5 Tips to Consider Before Buying New Office Furniture
The time has come to furnish your office space. Furnishing an entire office and keeping it under budget can be a seemingly overwhelming task. Happily there are many options out there and ways to help you save money. There are a number of things to consider however, that can make this project a bit easier. So here are 5 tips to consider before buying new office furniture.
1. Have a Plan. Before you can begin to shop for furniture you need to have a plan. Take into consideration the size of the space and the amount of furniture and equipment you will need. Be sure to consider how much space is needed for each piece and between each item. When you know what you need and how much you need it will make it easier. Creating a list is a good place to start. After this is done, figuring out a budget is the next step. When everything is organized or at least a basic outline of a plan you are ready to move ahead.
2. Shop around. The great thing with the web is that it allows you to look around and compare prices, quality and other options in office furniture. Visiting local shops and retailers can also give you a good idea of what is available. By looking around both online and in stores it can alert you to any sales, deals or promotions that may be running. Another benefit to shopping around is it gives an idea of how much things are. Comparing store policies, quality and warranties can help save money, time and ensure the purchase of a good product.
3. Do not overlook refurbished items. High quality items tend to also be high ticketed items. The old adage, ‘you get what you pay for’ still holds true when it comes to office furniture. Searching through online sites and local stores can yield good results even with refurbished pieces. Usually these premium grade pieces are enduring and make it worth the extra cash you spend. When you buy them refurbished, you are getting a great item at a fraction of the cost.
4. Ask for discounts. Whether you are purchasing from an online site or you walked into a store and found what you wanted, it is worth asking for a discount. This approach works even better when you are outfitting an entire office. Online sites often have coupons or codes that can be typed in for added savings. Look around or just ask for these promotions, it could save you hundreds or more. Asking about delivery fee discounts can also help save money.
5. Warranties. Office furniture is not cheap. That being said, you want and expect it to last a long time. When you buy from a reputable source, most will offer a warranty. This gives peace of mind on a number of levels. First you know the item you are getting is of good quality. Second you can rest assured that if something were to happen, it is covered.