Common Mistakes With Furniture When Entering A New Apartment

 

 

 

Common Mistakes With Furniture When Entering A New Apartment.

 

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Today, we want to discuss a topic that seems to occupy quite a lot of people's attention when moving into a new apartment - Furniture - and, more precisely, the most common mistakes made with furniture when moving into a new apartment.

Ask anyone who has ever moved into a new apartment, and they will tell you the furniture issue is an inexhaustible source of headache/energy drain. As a result, many tend to make mistakes in the correct way of conducting themselves in this matter.

In this article, we will review those common mistakes and what you must do to avoid them, even if they may seem inevitable at first glance.

 

As always, later in the article, there will be a refreshing infographic presentation and a video summarizing its content for you.

 

'Common Mistakes With Furniture When Entering A New Apartment.'

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1. Wrong Balance.

 

A famous quote attributed to the author Catherine Pulsifer:

"Time and balance are the two most difficult things to have control over, yet they are both the things that we do control."

 

One of the most significant mistakes people tend to make with furniture when moving into a new apartment is unbalanced Financial decisions regarding the correct dosage of brand-new furniture acquisition in relation to preserving the old ones.

Or, in other words - is throwing everything away and buying new ones is the right strategy?

There are those whose enthusiasm for their new apartment causes them to lose all sense of logic, throw away all their "Old" furniture, and insist on buying only new ones. And vice versa, Mainly due to nostalgia, some refuse to buy even one new piece of furniture and are unwilling to get rid of the old lame armchair that has been with them since college.

By the way, It goes without saying that those forced to make decisions due to financial considerations are not included among those we are talking about. The above is only for those with sufficient financial capabilities and their choices in the context of our article's topic.

Anyway, Both are characterized by imbalance. And, Like most things in life, the truth lies somewhere in the middle.

In most cases, there is no point or other logical reason to get rid of all your old furniture and buy everything brand new before entering a new apartment.

Besides the substantial financial expense, some are probably still in good condition and can be taken to your new apartment. Furthermore, suppose you are a die-hard fan of thorough refreshment/renewal and want an all-new look - apart from the fact your new home will likely contain some new furniture that can provide you with the desired feelings of refreshment and renewal - there are excellent methods nowadays to refresh aged furniture by relatively simple actions, Thus, granting them an almost new look. 

Therefore, the first 'furniture mistake' we want to help you avoid in your new apartment is not properly considering what to buy and what to keep.

Try as much as possible to put emotional considerations aside. Figure out your family's real needs and act accordingly.

An excellent tip in this regard is establishing a family discourse:

Something like:

"Guys, we are about to move, and the furniture issue is unclear. Does anyone have an opinion about a particular piece of furniture we should keep?"

 

Although such a family discourse will not provide answers that will completely eliminate doubts, it will still help with some more informed decisions - And that's always a good thing!

 



 

Consider properly what to buy and what to keep

 

Since this is an individual matter that depends only on personal preferences/variables, there are no right or wrong answers, and everyone must decide independently. But as mentioned, proper consideration is key as a rule of thumb.

Know your priorities, and only then act.

 

 

 

2. Lack Of Strategic Thinking.

 

Contrary to what many may think, strategic thinking is not a tool intended for 'serious' processes only. In order to achieve the desired results in various areas of life, strategic thinking is more than relevant, even in seemingly minor decisions.

But as the American academic Michael Porter once said: - 'Strategic thinking rarely occurs spontaneously' -. It is something that must be accompanied with full awareness.

 

'What on earth is the relevance of strategic thinking for new home furnishings?' you must be asking.

Well - it's very relevant.

 

Generally speaking, the home design process, which obviously includes a significant approach towards furniture, is actually an expression of a whole organic design concept, usually classified into categories and subcategories.

Suppose you are a regular reader of our sweet blog. In that case, you are probably already familiar with all home design styles out there. 

Therefore, if you wish to avoid a significant mistake with your furniture when moving into a new apartment, you must integrate your 'furniture point of view' into your current overall home design strategy:

 

For example, buying a huge sofa would not be so wise if you decided to go for minimalism.

And if a modern design style is your thing, why on earth would you buy a colorful and flashy dining table instead of something solid with clear lines?!

 

There are many examples, but the guiding principle remains the same - before your move, while still trying to figure out how you want your new home to look alike, you must integrate the 'furniture issue' into your more general design considerations.

By doing this, you will be able to avoid 'matching mistakes' with furniture in your new home.

 

 

Don't wait until the last second to plan your moves

 

By the way, here are the best tips to help you keep your sanity during your moving process.

 

Thank us later.

 

3. Poor Market Research.

 

There is a quote attributed to the controversial aerospace engineer Wernher von Braun:

 

'Basic research is what I am doing when I don't know what I am doing.'

 

One of the most common mistakes people tend to make (in general, and with topics related to moving in particular) is poor market research.

They don't bother to compare prices thoroughly as required and then whine they have been ripped off.

They don't make the slightest effort to learn a bit about the quality of furniture materials to make better decisions/adjustments, and then loudly complain the product is not as good as they thought in the first place.

Most importantly, after finally choosing the desired product, they do not conduct the most basic quality/function tests in terms of use. Then, when coming back home, they suddenly become frustrated since the mattress is not comfortable enough or the dining table does not fit the dimensions of the kitchen (Since doing something as basic as taking measurements before buying is overrated - according to their poor judgment).



 

Conduct preliminary tests so that u won't regret later

 

The way to avoid these mistakes is actually quite simple:

Just don't be lazy!

Conduct comprehensive market research prior to your purchases, both as to the quality of the product and its suitability to your specific needs/price worth paying for it.

Remember! No one likes to be told, "I told you so."

 

As always, we've got your back if you need assistance:

PriceGrabber and price.com are great tools to help you with your market research.

 

Regarding comfort/adaptation to your specific needs, no tool on earth can help you if you are that lazy. You have to do it yourself.

 

By the way, about furniture. The issue of market research is several times more severe.

It's not an inappropriate mug that needs to be replaced - it's a freaking bed!

 



 

 

These were the three common mistakes with furniture when entering a new apartment.

Please do yourself a favor and try to avoid them.

And if you still encounter some difficulties, feel free to reach out.

 

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