JS + XES

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Where do you guys usually purchase the bed frames, sofa, kitchen tables, and other basic furnitures?

I've been getting everything from IKEA til now, but since I'm getting married soon... I was thinking of something more nicer than IKEA...

Thanks guys.

chill_dog

Depends on your tastes (and budget). For example, Ethan Allen is good furniture, but not my style. I've gotten most of my stuff from Bassett and Boyle's (sells multiple brands). Both are reasonably priced, and all of Bassett and most of the stuff at Boyle's is solid wood and/or well made. Henredon is good, but not particularly cheap. Ekornes is awesome, but VERY expensive.

Bearcat94

Depends who has what I like at a price I can afford.

Includes (usually): Basset, Boyles, Havertys, Thomasville, EA, etc.


I can't afford any of the really cool/pricey stuff chill_dog can.

JS + XES

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We don't have a big budget for it. And we are trying to get those awesome stuff after we buy a house in 3-4 years.

What we need to buy:
Sofa set
Bed Frames/Dresser
A King Size Mattress
TV Stand

Total Budget:
Around $6-7k

Will Y.

For contemporary furniture, we've bought from Rapport International (La Brea north of 3d Street, IIRC), and Plummers Furniture (small chain; closest to us is on Venice Blvd. at the Helms Bakery complex).
Caveat: some of the stuff at Plummers is not much better than IKEA stuff, but some of it is much better.

It's amazing how many furniture stores and chains have closed- we have stuff from a couple of closed chains too.

Oh, and Costco has good prices if you find furniture you like and can borrow/rent transport for it.

BTW, you can always buy tables used-- kitchen, coffee and end tables-- off Craigslist, at used furniture stores like Wertz Bros. on Santa Monica Blvd. close to Santa Monica, at non-profit charity stores or in yard sales.

Have fun!

Ken1997TL

Everywhere, from IKEA, West Elm, Dania and the internetz.

mdkxtreme

Craigslist.

Like seriously. I bought these two furniture on craigslist. Retail total for the dresser is $180. Retail for the computer desk is $150. Got both for $180 in excellent condition. Winning.

*Your results may vary though.

Gfaze

Yard sales are a great place to find steals. When I bought my house a few years ago, I stumbled across a yard sale where I got a nearly new sofa set, 3 pc coffee table set, 2 bedroom nightstands, and a nearly new Stihl weed eater for $250!! He was asking $300 but went for $250.

Whiskers

Ethan Allen

KaMLuNg

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i also check out Bob's... i know they may get a bad rep for cheap stuff, but i've had positive experience from them so far...

Rounder

raymour flanigan

honda_nut

we usually shop at the smaller stores and get real wood furniture, not cardboard junk from ikea. stay away from franchised furniture stores.

check this site out: http://www.homelegance.com/

my parent's bought this set for less than 2k. all real wood and marble
http://www.homelegance.com/display.php?id=1766

chill_dog

I just named places...as I said, my stuff came from Bassett or Boyle's.



For $6-7k total, check out the ones BC suggested. Rooms To Go will also accommodate your budget. You can get a good TV stand online (Best Buy, tvstands.com, etc.).

uhohkaitlina

My boyfriend works for Raymour & Flanigan.

Love their stuff. Love our discount =)

dsickles

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CB2 ( www.cb2.com )

crate and barrel

ethan allen

dont know if restoration hardware is national, but they have nice stuff

JS + XES

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Thanks guys.

My fiance is looking at all the websites that you guys have recommended.

She's having way too fun with it.. hope she won't say "let's bump up our budget for this a little bit!"

Yumcha

Almost everywhere...Depends on your budget. I enjoy EQ3, Palliser, and Natuzzi products for furniture.

Modern look FTW.

Yumcha

I dunno...I think Restoration Hardware is supremely overpriced. That, and I don't quite get the look they have going.

I think the only object I considered buying from them was that periscopic floor lamp on 3 legs.

JS + XES

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So..... can I get that discount please!?

I would like to buy some sets from Raymour & Flanigan. They do have some great stuff.

please please please

AZuser

AZuser

Ethan Allen, Ikea, Macys, Overstock.com, Crate and Barrel

dsickles

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while i dont like all of their stuff, some of it i do, and from my experience its of pretty good quality...


but, ill take one of these



http://www.restorationhardware.com/c...tId=prod280189

dallison

Berner

You might want to try CORT Furniture. They have a few locations in socal. They sell all their previously leased furniture. Can get a great deal on certain things.

JS + XES

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I personally don't really care, but my fiance does kinda want everything to be brand new. Since it's the first set of furniture for us after getting married.

JS + XES

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Raymour Flanigan looks the best!

How can I get some discount coupon codes?

maharajamd

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We love almost everything from West Elm. And it's not overly expensive.

JS + XES

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What do you guys think about this? Pretty good deal? The shipping to LA is $199.

http://www.raymourflanigan.com/kian-...596088318.aspx

And these sofas from Costco?

Thanks guys! We both have been shopping at IKEA... so we both are just so noob at this.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...e#BVRRWidgetID

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...ketingItemName

Will Y.

I like to be touchy-feely with furniture, to make sure it feels and functions satisfactorily, before buying.

I would not buy any sofa or chair without trying it first.
Many sofas, even within brands, are specifically made to be softer or firmer, etc. like mattresses, and I have a preference for a firmer feel.

Fortunately, you can try out the sofas at many Costcos before ordering.

Costco carries memory foam mattresses (Tempurpedic imitations?) too, under the Nuva and Sleep Science names, but IDK if you can try them at most stores. Free returns, though.

achenator

We just signed a contract for a new home and we are furniture shopping right now. We have looked at furniture from aspen home and really like it for the money. My friends own a small furn. store chain and they buy this stuff by the container. THe quality seems nice, dovetail drawers, they have a nice media chest.
http://www.aspenhome.net/bayfield/

crazyasiantl

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i saw that at the Santa Barbra store



they have some nice stuff, my fiancee wants a couch from there. i told her to start saving

JS + XES

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so we just ordered a bedroom set from Raymour & Flanigan, and the expected delivery date is 5/9/2049....... LOL

Must be a mistake right? It should take as little as 3 weeks, but I wasn't expecting +30 years...

Will Y.

Interesting-- "Guaranteed 3-Day Delivery**" link on the top right of that page.

JS + XES

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That's for only East Coast orders. For the West coast orders, it said it's going to take as little as 3 weeks.

einsatz

My place is a mix of Crate & Barrel, CB2, West Elm, Room & Board, Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware.

JS + XES

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So, we are almost done with shopping and the sofa is the last item that we need to get.

We researched a lot and fell in love with this one from Costco.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...=#BVRRWidgetID

The only problem is that it's online only item, so we can't try it before we get it.

I know it's a bad idea but wanted to get some feedback from you guys. The reviews are very good but who knows.

honda_nut

well, the good thing with costco is you can always return it. they'll come pick it up for free.

JS + XES

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They come and pick it up!? Really? Are you sure? That's a huge plus for us then since I was worried about shipping it back if we don't like it.

S14 n Tsx

My parents love that place... all my stuffs are from there.

JS + XES

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So, our bedroom set is being delivered on this Saturday.