Finding the Best Furniture in Macau?
While we've added this post to our Expat Guide to Hong Kong, since Macau is just a stones throw away, we've decided to add this helpful guide for newcomers to Macau who are in search of great furniture for their new homes in Macau.
So you’ve decided to make the move to Macau and already arranged your living accommodation. All that is left is to turn this new place into an oasis you can call home. How do you do that? Easy just fill it with your desired furniture but the next question is, “where do I start looking for my furniture?”
To get inspiration, you could look in interior design magazines, online furniture websites, and start planning where you want everything to go. Alternatively you could enlist the help of an interior designer. If you have no idea where to start you can always contact Decor8 with your floor plan and we are happy to offer complimentary furniture space planning advice. If you haven't yet already done so you can also sign up for our newsletter where we offer great tips and news on interior design, furniture design and offer tips on the latest trends in interior styling.
Thinking about shopping locally for furniture in Macau? There are a few furniture and antique shops close to the Ruins of St. Paul’s. This is all great if you are after some authentic antique porcelain or rosewood reproductions of traditional Chinese furniture. Over the years, the number of these shops have reduced in numbers so a lot of people recommend buying furniture from somewhere else and having them shipped across to Macau.
A lot of people from Macau are known to have crossed over to Hong Kong to make their purchases. Whilst shipping can seem expensive at times, it gives the people of Macau more options to choose from when they are checking out all the styles that the interior design world has to offer. You could opt to take the smaller items with you if it works out cheaper especially if you are already in Hong Kong furniture shopping. It’s a good idea to find out the delivery terms and you never know, it could even work out cheaper if they have a shipping package to have your items shipped to Macau. Some places will calculate shipping per item but some may offer you a deal if you buy a lot of items.
A lot of people like to test out or see the furniture before they make the purchase. This is where furniture showrooms come into play especially for those companies that sell furniture online. Let’s face it, a lot of us feel more comfortable spending a lot of money only after we have seen the product. For instant you wouldn’t buy a car unless you have seen or test drive it. The same goes for furniture and it helps to reassure the customer before they make the purchase.
Everyone has a different way to shop for furniture. Some may just browse and others may like to ask questions. Asking questions can always help you decide what you want and get to know about the company you wish to do business with. Never be afraid to speak up to a sales assistant about any concerns that you may have. In the end they are there to help assist you and help you find what you want.
With all this being said, you are now ready to start your journey into acquiring furniture for your home in Macau and experiencing what Macau has in store for you. Now Decor8 offers great full service installation and delivery service to Macau. To learn more visit us online at www.decor8.com.hk or send us an e-mail with your requested items at [email protected].
