Not to be corny, but I get a little emotional every time I look at my new living room set—it’s just darn pretty! Before I bought it, I’d been living with my old set for years, and it had been long past due for a replacement. In fact, it wasn’t that great to begin with! My big issue when it came to buying new furniture was that I simply believed I couldn’t afford it. Then a friend sent me a link to 1SB’s living room set selections:
https://www.1stopbedrooms.com/living/living-room-furniture/living-room-sets
When I tell you I was shocked at the price tags, I mean it. I’d been furniture shopping plenty in the past. Truthfully, I kind of enjoy it. Number one, I love how furniture store employees always made me feel special when I walked in the door. They’d offer me water or a soda, show me around, answer my questions. The rooms were always so elegantly designed. They were so good at it, by the end, I would start thinking, “This is it! Today is the day I buy a new living room set.”
Then I’d catch a glimpse at the price tag…okay, then. Maybe not today. Window shopping became like an addiction. Getting excited about furniture and having a little bit of fun at the store, but ultimately went home—defeated and disappointed—to what was originally just intended to cover a gap when I got my first apartment.
One of the big factors that made me look into purchasing a new living room set was me and my partner found out we were expecting! When I started looking around my house and at all the furniture that didn’t fit with a growing family, I started to feel…honestly, guilty. I didn’t want my child to grow up in a house that was not a home. I wanted to make memories gathered together in the living room, but not on my old living room set.
Once my friend sent me that link, I realized that great furniture didn’t have to be expensive. It could be beautiful and elegant, but also cheap! One of the things I found out was that the furniture stores go through a lot of middlemen before they present a product to you. This ends up driving the prices way up. 1StopBedrooms actually sells you products directly from the manufacturer, so it’s way more affordable.
In fact, they actually have a low-price guarantee, and it’s not what you think of when you think “discount furniture.” It’s high-quality stuff from great brands. Now, I’ll be honest. Things are tight, so even with the great prices, I still didn’t feel like I wanted to pay in full right away. The great thing was that 1StopBedrooms worked with me on financing, so I’ve been able to pay for everything on my own time, which has given me so much piece of mind.
The biggest thing I had to worry about was finding a piece that worked for me. So, I started doing some research. I bought some interior design magazines and finally learned the difference between modern and contemporary—yes, that’s a thing! What I decided was that my personal style leaned more toward a mixture of minimalist and mid-century modern, but I still had a few burning questions.
What I did—and what you should consider if you’re not sure what you’re looking for—was call the friendly team of experts at 1Stop. They were amazing at helping me find exactly what I wanted. They asked helpful questions and gave helpful answers! We were able to quickly narrow things down to a few options which were much easier to choose from.
Another thing I also really loved was the product filters. Basically, 1StopBedrooms makes it really easy to sort products by things like size, style, and color. There are a ton of selections, so it’s definitely important to cut that down as much as possible before you dive into shopping, otherwise, you may find yourself getting a tad overwhelmed.
Lastly, I really appreciated the fact they offered free shipping. One of the things I hate about online shopping is how many additional costs get tacked on at the end of my order. With 1Stop, I paid exactly what I expected to pay and received my items quickly at no extra cost.
At the end of the day, what I really paid for were good memories. I am actually excited for my kid to grow up in my house now. Before, with my old living room set, it just felt like a place to lay my head at night. Now it actually feels like a home. Regardless of how affordable you’re furniture is, beautiful home is priceless.
