The summer sales have arrived and you can't wait to dive into shopping ? Right. But before stocking up on items that will prove useless in the long run, read our guide and organize the perfect plan of attack to get great deals and make your spaces unique.
1. The Wish List
Evaluate the furnishings of your home and office and think about which furnishings you will need to improve the look of each room. Write a wish list, in order of preference. The list will help you not to get caught up in the shopping frenzy and make impulsive purchases.
2. The key word is planning
Like a skilled player who carefully studies the field, give yourself the pleasure of visiting and organizing a reconnaissance of your favorite stores and E-shops , in the weeks preceding the sales. Carefully take note of the home design items that capture your attention, letting your mind fill with ideas and inspirations.
3. Evaluate the Discounts
Always keep in mind that during sales, stores and E-shops are required to indicate the original price , the percentage discount applied and the final price of the items. If you have done a check beforehand, you will be able to have a precise idea of the goodness of the discounts offered. The goal is to obtain a good quality-price ratio.
4. Good for all seasons
Focus on lamps, plates and coordinates, textiles and decorative objects that can be used not only in the current season but also in the months to come. Taking on sale some colored glasses will be a great choice thinking both of dinners organized in the cool of the garden during summer evenings, but also a good option for Christmas or a birthday .
5. Focus on value
Choose furnishing accessories that have a high intrinsic value : artistic ceramics and Murano glass, linen tablecloths or a designer lamp are all home design items that will not age in the space of a season and that you can proudly show off in your home for a long time. In this way, you will obtain an important added value from your purchases.
6. Consider Shipping Costs
If you are shopping online, take a look at the shipping costs before confirming your purchase. Sometimes, an attractive discount can be ruined by high shipping costs. Carefully consider whether it is better to make the purchase online or go directly to the store. Many E-shops offer free shipping for orders over a certain threshold, so it is advisable to manage the entire order in one go , to benefit from the free shipping cost. And here is where our Wishlist comes in handy once again!
7. What if something goes wrong? Exchange and Return Policies
Before making a purchase, learn about the store's exchange and return policies. Make sure you know the terms and conditions for making exchanges or returns in case the home design item does not meet your expectations. This precaution will give you greater peace of mind during the sales.
8. Night shopping
Wait for midnight, but unlike Cinderella, don't get lost in the enchantment without doing anything! Sit in front of your PC or tune your smartphone to the page of your favorite E-shop. At the stroke of midnight, the sales page will reveal itself and you will be able to choose from the most tempting offers , before everyone else. Filter by discount percentage , and fully enjoy the advantage of the sales in the world of home design. Finally, there is a little secret that I can't wait to spill: you can also apply this trick in physical stores. Just go in at the end of the evening, the day before the official start of the sales, to choose the most interesting home design item, without stress .