Berkline Furniture Store http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com Home Improvement and Home Decoration Ideas Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:09:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Obtaining Inexpensive Rugs http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com/blog/2011/11/22/obtaining-inexpensive-rugs/ http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com/blog/2011/11/22/obtaining-inexpensive-rugs/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:50:20 +0000 admin http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com/?p=24 Consumer awareness can help people find stores or shops where they can obtain area rungs cheap. Cheap Area Rugs are a good way of saving money and could also be used as presents. These area rugs could be utilised for general use or to add ambience. Money back and exchange policies must be checked before buying any rug

A lot of people think that online rug buys are cheaper compared to local store prices. This is because such shops incur minimum operating costs and pass on these expenses to buyers. Even so, there are many well-known shops that stock cheap area rugs as well.

Cheap area rugs can be bought from organization closeouts. At times, credit card companies declare money back schemes on purchases during a certain time. Rugs bought within this time are less expensive, as a portion of the cost is returned. It is worth comparison-shopping to evaluate specification and company regulations and reputation. The benefit of such an approach is that customers can easily find shops that sell area rugs at lesser prices. At times, proprietors slash prices when they have bought area rugs in wholesale. Shoppers ought to consider as many types as possible, as they might get a good deal on a quality rug.

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]]> http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com/blog/2011/11/22/obtaining-inexpensive-rugs/feed/ 0 Q&A: Cant make my mind up! Help? New wardrobe…? http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com/blog/2011/11/14/qa-cant-make-my-mind-up-help-new-wardrobe/ http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com/blog/2011/11/14/qa-cant-make-my-mind-up-help-new-wardrobe/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:23:59 +0000 admin http://berklinefurniturestore.com/?p=19 Question by emily :) : Cant make my mind up! Help? New wardrobe…?
Hey :)
I’m 18 and female and re-doing my room. We have a pretty low budget.
I’m a bit OCD when it comes to things matching! I also like white/neutral things.

I originally wanted a big white wardrobe… Or a mirrored one.
However, due to our low budget If i went for a white wardrobe that’s all I could literally afford.

So I would have a bed and a wardrobe in my room!

OR, I could buy a cheap pine/oak wardrobe from Ikea and because it’s so cheap.. I could also buy the matching chest of drawers and bed side cabinet.

I know this may not seem like a big deal to some, but it really is to me. My unorganised and mis-matched bedroom drives me insane.
So, which should I get?
I’m worried that If i go for the pine colour one I would start to dislike it and want a new white one? But I’m not sure.

Argos have a cheap white bedroom furniture set (It’s like £130 for a 3 door wardrobe, chest of drawers and bed side cabinet!!) But my parents are really reluctant to buy furniture from Argos!! Anyone had any experience??

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Answer by :D Ribena!
Why not bye the cheap ones and simply paint them white?

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]]> http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com/blog/2011/11/14/qa-cant-make-my-mind-up-help-new-wardrobe/feed/ 0 where can you buy good quality baby furniture without the price tag? http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com/blog/2011/11/14/where-can-you-buy-good-quality-baby-furniture-without-the-price-tag/ http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com/blog/2011/11/14/where-can-you-buy-good-quality-baby-furniture-without-the-price-tag/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:23:06 +0000 admin http://berklinefurniturestore.com/?p=18 Question by Lesloyd: where can you buy good quality baby furniture without the price tag?

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Answer by mannequinepidemic
Toys R Us – www.babiesrus.co.uk

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]]> http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com/blog/2011/11/14/where-can-you-buy-good-quality-baby-furniture-without-the-price-tag/feed/ 9 When do you normaly start buying nursery furniture and baby clothes? http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com/blog/2011/11/14/when-do-you-normaly-start-buying-nursery-furniture-and-baby-clothes/ http://www.berklinefurniturestore.com/blog/2011/11/14/when-do-you-normaly-start-buying-nursery-furniture-and-baby-clothes/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:23:06 +0000 admin http://berklinefurniturestore.com/?p=17 Question by pikisina: When do you normaly start buying nursery furniture and baby clothes?
I am 12 weeks pregnant now, have had 1 m/c, so a little scared to rush, but I cannot wait to buy furniture to set up the room, start buying baby clothes….

Thanks in advance!

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Answer by tammer
wait 4 more weeks then go crazy buying stuff…………. :) also had multi m/c so i know how u feel.

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I just graduated from college, and this is my first home to completely decorate myself. My style is mainly traditional. Does anyone have recommendations of websites, stores, books, etc. that offer really nice decorating themes and ideas for different rooms? Thank you!

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Answer by Hello
coastaldecorshop.com

betterhomes&gardens magazing

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/158017440X/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=14DBEXGEE5T59EX5G0W1&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

http://www.amazon.com/Decorating-Book-Better-Homes-Gardens/dp/0696232995/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1281720060&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Home-Decorating-Idea-Book/dp/1890379166/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1281720060&sr=1-5

Hope these help.
Once you get the paint & furniature in you can start working on real decor.
If your a crafty person try michaels & you can ask the employees for home decor tips.

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i’m wondering if there are any websites for cheap but stylish home items. . i’m in particular looking for a sofa but also other bits and bobs like cushions. i’m moving into my first home with my boyfriend and we’re in our 20′s. Any ideas about decorating on a budget would be much appreciated. :)

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Answer by ann_003
I find tons of stuff on craigslist.org all the time. You just need to really look through the ads. Check the Antiques, furniture, general, and house hold sections for what you want. My experience is, if they didn’t post a picture they aren’t serious about selling it. Of course there’s always an exception.

Good luck!

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I’ve been searching for a baby cot,pushchairs etc. at clearance price or bargain price on line but I would like to see the products before I buy them.
Anyone knows if there is any shop that I can go and have a look at the product before I buy? and No secondhand shops.
Many thanks..

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Answer by aman&farahs mummy
mothercare, mamas and papas thats if u in uk

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I have a bedroom set thats old… i think, solid maple dovetail droors and it has hearts in the back of every piece of the set, comes with the bed 2 dressers and a mirror, and on the back of the mirror it says
semon bache & co new york since 1847

anyone know how i can find more info on this set? Thanks

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Answer by Edward
Sorry, putting Semon Bache into a search engine comes up with Julus Semon Bache (1861 – 1944). There is quite a lot on him, but I can’t find the company you are looking for.

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i have a wardrobe and draws bedroom furniture set which is dark green and brown coloured it is wicker and normal wood which has been varnished, i want to paint white to match my room but nt sure of the best way to go about it especially the wicker …

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Answer by Phobee
Would be very difficult to sand the varnish off wicker. I would suggest on the actual wood parts to sand those – but for the wicker, use a really good spray paint primer first, then spray paint over with your chosen colour.

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Hi all, I want to get rid of my bedroom furniture. The whole set, (dresser, king size bed, wardrobe and mirror) cost me around £5000, as it is made from real mahogany, and hand crafted in Italy.

So my questions are these:
1.Do you think ebay is a good place to sell something of this value?
2.How would I go about doing so, sell each piece individually or as a whole set?

I’ve only seen bedroom furniture sell up to around £700 on eBay, but I don’t think I can find anything which has sold for more… I know I won’t get £5000, but its only three years old and in very good condition!

Should I sell it on eBay with a reserve, how can i convince eBayers understand the quality of such items even without sounding too patronising?

….or should I try to sell it in the local newspaper? Gumtree…?

Any help will do! Thank you!

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Answer by charlie h
Try ebay … explain how valuable it is and set a reserve of close to a price you want for it.

Gumtree is also a good place to advertise and local papers you cant go wrong with !

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