You've got a new house. Congratulations! But, what next? To make your house a home, you need to furnish it with the most appropriate furniture. You jump to the nearest furniture store and impress the salesman with your knowledge of varieties of furniture. You hop from one level to another, short-listing the furniture that impresses you the most. Everything seemed perfect until the delivery boy informs you that the furniture is too big for your home. This is the most common mistake we commit before buying furniture. Often, we ignore the exact requirements of our home before hopping out for furniture shopping.

You've spent a fortune owning a house depicting royal medieval architecture. Now, don't spoil its looks by furnishing it with the modern lightweight furniture, instead of good old Amish furniture. A house that is conspicuous by its imposing presence looks magnificent with carefully done Amish handcrafted furniture. The modern furniture would not only look out of place but also show your lack of furniture sense. And before buying Amish made furniture online, make sure the piece you are buying fits naturally in your scheme of things. This is important because modern furniture stores and websites spend a lot of money on dressing-up the article to increase its chances of sales. In the bargain, you could easily get trapped by the low cost of the furniture and compromise on the suitability factor.

So, how are you going to match the home and furniture requirements? The first logical step is to know your home. By 'knowing your home' we mean to know the home-type, i.e., whether it's distinctively southwestern or precisely northerly. The knowledge of your home would not only help you in selecting the appropriate furniture type but also give you a sense of pride commonly associated with the knowledge of one's home.

During the course of your research about the type of your home, you will come across the kind of furniture that will typically go with your home style. While the traditional knowledge of furniture and home compatibility is based on experience, it won't be out of place to stress a bit on experimenting with different furniture. A departure from the set pattern could, sometimes, lend an additional grace and aura to your home. Before buying a different set of furniture, it is advisable to go for computer-generated simulation test to see exactly how your house will appear with the furniture. After all, furniture doesn't come cheap!

The best course in buying furniture is to have a picture of every room with you. A good picture from a high-resolution camera will go a long way in helping you match the furniture for every room. Make a plan for every space and every corner of your home. Make sure that the room doesn't get overcrowded with furniture Leave some breathing space in the most used areas of your home. With a pre-set mind, not only you make informed choices but also save extra money by abjuring from buying attractive but unnecessary furniture.

A home is not only a place to live. It reflects your personality and accordingly enhances your social status among your friends. A well furnished home is not a luxury but a legitimate desire.