Have you noticed how unbelievably well priced home furnishings are in today’s economy? Having brought a home about two years ago, I have steadily purchased things to make my space more ‘homey’.
The trick to adorning your personal space with furniture, art and collectibles is to be patient in your choices. It is quite costly, not to mention that you’ll need to feel the inspiration that something will work, rather than just go out and purchase a whole bunch of stuff. It takes time.
Case in point, my friend K, bought a home and felt the pressure to completely furnish it and fill its empty rooms. The end result with her quick purchases was paying interest on furniture, knick knacks and what nots, and ending up with a whole bunch of stuff that could not withstand her changing tastes. The likes of Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel which are more appropriate for a few here and there to change the look through seasons, rather than the foundation of your canvas.
I am in need of a flat screen TV, a surround sound, a wine storage system, a nightstand and two large area rugs. I could as well use a foyer table. What I really want is a new watch, and a clock for my nightstand that I can stand looking at when I wake up; preferably this one: http://www.artdecocollection.com/1160.htm
If you prefer clean lines, muted earth tones and a variety of textures Ethan Allen and Herman Miller dealers are offering prices so reasonable, that if you pass it up, it could be considered a sin.
This 6 drawer dresser:
http://www.dwr.com/category/furniture/bedroom/matera-collection.do
which normally retails for $3600 was located through a dealer for $1800.
This chandelier:
http://www.ethanallen.com/product?productId=384&categoryId=8051
which normally retails for $3500 was located at my local store for $999.
6’ x 9’ all wool rugs solid print or subtle patterns for under $500
Stainless Steel, All Clad kitchen cookware sets for under $800
Name brand kitchen cutlery sets for a fraction of their typical resale
…and the list goes on.
It’s a great time to be furnishing a home. For those of you whom trust a interior designer to do the grunt work then consider yourself advised. When you receive your designers invoices…ask it to be line itemed, and be sure your are not paying full retail for the furnishings. Unless, of course, its something that you can not possibly live without.
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What do you think of Ikea? It's all the rage down here since they opened a new "superstore."
Hi SFL. IKEA, I am very familiar. IKEA is great for kids furniture ,college dorm room furniture or twenty something-ers just getting started.
Its quality is not intended for long term use.
It can be good for accessorizing your home, however I would steer clear of purchasing furniture from here that you intend to keep longer than three years and any of their linens.
With this opinion, however, comes a girl who likes modern traditional glamour. Clean lines, traditional fabrics, natural textures and a little sparkle. I never dug the Miami minimalist industrial look. IKEA is working to take that Miami look, and make it affordable for all.
The sacrifice is quality construction.
My sister loves IKEA. She sometimes buy pots and pans from them and for some reason makes me go along with her knowing fully I can't stand that kind of shopping.
Princess, I bet 'A' finds tons of stuff at IKEA for the children at school.
Their storage solutions are great.
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