Quality Case Goods

Buy Quality When Selecting Bedroom & Dining Room Furniture

The furniture industry refers to wood furniture (bedroom and dining room furniture) as casegoods.

Selecting quality casegoods can be a daunting process.

Here are a few simple things to look for to make sure you get the best bang (quality) for your buck:

- Beautiful finish – better quality furniture has a finish with depth (multi-step finish) and is not muddy, cloudy or murky. There should be no cracks or bubbles in the finish and the piece should be finished on the top, sides and front.

- The strongest case pieces are dovetail (French or English), mortise and tenon, and dowel. The cheaper quality is usually glued or nailed together. Taller pieces should not rock or sway.

- Chairs should be corner blocked and not wobble.

- Drawer construction is important. They should open and close easily. Look for wood center glides, sanded bottoms and dust proofing.

These are just a few tips that may help you in selecting your furniture. Your sales person can give you more tips to finding the right case goods for you.