Learning Different Furniture Styles

What if I told you that Furnitureland South sells over 1,000 brands at our store – the largest furniture retail store in the world? Put this into perspective: 1,000 brands + the thousands of products each of those furniture brands carry = 1.3 million square feet of showroom space. Then you have me: a small-town journalist from Texas who had never heard the words “etagere” and “vignette” before packing up her life and moving across the country to Jamestown, North Carolina – home to those 1.3 million square feet and my current workplace, Furnitureland South.

Now, why would I accept a copywriting position in an industry that I know very little about? From my first interview with Furnitureland South, I could tell that this company is comprised of genuine, knowledgeable people who LOVE to educate people like me (and, if you’re reading this, maybe you as well) because they have the opportunity to share their passion for furniture with someone who is eager to learn about it.

And I’ve been doing just that. When I began working at Furnitureland South a little over one month ago, my first assignment was to do research, more research and, you guessed it, even more research. Let’s face it: how would I, as the person who is tasked with producing content about this company, do so without knowing the difference between a dresser and a highboy (side note: have you seen the highboy at Furnitureland South? If not, that in and of itself is worth a visit to our store)?

With that, if you’re looking to become an expert in furniture or one small aspect of the industry, then you and I can go on this journey together! Now, like I said, I am a novice, so please be patient with me, as I am still learning.

The most integral aspect of learning about furniture is first understanding the different furniture styles. Once you have the styles down, you can look at a piece of furniture or décor and know whether it is traditional, modern or contemporary with farmhouse flair and piece together the look you’re going for. Recognizing these styles provides you with a basis of knowledge that will help you immensely down the road.

Can You Mix Furniture Styles?

This begs the question: can you mix furniture styles? Absolutely! In fact, we recommend it. Mixing furniture styles is one of the most exhilarating facets of the furniture industry because it creates an element of surprise. Want a coastal style home with modern elements? Go for it.

Mixing different furniture styles is also a unique way to add personal flair, functional space and color to your home. Are you unsure if two pieces of opposite styles will work together in a room? Contact a Furnitureland South Design Consultant to get their perspective.

When you know the style(s) you’re going for, the design process is made simpler for both you and your designer. If you were to walk into Furnitureland South without an idea of what aesthetic you would like to see in your space, then it could be overwhelming, as you have 1.3 million square feet of showroom to cover. On the other hand, if you came in with a clear idea of how you want your space to look and feel, then our highly trained design consultants can take you to the galleries that fit those desires and guide you along in the process of finding the furniture and décor that will enhance that idea and turn it into reality.

This is not to say that we won’t welcome you if design isn’t your forte and you want someone to take your space and run with it. Trust me, we get it: you just bought a house with nothing to fill it with, and the last thing you want to do is make more decisions. Take a deep breath and allow our designers to assist you on this thrilling journey!

At Furnitureland South, we are committed to meeting your design needs without lowering your expectations and delivering the lowest prices on luxury furniture brands. Visit us today to discover how we can enhance your space with one or many different furniture styles!