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You’ve just moved into afresh house and suddenly the comfy old furniture you’ve cherished for years—okay, decades – just doesn’t seem to work any longer. Do you give up the comfy old stuff for new furniture? The truth is that you don’t have to choose. You can buy fresh furniture that’s comfortable if you know how to shop.

Start with the living-room. If you’ve had your couch, loveseat, or sectional for more than ten years, chances are you need to rethink your furniture needs. Do you’ve a small child now who’s trouble getting on or off of a couch that didn’t seem too wide when you bought it? Is your sofa apartment-sized to fit into your first place, but it seems out of proportion now in your new home? Take size and width of seating into consideration when buying. And the only way to know if it’s comfortable is to sit on that. If you plan to nap on your couch, lay on it right in the furniture showroom. Don’t be afraid to test the level of comfort.

Looking for a chair or recliner? Take your shoes off and sit in it like you’d at home. If you usually tuck your feet under you, that’s how you should sit when you try out the furniture. See just how far back that recliner will lean back or just how hard the rocker can rock. While you’re trying out the potential fresh furniture, note whether it’s comfortable or not. If it’s not, don’t buy it. Move on. Furniture isn’t like shoes or jeans. You shouldn’t buy them with the hope of breaking them in for comfort over a time period. The fresh furniture should be comfortable as well as functional upon purchase.

Moving to the dining area you’ll need to take into consideration your table and seating needs. A family of five probably won’t be comfortable squeezing around a breakfast style bar built for two. Likewise, a couple who seldom entertains and is years away from planning a family might not want to take up space with a table that accommodates eight. Know your needs. Know your likes as far as colors and styles. Then, have a seat. Again, it’s the only way to know if your fresh furniture is going to be comfortable.

No one really likes to lie on a bed in a furniture showroom, but if you’re going to buy one it’s a must. Do you usually sleep on your belly? Crawl up on the bed and lie as you’d if you were asleep. Roll around. How does it feel? Don’t buy the first one just because it felt okay. The next one might feel better and still the third might feel great!

If you’re furnishing a home office, the same tips apply. Sit in the chair. Pull up under the desk. Pull out all the drawers and compartments you can find. Will the printer be within comfortable reach?

Keeping your house comfortable furnished doesn’t mean giving up style. And giving in to style, doesn’t mean that you can’t have comfortable fresh furniture!