Farmhouse rules

For those of you who want to add some character and charm to your kitchen or dining room, a farmhouse table is going to do the trick. Not only are most of them created to seat more people than the average table, but they’re incredibly beautiful to look at. A farmhouse table will bring warmth and style to your home. But, where can you fi nd them? And, how can you fi nd them at an affordable price? Because these kinds of tables are so sturdy and usually hand-crafted, it can be difficult to get your hands an affordable one. And we all love an affordable fi nd.

1. Internet search engines

According to Statista, 47 percent of global shoppers in 2018 preferred buying on internet marketplaces. And the biggest reason for that was competitive pricing. This might be a basic reminder to some people, but the internet is here to make your life easier and help you save money. Whether you prefer Google, Bing or Yahoo (and so on), use your favorite internet search engine to browse around the internet for farmhouse tables. Some websites, like Overstock and Wayfair, are likely to pop up during your furniture search. These websites might shock you with how affordable their pricing is.

2. Facebook Marketplace

An option you may not know about is called “Facebook marketplace.” It’s similar to eBay. “Marketplace sales account for 52 percent of global online retail sales,” says the Internet Retailer Online Marketplace Database. And Retail Dive contends that “online marketplace revenues will double by 2022.” With so many online users, this means that there’s a big chance that you’ll fi nd a farmhouse table at one of these online marketplaces. All you have to do is visit the Facebook marketplace website and type in the item you’re looking to buy. Items will pop up in your search results that match closely to what you are looking for.

3. OfferUp

Similar to Facebook marketplace is an app called OfferUp. It’s an application that’s downloadable to your mobile device. Once downloaded, you’ll be able to type in your zip code and search for a farmhouse table. The sellers have profiles similar to any other website/application, and previous customers can leave reviews so that you’re able to verify any particular seller. OfferUp is a good choice to use because many people are selling things that have been lightly used and they just simply don’twant anymore. So, it’s very possible to fi nda farmhouse table at an affordable price on this application. And, more likely than not, it will be local.

4. Garage sales

Garage or estate sales are a great way to improve your chances of fi nding an affordable farmhouse table. Use the internet or your local newspaper to look around for anyone having sales nearby. You never know what you’re going to fi nd at one of these sales, so if you haven’t found the table you’re looking for, this would be a great option to consider. And, most importantly, these sales are usually extremely affordable.

5. DIY

If you’re handy or just looking for a weekend activity, you might want to consider a farmhouse table DIY summer project. The best thing about this is that you can create whatever you want type of wood, color, style, size, etc. Although it isn’t an easy task to take on, you might enjoy creating it for yourself. And it’s no surprise that making your own table would save you a lot of money. There are a bunch of different internet tutorials to guide you through the process if you decide to take on this challenge.