Looking for new dining furniture? Buying it as a set – in other words a table and four chairs – is much cheaper than buying it as separate pieces. Similarly, buying a box set of cutlery or china is cheaper than buying the pieces on their own.
Don’t just look in the obvious places – there are great bargains to be had from places that sell ex-showhome furniture (try your local Yellow Pages for one nearby); go to discount outlets and shopping villages; buy furniture that’s been returned or orders that have been cancelled – companies such as Trade Secret are good places to find bargains; and ask when that sofa you’ve been eyeing up in the window will be sold at an ex-display price.
Well, we would say that, wouldn’t we… The famous 4Homes shopping guides are a great way to start, plus, soon, we’ll be bring you the 4Homes Where To Shop guide to finding bargains and great buys around the UK. You’ll find the best online buys if you go to price comparison websites.
Well, we all know that you can get some great deals by buying a house at auction, but it’s also a good way to buy all sorts of other goods, including furniture, at well below market price. Or, you could bid online on Ebay.
You know, it’s much more green to buy recycled, antique, junk shop or just well-loved furniture, and these pieces bring with them a character all of their own. So, why not join your local Freecycle group and see what you can pick up?
Adding curtains or blinds to a window can be hideously expensive, but why shop for them at all when they can be made fairly simply by someone with even the barest of DIY or sewing experience. Follow our how to guides to measuring for curtains, making unlined curtains, lined curtains and fitting blinds. What to bear in mind? If you’re looking for fabric seconds, check for imperfections in the fabric and colour and make sure there’s enough fabric to make everything you need.
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