THE HOME EXPERT
Online Decor Finds BY STEVEN GEIGER AND ROSEMARY STERN
Ready for a furniture refresh after being cooped up at home for so long? When done right, purchasing furniture and home décor accessories online provides a bounty of bonuses. First, you can read product reviews from purchasers of the items you’re considering. Next, most sites offer up comparable items to your search so you can easily look for similar goods. On top of that, you will usually be presented with images of how the product appears in a room or what it’s matched up with.
You’ve likely already used or heard of OVERSTOCK. COM, a site o-ering every thing from wall mirrors and bathroom vanities to bed linens, outdoor furniture and every conceivable type of lighting. The challenge is navigating so many items for sale. Some help is available with the search filters they o-er.- Look ing for decorative pillows? You can select the price range, colRUGGABLE.COM di-erentiates itself or, dimensions and ask to be from other rug sellers by marketing “ma- shown only the highest rated chine washable” rugs. Their rugs have a results. Given the continued unique layer system so when washing is supply chain backlog, you’ll needed,yousimplylifto-therug’stoplayer appreciate ticking o- the box for cleaning. If you’re wondering about de- indicating “fast delivery.” sign, know that Jonathan Adler has a line of contemporary rugs sold on the Ruggable WAYFAIR.COM has a seemingly endwebsite (see photo top right). less inventory of home goods: from large
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Also worth mentioning is APT2B.COM, which caters in part to those with smaller living spaces with categories like “apartment size sofas.” Fill in their search box with the word “outlet” and you’ll be taken to their sale page where you can find big savings on select items. We’re fans of their knit blankets and throws. And if you have a yen to relive the 1960s, MODHOLIC.COM has hanging bubble chairs – yes, they do! – and a knock oof the famed Eames tulip dining table, as well as a black leather faux Barcelona chair selling for thousands less than the original. Other favorite websites include HOMEGOODS.COM and CB2.COM. n n n
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and small appliances, closet systems and bedding to floor tile, furniture and more fo every room in your home. Be sure to read the descriptions carefully as many furniture items, even lighting, may need to be assembled. The good news: During the checkout process, you can opt for and pay an additional charge for installation and/or assembly services. Wayfair also owns Joss & Main, AllModern, Birch Lane and Perigold.
Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES) Rosemary Stern and Steven Geiger bring an extensive and trusted network of resources and professionals to their clients to assist in all phases of the selling and buying processes. They can be reached at 914-263-5275 or Steven.Geiger@raveis.com
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