There are so many places on the internet and in-person to buy furniture. Here’s a list of tips and places.

Shopping Tips

Tip 1: Always look up online for coupon codes. If you sign up for mailing lists, you should be able to get some discounts and coupons. If you just move into a new place, you may get moving coupons from furniture companies (Wayfair, AllModern, Bed Bath & Beyond, Room & Board all had coupons in the mail when I bought my condo).

Tip 2: Use Ebates! If you’re not on Ebates, you SHOULD be! It’s free money (over the years, I’ve already racked $80 cash back) and I signed my sister and coworker up already – they love it. Some stores are like 1% back but hey, money is money. It just goes straight to my PayPal account monthly (the 1%). Sign up for Ebates here via my referral link to get $10 for free. 

Tip 3: Buy items that have tons of positive, good reviews. If you don’t, you risk buying a product that doesn’t meet expectations.

Tip 4: Always check the return and exchange policy on the item you want to purchase.

Tip 5: Only buy things that you know you will love and cherish. This means avoiding impulse buying and unnecessary items. Put the item in your cart and let it sit there for a couple days and if you still want it in a couple of days, then may not be such an impulse buy (still could be).

 Furniture Websites & Stores

SITES W/ MULTIPLE VENDORS: Good for searching for all types of furniture of various prices and styles

ONLINE ONLY

• Wayfair ($-$$$, Online only): Search oriented with a bunch of vendors. Wayfair is huge and owns a bunch of online furniture properties/websites. Got my black geometric bar stools and grid rug from Wayfair.
• All Modern ($-$$$, Online only): Modern furniture – you can usually find the same item cheaper on Wayfair. Owned by Wayfair. Got my white slick tv stand/console and minimalist thin black legged floor lamp from All Modern.
• Overstock ($-$$): It sells everything but you can search for a lot of different furniture. Got my two benches from Overstock.
• Amazon ($-$$$, Online only): It sells everything but you can search for a lot of different furniture. My light-weight glass desk, white leather executive chair, and fake palm tree are from Amazon.
• Gilt ($-$$$, Online only): Flash sales home and furniture. Got my fire escape shelf from Gilt.
• zulily ($-$$, Online only): Flash sales home and furniture. Got some of my accent pillows, throws, and small home/decor items from zulily.
• Home Deeco ($-$$$, Online only): This is where I got my modern couch.
• Goedekers ($-$$, Online only): Famous more for their appliances, they have home and furniture stuff too. My coat rack is from Goedekers.
• Birch Lane ($-$$$, Online only): Search for a lot of different furniture with the rustic look. Owned by Wayfair.
• Joss & Main ($-$$$, Online only): Flash sales furniture sales which means the items are only available for a limited time period, constantly refreshing its catalog and inventory. Owned by Wayfair.
• Dwell Studio ($-$$$, Online only): Search for modern, glamorous, chic look. Owned by Wayfair.
• Houzz ($-$$$, Online only): Search for a lot of different furniture and an inspiration board.
• Dot & Bo ($$-$$$, Online only): Search for a lot of different furniture
• Hayneedle ($-$$$, Online only): Search for a lot of different furniture
• One Kings Lane ($$-$$$, Online only): Search for a lot of different furniture

ONLINE AND IN-STORES

• Furniture.com ($-$$$, Online and In-store): A search tool to find furniture online and locally
• TJ Maxx ($$-$$$, Online and In-stores): Discount retailer selling home items and furniture. A lot of my artificial house plants and small home decor is from TJ Maxx. My silver picture frames and striped rug are from TJ Maxx. They also own Home Goods ($-$$$, Stores only), a discount retailer selling only home items and furniture.
• Walmart ($-$$, Online and In-stores): Discount retailer selling home items and furniture.
• Sears ($-$$, Online and In-stores): Discount retailer selling home items and furniture. My two nightstands are from Sears marketplace.
• Bed Bath & Beyond ($-$$$, Online and In-stores): Make sure you use their 20% off coupons

SECONDHAND

• Craigslist ($-$$, Online only): Find people selling their secondhand stuff locally. Buy and sell used stuff via a website.
• OfferUp ($-$$, Online only): Find people selling their secondhand stuff locally. Buy and sell used stuff via an app.
• Letgo ($-$$, Online only): Find people selling their secondhand stuff locally. Buy and sell used stuff via an app.
• Goodwill ($-$$, Stores only): Buy secondhand stuff locally

SITES OF A SINGLE VENDOR: Retailers that sell their own furniture styles and wares

Cheap ($)

• HM ($, Online and In-stores): Housewares, pillow, bedding, throws, no furniture
• Target ($, Online and In-stores): Cheap furniture – always read reviews before purchasing! Nice designer furniture and home items. My black picture frames are from Target. Got some hanging woven artwork and metal crates.
• World Market ($, Online and In-stores): Cheap furniture – try to touch, see, and feel in person if you have nearby store
• IKEA ($, Stores only): Cheap and assemble-it-yourself furniture

Affordable ($$)

• Urban Outfitters ($, Online and In-stores): Boho chic, modern chic, hipster furniture, so affordable relatively speaking. My bed frame, some accent pillows, and my coffee table are from Urban Outfitters.
• Froy ($$, Online only): Modern, chic furniture. I bought a huge mirrror from Froy. Based out of New York.
• Terrain ($$-$$$, Online only): Urban Outfitter’s outdoor home and furnishings line. My two green pillows are from Terrain.
• Brooklinen ($$-$$$, Online only): Based out of Brooklyn. Deluxe and premium bedding, linens, duvets, comforters. I got a set and it was beautiful but comfort is just 3/5 stars. The deluxe/standard fabric is a bit rough. It’s gorgeous though and I have no regrets purchasing it – get $15 off with my referral code.
• The Container Store ($$-$$$, Online and In-stores): Containers, organizers, shelving

Pricy but Affordable On Sale ($$$)

• West Elm ($$$, Online and In-stores): Modern, contemporary furniture.
• CB2 ($$-$$$, Online and In-stores): Modern, contemporary furniture. My marble C table is from cb2.
• EQ3 ($$-$$$, Online and In-stores): Modern, contemporary furniture. My black lunar lamps are from EQ3.
• Fab ($$-$$$, Online only): Fun home decor, no furniture. My white marble clock is from fab.com.
• Joybird ($$): $1,000-$3,000 couches only
• Interior Define ($$): $1000-$5000 couches only
• Article ($$): $1000+ couches only

Expensive ($$$$)

• Crate & Barrel ($$$): Modern, contemporary furniture. My cabinet is from Crate and Barrel.
• Design Within Reach ($$$): Design within Reach with modern, contemporary furniture. My mirror is from DWR.
• Room & Board ($$$): Modern, contemporary furniture
• Restoration Hardware ($$$): Modern, dark, crisp and sharp, upscale classic