Clever hacks to save money on your furniture
Whether you’re trying to furnish a new home on a budget, or simply want to make your money go further - saving money on furniture can really add up! While quality new furniture should always be viewed as an investment for your home, that doesn’t mean you can’t make smart decisions about what you buy. We’ve put together some of our best tips to help you find the cheapest furniture - without having to skimp on quality.
Know what you want
With so many options and styles out there to choose from, knowing what you want in a new piece of furniture will really help to narrow your search, saving you time - and probably money you otherwise might spend, for features or qualities you don’t really need or want. In the long run, thinking carefully about what you need now (and in the future) might also save you having to replace a piece of furniture that didn’t really meet your needs, with something that does!
If you’re struggling to work out what style, features or look you want from your new furniture purchase - we have some tools and advice right here on our website to help you decide.
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Get to grips with technicalities
Being able to compare like-for-like products is key when it comes to shopping for furniture, so getting to grips with the technicalities of construction, materials and qualities of the product type you’re shopping for can really help you differentiate a great deal from a… not-so-great deal. Not sure where to start? The great news is, here at DFS we have a whole selection of buying guides to help you understand different types of sofas and furniture inside out. You’ll be an expert in no time!
Try pieces out in person
Whether you’re trying to decide between different fabrics or materials, or not sure whether to shell out for the cushion filling upgrade - there’s no better way to pick the right furniture for you than trying it out for yourself in person. With over 100 stores across the UK and Ireland, you’re sure to find a DFS near you - and with many of our ranges on display across our showrooms, plus teams of furniture experts on help to answer your questions, you’ll easily be able to work out which pieces will be right for you and your home.
Opt for multi-use furniture
Whether it’s sofas with built-in lighting, beds with built-in storage, or dining tables that extend to new lengths - multi-use furniture can save you both money and space when furnishing your home.
Storeaway
Venosa
Extendable dining tables
Some of our sofas even come with heated seats, the use of which could save you money on your heating bills in the long run!
And when it comes to storage, opting for a storage bed with drawers (or an ottoman base) could mean you need less storage furniture in your bedroom - as well as save space if your room is on the smaller side.
Ottoman beds
Divan beds
Look for deals and discounts
Whether you’re flexible on style or simply have time to wait, it can really pay to look for the best deals on furniture. Check out our offers page to see the latest deals right here at DFS, or sign up to our mailing list to get the latest offers right in your inbox, without having to seek them out.
Explore interest free credit payment options
Particularly if you’re shopping for several pieces of furniture at once, it can really pay off to look at interest free credit options. DFS interest free credit plans let you spread the cost - meaning you can get the furniture you want now, but pay for it in affordable monthly instalments. You don’t pay any more for the furniture whether you pay for it all up front, put down a deposit, or just pay the whole cost in monthly instalments - so it’s no wonder so many of our customers decide to pay with interest free credit.
Consider extended warranties
Extended warranties may have historically had a bad reputation for being not worth the money, but that isn’t necessarily the case these days. Here at DFS, we’ve created our Sofacare plans in partnership with the experts at Guardsman, to help your new sofas or furniture stay looking (and feeling) their best for longer than ever. For a small additional payment when you make a purchase, these plans cover accidental damage - including repairs or replacement - from a range of causes, and also extend warranties on motion furniture and electrical parts for a full 5 years. And can you really put a price on peace of mind?
Shop with a trustworthy retailer
Those super-cheap brand new furniture pieces you can find on marketplaces might be tempting… but if a price seems too good to be true, it usually is. Quality furniture is expensive to produce - decent materials, build quality and safety testing cost money and time - and questionably cheap furniture likely had corners cut during this process, resulting in a poor quality and potentially dangerous final product that may wear out sooner than expected. However, choosing to shop with a trustworthy retailer can give you extra peace of mind. Here at DFS all our furniture undergoes rigorous testing and quality control before we ever decide to sell it, so you can rest assured anything you purchase from us will be fit for purpose, have solid build quality, and will be safe to use in your home.
Discover more money saving tips at DFS
Looking for more ways to save money on new furniture? Explore more ideas right here at DFS - with helpful articles, tools and all our latest offers in one place.
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