trends Over Your Lifestyle

Light-colored upholstery may look great in a showroom or a style guide’s Instagram post, but it might not be the best choice if you have kids, pets, or heavy daily use. Be honest about how you live and choose fabrics and finishes that will work with your daily routine. From performance fabrics to pet-friendly rugs, our selection is designed with real life in mind.

Skipping the In-Person Test

Online furniture shopping is convenient, but there’s no substitute for sitting on a sofa or testing the sturdiness of a table in person. Texture, firmness, and scale don’t always translate through a screen. That’s why visiting a Home Furniture & More location in Central Florida gives you a hands-on look at comfort and quality before you commit.

Rushing the Process

We get it! Furnishing a new space is exciting! But buying everything at once can lead to regrets in the immediate future. Our advice is to start with the foundational pieces first: your sofa, bed, and dining set. These are often the largest and most-used items, so it’s worth taking time to get them right. Stick with neutral, versatile finishes you can easily style with accessories as trends evolve.

At Home Furniture & More, we’re here to help you find furniture that fits your space, your life, and your budget. Stop by one of our four Florida locations and let’s create a space that truly feels like home. 

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