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www.furniture.com

WHAT: Furniture shopping is about as easy as calculus - on a good day. There are subtle shades of wood to match, styles to coordinate, and costs to consider. Furniture.com walks the wary through the entire process

BEST POINTS: Having trouble choosing between American Colonial and Art Deco for your master bedroom? Use this site to link to hundreds of articles on interior design and decorating, consult the style guide, or ask one of the experts for tips. If you're not convinced that the leather ottoman is as soft as velvet, test it yourself: order a swatch with a few mouse clicks. When your research is done, create your own virtual room - there are 200 manufacturers to choose from.

WHY IT BEATS THE COMPETITION:

This site is not just an advertisement for manufacturers. Its user-friendly setup helps the uninitiated get acquainted with industry lingo, as well as different styles, trends, and deals.

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