Discount Furniture To Make Your Home Unique

Furnishing and decorating your home can be a daunting and expensive task to undertake. It is not necessary, though, to spend thousands of dollars on high end furnishings and d꤯r in order to make your home a unique showplace that represents who your are. All it takes is a little ingenuity, some detective skills, a good dose of creativity and thought, and a bit of money, and you can have fun finding furniture for your home. By seeking out different types of discount furniture, you will be recycling old pieces that are potential treasures, as well as keeping money in your wallet.

The first thing you need to do when you want to furnish and decorate your home is to figure out what you like. Do you like contemporary styles, pieces that are more modern with clean lines and no fussy fabrics? Or do you prefer a country or cottage style, with plush fabrics in woodsy or floral patterns? Or maybe you like the rustic look, with dark woods and leathers that will give your home a warm log cabin feel. Whatever your style is, you should scour magazines and the Internet to find just the type of pieces you are looking for, so that you have a basis to start from.

The next step is to find the discount furniture that is right for your home. You can try websites that sell reduced-priced home furnishings. Be careful, because you might find that the money you save in the cost of a sofa might be made up in the cost to ship it to you. You can also look out for sales at local furniture stores. Sometimes furniture stores are liquidating certain furniture collection to make room for newer ones. In addition, some furniture stores might have "scratch and dent" items. These items are sold as is and at a deep discount, and often the flaws are very minor. There are also furniture warehouses that specialize in scratch and dent merchandise, and the variety of discount furniture available at those types of stores is quite impressive.

Another great place to look for discount furniture is at consignments shops. If you can find a local consignment shop that sells furniture, you are likely to uncover some hidden treasures that might only require a few repairs. And the prices are sure to be reasonable, perhaps even negotiable. And if do it yourself work is your thing, there are abundant places to find old, used, and slightly damaged furniture sold at discounts. For example, searching flea markets and garage or estate sales might lead you to uncover collectibles, antiques, and rare furniture and d꤯r items that can be restored for not a lot of money. These pieces will add a unique touch to your home. In addition, putting your own individual touch on the furnishing your restore or repair will give you a real sense of pride and accomplishment.

In addition to looking at flea markets, garage sales, and consignment shops for discount furniture, you can also find great d꤯r pieces that can be added to your home to achieve a certain them or style. Paintings, pictures, gilded mirrors, vases, or any other type of knick-knack can be the finishing touches that you need to beautifully furnish your home.

You do not have to pay a fortune to furnish your home. By taking the time to seek out discount furniture, you can uncover some distinctive treasures, and even find new items at reduced prices. Taking the time to locate discount furniture will be easier on your wallet, and will help you make your home as individual as you are.


Have you ever thought about how we change our opinions of our parents through the years? When I was growing up I thought of my father as a hard working laborer, which he was. He ran a dairy farm, put crops in the field and worked as a maintenance worker in a factory. I saw very little of him until I was a teenager. When I was in my teens he sold the cattle and rented out the land. He still worked full time at his factory job. When I was a freshman in college he had a heart attack and stayed home on disability social security.

My mom was always looking for hobbies for him to do to occupy his time because he was used to being very busy. I never thought of my dad as a hobby sort of guy. Mom bought several different craft kits, but dad was not interested in any of them. I was really surprised the when two ChristmasҠafter his heart attack the female grandchildren received doll house furniture from my parents. My dad had made the furniture. He had finally found a hobby that he not only enjoyed, but was very good at. The doll house furniture was very detailed. He made tables and chairs, a sofa and bunk beds. My mom sewed small bedspreads and matching curtains for the windows of the bedrooms in the doll house.

My father had very large hands from working so hard during his life. It was amazing to me that he was able to do the delicate work needed to create the small doll house furniture. He had seen patterns for the furniture in a magazine and had sent for them without telling my mother. When they arrived he began making the doll house furniture out of scrap pieces of wood he had in the garage. My mom was surprised that he liked the intricate work. The pieces were small and delicate to work on and the cutting took a great deal of skill. As the years past he not only made the doll house furniture for all the grandchildren, but he also started making multiple pieces to sell at craft sales. He and my mom would travel throughout the area setting up display tables and selling the furniture. He began making the doll houses as well. He enjoyed talking with the other vendors at the craft fairs and he took great pride in the praise he received from customers. I never would have guessed that a hard working farmer would be supplementing his income and filling his time with doll houses and furniture.


Early American furniture comes in all shapes and forms. You can find rustic antiques that have stood the test of time and you can find reproductions of magnificent furniture as well. Antique early American furniture that is in mint condition will be quite expensive but it also makes a great investment.

Following are three top picks in early American furniture. These items are just a few of the many types and styles of antique furnishings available. The items that I have chosen are simply personal favorites of mine that I would like to share. Any one of these early American furnishings would suit just about any style home.

My first favorite is a table called a low boy. The low boy is a short accent table that stands a little higher than your average coffee table. This is a favorite piece of early American furniture because it is so unique and it is intricate in detailed design. This is more than just an accent for any room.

The low boy looks almost like a miniature desk. It has drawers that boast beautiful edging designs and it has a wonderful scalloped top that almost looks like polished marble. This item is a rare find in early American furniture so you can expect to pay quite a bit for a quality piece. Common material used for the low boy included cherry wood which is also a personal favorite of mine.

The Windsor chair is quickly recognized as a staple of early American furniture. This item can be found in antique stores but you can also find the Windsor chair in reproduction as well. I love the classic design that has a very homey appeal. The country style offered by this classic in early American furniture is comfortable and inviting.

Since the Windsor chair can be easily found as a reproduction you can get the look and feel of early American furniture in your home for the fraction of the price of an actual antique collection. A good woodworker will create a product that is heirloom quality for a very reasonable price.

My final pick is the Shaker chest. This is a prime example of quality hand crafted early American furniture. The dovetail design pieces together like a puzzle and the craftsmanship is truly mind-boggling. This is truly an investment because a reproduction would cost a lot of money. An original antique Shaker sells very well at auction and it is a great investment.

Early American furniture comes in all different styles from the formal low boy to the charming country feel of the Windsor chair. You can find great items as investments or you can get a great deal on a reproduction.