Getting the right early years furniture is key to creating a positive and productive learning environment. It can be tricky to know whether to prioritise size, functionality or design, and getting the right balance of all of these can come at a cost. Fortunately, there is no need to make sacrifices to get a good price and we have collated our top five ways that you could save money when buying early years furniture.
Prioritise quality and functionality
Over time, lots of children will use your early years furniture and signs of wear and tear are to be expected. Although choosing high quality furniture may incur extra cost initially, opting for products that will stand the test of time means you’ll save yourself money in the long run when it needs replacing less frequently.
Consider the best materials for the furniture you are after. A solid beech table is sure to last heavy classroom use, day in day out. If you’re looking for chairs, the Postura Plus Classroom Chair comes with a 20-year warranty and the stain-resistant polypropylene provides durability you can count on to last.
Shop around
Whether you know exactly what you want, including colour and size, or are flexible so long as your early years furniture is fit for purpose, shopping around will help you to get the best deals. Buying online tends to make it easy to compare prices and if you can be flexible about when you buy then it can be sensible to hang on until clearance sales that may happen seasonally.
By shopping around, you can also compare prices from different retailers to make sure that the item you want isn’t available at a lower cost elsewhere. Here at Cost Cutters UK, we offer a Price Match Promise which will help you to save money should you happen to find your early years furniture cheaper as you shop around.
Speak to furniture experts directly
Purchasing early years furniture online is often very convenient, but you may be surprised to learn that it can be even cheaper to speak to the experts at your chosen retailer directly. If you buy through a website, the prices and associated discounts are fixed, however, if you call or email the furniture company you may be able to get personalised quotes and negotiate discounts that you cannot get online.
Talking to someone can also mean that you can receive expert product recommendations and get answers to any questions you may have about your classroom furniture needs.
Sign up to newsletters
If you don’t need your early years furniture urgently, it’s a great idea to sign up to newsletters online. Many retailers send exclusive deals and discounts to their mailing lists, meaning you might be able to bag a bargain when you least expect it.
Newsletters are a great way to discover products you might not have realised. They will often include details of new product ranges to save you time as well as money when buying early years furniture. You can s ubscribe to the Cost Cutters UK newsletter today at the bottom of this page.
Buy in bulk
Replacing a single item is often the least economical way of buying early years furniture, although this scenario can be unavoidable when something breaks. Planning ahead and deciding to kit out an entire class or playroom at once can help you save money as buying multiple products at once often grants access to the best bulk discounts.
You could also take advantage of holistic project services that include the planning, design and installation of your early years furniture. By buying in bulk from a company that will manage the entire project on your behalf, you do not need to incur additional costs elsewhere, such as paying for installation.
Choosing the right early years furniture
These money-saving tips show that, with careful planning, it is possible to save money when buying early years furniture. If you are ready to start choosing your furniture, Cost Cutters UK are your first port of call. We offer a wide range of early years furniture with bulk buy discounts, from nursery tables and chairs to soft seating and storage. Call us today to discuss your individual requirements.