5 Tips to buy luxury furniture on budget
Most of us are tempted to own a piece of luxury furniture but not many are able to afford the exorbitant prices.
One doesn’t need to spend a fortune of possessing a piece of luxury furniture as there are far more cost effective ways to get your hands on the exotic furniture you always desired. Here are five basic steps that one must take into account before embarking on a journey to buy luxury furniture on a budget.
Clearance Sales: Rather than spending more than your budget for a piece of luxury furniture, it is recommended that one waits for the seasonal clearance sales. Most furniture companies phase out the older stock not because it has lost its sheen or value but just to keep adding in new products that can be sold at greater margins. Keep yourself updated on the clearance sales for all luxury furniture stores to get the best deal before others. Some luxury stores can offer heavy discounts of luxury furniture than can go as far as 70 to 80% of the regular price.
Scratched and Dented Furniture: If you want to have luxury furniture on a budget a good idea is to consider all furniture which has a slight deformity. Small scratches and dents can be a no-no for the ultra rich but for people on a conservative budget, the scratches and dents can be intelligently hidden using various furniture draping and upholstery. What’s more these second furniture’s that have some small deformity are usually available at far cheaper prices. Do not forget to bargain with the vendor while buying a deformed product as you are doing a small favor by considering the damaged furniture. Effective bargaining can make you bag a steal at times so it is definitely worth a try.
Research the brands: Before embarking on any luxury furniture sales, it is imperative to do a complete research on the various luxury brands and their product base. Once you have shortlisted your requirement, then do a small research on the average prices of the same furniture from rival brands. The research can help you get the best deal for your money and not over spend of a piece of furniture that could have been so much cheaper when compared to a different furniture brand.
Have a fixed budget: Once you have decided to buy luxury furniture on a budget, it is important to have a fixed budget. Once you start going overboard with your budget, it may soon turn spiral and you may end up buying things you never really wanted. In the luxury furniture segment going overboard with your budget is very common. Controlling your impulsive shopping decisions is a key when buying any kind of luxury furniture set.
Avoid discount stores: Discount stores offering luxury furniture have been coming up like mushrooms in the recent past. Most of these so called discount stores’ are better avoided since they lack any credibility. They may sell you a cheap replica of exotic furniture in the name of its original luxury piece. If you ever find yourself tempted to buy from these discount stores, focus on getting a guarantee card. Of course always make sure that you read all the fine print to avoid being conned by such discount stores.
