A great time to shop for furniture, furnishings and even appliances is during festivals. Home decor store chains usually slash their rates at such times. However, make sure to visit the stores prior to the sale so you know how much the prices really are and whether their discounts are for real.

Getting Freebies
If you are buying a whole lot of furniture from one store, ask them to throw in a few free furnishings as well. For instance, if you are buying a kiddie bedroom set from a particular store, you could probably ask them to give you a MDF study desk free.

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Expert Advice

When you shop for home decor, always take someone along with you who knows the rates of certain products and can tell difference in materials. This way you won't land up buying cane furniture for the price of wood.

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Shopping When You Travel

Whenever possible, shop at places that are known for specific products. An item will always be cheaper at a place where it is common. For instance, Jaipuri stone tiles will naturally be cheaper in Jaipur than in Mumbai.

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Window Shop

Visit high-end stores and check out the latest trends in decor. Then go to regular stores and keep your eye out for similar pieces of furniture and furnishings. You would probably not find the same items but you accessorise with trendy furnishings. Say you notice that ethnic look is in. You can pick up regular pieces of furniture and do them up with ethnic upholstery.

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End of Season

It is very common that the trends change before decor stores are able to sell the last season's stuff. Well, here's your time to cash in on discounts. Chances are the furniture might have developed a few scratches or furnishings have become dusty. So ask them for a further discount.