Whether you need a single stunning piece for your living room or an ensemble for your bedroom, you're likely to find an excellent selection online. If you're a careful shopper, you'll get just what you want for less than the retail price.
Instructions
1. Enter the word "furniture" in a search engine such as Alta Vista or Yahoo. If desired, enter more specific words such as "wood furniture," "sofas" or "bedroom furniture." You can also click a Related Site or click the desired boxes for furniture in the shopping list below and choose the "shop online" function.
2. Read information on the sites about shipping costs, taxes, delivery, guarantees and returns. Furniture is expensive to return so you'll want to get it right the first time.
3. If you're not set on buying a certain item, browse the site for specials and sales. You may be able to save an additional percentage on these items.
4. If you have specific items in mind, click the category (generally "bedroom," "living room," and so on, or more specifically, "chairs," "dressers," and so on).
5. Take advantage of any helpful tools that the sites offer, such as style guides and room planners.
6. Note that some online furniture sites sell name-brand furniture at a discount, while others are manufacturers offering their own lines. If you are more trusting of name brands, buy from a source that sells furniture from known manufacturers.
7. If you find an item you are interested in, click it. Look at the picture and carefully read the product description.
8. If you want to order the item, click to add it to your "cart." Pay special attention to options such as upholstery choices for upholstered furniture and various finishes for wood furniture.
9. Fill out the order and shipping information.
Tags: living room, wood furniture
