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The fine points of selecting top-quality furniture
BUYING FURNITURE is both exciting and a
bit of a challenge. New furniture adds dimension and function to your household. This is
especially true of case goods—furniture
intended to provide interior storage such as
chests of drawers, armoires and entertainment centers, as well as furniture sold in sets,
such as bedroom and dining room collections. The following tips, provided by Costco’s
furniture buying team, will help you find case
goods that will last.
Material. Look for furniture made of
hardwoods, such as cherry, maple, ash and
oak, as they are much more durable than soft
woods such as pine.
Joinery. Seek pieces that feature dovetail
construction, as this joinery technique prevents joints from pulling apart. The drawers
should be aligned when mounted, and the
gap tolerance around them should not exceed
an one-eighth of an inch.
Watch your back. Check the back of
each piece. Poorly made furniture will have
stapled backs. Look for pieces with fully finished backs that have been inset and fastened
with screws.
Check your drawers. Bedroom sets
should have cedar-lined drawers, as this special feature helps preserve fine clothing.
Hardware. Did the manufacturer use
solid metal hardware or hollow? Furniture
companies often use hollow hardware as a
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Brett Jackson
Furniture Buyer
FRANCE FREEMAN
AESTHETICALLY, the Kayla Collection is
the quintessential girly girl’s bedroom set,
but that’s not the reason I’m highlighting
it. Quality-wise, this set incorporates all the
features of fine furniture, which ensures it
will stand up to any pajama party. The collection has dovetail joinery on all drawers
with full-extension glides. All pieces use
cost-saving measure, but this practice sacrifices strength. Full-extension ball-bearing
glides should operate smoothly. All hardware
should be free of dings and scratches.
Check the finish. A durable finish will
enhance the natural beauty of hardwoods,
but, more important, it will protect case goods
nontoxic paint and a protective finish for
easy and simple cleaning. The twin bed
features an easy-pull-out trundle that can
be used as an extra bed for overnight
guests or as a divided storage drawer
for toys, clothes and collectibles.
Daughters will appreciate that the
set can be personalized with the two sets
of knobs and bedpost finials: crystal-like
glass for a romantic look or wood for a
more streamllined appearance. Parents
will value the sturdy hardwood construction, top craftsmanship and great Costco
value. This is truly beautiful, heirloom-quality furniture that will be enjoyed for
generations to come. C
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· Solid Poplar and American Cherry
wood veneer in Rich Cherry finish
· Adjustable equipment shelves and
base with inset metal ventilation panels
60in.
· Antique brass decorative hardware · “Burst pattern” veneer top surface
(152.4cm.)
· Two center media drawers
· Ventilated gaming console storage
with flip-down door panel
· Removable back panels for
equipment access
· Extended interior cable management