Dirt-cheap storage furniture (canvas, 2nd hand, anything!)

Charshy

I bought some canvas-covered wood furniture from ASDA which has held up well, and was looking for more... and I can't believe the prices!

Last year I got 2 x 3-tier shelves for £9 (reduced from £20), and a wardrobe for £29. They did a 5-tier shelf for £25.

The cheapest I can find now is TESCO Direct using a £10 off £40 spend to get the 5-tier shelf for £33!

I've moved to a new flat and am DESPERATE for storage - I'm currently using stackable plastic crates on top of each other, but it's not viable in the longterm. I'd get 2nd-hand house clearance stuff, but most people want collection - I am mildly disabled, and I don't drive. Keeping my eye out on freecycle as well!

Does anyone have any suggestions? It needs to be solid enough to take some weight - anything with shelves is good!

TimBear

No shelves, unfortunately, and I can't vouch for how sturdy it is but this is cheap? http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/100-cotton-collection-wardrobe-with-pockets-240527

TimBear

Or - http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9049646.htm

Or - http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9328068.htm

I know they're a bit more than what you'd said in the OP but just food for thought. What's your top end budget?

I often find that antique furniture is more sturdy though than the flat pack stuff. Do you have friends/relatives who could keep an eye out and pick up for you if needs be?

Charshy

timbear, thanks very much for your suggestions. The reason I'm asking for shelves is because I wanted all the contents of the boxes out - currently all of my stuff is very difficult to get to, stacked on top of each other. I also love antique furniture but there is no way I would be able to get into my teeny tiny flat! I do have relatives who have a car but they do not live anywhere near me which makes it very difficult. I am mostly dependent on deliveries if I want anything.

I've looked at the Argos stuff and Tesco direct do the best price so far. I think £30 is a lot of money for something that is just canvas and cheap planks of wood though! It's a shame Asda no longer sell the cheap versions.

I will keep searching on my own however I thought the money savers might have good ideas! I have been reading the forum for years I thought it was a good excuse as any to sign up and start posting!

Charshy

To add I don't have any particular max budget but I'm trying to keep it low as this furniture would be temporary until I can save up and buy some nice pieces. I just want to get good value for money really! Maybe around £30 per piece of furniture?

Charshy

Update: I swallowed my pride and got the TESCO Direct canvas 5-tier drawers - they were £37.98 but I used their promotion today for £10 off £40 (by adding one small thing). I paid £33-odd including home delivery.

I'm enquiring cheekily with some people selling furniture 2nd hand on gumtree to sell if they would be willing to deliver if I threw them some petrol money. (Local area only!)

CallumH

I think you should google for images. That'd give you better options. Also, Look at this - visual.merriam-webster<dot>com/images/house/house-furniture/storage-furniture_4<dot>jpg

TimBear

Some more ideas here - http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/living_room/11465/?sorting=price

Or perhaps - http://www.diy.com/nav/rooms/storage-shelving/utility-storage-shelving/shelving___cabinets?fh_sort_by=_price_rrp_min&fh_sort_order=1

Charshy

TimBear, I went straight for the IKEA pages too! Sadly "local" delivery (including picking) would be £30-£40 :eek: I'm also trying to find things that look sturdy and look like furniture in a room, if that makes sense... not just snobbery, but want to get good value out of it.

At the moment I am using AnyVan (which I've used before and think is brill) to get some quotes on transporting things cheap on eBay (sorted listings by Nearest First). Just found a great wooden cabinet with lots of drawers with a 99p start, which will fit in an alcove. I've also found a small bookshelf at £2 which will make a great end table should I win.

Most of my living room furniture at the moment is empty moving boxes taped together with a piece of fabric thrown over them! At least it keeps things off the floor.:rotfl: