Moving to a new home brings many things with it. One of them is that you need to buy new furniture to fill your house with. This can get expensive quickly, but there are things you can do to reduce the cost.
This is how new homeowners can get the best deals on housewares.
Consider you second hand
There are many wonderful furniture options in the used market. Most of these items are still in very good condition, only the owner wants to get rid of them. They cost a fraction of the price of a new piece of furniture and sometimes you even get really good deal. Visit the nearest thrift stores in your area and check out the flea markets too. There is also plenty of used furniture available online. Just check out places like Poshmark or Facebook Marketplace. The great thing about secondhand is that prices are rarely fixed and you can still bargain for an even cheaper price.
Look out for sales
Furniture stores often hold sales that allow you to get items at a discounted price. With a specific item in mind, subscribe to the email list of the store that sells it so you can be notified instantly when a sale occurs. Patience is really important here. If you can wait, you can find the best deals on furniture all year round.
Get the right size
Buying the wrong size furniture is a mistake homeowners make too often. It's easy to get carried away with the beautiful photos and display. Just because it looks good in the showroom doesn't mean it will look the same in your living room too. You always need to consider the size of your room as furniture that is too big or too small will look out of place. Before you go furniture shopping, measure the area where you plan to place it. For example, when buying a bed frame, the first thing to consider is the size of your mattress. There are many apps out there these days that allow you to create room layouts with specific dimensions so that you have a good idea of how a particular piece of furniture will fit. Make use of these so that you don't waste money on the wrong furniture.
Buy through an interior designer
The best interior designers have partnerships with furniture stores that offer discounts if they shop with them regularly. When you hire an interior designer for your home, ask if they can get a good deal for you. Not only do you get great furniture recommendations, but they also come at a discounted price.
Use the price adjustment
Some stores may sell the exact furniture you want. This is a great opportunity for you to adjust the price. Make a note of the prices between the competing stores, find the lowest and show it to the seller you want to buy your furniture from.
Negotiate lower prices
Apart from adjusting the price, you can negotiate a lower price for the furniture you want. Avoid the chain stores and go to independent furniture stores as they tend to be more flexible with their items. They may even get the best deal if you want to buy multiple items from them.
Visit the out-of-business sales
These are retailers who are just trying to clear their inventory before permanently closing their store. See if there are any near you and wait until the last few weeks of operation for the best deals. Sure, choices are limited, but you will end up saving a lot of money.
What was the best deal for your home when you moved? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
