Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying A New Sofa

It seems simple at first-you know what you like, right? But buying new furniture, whether it`s the quest for a statement piece or completely equipping a brand-new home, is rarely cut and dry. Somewhere, bleary-eyed from a marathon e-commerce dive, or hours into your [quick" visit to West Elm, existential questions are bound to come up: Is all vaguely rugged wooden furniture going to look dated in two years? Is that Coffee Table a great statement or completely hideous? So before you get lost in the maze that is Ikea, or lose faith in your own sense of sight, ask yourself these questions:

1. Do you understand the size of your space?If there is one key rule, it`s that proportion should trump all else.

2. What do you really need-vs. want?

3. Are you rushing a purchase just to feel like you are done? Yes, you want to be settled and have a place to put down your glass of water while watching Netflix. We get it. But better to fight the good fight than live with regret.

4. Is this piece a good investment? Aim to buy the highest-quality piece of furniture you can afford, within reason.

5. Do you really love this piece? If the answer is no, reconsider.