Shiraz Kahn

Are you just starting out on your own and wondering how you will obtain furnishings after the expense of moving in?

Or maybe you want a new look but you are looking for something affordable? Whether you are looking for yourself or you are interested in helping someone to furnish their home, there are several options available to you.

Options that will cost you half the price of buying from a department store but will allow you to decorate your home to your own unique taste!

Hunting for just the right décor can be fun if you know where to look. Start with reading your local paper’s classifieds to see what you can find for sale or seeing if there are any yard sales or garage sales within driving distance. You can make a day of exploring the deals that you will surely find. Many people simply replace furniture for a new look even when their furniture or other items are still in great condition. In one day of hitting yard sales, you can most likely find a majority of what it is you are looking for. The seller may even know someone that is selling just what you need even if they don’t have it available for you. You can also find necessities like dishes, lamps, decorations, shelves and other space savors, and appliances. Most importantly, you decide whether or not the items have the quality you desire and the prices are always flexible at yard sales. Everything can be negotiated!

Another great place to check out is any auction house. Estate auctions can have great finds as well. You can often find brand new items or gently used at extraordinary prices. The bidding always starts low and it can be very exciting to participate. It is especially rewarding to place a winning bid and win the item of your choosing. Everything you need to live comfortably and with taste can be found at one of these auctions. If you are interested in antiques, they are very popular among the auction scene and you can get some very valuable pieces for a very good price. Auctions are full of life and full of variety. If you have never had the experience, it is definitely one you should try!

If you try both of these methods and still cannot find what you are looking for, which is unlikely but possible, there is another option. You can visit some Thrift shops and see if they have anything of value to your liking. The furniture usually sells pretty fast, but they do get some very nice donations and sell them for great prices. You can also find many other household items even some electronics. They always have silverware, plates, and unique décor. You can even find sheets, curtains, bedding, in great condition and at a fabulous price. Thrift shopping is a unique way to find things that you are looking for and a positively great way to furnish on a budget. So try one these recommended methods and see the savings for yourself, as well as the satisfaction!