Questions to Ask When Buying Furniture

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The furniture buying process can be dizzying considering the array of options, vast numbers of brands to choose from, and salespeople who may not always have your best interests at heart. Before you purchase a piece of furniture, be sure you know answers to the following questions:

What is the frame made of?

A high-quality furniture frame that will last for years to come should be made of hardwood. At England, we use three quarter or seven eighths inch frame grade plywood reinforced with hardwood. Manufacturers that cut corners will use just plywood, which can easily fall apart after some wear and tear.

What spring type is in this piece?

Furniture that uses wide-loop springs exerts significantly less pressure on the frame. They also cover more surface area, so fewer springs can be used in the seat. All this means less pressure on the frame. Less pressure means you don’t have to use as much or the same quality of material in your frame. Look for furniture that has narrow loop springs to give the cushion more support, which results in a longer lasting seating surface.

What type of cardboard is used throughout the arm?

Many manufacturers use 0.054 thick cardboard. This thickness is unlikely to hold up to years of leaning and sitting on sofa arms. Ensure that the cardboard is at least 0.090 throughout.

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Is there spring back support?

The answer to this should be yes. Springs reinforce the cushions, which keep them uniform for the lifetime of the sofa. Many manufacturers cut costs by eliminating springs and replacing with sheeted material. Without any give, cushions easily flatten over time.

Are cushion casings upholstered on both sides?

In order to maintain sofa cushions for years, it’s important to rotate cushions every so often. Rotating ensures both sides of the cushion distribute the force more evenly. Many manufacturers only upholster one side of the cushion to cut costs, which can speed up the rate at which your sofa ages.

England Furniture goes above and beyond to offer high quality furniture without cutting corners. Each of their pieces fulfills all of the above qualifications, so you know you can rely on the piece to stand the test of time. Read more about what’s inside England Furniture.

The Design Twins Incorporate a Bold Pattern

Balancing an accent wall and bold chairs is no easy feat. The Design Twins, tell us on their blog why they chose England Furniture. For them it came down to quality and style choice. Twins Julie and Jodie mention how England Furniture offers one of the best furniture warranties and how important it was for them that England Furniture is made in America. On their blog, they show how to make the hot new décor trends work by using the Tara Sofa and the Singleton Arm chairs from England Furniture.

The Tara Sofa gives a casual style while its tall tapered wood leg give it a more modern look. They paired this modern and casual sofa with two Singleton Arm chairs with the Mara Blue pattern, which they thought was a bold design move. As the saying goes, “the greater the risk the greater the potential is for reward!” The petite scale of the Singleton Arm chair is the perfect choice if you don’t want the chair to impact your personal space.

Leather Wingback Chair

The leather wingback chair is styled to reflect the feel of a British nobleman’s countryside cottage. The Colleen Chair by England Furniture has styling that would fit in to a classy and cozy room. It would pair well with a stately chesterfield sofa and leather-bound books lining the walls.

With rolled arms, s-curved legs, and a graceful silhouette, this leather wingback chair could be a gorgeous addition to a house. England Furniture offers a wide variety of luxurious leathers in various shades so you can coordinate with the rest of your home. Get comfortable by adding the matching ottoman which features the same curved legs.

England Furniture is made in America, in the foothills of Tennessee since the company was established in the 1960’s. From the sturdy interior to the quality upholstery, England Furniture aims to satisfy the needs of every customer.

DIMENSIONS:
Width 35″
Depth 38″
Height 43″
Seat Width 20″
Seat Depth 21″
Seat Height 22″

Twin Sleeper Sofa

Twin Sleeper Sofa

The twin sleeper sofa is just what you need if you’re short on space but need a comfortable place to offer a guest. Perfect for the living room, a child’s room or if you don’t need the bulk of having a queen or full sleeper sofa, a twin sleeper sofa might be the perfect fit. Here are other ways you could use a twin sleeper sofa:

Chair and a Half

The twin sleeper sofa is wide enough to be a chair and a half so you’ll have enough space for you and a pet to hang out and watch tv. Otherwise, it’s a comfortable place to cuddle up in a blanket and watch your favorite shows.

