I'm in need of new furniture and I'm wondering if I can buy on-line cheaper than the local furniture store prices. I'm looking at manufacturers like Hickory Chair, Baker, Henredon.
I know the advice of buying used, i.e. craigs list, estate sales etc. However, there are a few things I need right away and can't wait until the perfect used piece becomes available.
Any suggestions would be helpful. I live in Santa Rosa, CA which is 60 miles north of San Francisco.
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posted by blaisec
on Dec 29, 2011 -
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I am going to be moving soon, and for the first time in several years, it will be on my own. I'd really like resources for checklists on what to have in my new domicile, and as well, ideas for furnishing and decorating.
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posted by Mister Fabulous
on Dec 26, 2011 -
21 answers
Why do furniture stores rely so heavily on the advertising gimmick of “going out of business” sales?
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posted by eschatfische
on Dec 21, 2011 -
25 answers
We have a $1500 budget for a new couch. We also have two boisterous longhair cats. What type of couch will survive them better, leather or something with slipcovers?
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posted by odayoday
on Dec 21, 2011 -
11 answers
Something in our bedroom is affecting my boyfriend's breathing and allergy symptoms. How can we figure out the specific cause?
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posted by pourtant
on Nov 30, 2011 -
17 answers
Where can I find a comfy armchair for my office that is Cal TB-133 compliant, is not butt ugly, and is not over $400?
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posted by alicetiara
on Nov 29, 2011 -
2 answers
I inadvertently left an open vial of super glue on top of my antique desk, and then leaned on it with my elbow. Now it's stuck on with a rock-hard ring that looks like a satellite view of a mountain range, a centimeter wide at its base and peaks of a millimeter or so. I've tried applying nail polish remover with little success: the glue is just too thick. I hesitate to scrape at it with a knife because doing so will trash the finish and perhaps gouge the wood, but I'm thinking that may be my only option. Any advice?
posted by BadgerDoctor
on Nov 22, 2011 -
14 answers
How to go about buying furniture in Bali (Indonesia) and getting it to Sydney (Australia)?
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posted by vidur
on Nov 6, 2011 -
5 answers
How can I create some privacy from noise in an open floor plan office (700 sq. feet) while keeping it a really cool, collaborative place? Weird ideas totally welcome!
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posted by michaelh
on Oct 30, 2011 -
7 answers
How should I arrange and decorate my new teeny studio apartment to make it feel homey but not cramped, and not like I'm spending all my time in my bedroom?
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posted by lunasol
on Oct 7, 2011 -
21 answers
I need to furnish a house for myself, my wife and two small kids. We have zero furniture right now. We will only be in this house for a year until we eventually buy a house. Without knowing the space that we will eventually end up in, I am not sure if I should make big investments in couches, entertainment centers, etc. I need to do this as quickly as possible. Should I buy what I really want or should I just buy cheap stuff for now? Either way, what's the easiest way to do this without running around like a mad man? I am going to have to pull this off without any help. Should I just walk into Ikea with a shopping list? Can I have all of this stuff delivered? We are in Austin if it matters.
posted by jasondigitized
on Sep 19, 2011 -
26 answers
Where in London can one find a decent market with second-hand furniture? Hopefully in the N-something postcode areas (Golders Green and Finchley Rd would be perfect).
Thank you!
posted by noztran
on Aug 30, 2011 -
4 answers
Are there any decorating/design blogs that are a little more "realistic" than Apartment Therapy and its ilk? Design resources for the unlucky renter on a tiny budget?
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posted by bleep
on Aug 5, 2011 -
20 answers
Can I use an anti-odor spray such as Febreze on fiberglass chairs?
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posted by zan
on Aug 4, 2011 -
6 answers
Furniture Restoration: Please give me your suggestions for books and web resources for furniture restoration.
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posted by Busmick
on Aug 1, 2011 -
3 answers
We've decided its time to buy a grown up bedroom set and have some questions I'm hoping the folks here can answer.
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posted by JPD
on Jul 30, 2011 -
16 answers
What is a good way to have a kitchen table sometimes, but not other times? We don't have space for a permanent kitchen table, but my fiance and I want to be able to have his parents and possibly 2 siblings over for dinner every couple of weeks. I'm having nightmares of plastic fold up card tables (yuck) or the dreaded TV trays (double yuck).
One thing we've thought of is a patio table that can sometimes come inside. Any links to cute looking patio tables that are not too heavy to bring in and out sometimes? Teak? Or?
posted by powerbumpkin
on Jul 26, 2011 -
19 answers
Lightweight yet comfortable furniture that can be moved out of the way easily? Asking for my mom who runs a rental cabin but also hosts yoga classes form time to time.
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posted by Rocket26
on Jul 24, 2011 -
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My mom has a lot of stuff to sell, and she doesn't want the hassle of a do-it-yourself approach. What kind of people should we involve? We're thinking maybe an ebay broker for the small stuff and an estate person for the big stuff. (Or else maybe a place like Sotheby's?) Know any good ones who serve Westchester, NY? How would we find good people?
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posted by daisyace
on Jul 24, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm looking for the perfect futon (sofa-bed) in the UK (preferably the South East) that will work equally well as a bed or sofa, long-lasting, and easy to convert.
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posted by K.P.
on Jul 20, 2011 -
2 answers
Did Knoll manufacture a variation of the Risom lounge chair with arms in the 1950s that had an upholstered fabric seat instead of one made of parachute strapping?
posted by billtron
on Jul 11, 2011 -
3 answers
A friend of mine is hunting for a sofa similar to
this one - which was available at World Market until they pulled it a few months ago. Does anyone know where I can buy either this exact sofa, or something similar (a nice, minimalist, wood-framed three-seater)?
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posted by The Shiny Thing
on Jul 9, 2011 -
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I am looking for an armoire/wardrobe/closet to hang my clothes. Any inexpensive ($250 or less) and non-cumbersome recommendations? Also, will it damage my clothes if it's in the bathroom, where I'll be showering daily?
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posted by ista
on Jul 8, 2011 -
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Where would I go to find out more information about a chair that we found at a thrift store. I want to know its style and if it is a collectible?
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posted by cmh0150
on Jun 26, 2011 -
7 answers
Studio apartment 2.0: What are some simple and affordable tweaks I can make to basic furnishings that let me shop at IKEA without looking like all I did was shop at IKEA?
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posted by Apropos of Something
on Jun 20, 2011 -
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