We All Want to Live the High Life
We all want to live the high-end lifestyle like we see on social media. Influencers promote designer fashion, expensive cars, jewelry, and exceptional home and office decor. The image created by these people, who promoted a dream lifestyle, can cost much more than the average person or business can afford. However, there is a way to obtain the high-end style on a budget.
Ditch the Big Brand Names
The easiest way to pull off a look or design style on a budget is to ditch the big brand name items. Occasionally getting something high end is all right but buying too many to shelf products is a recipe for bankruptcy. When designing an office or home office we also want to have a picture-perfect space, but we don’t want to have to pay a large bill or waste collateral financing the purchase. We want to impress people with the aesthetics of our space, and we want to enjoy working in a comfortable and stylish environment in an affordable way. If you go to a design center, you can get the space of your dreams, but the price tag will be much higher than is practical for most businesses and individuals. If you are willing to use mid-level brands and smaller companies, you can keep a high-end look but save on the price tag.
Quality vs Price
We have established that high end designer merchandise and furniture is not always worth the investment, but spending too little is also a poor investment. Buying a chair for $100 seems like a great deal, however, how long will this chair last? If it is in a rarely used conference room, it will likely last a while. In contrast, if you try to use it as an everyday desk chair, odds are it will fall apart quickly. You could end up buying 3,4, or even 5 chairs and be less comfortable than you must be. In a case like this, a $300-$600 chair will look better, be more comfortable, and last longer. This raises the question of how much is too much and how little is too little for a product purchase? We must factor in how it will be used and how often it will be used. We must determine a budget and decide where we should spend and where we should save.
Manufacturer Reputation and Brand Name
It is easy to forget that there are a lot of products made in the middle range of prices that still offer exceptional quality. However, there are also manufacturers who try to make a product look high end but take shortcuts that create durability issues. For this reason, we should always question items that are the cheapest. Some will be of decent quality, but factories can only cut so many corners before quality issues become noticeable. The best way to get quality at a fair price is to look for companies with a reputation for quality but are not the most sought-after names. For example, everyone wants a BMW luxury car, but there are plenty of car models made by major companies that bridge the gap between high end and entry level. The same rule holds true for most commercial products and in the commercial furniture world. When making a major purchase you should inquire about the product’s reputation before considering price vs quality. Anyone can claim to make a high-end product but not everyone can deliver on this promise.
The DIY Approach
The final way to save some money when making a purchase is to do some design work and research yourself. Design centers and high-end retailers have high price tags because of labor and overhead. Designers are expensive and so is the cost of operating and maintaining a brick-and-mortar showroom. You can cut some of this expense out by avoiding go-betweens. If you need a designer’s help look for someone working independently that is reputable but less expensive than a designer with contracts with high end sellers. Additionally, buying from smaller distributors can often be more affordable than buying from major companies. The hard part is finding the right company to work with.
We can all live a good life and have nice things on a budget. Through hard work, planning, and making quality decisions we can create a high-end space at an affordable price. At Furniturtewholesalers.com we specialize in providing quality furniture, with high-end design at an affordable price. If you need help figuring out how to get quality on a budget feel free to contact us at sales@furniturewholesalers.com.