Kid’s Room

A twin sleeper sofa is great for a kid’s room because it can double as a place for your child’s friend to sleep, as well as a chair you both can share to read stories together. Fold it out when hosting a sleepover, and tuck it back for story time.

The Seabury Twin Sleeper (pictured) by England Furniture provides all the comfort and convenience you could ever want in a twin sleeper sofa. With hundreds of fabrics to choose from, you can have the twin sleeper sofa of your dreams.

Dimensions:
Width 54″
Depth 37″
Height 35″
Seat Width 38″
Seat Depth 21″
Seat Height 21″

Twin Sleeper Sofa

Modern Leather Recliner

Modern Leather Recliner in Black

When searching for the modern leather recliner of your dreams, you’ll see a dizzying array of furniture. It might be easy to get sucked into purchasing cheap furniture that won’t last, but if you’re looking for value, England Furniture’s Murray Arm Chair in this black leather does just that.

This piece has high, lightly colored wood legs that serve as the support of comfortable box seat and back cushions. This modern leather recliner also can be purchased with power reclining capabilities. With over forty leathers to choose from, you can find the perfect color.

England Furniture is made in America and uses high quality materials in every piece. Best of all, England Furniture is delivered to your home in 30 days or less. That means you’ll be relaxing into this modern leather recliner sooner than you think!

Check out this piece or another modern leather recliner by England Furniture.

Dimensions:
Width 32″

Depth 36″

Height 38″

Seat Width 20″

Seat Depth 22″

Seat Height 20″

American Leather Furniture

If the term “Made in America” is important to you, then the England Furniture Company is who you can trust for quality furniture that will stand the test of time. England Furniture produces each piece in the foothills of Tennessee, and was created in 1964 with the goal in mind of employing hardworking Americans.

Classic American leather furniture is embodied by the River West Chair in leather. This piece is timeless with straight, refined features like the track arm. This chair is finished off with a beautiful light brown leather. In the River West Collection, you can also find a loveseat, sofa, ottoman, sectional and queen sleeper.

Dimensions

Width 37″

Depth 38″

Height 36″

Seat Depth 21″

Seat Height 20″

A Recliner That Charges Your Phone

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After an exhausting day at work, most of us just want to come home and relax. Snuggling up on the recliner with a nice snack, while scrolling through social media to catch up on what you missed throughout the day, is one of the best ways to unwind.

Unfortunately, by the time 8pm rolls around our phone batteries are running low. The last thing anyone wants to do after they’ve settled in is get up and try and find a way to plug in their phone while still sitting comfortably.

Luckily, the England Furniture Company set out to solve this problem. The EZ Motion Recliner EZ1C52N has everything you’d need. It features a USB port, can be powered with or without a battery pack, and can make a space feel like home. This piece really shows where comfort, quality, and convenience meet.

Dimensions:

Width 36″

Depth 41″

Height 43″

Seat Width 20″

Seat Depth 22″

Seat Height 20″

Farmhouse Home Décor

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The popularity of farmhouse decor is incredible nowadays, but making it look tasteful is the tricky part. When finding decorations, you should be careful about what you get and where you get it. Picking up the wrong things could age your space and make it look inauthentic. Here’s the England Furniture review on how to get your perfect farmhouse vision.

Rustic Knickknacks
When adding to your space, have an idea of a place you would like to emulate. Try keeping the knickknacks to a specific theme as if they all came from the same place. Some examples of themed places you could try is the Wild West or a Dairy Farm.

Distressed Wood
If you don’t have wood in your home that is exposed, try adding some furniture that is distressed. You can easily find it in stores or create it yourself. You could find ways to create this look by searching online. Creating piecing with reclaimed wood can be a fun project as well as a learning experience.

