Do people actually go to North Carolina for furniture?
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Anonymous
| Are the prices better than say Room and Board or is it just about a better range of options? |
Anonymous
It’s quality, not price or design. Apparently. I have never been, this is just what I have heard (and I’m not OP). |
Anonymous
| ? No, this is not a thing. |
Anonymous
| Where exactly is there “a lot of quality choices” in this area? |
Anonymous
+1 A co-worker bought some wonderful furniture for his new condo in Farmville. https://visitfarmville.com/welcome-to-farmville-virginia/ |
Anonymous
High Point, NC, aka the Home Furnishings Capital of the World. Visithighpoint.com |
Anonymous
Yeah, I don't think so. The point is not to over think furniture in the realm of important, permanent things. There isn't a mecca for "good furniture." Donate, upcycle, trade. There isnt a need for a 3000 k couch. Ever. |
Anonymous
What on earth does Wayfair have to do with it? Do you have a 1980's "credenza?" A formal Queen Anne dining room? What abour wallpaper borders? Lots of oak stuff? Just calm down, dear. |
Anonymous
I don't get the point of your post. This thread isn't some existential debate about the role of furniture in the human experience. OP, the biggest benefit of going to High Point is the plethora of showrooms in one vicinity. Other than the outlets, there isn't anything you can buy there that you can't get any place else, but it's the sheer variety of options that's the biggest benefit. Honestly, it can be overwhelming. Are you working with an interior designer? |
Anonymous
| I had a friend living in Atlanta who did. I be known about high point, and noticed that a lot of major retailers (R&B, etc.) have furniture made there but have never gone myself. What’s the shopping experience like? |
Anonymous
It's okay, OP. You weren't invited so you don't have to go with them. Just tell them to have a good trip and you'll see them when they get back. |
Anonymous
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A lot of brands have moved manufacturing abroad, but still have showrooms in High Point and show at market. Don't assume that a High Point address means you're buying American-made furniture.
Green Front is a much closer option. There's a location in Manassas that is smaller, but they will place orders if you don't see exactly what you want. |
Anonymous
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If you don't want to invest in long term pieces, that's fine. Different strokes!
I personally prefer to buy from companies that I know are making their furniture here. Between the quality of the item and being certain that the work environment is healthy, I feel better about making a purchase from the companies with factories here. |
Anonymous
| I think high point is for industry people but you can go with your decorator. |
Anonymous
| Yes, because the furniture is / was manufactured there. Still have the table and chairs we bought there 20+ years ago. |