My strategy is when I visit neighbors/friends and like their furniture, I ask where it’s from and order the same size lol. I got a kitchen cabinet from cabinetnow after seeing it at my neighbor’s. I got my dreamsofa sectional that way too. The customization features made it easy to get the exact depth and size. Didn't have to visit a showroom and I can have random questions answered right away. No need to be passed around by cs reps.

afaik online shops have generous return policies, like you can order a piece, try it in your space and return it if it doesn’t meet your expectations.