Natural Elements
Natural Elements is an old trick that Interior Designers and house stagers use to tie a room together. This trick is still being used today. Why go to the store for decorations to tie a room together when what you may need is right outside your front door.

Sliding Barn House Doors
Have you ever thought about getting a sliding barn house door installed in your home? These doors have been very popular in recent years. There are many different colors and types of sliding barn house doors that you could purchase. They will freshen up a space and will add the final farmhouse flare that you desire. The chair that’s placed in front of these yellow barn doors is the England Furniture Lynette Chair 6204AL.

Why We Love Recliners

Recliners can pull a room together and shouldn’t be overlooked. Don’t sacrifice comfort for style or vice versa with so many types of recliners out there. For high quality, comfortable recliners, England Furniture has a tasteful collection to choose from. Every product is made in America, so you know each piece is crafted with care.

A standout recliner is the Helen Recliner 1K031P. It’s both classic and casual, with tapered wooden legs and a sophisticated brass nail trim.

Helen Recliner England Furniture

England Furniture Company has a variety of recliners that can come in sectionals, or loveseat with a center console.

Dimensions:
Width 34″
Depth 39″
Height 42″
Seat Width 23″
Seat Depth 21″
Seat Height 22″

Five Autumn Interior Design Tips

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Autumn interior design conjures images of wooden twigs, colorful leaves, pumpkins and gourds, and endless hues of yellows, browns, greens, oranges and reds. All these natural colors and elements can create a warm autumn interior.  While autumn is a wonderful time to consider some new furniture offerings for your home, England Furniture knows you don’t need to buy all new furniture to celebrate the autumnal season.   Consider these autumn interior design tips from the England Furniture Company.

England Furniture Autumn Inspired Vera Chair
The England Furniture Vera Chair in Roman Cinnamon with pillows in our Adileh Russet fabric

 

Welcome Autumn!

Let everyone know that you welcome the season of Fall with a beautiful, autumn-inspired wreath on your front door.  Simple grapevine wreaths are a simple way to go.  If you desire something more ornate, add leaves, pine cones, corn husks, or berries on your wreath.  Use white pumpkins if you want to add a touch of elegance.

 

Use your Fireplace

Simply using your fireplace during autumn is a wonderful way to add warmth to your room, figuratively and literally! Help to bring in that autumnal feel by adding leaves, pine cones, pumpkins, gourds, or fall-inspired colored candles on your fireplace mantle.  Before lighting your first fire, be sure the chimney has been cleaned and inspected.  Safety first!

 

Blankets Galore

Another great way to add some warmth to your room is to add throw blankets into the area.  Place fall colored throw blankets on couches, sofas, loveseats, and chairs.  Compliment your blankets with throw pillows to create a cozy, autumn environment.

 

Off to the Woods

Wood isn’t only good for a fire, it’s decorative!  Bring in wooden elements to give your room a true, organic, natural feel.  Remove any leaves or small twigs and brush-off the wood to make sure you’re not bringing in any unwanted guests (bugs or spiders…yikes!)

 

Pumpkins, Gourds, and Mums…Oh My!

It wouldn’t be autumn without the use of pumpkins, gourds, and mums.   There are countless DIY crafts available (we love votive candles in small carved out pumpkins and mums planted inside large pumpkins on the front porch).  If you don’t have much time to be creative, simply pick up some of these items and strategically place them on your front porch, the fireplace mantel, your coffee table, and your dining room table.  Add some vines, pine cones, and/or leaves to bring all the elements together.

 

 

England Furniture Introduces the Kemp Chair

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The England Furniture Kemp accent chair makes a statement in both style and comfort.  Designed with a blend of modern and transitional flair, this chair features clean lines, a tight back, tapered pyramid leg, and an optional antique brass nailhead trim. It is sure to bring elegance to any room in your home.  Dress it up or down with your choice of over 400 fabrics and have it in your home in 30 days or less.  We also offer a matching ottoman.

