We are slowly buying furniture for our apartment. When we got married, the only furniture I had was bedroom furniture. Here is a list of items Greg brought to our marriage:6 plastic cups
1 clip on reading lamp
4 tv dinner tables
2 frisbees
1 vented microwave plate cover
So we had nothing. We have come a long ways in the past months. We now have a kitchen table and chairs, a couch, some throw pillows (a necessity!), a tv stand, a bookcase, and a coffee table on the way. Greg thinks we are done. I keep reminding him we don't have an end table, arm chairs, lamps, wall decor, and there is a bike in the middle of our living room.
So I found this furniture store called Color & Tailor on the corner of Westhiemer and Montrose. Has anyone heard of it? I first learned about them through seeing their advertisements on Craig's list. Should that be a sign? Do reputable companies advertise on Craig's list? But then I got to thinking, if I started up a furniture store and was thinking of ways to get my name out there with inexpensive advertising, Craig's list would be a great way to find young people looking for cheap stuff. So maybe that isn't so horrible. It is a very small store with no convenient parking. They carry 1 of each style, then you choose the fabric you want, and they make it for you in-store in 4 days. And it is VERY cheap. Well, for furniture that is...and I have done a lot of shopping around. They claim on their website to have lifetime warranties, and they use hardwood - not particle board, etc. What is the catch? Should I be scared to buy my furniture there? My mom says I should. I have tried to find reviews online, but have found nothing. I think they have been in business less than a year. But we need some chairs at a low price, and I really like their style, so I am thinking of buying 2 matching arm chairs from there. Does wanting to risk buying suspiciously cheap furniture from a possible sketchy store make me a fool? Or a genius? I think I may do it. Somebody stop me. Or check it out for yourself at www.colorandtailor.com
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That is one long comment...maybe I should have written an email! :)
jana, i found you on abby's blog. i think it looks fabulous. definitely examine it all closely, but hey....it seems like they are a new company with great dreams and they're just getting a start...the bedroom furniture looks amazing. hope it works out!
-erin
Hey, you already bought a coffee table from an undeniably sketchy 45 store.... what have you got to lose? :P
go for it - it can't be any less shaddy than Gallery Furniture or the Dump...both of which I have used. :-)
I can't wait to see pictures of the entire place put together.
And be happy that was all Greg brought to the wedding...you could be trying to 'coordinate' (ie - find a way to throw up) his stuff with yours. ha ha!
Wendy
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