furniture first
Affordable ways to furnish your home.
furniture the affordable way
Setting up a home can be a struggle. Many people struggle when it comes to buying furniture, white goods and other essential household items. Even when you’ve settled in, things wear out and need to be replaced.
At believe housing, we are committed to making sure you can live comfortably in your home.
If you’ve already equipped your home using a furniture package, we want to help ensure that you can continue to live comfortably in your home. Changes to the welfare system could mean you may have to pay more to keep the same furniture. Upgrading to new furniture could help you avoid that cost and make moving into work easier.
believe housing works with a number of reputable not-for-profit suppliers that stock new and refurbished second hand furniture at affordable prices.
Kitchens can be the most expensive room in the home to furnish. But with cookers from just £258 and fridge freezers from £275, there are ways to equip your kitchen without breaking the bank.
Altimo Electric cooker
White, 50cm single cavity electric cooker with solid plate hob.
Height 900mm, width 500mm, depth 600mm.
From £258
Cookology fridge freezer
White 48cm static fridge freezer.
Height 1,480mm, width 480mm,depth 560mm.
From £275
Other appliances available include
• Under-counter fridge from £162
• Under-counter freezer from £162
• Six kilogram washing machine from £258
Kitchen furniture and cutlery
• Table and two chairs, second hand from £70
• Chairs, second hand from £10
• Large tables, second hand from £60
• Cutlery set, for four people from £5
• Pan set, including frying pan from £15
Your bedroom is your own personal space to unwind and relax.
Whether you’re looking for a wardrobe to keep your favourite clothes in, or a bedside cabinet for your late night hot chocolate, there are plenty of options that won’t hurt your pocket.
Brand new items by Dreamode
• Single bed with mattress from £150
• Double bed with mattress from £210
Second hand items
The following are normally available second hand:
• Bed frames, including king size from £80
• Dressing tables from £60
• Small desk or computer table from £25
• Large desk from £35
• Bedside units, tables or cabinets from £8
A comfortable living room doesn’t have to leave you out of pocket.
Whether you prefer to relax in your favourite armchair, or recline on the sofa, there are plenty of options when it comes to furnishing your living room on a budget. A range of refurbished second hand items are available from not-for-profit suppliers in County Durham.
Sofas and other seating
• Two seater sofa from £45
• Three seater sofa from £65
• Armchair from £35
• Recliner from £70
Tables and other furniture
• TV or hi-fi unit from £20
• Small coffee table from £15
• Fire surround from £50
Ordering your furniture
With delivery from £5 in many areas, plus lots of help and advice, ordering furniture is straightforward.
believe housing works with a range of not-for-profit suppliers of new and refurbished second-hand furniture.
County Durham Furniture Help Scheme
Based in Chilton Industrial Estate, the scheme has a wide variety of home products available for free delivery in areas including Bishop Auckland, Crook, Ushaw Moor and Sherburn.
Tel: 01388 721509
www.cdfhs.org.uk
East Durham Partnership
With sites in Horden and Peterlee, the partnership offer a wide range of products across the east Durham area.
Tel: 0191 586 8493
www.eastdurhampartnership.co.uk
Delta North
56-58 Middle Street,
Consett, DH8 5QE
Tel: 01207 588 302
Age UK County
Durham Superstore
Calder House,
Mandale Park,
Durham, DH1 1TH
Tel: 0191 384 5098
St Cuthbert’s Hospice Furniture and Homeware Store
12A Oakway Court,
Meadowfield Ind
Estate, DH7 8XD
Tel: 0191 378 4720
www.stcuthbertshospice.com
believe housing may be able to contribute towards delivery costs in some cases. Contact us or more information.
help to save
Budgeting for a new home, or improving your current home, might not be easy; but help is available.
believe housing works with the NE First Credit Union to help people save and access affordable loans to help with furnishing their home.
For more information on support with savings or affordable loans, please contact believe housing on 0300 1311 999.