Does premium quality furniture really make a difference?

[Samuel250]

[Huma0]

@Letti0 @Laurel47

It's funny how the same stores have different names in different countries. At least I assume they are the same...

Yes, you do have to check in often and if you see something you want, buy it then and there as it's unlikely to be there next time. The problem is that you don't always find the thing you went in there for (I've been searching for a new shade for a particular lamp and a new chalkboard for ages and haven't found the right ones) and meanwhile you end up buying lots of random things. Well I do anyway!

[Linda-And-Richard0]

Much of the furnishings in our listing were purchased at estate sales.  This includes pots and pans, flatware, lamps and accent pieces.  I have refinished pieces of furniture I found on the side of the road.   Some items came from garage sales or the antique show in Round Top, Tx.   Our daughter added some of her original artwork.  The entire house, excluding bathrooms, has been remodeled.   But all mattresses, pillows, bed linens and towels are brand new items from retail stores.  

[Jessica384]

My guest room furniture is all antiques with a 100+ year old bed and a bare bones mattress and box spring. Bed is on the firmer side, no pillow top, memory foam, etc. I've had more compliments about the bed comfort than anything so either my guests aren't picky and are used to beds like that or really just like it.

[Christine615]

Yes. We used items from our own home and then scoured high end estate sales for the rest. Cheap furniture doesn't hold up and kind of invites abuse. You can get better things for the same price as a discount store if you are patient.