It doesn’t matter whether you’ve recently moved into a new home or you are trying to make some updates to your existing space. Furniture is not exactly cheap. From buying dining furniture to finishing up your lounge and your kitchen, it’s not going to surprise you that the costs can really add up.
You want to have the furniture that you love the look of, but it also should ensure that you have the budget to cover it. You can get creative with where you buy your furniture, going to local estate sales and local stores, and you can even head to auctions and markets. The one good thing about furniture is it’s often timeless, most people sell it or get rid of it because they’re looking for an upgrade. Buying furniture can be an enjoyable process, so here is how you can furnish your home on a budget.
Make yourself a list. The simplest and easiest way to begin is to make a list of everything that you need. It’s a crucial step in the process because it can help you to organize your thinking and where you should be buying things. You should organize your list by purchasing priority so that you know what you need first versus what you need because you want it. For example, you’re probably going to need a bed frame more than you are going to need a swinging chair!
Plan your finances. One of the biggest reasons that people go over their budget with their furniture is because they take themselves to the shops at the last minute. If you know you want to buy a new sofa, plan out your budget with your monthly income and make sure you have the budget for that sofa there. You want to make sure that you buy your sofa at the most opportune time so that you can get the most of your money. Remember, you don’t have to buy brand new.
Shopping the sales. Almost all of the biggest stores out there will have yearly or even monthly sales. Some furniture sales are completely seasonal which means you can get the latest and greatest things at cut prices. Approaching sales as an opportune time to buy the things that are on your list allows you to be more intentional with your furniture shopping. It also allows you to cut down your budget because if you budget a few $100 for a sofa, but then you decide to go during Black Friday or Labour Day, you’ll be able to get it even cheaper than you think.
Don’t rush the process. If you want to make sure that your budget stays intact then you need to take your time when it comes to shopping. There is no need to finish the entire house in the first month, right? Whatever you decide, make sure that you acknowledge that this is not a Sprint, and you shop when you are in the mood to make it exciting.
