DavidLooking to buy new furniture, but afraid you will have to sacrifice quality due to your budget. It may seem impossible to locate stylish, quality furniture that fits your budget. However, with some shopping strategies and creativity, you will find the quality furniture you desire.
Plan Ahead
What pieces of furniture are you looking for? When you start furniture shopping, it is easy to get distracted. For example, if you are looking for a new sofa and coffee table, shop for those pieces. Do not get distracted by the recliner and a chic lamp. To get some ideas, turn to the internet. Pinterest is a place to start. Create a living room board and pin sofas and coffee tables you like. Having a plan will help you stay within your budget.
Buy the Best
When purchasing large furniture items, like the sofa, buy the best sofa you can afford. Though it sounds counterintuitive, purchasing the best quality piece of furniture means it will last longer. It is wise to spend more now than replacing it in a year. To stay on budget, consider spending less on items that do not experience the same wear as the sofa or chair.
Check the Construction
Maybe you fell in love with a sofa from a specific furniture store, but it may be priced higher than you want to spend. After shopping around, you find a similar-looking sofa at a discount store. If the quality is the same, then, by all means, make the purchase. After sitting on a couch, if it does not feel comfortable or wobbles, do not buy it. Do not sacrifice quality to save a few dollars.
Shop the Sales
There are certain holidays throughout the year where furniture stores tend to have sales. Holidays, including Presidents Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day, are the time to get the best furniture prices. Do not forget about Black Friday and Prime Days, too. Some stores will also have special sales throughout the year. It does not hurt to ask stores when they typically have their sales. Pay attention to ads and do your homework to find the best furniture prices. Check out resellers, overstock stores, and liquidation stores. They often have a variety of new furniture pieces at budget-friendly prices.
Get Creative
There is nothing wrong with purchasing used or damaged pieces of furniture. For example, a coffee table may have a scratch or dent on the underside, but it is in perfect condition.
Do not overlook shopping at thrift stores or consignment shops either. As long as the quality of the furniture is good and you like the furniture, it does not matter where it comes from. Maybe you find the style of sofa you love for a great price but do not like the fabric. Consider making it a DIY project. Find the fabric that you love and make the sofa a one-of-a-kind piece.
Buying furniture on a budget does not mean giving up on quality and style. Do your homework and embrace the idea of shopping at unconventional places. Do not shy away from creativity. Soon, your home will have furniture pieces you love.