Following the previous blog on starting the furnishing and decorating process of your new apartment home, this post will be a guide on where to find affordable, quality furniture. These are only suggestions based on my experience and the experiences of my friends.

• IKEA

I’m sure this is one of the first places that come to mind for a lot of you, but it is still worth the mention because it is so great. I recently moved into a new place, and I truly don’t know what I would have done with out trusty IKEA. I think I went back and forth from there about three times within the week I moved in. They have absolutely everything from fake plants to kitchenware to mattresses. While everything there is generally affordable, there are also some higher end products to suit those in that market. I found all my essentials there, making it so easy to have everything I need right away.

The only downside I found was having to assemble the pieces of furniture and their high shipping costs. So, it is definitely recommended to bring a big car or truck when going there and ensure you have the tools necessary to assemble your purchases (it is very simple – if I can do it, anyone can).

Seattle location: 601 SW 41st St, Renton, WA, 98057

• Facebook Marketplace and Offer Up

Another way a lot of people I know have found furniture is through second-hand stores. Both Facebook Marketplace and Offer Up are great options for this and are fully online. You can shop what you are looking for from people in your area that are selling said items. I have many friends that have found great furniture pieces from both sites and had positive experiences.

One thing to note is it is likely the item will need to be picked up and potentially cleaned. But for the deals, it is worth it!

• HomeGoods and At Home

HomeGoods and At Home are both awesome places to find affordable furniture and décor. They have everything including rugs, wall art, kitchenware, and furniture items. It makes for a fun outing as you can always find little hidden gems there that you didn’t know you needed! While shopping there can be a bit overwhelming because there is a lot going on and many products, if you are patient and take the time to wander through each aisle, you will definitely find something of value.

At Home Location: 301 37th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374

HomeGoods Locations: (1) 1500 W Armory Way (2) 13020 Aurora Ave N

• Wayfair

Back to the online options…Wayfair is one of the best (in my opinion) for affordable, quality furniture. They have so many options all very fairly priced, and of course have everything you could need. It ships pretty quickly, and, in my experience, they have great customer service. It definitely takes patience to scroll through all their items, but as I mentioned, there are so many options that you will have no problem finding what you need.

Those are just some of the places I have experience with and would recommend as a place to start. And of course, there is always Amazon! Leave a comment below if there are other places I left out that you enjoy.