OT: Where do you buy furniture?

[CBad]

I swear I’m not snobby but that’s a pretty low dollar amount for that much new furniture. I would think new your only chance of meeting that limit would be places like Jerome’s or Ikea. And hey, nothing wrong with those options if you are OK with the quality and like it. But I wouldn’t expect the pieces to last forever. If it were me, I’d spring for the good quality couches and go used on the occasional tables. If you get used, good quality wood occasional tables you could always refinish the pieces to match wood stains or get lucky and find a grouping for a good deal on Craigslist. Or go unfinished and do them yourself. Personally, I hate furniture shopping so I pick classic, good quality stuff that will last.

The one recommendation I would have is to get microfiber fabric on the couches, especially if you have kids.

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[quote=CBad]
The one recommendation I would have is to get microfiber fabric on the couches, especially if you have kids.[/quote]

We do have kids. The set I linked seemed convenient. It is bright, but the pillows are microfiber, can be bought separately, they can be flipped and taken off and washed.
Ashley’s, Jerome’s, Mor and few other places carry the stuff that fits in the budget. I wish I could spend more, but we just bought this place and there are a few things asking for my attention.
I plan to get the dinning set through CL. I would prefer not to purchase used living room set.

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[quote=CBad]
The one recommendation I would have is to get microfiber fabric on the couches, especially if you have kids.[/quote]

We do have kids. The set I linked seemed convenient. It is bright, but the pillows are microfiber, can be bought separately, they can be flipped and taken off and washed.
Ashley’s, Jerome’s, Mor and few other places carry the stuff that fits in the budget. I wish I could spend more, but we just bought this place and there are a few things asking for my attention.
I plan to get the dinning set through CL. I would prefer not to purchase used living room set.

[all]

[quote=CBad]
The one recommendation I would have is to get microfiber fabric on the couches, especially if you have kids.[/quote]

We do have kids. The set I linked seemed convenient. It is bright, but the pillows are microfiber, can be bought separately, they can be flipped and taken off and washed.
Ashley’s, Jerome’s, Mor and few other places carry the stuff that fits in the budget. I wish I could spend more, but we just bought this place and there are a few things asking for my attention.
I plan to get the dinning set through CL. I would prefer not to purchase used living room set.

[all]

[quote=CBad]
The one recommendation I would have is to get microfiber fabric on the couches, especially if you have kids.[/quote]

We do have kids. The set I linked seemed convenient. It is bright, but the pillows are microfiber, can be bought separately, they can be flipped and taken off and washed.
Ashley’s, Jerome’s, Mor and few other places carry the stuff that fits in the budget. I wish I could spend more, but we just bought this place and there are a few things asking for my attention.
I plan to get the dinning set through CL. I would prefer not to purchase used living room set.

[all]

[quote=CBad]
The one recommendation I would have is to get microfiber fabric on the couches, especially if you have kids.[/quote]

We do have kids. The set I linked seemed convenient. It is bright, but the pillows are microfiber, can be bought separately, they can be flipped and taken off and washed.
Ashley’s, Jerome’s, Mor and few other places carry the stuff that fits in the budget. I wish I could spend more, but we just bought this place and there are a few things asking for my attention.
I plan to get the dinning set through CL. I would prefer not to purchase used living room set.

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If you go used, check the crevices really carefully for bedbugs:

http://www.myopenwallet.net/2006/09/bad-news-for-frugal-furniture-buyers.html

http://bedbugblog.blogspot.com/

Those suckers are really hard to get rid of. They can live in non-upholstered furniture too.

[edna_mode]

If you go used, check the crevices really carefully for bedbugs:

http://www.myopenwallet.net/2006/09/bad-news-for-frugal-furniture-buyers.html

http://bedbugblog.blogspot.com/

Those suckers are really hard to get rid of. They can live in non-upholstered furniture too.

[edna_mode]

If you go used, check the crevices really carefully for bedbugs:

http://www.myopenwallet.net/2006/09/bad-news-for-frugal-furniture-buyers.html

http://bedbugblog.blogspot.com/

Those suckers are really hard to get rid of. They can live in non-upholstered furniture too.

[edna_mode]

If you go used, check the crevices really carefully for bedbugs:

http://www.myopenwallet.net/2006/09/bad-news-for-frugal-furniture-buyers.html

http://bedbugblog.blogspot.com/

Those suckers are really hard to get rid of. They can live in non-upholstered furniture too.

[edna_mode]

If you go used, check the crevices really carefully for bedbugs:

http://www.myopenwallet.net/2006/09/bad-news-for-frugal-furniture-buyers.html

http://bedbugblog.blogspot.com/

Those suckers are really hard to get rid of. They can live in non-upholstered furniture too.

[davelj]

[quote=briansd1]

Realtors love to stage using West Elm.

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Personally, I like EQ3. It’s a bit more expensive and of better quality than IKEA, but definitely not “expensive.” And a bit more consciously retro/mod than West Elm.

http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/index.html

[davelj]

[quote=briansd1]

Realtors love to stage using West Elm.

[/quote]

Personally, I like EQ3. It’s a bit more expensive and of better quality than IKEA, but definitely not “expensive.” And a bit more consciously retro/mod than West Elm.

http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/index.html

[davelj]

[quote=briansd1]

Realtors love to stage using West Elm.

[/quote]

Personally, I like EQ3. It’s a bit more expensive and of better quality than IKEA, but definitely not “expensive.” And a bit more consciously retro/mod than West Elm.

http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/index.html

[davelj]

[quote=briansd1]

Realtors love to stage using West Elm.

[/quote]

Personally, I like EQ3. It’s a bit more expensive and of better quality than IKEA, but definitely not “expensive.” And a bit more consciously retro/mod than West Elm.

http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/index.html

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