House & Garden‘s verdict
Our new found love of Darlings of Chelsea shows no sign of slowing, with richly upholstered furnishings to decorate your living space in both contemporary and traditional shapes. Their pieces are made to order, but thankfully their lead times are much shorter than many equivalent furniture shops.
Which website sells cheap furniture?
Depending on the site, buying from a cheap furniture brand can be a bit of a false economy. Whilst you might feel like you’re getting a good deal, you will likely have to purchase the same item over and over as the quality simply won’t stand the test of time. If you’re looking for budget-friendly furniture, Ikea is probably the best place to head to. No, the quality of their MDF furniture won’t match up to an antique piece, but for quick and easy bits of extra storage, it will do the job. Aside from the Swedish flat-packers, John Lewis‘s new range of Anyday furniture is much more accessible price-wise, without compromising on quality, and Habitat has some lovely retro style pieces – we particularly like their 60th anniversary collection.
What are the best online furniture stores in the UK?
Here at House & Garden we love discovering new interiors shops, makers and designers who are doing something creative or out of the ordinary. Our pages are full of bespoke furniture and lovingly crafted textiles and homeware accessories, and there’s no doubt they’re incredibly beautiful. However, more often than not, these artisanal furniture shops are expensive – justifiably so given the quality of their work – and not everyone can afford to invest in what they produce. In these instances, the high street is the place to go to!
For those on a budget, or for those who are clever with their high-low mixing, there are plenty of high street retailers who offer stylish products that won’t break the bank. With fashion brands increasingly entering the interiors space, and longstanding homewares brands upping their game to keep up in the style stakes, there has never been a better time to shop for furniture online via the major high street shops.
Whilst everyone has different taste and budgets in the interiors world, there are a few fail safe online furniture shops that will suit most people’s style, and offer pieces for both large and small spaces. These are shops from whom we at House & Garden have bought from. They all sell a range of furniture at high street prices and we feel that they best represent the intersection between affordability and quality. Each of these offers a wide range of furniture and accessories, so there’s plenty to choose from.
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- What to buy: From bookcases to console tables to bedside tables, this retailer has some of the best-designed and best priced pieces around. Just make sure to dig out a discount code as there’s generally always one available. Oh, and the AM.PM bedding, every time.
- Pros: Affordable price points.
- Cons: The website isn’t the most user friendly.
House & Garden‘s verdict
This French fancy has a seriously impressive range of practical items. Think affordable linen curtains, large wool rugs, mirrors and more recently, lighting. La Redoute is probably best known for its affordable furniture, with smart cane bed frames from just over £600 (our pick, the Madara, is on sale with 45% off at the moment!), and sets of dining chairs for a snip of the price you’d find them elsewhere.
This isn’t a tale of the cheap and cheerful though, as La Redoute’s quality is reliably good. There’s a reason La Redoute is in every interior designer’s little black book of the best online homeware shops.
- What to buy: Their selection of dried flowers and textiles is particularly lovely but special mention goes to their accent chairs, covered in deep pile bouclé and in mid century shapes.
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H&M has long been a household name, providing our wardrobes with lovely clothes and accessories for years now. However, you may not have noticed their move into the interior space (even in spite of that enormous flagship near Oxford Circus, if you’re looking to shop in-store).
- What to buy: When adding finishing touches to a home, we’ve always got our eye on their attention-grabbing array of living room furniture, such as lamp bases and cushions.
- Pros: Well made, quality furniture. £60 flat rate delivery & a 30 day return window.
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A classic for a reason, OKA is well known for its brilliant edit of lamps, rattan accessories and furniture. OKA purchases are sure to be timeless picks; their collections are both stylish and relevant without being overly trend-driven or self conscious. They make items that command questions from visiting guests about where they can get it for themselves.
- What to buy: Anthropologie has a wonderful array of ceramics, glassware, plant pots and candlesticks.
- Pros: Furniture made with a fashion savvy eye.
- Cons: Price point is slightly above the high street average.
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Whether you’re shopping for decorative accessories or large furnishings like an armchair, take them out of context and many of Anthropologie’s designs look much more high end than high street. They’ve recently launched a made to order collection of large pieces like sofas, armchairs and ottomans. They’ve cornered a sweet spot on the high street.
- What to buy: Anything and everything. You’ll find original anglepoise lamps alongside midcentury units and rattan bed frames. You can search by room, category, designer and period, so you needn’t be an expert in design to find exactly what you’re looking for.
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Since launching in 2015, Vinterior has become the UK’s largest pre-owned furniture and homeware platform. Their website is home to nearly 300,000 hand selected items from 2,000 sellers. It’s a one stop shop for characterful, pre-loved statement pieces.
- What to buy: If you’re on the hunt for a high quality, timeless sofa, this is where you’ll find it. The range includes armchairs, loveseats, sofa beds, chaise and modular sofas, as well as the all-important footstools too. Be sure to check out their impressive sideboards and coffee tables too.
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Heal’s Tottenham Court Road store has become a real stalwart in London’s shopping scene with its quality furniture and contemporary designs–and its online arm is no different. The emporium is a go to for sofas, and is now also offering mattresses. Its selection of brands is top notch, ranging from Timothy Oulton to Ercol.
- What to buy: West Elm has everything from large furniture pieces for the dining room to the office, and the bedroom to the bathroom. The little details aren’t forgotten either, as you’ll find lighting and soft furnishings from prints to mirrors, and cushions and vases too.
- Pros: The first home retailer to join Fair Trade USA.
- Cons: Shipping on large items is around £79.
House & Garden‘s verdict
Mid-century fans will love West Elm for its ability to take the shapes of the period and blend them seamlessly with more modern designs, textures and colours. The Brooklyn-based company certainly know how to incorporate a bit of the area’s aesthetic into its designs with its earthy colour palette and elevated styles. Not yet convinced? You should know that West Elm also champions Fair Trade and sustainably sourced materials, including organic cotton for its linen and bath towels.
- What to buy: A proper mattress that supports your body is something you will not regret purchasing.
- Pros: Simba’s mattresses are delivered in boxes which means they are guaranteed to fit up every flight of stairs and in every doorway. Plus, they’re a lot less cumbersome that way. Simba also offer a sleep trial period, so if it’s not quite right, you can just send your mattress back.
House & Garden‘s verdict
Whilst you may only know Simba Sleep from their mattresses (which are some of the world’s best we might add), they have recently launched a range of beds, too. The latter are specifically designed to offer their mattresses the best possible support and, therefore, the sleeper, too. Simba is fast becoming a one stop shop for bed frames, mattresses and bedding all in one.
- What to buy: Flock to the website for everything from quirky vintage art to handmade lampshades and larger pieces, like antique wardrobes.
