When You Should Replace Your Furniture

Most people don’t think of furniture having an expiration date, but knowing when you should replace your furniture is an important part of keeping your home in tiptop condition.

Listed below are reasons why you should replace specific pieces of furniture in your home.

When Your Furniture Looks Worn Out

Statistically speaking, a sofa lasts 7 to 15 years. You can extend the usable life if you take great care of it over the years. Regular vacuuming, for example, takes small particles out of the fabric and reduces wear. If you notice that your sofa is sunken-in looking, or is difficult to get out of, then it may be time to replace it. If the fabric appears stained or you hear creaking as you sit down on it, then you may also want to replace it. If your upholstered piece is worn out but you still like the frame, or it has some heritage it could be recovered. The cost of recovering is usually more than the cost of a new piece. If the top of your dining room table looks badly nicked and it bothers you, depending on the quality of the original piece, it might be worth refinishing.

When Your Children Leave the Nest

As parents, we sometimes forego buying what we like for what we need, and as caregivers of growing children, we often want to furnish our home with comfortable but functional pieces. But comfort and function can be found in bespoke designs that speak to our creative sides. When your children move out in search of their own apartments or to attend college, you can send the old furniture with them and restart your decorating with adults in mind.

When You’re Not Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

The piece of furniture you use the most often goes unnoticed. It’ isn’t like you wake up and it’s broken but at some point, a mattress stops giving the support you require, generally around 10 years plus or minus. Have a look at your mattress; are there sagging spots? Does it support the small of your back without hammocking? A great mattress is absolutely essential to a great night’s sleep.

Take a look at the brands we carry at Conway Furniture and choose a style that suits your needs.