Branded vs. Customised Furniture- A New Buyer’s Guide

Buying furniture can go two ways- a great addition to the home decor or a sore thumb sticking out from the room. Being a one-time investment, a piece of furniture bought without doing prior research can be a liability. Ideally, your furniture should ‘blend in’ with your home decor, but this varies from case-to-case. For example, if you live in a rented house, it makes sense to use branded ready-made furniture as you might need to move out in the future.

If the variety and technical jargon confuse you, this guide will give you an idea of what you need to check before buying any furniture.

• Before selection- There is a variety of branded, ready-made, and customized furniture online. Sofa sets, wardrobes, beds, TV units, and much more are available based on your requirements. Many reputed furniture retailers offer you the flexibility of customizing your furniture based on your tastes.  To make your furniture purchase a little simpler, you should keep handy photos of the spot you want the furniture (and of the room as a whole), its dimensions, and a rough colour idea you may want for your home.

• Choices available- The variety of options available can surely confuse you. Here is where your images and dimensions come into the picture- you can narrow down your options once you know what you need. Do connect with your online furniture retailer who will connect you to a professional for further assistance if the variety confuses you.

• Cost- There are many choices whether you choose branded or customized furniture. What matters is how much it will cost you in the end. For branded furniture, you pay the price mentioned on the label with other taxes/expenses- you can get your delivery at the specified date and time. On the other hand, customizable furniture comes with an estimated cost, which may or may not be according to initial discussions. Before making an initial payment, you need to make sure there aren’t any hidden charges.

• Customization- This works when you are not in a hurry and want something just perfect to complete your room’s decor. You can use a similar specimen from the furniture retailer’s collection and base your sofa, bed, TV unit, wardrobe, or any other product according to your tastes. You can do this by changing the colour, arrangement, material used, or any other changes to make the furniture just as you would like it. On the other hand, if you are in a hurry and require something that can be fulfilled with branded furniture, you can go ahead, inquire and place an order as you need-for example, those planning to move or live in a rented home. Buying branded furniture makes sense if you have just purchased a home and want to furnish it quickly using the bed, sofa, or other furniture as the center of attraction.

• Adaptability- If you are looking to furnish a room with unfamiliar features, it makes sense to get a customized solution. For example, for a room that doesn’t have perpendicular walls, you can consult an interior designer online who will help you choose the right furniture that not only looks good but also fulfills your requirements. If the room is of standard dimensions, experts suggest you go with branded ready-to-use furniture if it fulfills all your requirements.

• Creativity- Customizing your furniture allows you to be creative- you can get a sofa made with cushions that you designed yourself. Customizing also means you get a unique product crafted just for you, and that you are proud of your work. With the variety of branded furniture available, you can choose a sofa set, bed, or wardrobe and base it to design your room.

• Durability-  As a rule of thumb, branded furniture is light-weight and easy to move around, while this may or may not be the case with customized furniture. This option is ideal for renters or those who are looking to move out in the future. As far as customized furniture is concerned, durability depends on the choice of materials used in making the furniture. If opting for a customized piece of furniture, you need to keep the long-term gain in mind while opting to get a customized bed, sofa, TV unit, etc.

• Time factor- The arrival of customized furniture depends on the type of work to be done- with online branded furniture, you can get your furniture delivered within a shorter time. For an urgent requirement, the purchase of branded furniture online or offline is recommended.

A few last thoughts

Being a long-term investment, choosing the right furniture should be a carefully taken decision. The first impression people have of your home depends on your choice of furniture. If you find it tough to choose the right furniture, you can always consult a professional interior designer online.

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