I’m an interior designer – furniture that’s not worth your money, including a table that’s a nightmare to live with
AN INTERIOR designer has revealed the three pieces of furniture that are absolutely not worth the money – including the coffee table style that’s a nightmare to live with.
Jordan suggested avoiding backless stools and feather-filled sofas if you’re looking for pieces that are both stylish and comfortable.
He also shared the various reasons he never recommends a glass coffee table to his clients.
Known online as @jordansamsondesign, he regularly shares interior design tips with his 76,300 followers.
In a new TikTok reel, he said: “Furniture not worth your money.
“First up is backless counter stools.
“The kitchen island often becomes a central hub for eating and working for a lot of people.
“If this is you, and you don’t want to spend your meals or work days like a hunchback, it is worth investing in a stool with a proper back.”
Next on his list of pieces to avoid – sofas filled entirely with feathers.
He continued: “I’m not saying they aren’t comfy, but I am speaking from personal experience and I feel it is my duty to provide an annual warning.”
Sharing a picture of a squashed sofa, he added: “You will be fluffing and stabbing yourself with feathers every day, and it will look like this 80 per cent of the time.
“Now let’s talk glass furniture.
“It looks sleek, but it comes with the hidden cost of constant fingerprint and smudge cleaning.
“This is also not a great option for kids or pets for safety reasons. I actually shattered a glass door as a child, and I would imagine a coffee table is even easier to shatter.”
Fans loved his quick tips, with Jordan’s list gaining more than 2,700 likes and 39,200 views.
In the comments, TikTokkers shared their thoughts, with one writing: “I feel so strongly about glass top tables. I rented a place with a glass dinner table and the smudges drove me nuts.”
“Stool with a back = gamechanger,” commented another.
A third added: “Preach.”
Although not all agreed with him, with another adding: “On the other hand, one upside to glass-top tables is that they’re extremely resistant to stains. Like, even nail polish comes off with some acetone.”
Someone else put: “I’ve always had glass dining and/or coffee tables and LOVE these! Water resistant and opens up the space.”