Let's face it buying furniture for your home is a big deal. If you choose the right pieces, you can update the look of your dcor while adding function and comfort. You will want to make sure you invest in furniture for your living room, dinning room and bedroom that you will enjoy now and for years to come.

Here are some do's and don'ts when you are ready to go furniture shopping:

Do's for Buying Furniture

Prioritize: Survey your home and figure out the furniture that you need. When you prioritize, you can work on making your budget stretch to include your "must haves" and hopefully save some room for your wish list.

Think about Scale: When you choose furniture, you want it to be sized right for the space. Once you find a sofa, bed or table you like, grab a measuring tape and blue painter's tape and lay it out in your room to see if it will fit.

Consider Comfort: If possible, sit on the chair or sofa and lie down on the bed you choose for your home. Comfort is essential, unless the furniture is purely decorative.

Take Measurements: Make sure to measure your space so you know the size of the furniture to purchase. You can sketch out a floor plan to see how the furniture will lay out in your room. Don't forget to include windows and doorways.