Online shopping is great. It’s revolutionised the way that we go about our shopping across a range of industries. Buying goods on the web has become the first choice for many and its power has led to fewer people are visiting the high street simply because they can do much of the same from the comfort of their home.
Furniture, however, is often seen as a risky product to buy online. How can you tell if what you see on the website will be the same as what will arrive? How will the furniture look when it’s actually placed in your establishment? Both valid points.
How to choose the right furniture supplier?
With so many commercial furniture retailers and manufacturers, it can be overwhelming trying to find a trustworthy furniture supplier. At Trent Furniture, we have over 55 years’ experience of furniture trading, proving that we are the number one choice for commercial and contract furniture.
Doing your research to find the best products at the best price is something you cannot rush and don’t hesitate to get in contact with any retailer for advice. Read the reviews, compare prices and you’ll be on your way to investing in furniture that you won’t regret further down the line.
To help you find out what to look for when buying furniture online, have a read of our list of things to consider to make sure you get the best deals and service.
Pros and cons of buying furniture online?
There are two sides to every coin and in some scenarios it’s better to go in-store, just as it’s sometimes better to buy online. Which is better for buying furniture?
Pros of buying furniture online:
- Convenience
- Cheaper furniture
- Saves time
- Compare hundreds of styles instantly
Cons of buying furniture online:
- Falling victim to a scam
- Unsure of what the furniture will look like in person
- Return policies
- Size issues
Much of the cons can be remedied through careful planning and research. To help get your experience right, here are some tips and advice for buying furniture online. Tips include everything from measuring your space to asking for colour swatches.
Reasons to buy online from Trent Furniture
At Trent Furniture, we understand the concerns you might have with buying online and have endeavoured to make buying commercial furniture online as easy as possible, so that you know exactly what it is you’re getting. Here are some reasons why buying through Trent Furniture online is easy:
Visit our furniture showroom
Whilst we don’t have a high street shop, we do have a showroom which displays samples of all of our piece of furniture, whether it be tables, chairs or stools. It’s not obligatory to visit and customers can, of course, order without visiting by looking at images online and by talking to one of our sales representatives over the phone. But if you have any concerns over what the furniture will look like when it arrives, we recommend you visit.
Our commercial furniture showroom is based in the heart of the UK in Narborough, Leicestershire. Easily accessible, just of the M1.
Sample service
Purchasing new furniture for your restaurant, café, pub or any hospitality provider is a big decision and you will want to make sure you’re making the right choice. So, if you can’t manage to reach our furniture showroom, contact our sales team and they will be happy you has arrange for a sample delivery.
This could be a fabric sample and wood swatches or a furniture piece such as a chair so that you can try before you buy!
Our sample service is there to make the buying process easier for you. You can try different coloured fabrics to see which works best with your current interior before committing to a purchase!
You can trust us
Since 1960, we have been proud suppliers of quality contract furniture at the best online and store prices. Over the years we have had many happy customers which reflects the quality of service and products that we supply.
We take a great deal of pride in the positive reviews that our customers share with us. You can see a sample of these on our website here and browse over 200 Google reviews here.
Just one of our flattering reviews reads:
“We have worked with Trent Furniture for a number of years. The chairs we have ordered have been excellent, good solid chairs and great value for money. The delivery was very quick and all staff are courteous and helpful. I would definitely recommend Trent Furniture for all of your furniture needs.”
What more could you want from a contract furniture supplier?
Refunds and returns
So long as the furniture hasn’t been made to the buyer’s specification e.g. the buyer has chosen a specific fabric or material, a specific polish or non-standard size, we allow our customers to return furniture within a seven-day ‘cooling off’ period.
We’re sure that you’ll be happy with all of the furniture that arrives, but if you’re not please retain all packaging/boxes if you wish to exchange or return goods and reasonable care of the goods up must be taken until you return them.
We are also confident in the quality and durability of all of our furniture. As such, all our furniture is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a minimum of 12 months.
Please see our Terms and Conditions to read our Returns Policy in full.
Cheaper prices
Because we don’t have a brick and mortar premises, we’re able to pass on these saving costs to our customers! This is great news for your refurbishing budget.
In 2016, we expanded into a newly built warehouse. This allowed us to stock more products and supply customers quickly and efficiently. Because the extension was economical, we have since continued to offer customers quality products at cheaper prices than the competition.
If you compare our prices to those of our competitors you will be pleasantly surprised by the low prices we are able to offer.