Making the Most of Furniture Shopping in North Carolina

North Carolina has some of the best furniture shopping destinations in the United States. High Point and Hickory are two of the ultimate furniture shopping destinations. Countless tourists make their way to North Carolina each year for the best in antique, outlet, and private showroom shopping to discover unique furniture pieces that can’t be found anywhere else. With so many storefronts and options, it's important to be prepared so you can get the most out of your furniture shopping experience.

Partner with a Furniture Shopping Guide

There's no doubt that furniture shopping in North Carolina is fun! It can, however, be a little overwhelming to plan your trip ahead of time. Working with a furniture shopping guide can help you plan more effectively and gain access to private or invite-only showrooms. Our furniture shopping tours will even take care of the appointment setting for you.

Working Around the Lines

Planning your own furniture shopping tour in North Carolina is very exciting. Unfortunately, many furniture enthusiasts are caught off guard by long lines and even longer wait times. Weeks of planning ahead can be derailed by a single unexpected delay. Map out where you're going based off of your needs and interests, and consider calling storefronts to see if they typically experience extended wait times. If you choose to partner with a tour guide, they'll likely arrange private showrooms and map optimized routes in order to minimize time spent waiting in line.

How to Make Shipping a Little Easier

Did you know that furniture shopping guides can facilitate post-shopping follow-ups, shipping, and order status tracking? When you’re planning your visit to High Point or other North Carolina furniture destinations, be sure to partner with a guide who can make your experience and post-shopping shipping much easier.

Guides can work with showrooms, outlets, and antique dealers to coordinate shipping or purchasing floor items. Local furniture tour guides know the ins and outs of each destination you plan to visit, including which storefronts ship and which don't! Get an idea of how many items you'll need to bring back with you, and how much to allocate towards shipping costs.

If you make multiple purchases from different furniture showrooms, your guide can even consolidate your orders into easy-to-read status updates. No more checking multiple websites, refreshing your email, or calling furniture dealers to find out where your order is!

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Tips Before You Arrive

Your furniture guide will likely give you a checklist to help you get started before your furniture tour. However, here are some trusted tips and tricks to avoid common furniture shopping pitfalls and know what to expect.

Measure, Measure, Measure!

Before you even start looking at gorgeous antique Chesterfield sofas, make sure it will fit! Be sure to measure the dimensions of the space itself, and more importantly, the doors and entryways your new piece will need to fit through. Don't forget to take the measuring tape to your stairways and consider tight angles.

Samples Are Your Best Friend

Redecorating a living room? Redoing your master bedroom? Curating a sophisticated home office? Remember to keep the rest of your home or living space in mind and bring samples along with you on your furniture tour. Tiles, color palettes, swatches, and photographs are endlessly helpful when it comes time to make a decision on the perfect new piece.

Ask About Coupons and Discounts

Search visitor center and chamber of commerce websites online to find city-wide savings and coupon booklets that may be honored by the showrooms you plan to visit. Some furniture guides and tours may offer their very own special designer discounts which can get you anywhere from 40% to 60% off, or about half traditional retail price.

By working with High Point Furniture Shopping Tours, this is all taken care of for you by our team of friendly experts. Plus, our designer discounts extend beyond just furniture. We help you save on art, fabrics, floor coverings, lightning, and even antiques to complete your interior design.

High Point, North Carolina is affectionately known as the "Home Furnishings Capital of the World" and we don't want you to miss out on any exciting aspect of your tour. With countless outlets, local showrooms, and furniture stores, High Point offers thousands of square feet in floor space filled with the best in high-quality furnishings. High Point Furniture Shopping Tours is here to guide you every step of the way and provide a memorable home furnishings experience.