There are many smart and efficient ways to source furniture for your space while at the same time going for the best deals. Whether you’re a busy ant or a lazy spider, we’ve compiled a list of steps you can follow to make your home look good on a shoestring budget.
Set a Budget
Try to fix the maximum amount you are willing to spend on furniture before you get to the store. Think about how much money is to be realistically spent on the entire process and sign that amount toward each of the pieces.
Try to find furniture on sale; that is how you’ll save your money, like buying during the 4th of July clearance sale, which is just around the corner. Buying on sale can help you find something beautiful that you always wanted but at much-appreciated prices.
Prioritize Your Needs
Differentiate between the necessities, wants, or things that cannot be done without and the things that would have been desirable to have around. Special emphasis should be placed on purchasing core furniture, whether it be a bed, sofa, dining table, or perhaps some additional furniture afterward.
Shop Secondhand
Some people consider it waste material, while others may consider it valuable.
Save money by buying used furniture from pawn shops, thrift stores, or outlets, or maybe check through the newspapers and websites such as Craigslist or even Facebook Marketplace for second-hand furniture at cheaper rates.
You may be surprised to see the real quality of many products at much lower prices, sometimes a tenth of their original price.
Attend Estate Sales and Garage Sales
Car boot sales, and more specifically, estate sales, which are sales of the contents of homes that are being sold, are ideal places to find some unique pieces for cheap. This is where you should start looking for some furniture pieces that are well-cared for and that can be reworked into the style you want.
Check Out Clearance Sales
Some furniture retailers use clearance sales to create demand for their furniture and make room for new ones. Be attentive to the local stores or subscribe to different newsletters that can provide some information about upcoming sales when all the necessary items can be purchased with a good percentage discount.
Compare Prices
It is so bad to say that you are okay with the first price that you see. It’s worthwhile using time to visit different stores and compare the prices on the internet to be able to find the lowest price. Some stores may also match competitors’ prices or give you credit for any differences if you buy a discounted item.
Consider DIY Projects
Copy the ideas and decorate second-hand furniture for your place or make unique art objects from the scrap materials you find in the alley. If you are planning to redesign your room, then you won’t have to change all your furniture for new ones completely.
With some simple refinishing, staining, or fabric replacement, you can change the old stuff into the best and most custom pieces.
Shop Off Season
Furniture items, in particular, involve certain keen moments when it is best to buy them. You should look for outdoor furniture sets in the summer when everyone wants to be outdoors or things like a patio set in the wintertime when people are not as active outdoors.
Opt for Multifunctional Furniture
Make use of space and money through the use of furniture that has special functions: for example, a fold-out couch for a visitor or a table with a storage area at the bottom that can also serve as a coffee table.
Negotiate Prices
It is important to haggle with sellers when buying furniture, especially if you are buying furniture from second-hand markets or local stores. It is possible to try to get a low price or more services like delivery or assembling of the product for free.
Explore Rental Options
Renting furniture is also another option that may be suitable for someone who has limited financial resources to spend. Some furniture rental companies provide cheap furniture rental services in everything that ranges from facilities such as sofas to interior facilities like bedroom sets.
Take Advantage of Rewards Programs
Few furniture stores have reward schemes or other privileged cards through which you get so many points for your purchases, which can be used to get a discount or other forms of cash back for the next purchases that you make. Be sure to utilize such programs to the extent necessary to figure out how you can still spend even less.
Shop Online
As we already know, the Internet is full of cheap furniture.
If you have no idea where to start your search, you can check out some of the most popular internet and special outlets, such as online stores and auctions, as well as discount furniture outlets for a comprehensive list of chairs and tables and other cheap home furnishings at your disposal, which can be delivered to your door.
Buy Unfinished Furniture
Although unfinished furniture is generally cheaper than finished ones, it has the advantage of allowing you to paint or finish it in any color, paint, or stain, and you can also change the hardware.
Consider Rent-to-Own Programs
It is a payment method that enables one to pay for furniture in portions regularly; this makes it easier to purchase expensive furniture since the payment is done bit by bit without fully depleting your pocket.
However, you should ensure that you read all the terms and conditions to have a good understanding before going into an agreement to rent a given property.
Conclusion
Using all these strategies, you will be able to furnish your home with the furniture of your dreams, but still on budget and with a beautiful design.
Whether you’ve decided to start from scratch, to buy all new furniture for your living room, or if you are like the ones, a lover of the ‘treasure’ hunt, there are so many opportunities to decorate your living room in a chic and comfortable manner without spending too much money.