Economy Drives Nesting Instincts
Jaime September 9th, 2009
During this recession we are seeing people find creative ways to stay at home when they used to go out and shop, eat out, etc… Now movies at home with friends, knitting, board games, and other ways to entertain at home are becoming more popular instead. Almost 90% of the population is still working, but even if people have jobs there is enough instability to make almost everyone nervous and thinking about ways to save. (ABC article agrees)
This is a part of why we are seeing a spike in dining room sales. In the past, when the trend was to eat out or meet friends outside of the home, it was ok to leave the dining room area empty in large houses or have a small table. That is changing. We are finding that a larger, quality dining table is becoming more popular. Something that looks beautiful and will hold up to years of use. A quality dining table is really an investment in your family and friends. Spending $4000-6000 on a dining table that will last for over 20 years averages out to a cost of $20/month. A less expensive set will not last half that long. The chairs will start to fall apart and the finish doesn’t always stay on the table.
Saloom Furniture is made in the USA and is built to last. Very custom sizes and finish options allow you to create the look of your choice. If you are looking for a quality dining set that is functional and beautiful, my suggestion is to look for something made in North America (The USA or Canada). The ones that are imported from overseas have beautiful veneers or finishes that may scratch easily. There are some that are better quality, but that might be the exception not the rule.
Here are some pictures of options from Saloom. If you are looking for a dining set and would like some suggestions you can always contact me at
