Furnishing your interior is something which can be the source of excitement and fear at the same time. The prospect of creating a place of your own and starting from scratch can be very empowering. But on the other hand, buying furniture is a big investment, and if you’re not used to spending a lot on it, it can make your head spin from how expensive it is. That’s why it’s good to know all the tricks and hacks that can help you cut back on expenses and allow you to have some leftover money for the other nice things in life. After all, you’re not planing to spend the whole year locked in your home, are you?
Timing is Everything
Similar to fashion trends, furniture also has its seasons. It may or may not be the effect from our new year’s resolutions to get more done, but office furniture such as desks and bookshelves is usually very pricey in January. On the other hand, once summer ends, there’s plenty of discount outdoor furniture to choose from, like for instance patio benches or ham mocks. Pay attention around important national holidays when plenty of stores put their home furniture on sale. Finally, regularly check the website of your favourite furniture store and you’re bound to catch a sale and get the nicest pieces before they are gone.
Buy Piece by Piece and You Won’t Miss
It’s easy to get carried away by the creative freedom of furnishing your own space. But buying everything in one impulsive shopping trip can later result in serious regrets. Don’t purchase anything until you have a proper idea of how you like your room to look. When you’re ready, start with the big furniture pieces, one by one. Buy the most necessary element first, such as the couch for a living room and the bed for the bedroom.
Such important furniture pieces also tend to cost more, so by buying gradually you are lessening the shock on your bank account. Also, don’t be a cheapskate about buying home essentials like mattresses, bed frames, dining room tables and chairs, but treat them as an investment that should last for decades. Alternatively, if a piece is out of your price range, ask around when the store has its home furniture on sale. For instance, Ikea has 4 yearly sales, each at the beginning of every season.
Look for Beautifully Preserved Secondhand Furniture
Always be on the lookout for furnishings at flea markets, estate sales, or consignment stores. Those are very good places to come across some cheap designer furniture. When moving, many people can’t take all of their things with them, so they put them up for sale – and that’s how perfectly good furniture can be found for extremely low prices. However, there are some things you should never buy secondhand, like for instance mattresses and couches. Stick to smaller items such as coffee tables, wall shelves, or shoe cabinets. In any case, always make sure to thoroughly evaluate the furniture before you buy.
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