How to Save Money Buying Furniture for Your Home

Your home needs furniture. Unless you’re willing to continue sitting on that worn out hand-me-down sofa from college and use plastic milk crates for a coffee table, you’re going to need to buy some new furniture! Furniture is one of the biggest expenses we’ll encounter in our homes. Beyond the cost of your house, car, and major appliances, your furniture can really add up. Here are some of our expert tips for saving money when purchasing furniture for your home. Take a look before you go out to shop at that big name furniture store!

• Buy Used- Craigslist, Next Door, and Facebook Marketplace are treasure troves for bargain shoppers. Vintage finds, antique pieces, and gently used items can all be found for a steal on these sites. Research and make sure a deal is truly a deal, use safe pickup location practices, and keep an eye on the pages when you’re in the market for furniture. There are countless treasures to be found!

• Upcycle- Sure, that dated oak trunk may not look great now, but have you considered painting it a new color and repurposing it? Paint and slipcovers are a frugal shoppers best friend. Repaint and recover the stained chair cushion on your dining room chairs to give them a whole new life. Your tired pieces and hand-me-downs could have a few more years in them with just a few tweaks!

• Buy Flat- Flatpack items are a great money saver. IKEA and other stores sell items that will require some at home assembly, but will save a bundle in the long run. Be discerning with quality checks when searching for flatpack items. Look for solid wood pieces instead of particle board. The pieces may cost marginally more than the composite pieces, but will last much longer.

• Mix and Match- Designers don’t buy living room suites from the furniture store. They may buy a beautiful sofa, a different brand’s pair of chairs, and a vintage coffee table to create a space. Save money by purchasing piecemeal and finding pieces you truly adore. Your space will look more custom and your home will feel more intentional. Don’t be afraid to use a mix of other pieces throughout your home. A mix of chair styles in a cohesive theme around a dining room table can give a chic laid-back vibe. Don’t be afraid to mix and match different pieces of furniture in your home.

• Keep an Eye on Closeout Sites- Sites like Joss and Main offer closeout prices on furniture from places like Wayfair. Subscribe to e-mails, check regularly, and use coupon codes to purchase items for a steal of a deal!

• Buy Coupons- Did you know it’s possible to buy coupons from sellers on Ebay? Don’t fret that you just threw away that 20% off flyer you got in the mail. Savvy shoppers will purchase big ticket coupons for a couple of dollars from the auction site. The initial cost will still mean big savings on large purchases.

• Be Mindful of Shipping- Know a website’s shipping policy when shopping online. If a piece looks like a great deal, keep in mind the additional shipping costs before hitting “buy.”

  
  

  Several sites offer free or incredibly low cost shipping on all orders, be sure to frequent them when searching online.
  

Becoming a smart shopper for furniture is simple with these tips and tricks. Before you know it, your home will be filled with beautiful items and you’ll still have money in the bank!

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