Furniture?

[Riyonuk]

Where might I be able to find sturdy yet affordable furniture? I'm mostly intrested in media center type things, computer desks, stuff like that. While browsing through a catalog that offers those things, a simple L shaped desk cost $699? Man, thats a lot!

 

[parKer]

I'd try Ikea.

 

[uli2000]

I second Ikea

 

[foltzie]

Ikea for the win. Secondly Value City or Big Lots has stuff thats cheap and holds stuff, no style, but it works.

 

[bmachine]

Ikea rocks.

I furnished most of my 1-bedroom apartment for under $1500, and that included everything: furniture, linens, decor, and storage.

 

[Riyonuk]

Ikea, as in ikea.com? I tried going there, I cant navigate at all. I click on bedroom and nothing happens...same thing with any links >_

 

[deathscythehe]

IKEA as in IKEA the B&M store.
Be warned the quality is crap for the most part, but you get what you pay for. Is it attractive crap though.

 

[coolz481]

I think Ikea is a bit overhyped and if you have to order online, I'd imagine shipping might ruin whatever deal you think you might be getting. I'd stick with Target ready-to-assemble furniture if you're looking to save a few dollars.

 

[Riyonuk]

So my best bet is to browse Wal-Mart (Thats the only B&M Store for Miles..), and see what I find?

 

[judyjudyjudy]

We get all our cheap furniture from Ikea and Target. I know sometimes the Target website will have free shipping deals on furniture. (Right now it looks like it's just 15% off if you spend $125+.)

Edited to add: Another option is finding used furniture on craigslist or something.

 

[Strell]

Riyo, didn't you just say in another thread you are near Austin? There's an Ikea there. There's also Ikeas in Houston and near Dallas.

I like Ikea a lot. You just have to sort of be careful to make sure it's all reinforced correctly, because otherwise something might break.

Otherwise it's great. I get tons of organization stuff from them.

 

[prot0type]

Just adding to the Ikea lovefest, but if you get a chance to go, check out the as is section.

These are items that are returns, floor models, or have slight blemishes. My gf was able to find a dresser that had about a 5in. scratch on the back. The back is of course facing the wall anyway so that didn't matter, saved $75 rather than buying it brand new.

 

[Tromack]

[quote name='foltzie']Ikea for the win. Secondly Value City or Big Lots has stuff thats cheap and holds stuff, no style, but it works.[/QUOTE]
QFT.
My desk, shelves, and some other miscellaneous things are Ikea.
My dinner table and chairs are Big Lots (for the exact table a department store was charging 3x times Big Lots price).
My bed is Value City.
You can find good things if you take a little time and look around.