retro furniture

  Earlier, the perception was that Retro Furniture was meant only for student apartments, but now it is retro furniture that is considered to be chic. In fact retro furniture definitely did not find any space in the Indian homes till the recent past. This is because most of the Indian usually shop for their furniture from nearby furniture shops or get it made from the family carpenter. Therefore not much of experimentation happens in the furniture front. But recently the Indian are becoming fashion conscious not only in their wardrobes but also in the way they dress their interiors. Therefore the latest fashion recommendation for Indian homes is retro furniture. Of course this trend has developed due to the recent interest in cottage and eclectic decorating. Another reason for the popularity of the retro furniture is the rising interest in comfortable weekend homes.

When you go to shop for your furniture, it is important to carry a list of what you're looking for, and make sure you note the ideal and maximum dimensions for each piece. And most importantly, make sure you remember to measure the clearance of doorways and stairs.

In order to find the best deals on retro furniture, visit secondhand, charity and consignment shops regularly. These shops are fairly easy to find in any big or small town in India. In fact if you have a good relationship with the shop owners, you can ask them to call you when something you want comes in.

Though auctions are not so common in most Indian cities, try and find out about whatever auctions are happening in the neighborhood and attend these auctions. Most often the older furniture is bound to be well constructed, but make sure you use the auction previews to inspect for any damage that might exist.

Make sure that you sit on the chair to test for the comfort, or any loose joints or wobbly legs. Open all the doors and drawers to check for any sticking, broken parts or damaged or missing hardware. Though flea markets and yard sales again are not very common in India, you can find some excellent retro furniture at which do happen in some of the Indian cities.

While choosing retro furniture, think versatility. You must always value the design above the finish or upholstery, which can always be changed later. Figure in the repair costs to any item's selling price to calculate the actual buying price of the piece.
One of the best ways to acquire retro furniture is to swap pieces with your friends so both find happy new homes. But do remember that its not very easy to replace door and drawer hardware on retro furniture pieces.
 

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