http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/03/30/four-tips-to-help-you-avoid-cheap-furniture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=four-tips-to-help-you-avoid-cheap-furniture Lorrie Browne's Design Secrets Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:23:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/03/30/four-tips-to-help-you-avoid-cheap-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-147747 My Design Secrets Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:17:54 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/03/30/four-tips-to-help-you-avoid-cheap-furniture/#comment-147747 I agree Dawn. We just have to go in with realistic expectations. Also, if the item does not get a whole lot of use, it may stand up longer. Nice website! ~Lorrie I agree Dawn. We just have to go in with realistic expectations. Also, if the item does not get a whole lot of use, it may stand up longer. Nice website!
~Lorrie

]]> http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/03/30/four-tips-to-help-you-avoid-cheap-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-146172 Dawn DiLorenzo Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:29:18 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/03/30/four-tips-to-help-you-avoid-cheap-furniture/#comment-146172 Love this article! I had a Facebook discussion not too long ago on this very topic. I am firm believer in buying quality for the big pieces like sofas, rugs, etc. and then you can mix in less expensive items here and there. I do have a cute occasional chair from Target and while it doesn't get a lot of use, it looks adorable with my $2,000 Berhardt sofa! Love this article! I had a Facebook discussion not too long ago on this very topic. I am firm believer in buying quality for the big pieces like sofas, rugs, etc. and then you can mix in less expensive items here and there. I do have a cute occasional chair from Target and while it doesn’t get a lot of use, it looks adorable with my $2,000 Berhardt sofa!

]]> http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/03/30/four-tips-to-help-you-avoid-cheap-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-83443 Cheap vs Quality Furniture Part 1 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:19:13 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/03/30/four-tips-to-help-you-avoid-cheap-furniture/#comment-83443 [...] that won’t last long or expensive furniture that will last a lifetime.  It is a good question.  Cheap furniture is tempting because you didn’t pay much for it, so it’s okay that it only lasts a year or so.  [...] [...] that won’t last long or expensive furniture that will last a lifetime.  It is a good question.  Cheap furniture is tempting because you didn’t pay much for it, so it’s okay that it only lasts a year or so.  [...]

]]> http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/03/30/four-tips-to-help-you-avoid-cheap-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-17208 Eco-Friendly Home Furnishings Guide - Part II | My Design Secrets Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:58:08 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/03/30/four-tips-to-help-you-avoid-cheap-furniture/#comment-17208 [...] because some companies are taking advantage of the “eco-friendly hype” to sell mediocre furniture.  Yes, a sustainable hardwood frame and organic fabric sound great, but how is the piece made?  [...] [...] because some companies are taking advantage of the “eco-friendly hype” to sell mediocre furniture.  Yes, a sustainable hardwood frame and organic fabric sound great, but how is the piece made?  [...]

]]> http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/03/30/four-tips-to-help-you-avoid-cheap-furniture/comment-page-1/#comment-17125 VICKI Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:42:49 +0000 http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2009/03/30/four-tips-to-help-you-avoid-cheap-furniture/#comment-17125 JC PENNEY IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE STORES AND I LKE LOTS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. gREAT STORE. JC PENNEY IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE STORES AND I LKE LOTS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. gREAT STORE.

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