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I have been writing about bargains for years now, yet, up until now, the wonderful London Warehouse has somehow eluded me.
 

Online auction experts, Flogit4u sells ex-display or unwanted brand name kitchens and furniture. As a result, customers are able to buy new kitchens from brands such as Poggenpohl, Boffi and Smallbone for as little as a third of the original price, whilst selling on their old kitchen and appliances in the process. Flogit4u’s unique position in the supply chain also enables it to provide clients with extra units at cost price. So whether you are buying or selling, Flogit4u is the only place to go.

Over winter months mirrors add two essential elements to darker rooms – space and light – a combination of practical and aesthetic qualities which makes mirrored furniture a popular choice amongst homeowners. Homes & Bargains offers a reasonably priced range of Venetian mirrored glass furniture with Contemporary Dressing Table and Stool sets such as the one pictured priced at an enticing £249.

Going retro is all well and good, when it comes to your sofas though, you don’t really want some clapped out old model from the 30s – you want something new and retro-inspired. Informed by the furniture designs of the Art Deco period in Europe and America, Retro Sofas offers a wide range of sofas, chairs and footstools based on original designs.

A fast growing furniture company, David Phillips provides a unique service to the property community offering a next day delivery service (within the M25) for furniture and appliances. Well known in London and Edinburgh among property professionals, all furniture is fully assembled and installed for you, and the team will even plumb in washing machines or take away old furniture.

And David Phillips has just launched a new addition to the company ‘David Phillips Design Classics’.

Interior solutions at unbeatable prices is the tag line at The Furniture Market, where you will find a vast range of furniture styles: Brooklyn Oak, Harvard Oak, Giavellie Glass, Chateau French and much, much more. The prices live up to the promise, and with its ongoing sale you can benefit from added savings with pieces such as this Brooklyn Oak 5ft Panel Bed down from £500 to an unrivalled £259.Call 01829 759 259 or visit Thefurnituremarket.co.uk

Recommended to me by a reader a while back, Siedasi is an excellent source for those who love and admire iconic furniture design; but who can’t quite afford the genuine article.

Whether it’s the sturdy design of the Florence Knoll armchair (1961), the unusual shape of Eero Aarino’s Ball Chair (1966) or the well-loved Philippe Starck Ghost Chair, Siedasi can supply near-exact imitations – all the style and kudos of the designer greats but none of associated price tags.

Contemporary design-led furniture and accessories bring a sleek, tailored look to interiors and Living it Up offers an excellent range, with each piece carefully considered and designed according to its function within the home.

A good quality bed is central to a good night’s sleep and can provide an eye-catching focal point to your bedroom.  Living it Up has a substantial selection to choose from.

A bit of a new discovery, CH Furniture offers a truly first class collection of handmade wood furniture at excellent prices. 

Its Vancouver dining table (72 x 39 inch) is made from 100 per cent reclaimed and recycled oak, previously used in flooring or furniture. A sturdy, attractive addition to rural kitchens or dining rooms, the natural grain of the oak is subtly enhanced through the build of the table – and the table is built to last. And, its clever “butterfly” extension (91 inch) makes for plenty of extra room.

Anyone who has bought a piece of furniture only to see it discounted in the sales a couple of weeks later will love the new online shop at homesandbargains.co.uk, where a wide range of quality homeware is discounted all year round. This week’s star buy from the shop has to be this Gillmore Space Loopy oak table, which is being sold for £359 instead of the usual £459. Log onto homesandbargains.co.uk to snap up some more deals.

Every so often I chance upon something to set even the most seasoned of bargain hunter’s pulse racing, and this dining set from Fantastic Furniture certainly quickened my heartrate.

Reassuringly sturdy, this solid ash table comes in two sizes (152cm x 90cm and 183cm x 90cm), is stained to a dark Wenge finish, features a striking concave shape, and has detachable legs to provide easy access and stability.

Interior solutions at unbeatable prices is the tag line at The Furniture Market, where you will find a vast range of furniture styles: Brooklyn Oak, Harvard Oak, Giavellie Glass, Chateau French and much, much more.

Quality designs, affordable prices – a tag all too often overused. But Cadira really does fulfil its promises. Offering attractive, contemporary furniture at reasonable prices, it can cater to the needs of most modern homes with everything from sideboards to coffee tables and more. Those feeling really strapped for cash should also check out its clearance section, where this Draco chair is reduced from £875 to £787.50. Visit 233 – 235 Sandycombe Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 (020 8334 1086) or visit Cadira.co.uk

It’s ironic that the internet should be the seat of the rustic revival, but online retailer Furniweb (Furniweb.co.uk, 0845 408 1680)  is leading just that, offering simple and well made furniture with a more traditional feel at remarkably affordable prices.

Its Richmond collection is a model of simplicity; crafted from a combination of solid and veneered mahogany, the range comprises a dining set with 6 chairs (£726), a sideboard (£369

Offering outstanding quality and value for money, Sussex based furniture maker Anderson Bradshaw manufactures and imports handmade solid wood furniture at less than half the price of its High Street equivalent.

Offering outstanding quality and value for money, Sussex based furniture maker Anderson Bradshaw manufactures and imports handmade solid wood furniture at less than half the price of its High Street equivalent.
 

Finding good value doesn’t always mean a foray off the beaten track, and it’s worth remembering that Tesco has a very respectable furniture range that is ideal for penny poor pockets. Its new Spring/Summer collection includes a variety of good looking designs including this Honduras range - a simple, rustic, solid pine range, complete with waxed finish and contrasting black metal handles with optional studs. Prices in this range start from £34.97 for a lamp table.

Offering outstanding quality and value for money, Sussex based furniture maker Anderson Bradshaw manufactures and imports handmade solid wood furniture at less than half the price of its High Street equivalent.
 

For a classic collection of first class leather sofas and chairs, handmade to the highest possible standards, there’s no place better than Ixia.

Both handsome additions to a study or sitting room, its Art Deco and Tub chair come in rich chocolate brown, red, black, cream or tan leather options and, with their sturdy stitch design, are sure to last a lifetime. These chairs just get better with age; the key being the quality of hide, which ages well and gets comfier with the passing years.

When it comes to sofas, I’ve always been sceptical about buying online – unlike occasional furniture and accessories, the proof is in the pudding, or more accurately, in the sitting. Offering a wide range of sofa designs and colours at up to half the price of the high street, the handily-named Sofa.com affords Londoners the luxury of being able to try before they buy in its showroom in Chelsea Wharf.

With the start of Heals summer sale tomorrow, there’s more than just good weather to put a spring in your step. As part of its seasonal bonanza, it ' s offering discounts of up to 50 per cent across a selected range of Molton Brown products, as well as an array of furniture and home accessories.

If you could do with an extra bed but simply haven’t got the space, Insitu has come up with a design-conscious solution in the form of this super-slick sofabed.

Available in leather or suede-effect this sofa cuts a stylish dash in the living room but clicks back easily to provide instantly a restful bed and sleeping space for those extra guests (no fuss, no hassle).

On 18 April, Fantastic Furniture made an online offer to readers in the Really Useful Blog  – unfortunately the website for this company was not printed. But, for all those who missed out, Fantastic Furniture is re-running the offer.