Getting FIREd up 😀

themadvix

I’d seriously consider longevity with your sofa… if you’ve waited this long, do you really want a dfs sofa? They are not made to last in my experience.

South_coast

Don't they have a 15-year warranty?

LadyWithAPlan

I think that the sofa does need to be as good a quality as one can afford, high end mattresses and bed linens can really make a difference 
tables and dining chairs  less so 
maybe add to your list where you don’t mind looking second hand etc - can wait for the perfect sideboard etc
Vinterior have some nice stuff) 
plus my parents have had their sofa from Lee Longlands and it’s gorgeous and v hard wearing - lasted for decades - LL have some lovely things and there is a 40% off sale on right now 

I used some aloe Vera memory foam pillows when I was away on holiday - so good I got the new chap to buy some as his pillows are awful - I have v decent pillows but may end up getting some myself 

South_coast

OMG, looking for second-hand would be even more daunting - then I'd need to know what I want 🤣! Fortunately, as far as furniture is concerned, I don't actually need that much: Sofa, bed, TV unit, some kind of shelving unit/bookcase and I'm good to go. 

In other news, it's "Tesco" - grrrr

Baileys_Babe

Do you need a TV unit? most TVs can be wall mounted 🤔 

greenbee

I used to buy a lot of second-hand, but as bedbugs are becoming more common I've gone off it unless I have plans for a complete refurb that will kill any bugs.

Do go and test beds and sofas to make sure they are comfortable. 

South_coast

Well that's definitely sold me on new 😱!

Definitely need a TV unit, a) I'm not sure mine could go on the wall (it used to be BF's Mums, who died 6 years ago and I'd had it about 2 years before that, so it's pretty old!), b) it sits in front of a corner window, so I don't want it on the wall 🤣! and c) I usually watch the TV while lying on the sofa, so don't want it too high. Not thinking a traditional "TV unit", more something like this: 



It's currently on the smaller one of these, so pretty much anything would be an improvement!

South_coast

Just realised I got so distracted by talk of TV units that I forgot to post what I came on here to say 🤣🤦‍♀️! So my latest top tip for "Things I never knew I could buy from Argos" for people who are struggling to use their Consumer Pulse vouchers is: Tu clothing. I clicked and collected 3 boxes of tights this evening for the princely sum in real money of 50p 👍

South_coast

Good lord, have actually just got all the way through a Y-Live survey (first time since 03/12 apparently 😮)!

Also meant I got to answer this question 😀:

debtfreeoneday

Thought about you this morning answering a mundane OnePoll survey about tea.