Whether you are house remodeling or simply looking for a wardrobe for your stuff, buying and renovating used furniture is a great option. You can find a unique piece which when renovated will look expensive and brand new for a fraction of the cost. What’s more, by recycling furniture you are helping to keep it out of the precious landfill sites. But where’s the best place to look for your ideal piece?
1. ASK!
You will be amazed at the things that people are happy to donate to a good home. If you can locate a beautiful wardrobe, kitchen dresser or dining table that is looking for a home then you’re off to a great start already!
2. FREECYCLE
An amazing site, Freecycle is a resource for finding a home for all sorts of items, furniture included. The site has local groups listed so you can join your local group and get searching. As long as you can collect and your offer’s right, the stuff is yours! See the resources note below for the address
3.LOOK LOCAL
Look in the local advertising newspapers. Many people still use the wanted ads to advertise unwanted furniture. Local stores and now some of the large supermarketsput cards up from people wanted to sell their used furniture so it’s worth a looking the next time you are grocery shopping there as well. Most of us know this site. The Mecca for selling almost anything online!
4. EBAY IT
A bit like freecycle, you need to have an Ebay account and set your search to places you can reach but such a great way to find all kinds of used furniture.
5. USED FURNITURE STORES Used furniture warehouses afford a one stop solution, excellent if you want to refurnish your home and have a lot of purchases to make. What’s more shopping for many items in a used furniture store means you can negotiate a discount for multiple purchases, such as a set of bedroom furniture . In fact it’s worth asking for a good price even if you are buying just one piece.
6.AUCTIONS Auction houses will have general and used furniture sales which are always a good place to try. Get on their mailing list and check the local advertisements to see if they are holding a house clearance sale as well. You never know what gems will be discovered. With so many options available it is just a matter of time a bit of perseverance you can find your perfect set of furniture without breaking the bank. The only problem you’ll face now is knowing when to stop!