For Home
Style & Aesthetic: Decide on a style (modern, traditional, minimalist) so your furniture matches your home decor. Bria Homes+1
Space & Measurements: Measure your rooms carefully — both the furniture size and the available space (room size, doorways) matter a lot. Nedure+1
Durability: Choose materials that will last, like solid wood or quality laminates. Nedure+1
Functionality: Consider multipurpose furniture (storage beds, foldable tables). Wikipedia
Budget: Set a budget first, then prioritize what you need vs what’s nice to have. Medium
For Office / Home Office
Ergonomics: Very important — ergonomic chairs, desks with proper height, good back support. lakdi.com+1
Storage: Think about filing cabinets, bookshelves, desk drawers based on what you work with. stamfordofficefurniture.com
Scalability and Flexibility: If your setup may change (team growth or more equipment), go for modular furniture. stamfordofficefurniture.com
Quality and Material: For offices, durability is even more critical — metal, good-quality wood, strong joinery. lakdi.com
Lighting & Layout: Plan where your desk will be relative to windows / outlets.