How do you go about shopping the world’s most concentrated area of exclusive furniture showrooms and discounts stores? Ask an advisor.

We have over 20 years experience working and designing in the furniture industry. We’ll create a customized shopping itinerary based on your project, your style and your budget so you can save money—and time. We’ll even pick you up at the airport, and help you find some great local restaurants.

Below is a list of furniture shopping experiences you can expect in High Point, as well as a few “Advisor Tips.”

Superstores
These stores offer every kind of furnishing gathered in one place affording you the ability to find the rug to match your sofa, curtains to complement your colors, and accessories to complete your statement. Yet these stores can be difficult to navigate, and the selection is overwhelming. You can walk for miles in a single store. The perfect piece may be there, and you may never find it.

Advisor tip: Find a good associate
Most superstores have associates to assist you, and some are better than others. Your associate will be the key to a successful or disappointing experience.

Advisor tip: Credit or debit?
Some stores don’t take credit cards, so plan to arrive with a few options.

Advisor tip: Yes, it really is a good deal
These gigantic showrooms have thousands of items on display, but their overhead is low. Some manufacturers consign their furniture; others sell it to the superstores at huge discounts, eager for a presence in stores with such enormous sales. At least one High Point store sold over $100,000.00 last year. This volume also enables the superstores to command extra discounts form their manufacturers, and those savings are passed on to you. With no inventory costs and employees working on 100 % commission, the savings are real.

Advisor tip: If you’re doing multiple rooms, start here
They look too beautiful, clean, and expensive to offer value, but can be your best option for projects consisting of several rooms or more.

Manufacturer showrooms
Showrooms offer a wide array of new styles, colors and trend forward designs by a designated manufacturer. If you love Maitland Smith or Henredon you’ll see the best selection at their Showroom.

Advisor tip: Sales are in season.
Superstores traditionally hold annual sales in February and March. Sample sales are held before and after the International Furniture Market in October and April. You’ll find the best deals (but skimpiest selection) approximately two months prior to furniture market, when manufacturers are clearing inventory to make way for new product.

Advisor tip: It’s who you know
Most showrooms aren’t open to the public. You’ll need to be accompanied by a designer, and he or she should call in advance to make an appointment and check hours. Some showrooms are open only one or two days a month, particularly in summer.

Manufacturer outlets
The right bargain basement feel. You can discover something terrific and get a great deal.

Advisor tip: Question the price tag
The price you may see on the tag may actually not be the best price.

Advisor tip: Is it really a good price if it’s not the right piece?
Sometimes, many of the pieces here are still on sale because the style is outdated, or the quality won’t stand the test of time.