against problems that arise with temperature
changes and moisture. Look for a uniform
sheen across the surface of furniture pieces. If
you’re buying painted furniture, make sure it
is lead-free.
Planet-friendly packaging. As we become
increasingly aware of our responsibility to
operate in an environmentally responsible
manner, we strongly encourage our suppliers
to use earth-friendly packaging, such as using
honeycomb corrugate instead of Styrofoam.
If you share this conviction, it’s worth asking
retail sources about their packaging. If nothing else it sends the message that it factors
into your purchasing decisions.
A measure of control. A bonus tip:
Measure the areas in your home for which
you are buying furniture before you go shopping. This may sound obvious, but many
people go furniture shopping without taking
these measurements. It’s also a good idea to
bring a tape measure with you to the store. It
can be very difficult to judge perspective in
an unfamiliar setting, especially if you’re in a
large building.—Will Fifield
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Discover décor
and more on
costco.com
WHEN IT COMES to products for home
decorating or remodeling, Costco offers
members lots of options. At the ware-houses* you’ll find indoor and outdoor
furniture (available seasonally), bedding
and appliances, artwork (available in
rotating Special Events; see page 70)
and home-improvement services (at
Special Order kiosks; see page 46).
In addition, many unique, money-saving items are available on costco.com,
which has different merchandise than
the warehouses and can stock seasonal
items all year round. There are several
tabs to explore for home-oriented prod-
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FRANCE FREEMAN
Valerie
Van Valkenburg
Furniture Buyer
IF YOU’RE FOND of the earthy comfort of
leather furniture, the Berkline Chandler
collection is a great living room combination at an incredible value. Costco has
long turned to Berkline, a company
founded in 1928, for quality furniture.
The power-reclining sofa and love seat
are covered in 100 percent Australian
cowhide. Many suppliers use leather on
the seating areas but cover the back and
sides with carefully matched vinyl to
lower the price. This collection is covered
entirely in leather.
The power-recline feature allows you
to adjust the sofa or love seat into that
“just right” position. The backs of the sofa
and the love seat are removable for easy
transport, and they’re both built to fit
through standard 32-inch-wide doorways.
Both pieces have a protective finish that
helps prevent spills from soaking in and
resists UV fading. Best of all, Costco
offers this heirloom-quality collection at
a savings of between 35 to 60 percent
compared to national competitors. C
BUCKLEY 5-PIECE DINING SET
The Buckley dining table is made of
solid Indian rosewood with a hand-planed top. Genuine leather bar stools.
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