we did it about 5 years ago to furnish (some of) our newly built house. you can't beat the selection. I know you can order stuff online but I am the kind of person who just needs to see it in person before purchasing. And even with stuff that I would not purchase for my home, it was fun just to look at all the options.

I would go, because we need a lot for our house, but I’m afraid it would be so overwhelming. I spent an hour in a nice furniture store this weekend and I felt like I needed a long nap after. And I didn’t even find anything I liked. I guess if you made a trip out of it, you would get serious with a list and a budget and you would not want to go home empty-handed, so you’d be more likely to make some decisions. But oh my god, it would be exhausting.

Anonymous wrote:Sorry, wrong category. Meant to put it in Home Improvement.

Anyway, yes, most of my friends bought expensive pieces in their 20s, taste changed over 30 years, they couldn't justify getting rid of what they spent $$ on, and replace over a period of time. Houses are now period pieces.
Regardless, furniture buying is far more streamlined now, I just didn't understand why going to North Carolina was even necessary.

I don't know anyone whose house is a period piece. Most people do change furniture around as they move. We're also all not 50-60 years old.

I only buy fancy antique furniture: Baker, Henredon, Henkel Harris, Maitland Smith. I have a favorite Thomasville line that I love too. I'd only buy new if I were buying couches.

My parents did about ten years ago, definitely was worth it.

I know a ton of designers who go there.

Greenfront in Farmville is also a place people travel to. I'm sure OP would find our house a "period piece" since not everything is from Wayfair. What a weird question OP.

Sorry, wrong category. Meant to put it in Home Improvement.

Anyway, yes, most of my friends bought expensive pieces in their 20s, taste changed over 30 years, they couldn't justify getting rid of what they spent $$ on, and replace over a period of time. Houses are now period pieces.
Regardless, furniture buying is far more streamlined now, I just didn't understand why going to North Carolina was even necessary.

I can also see someone with a big house and a big budget going with their designer to the big show in High Point to pick stuff out, just because it's giant and there are so many brands there.

In most instances, you need to go to market with a designer in NC. Just showing up in High Point isn't going to get you very far.

They make the furniture in North Carolina. I assume the reason to go there would be outlet or direct sales to save money. It's not like you can't buy it from here though.

It's not as big of a thing as it was 20-30 years ago, but it still can be worthwhile if you are buying a lot. There are some great big name factory outlets down there (Bernhardt, MBWB, etc.). If you're only buying a few things, it's not worth the time/cost to get there, IMHO.

Such a weird question. Why do you thinking everyone is sitting around with furniture they've outgrown? Quality furniture is still a thing, just most people can't afford it. Most of the options now are not good quality.

Yes, the best furniture in the US comes from NC still. No, you don't have to go in person because you can order from catalogs or the internet. But if you're spending $$$, maybe a trip to NC wouldn't be a bad idea. It's a neighboring state and not very far away.

Yes. Still lots of high quality Hickory furniture made in the US.

Because there's a ton of selection and variety in NC. And you get good prices.

Where do you think the furniture comes from in the US? Unless you are buying from China or Ikea.

Not sure what your point is?

If so, why? This was something people did in the 70s and 80s when buying "quality" furniture was a thing. Of course, everyone is sitting around, 30 and 40 years later, with stuff they've outgrown but can't bear to part with.
What's about North Carolina now and furniture shopping? I was thinking it wasn't a thing.

Someone mentioned that they might go to North Carolina to pick out furniture. I can't imagine why with all the options with furniture today.