Over the years, the furniture market has expanded rapidly with trends, inspirations, and new technology. With the expansion comes new furniture styles and pieces, making shopping sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Take a look at dining room furniture, after you choose your table and chairs, there’s the choice between a buffet, a sideboard, or a credenza. Do these furniture have different purposes or do they function the same? What are the differences? In truth, these furniture staples are nearly identical, with small differences in the details. Today, let’s take a look at these classic dining pieces to help you figure out what best suits your home and lifestyle.

When shopping online for new furniture, the many styles and terms can sometimes be overwhelming. There are so many similar terms, but they all mean different things! How do you know which style is right for your home and which matches your personal style? At FineFurnitureSanDiego.com, we love sharing our knowledge of furniture with our customers. We’re here to help you make the best shopping decisions, ready with pieces for every room in the home and amazing prices. Let’s explore some different furniture styles together!

When purchasing a new couch or sofa set, you want it to last for years. Real leather couches are known to last much longer than their upholstered, or faux leather counterparts, but they’re also more expensive.

Before we begin, take a look at this article to learn about the different types of leather used in furniture. This will give you an idea of the different grades of leather and what to look for.

Now, let’s take a look at how much leather sofas can really cost.

Have you ever started rearranging furniture, and oh no, the couch doesn’t fit where you wanted it to, or the dining table is too long for this side of the room? Measuring your furniture is one simple step that can save you a lot of headaches and frustration when moving, buying new pieces, or simply rearranging your furniture. It’s quick, easy, and we’ll walk you through the process.

This guide will teach you how to measure furniture for moving, for delivery, to fit furniture down stairs, and much more. Remember, whenever measuring furniture or appliances, be sure to measure the furniture at it’s widest point and the door or stairs at their most narrow points for best results. When in doubt, take three separate measurements at different points and use the widest or narrowest measurements, respectively.

Is there an item in your home that is considered a family heirloom? Maybe it’s grandma’s pearl necklace or a set of silver spoons. The word ‘heirloom” often conjures up this idea of antiquity and responsibility. Heirloom furniture, however is something that can be purchased brand new, with the idea that one day these stunning pieces can be passed down to children and grandchildren.

Think of heirloom furniture as family furniture; furniture that can used by generations of the same family.  Today, most American homes are furnished with a combination of inexpensive factory furniture, secondhand pieces from friends and family, and maybe a few inherited pieces. That’s ok!