Where to buy decent affordable furniture?

TranceNRG

Hey ladies and gents, just wonder where I can buy decent quality yet affordable furniture in London?

I'm in the middle of buying a 2 bed period conversion flat in West London (Ealing). I'm planning to do some renovations before moving in (budget about 15K). I will have between 5K - 10K for furniture, electronics and household appliances.

This is the list of furniture I'm planning to buy:

Living room

Fabric sofa 3 seater + 1
Dining table and chairs
Rug
TV unit
Coffee table
Living room Mirror

Bed rooms

2 Double beds
2 mattresses
2 wardrobes
2 chests of drawers


I will rent out the 2nd bed room to a flatmate so need furniture in there too.

I don't want cheap and nasty so have ruled out Ikea (unless you guys think they have decent stuff) but I might buy small things from them. I've heard DFS are OK and have attractive prices.

Any other places?

cheers.

pickles13

Cargo have nice furniture, some of it more affordable than other bits but it is lovely. I'm not sure if there is one in Ealing but you can order online. I also think you can get some really nice things in Ikea, especially for the slightly more expensive bits; we have a lovely dining table from Ikea.

TranceNRG

Thanks pickles. It doesn't have to be in Ealing. As long as it's in London I can go there and check.

I'm a bit reluctant to just order online without seeing it first as there have been times I ordered online but didn't actually like the item once it was delivered. With furniture it would be a bigger hassle to return them.

I'll check out Cargo.
Do you reckon Ikea furniture is decent?

bouicca21

Marks do some nice quality furniture. You can, if very careful and have a good design eye, mix a few nice but cheap ikea pieces with better stuff.

I think your budget is tight and Id suggest prioritising what you absolutely need first.

TranceNRG

bouicca21 wrote: »

Marks do some nice quality furniture. You can, if very careful and have a good design eye, mix a few nice but cheap ikea pieces with better stuff.

I think your budget is tight and Id suggest prioritising what you absolutely need first.

Never thought of Marks and spencer. But will check them out.

You are right my budget is tight so I will prioritise. Just wanted to get you guys opinion on where to buy affordable but decent furniture.

What's your opinion on DFS?

G_M

freecycle??

TranceNRG

G_M wrote: »

freecycle??

What's that?

caronoel

TranceNRG wrote: »

What's that?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=freecycle


https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ealingfreecycle/info

Hoploz

Charity shops, get some nice shape, solid wood furniture then a quick sand and paint job for a totally up-to-date look!

TranceNRG

caronoel wrote: »

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=freecycle


https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ealingfreecycle/info

Haha cheers. Will look that up!

Any advice on retailers? John Lewis has some lovely furniture but pretty expensive

ManuelG

Ebay;

Loot (still going?)

British Heart Foundation.