England Furniture Reviews the Lonestar Collection

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England Furniture’s Lonestar collection is as comfortable as it is versatile.  This leather style boasts a classic shape and simple style elements that make it the perfect addition to just about any home.  It rolled panel arm, welted seat and back cushions, turned wood leg, and lux proportions create a look that’s undeniably beautiful.  Not only does it look great, but it’s down wrapped cushion and generously padded arm create an extremely comfortable seat.  We offer a sofa, loveseat, chair, and ottoman to furnish your home to your heart’s content.  Prefer fabric?  Check out Sumpter by England Furniture.

England Furniture Reviews 2015 Spring Offerings: 3A00 Kenzie

The ultimate basic, the England Furniture Kenzie chair features a high back perfect for relaxing after a long day.  With its pub back, tailored rolled arm and tapered wood leg, it is a perfect accent to any home.  This casual press back England Furniture recliner is also available with a power option.


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England Furniture Reviews 2015 Spring Offerings: 3A00 Masters

The England Furniture Masters collection is made for comfort and durability. The casually traditional style features a polyester fiber filled back customizable through zipper access to individual tastes. A rolled arm with nail head accents gives the group a touch of elegance. England Furniture Masters is available as a sectional, reclining sofa, reclining loveseat, and reclining chair.


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England Furniture Scarlet Chair

The 730 Scarlet chair is a breath of fresh air. It has classic styling that can be placed anywhere in the home. With features like a curved side panel, thin arm and sleek dark wood legs this chair is sure to be a modern classic. An attached back cushion offers extra comfort, and a reversible seat cushion helps to keep this chair looking fresh. A matching ottoman is also available from the England Furniture Company.

Scarlet

  • Width: 34″
  • Height: 39″
  • Depth: 41″

England Furniture Telisa Chair

This classic frame can add a traditional flair to your house, while giving you the comfort of an England sofa. The England Furniture 5830 Telisa series boasts of many fine features. it’s turned, dark wood leg, nail head detail along the arm panel and set of 2 toss pillows makes this sofa a head turner. If you are looking for a sophisticated sofa without sacrificing comfort, then the Telisa is the one you want. A matching loveseat, chair and ottoman are also available, so that you can complete your look.

England Furniture Telisa Chair

  • Width: 39″
  • Height: 36″
  • Depth: 39″

England Furniture Jean Two Arm Chaise

Perfect as a living room accent piece or in a bedroom, England‘s Jean chaise is a welcome addition to any traditional home. Its button tufting and curved back and arms show off its faultless tailoring details. If you like the chaise, but don’t have enough space for it, you might like the Jean chair and ottoman.

  • Width: 37″
  • Height: 34″
  • Depth: 67″

England Furniture Martha Motion Chair

Martha is England‘s interpretation of a classic. This push-back recliner illustrates traditional Queen Anne style with its cabriole leg, rolled arm, and wing back; however, in one swift motion it becomes a comfortable recliner. Its elegance and grace will enhance your home not only with style and beauty, but also with comfort. The Martha chair is the perfect companion for most of our traditional styles.

England Furniture Martha Motion Chair

  • Width: 34″
  • Height: 43″
  • Depth: 36″

England Furniture Natalie Arm Chair

Finally! A chair and ottoman to mix and match with any room setting. This casual chair features a high back, and tall, shapely legs in a dark finish. A contrasting throw pillow completes the look. Available from the England Furniture Company.

England Furniture Natalie Chair

  • Width: 32″
  • Height: 39″
  • Depth: 32″

England Furniture Amix Chair

Freshen up your home with the Amix collection from England. Its transitional style is accentuated with a brass nailhead trim, simple rolled arm, and turned wood leg. Make it exclude your personal style by choosing from over 400 fabrics. The best part? It will be yours in 30 days or less! Available as a sofa, loveseat, chair, ottoman, and countless sectional configurations.

England Furniture Amix Chair

  • Width: 43″
  • Height: 38″
  • Depth: 37″