Perhaps you’ve just bought your first Ottawa home, or made a deposit on a rental. Now comes the fun part: furnishing and decorating!
But how do you set up your new home in a way that’s good for both your wallet and the planet? That’s where the treasure trove of second-hand furniture comes in.
Not only is it affordable and sustainable, but it can also be really fun. All you need is to know where to look. And thankfully, Ottawa is packed with hidden gems.
Here are some of the top spots in Ottawa to score secondhand furniture that is both affordable and good quality.
If you want to keep it elegant yet affordable, showrooms and curated boutiques are the way to go. Here are a few of the top locations in Ottawa to furnish your home affordably without sacrificing quality or style.
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Total Home is a large, highly rated showroom, known for its quality, long-lasting furniture, and excellent customer service. Many residents have been able to furnish their entire homes in one stop, thanks to Total Home’s variety of sofas, dining sets, bedroom sets, and decor items.
If you want higher-end brands (often made in Canada!) at reduced prices, this is your place.
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This boutique-style shop is known for its high-end, vintage, and antique refinished and/or upcycled furniture. They’re highly rated for filling custom requests and breathing new life into older items.
This is the place to go if you are looking for artful, specific, or statement finds, professionally restored and of the best quality.
Thrift stores can be full of delightful surprises when it comes to hunting for furniture and decor. The best thing about thrifting furniture is that prices are affordable, making furniture accessible to all.
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This community thrift store can be found in cities across the world. It’s known for being affordable, and money raised from the stores goes towards:
So if you’re looking to score some cheap gems while putting your money towards a good cause, then definitely check out the Chez Vincent near you.
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Habitat for Humanity helps families access housing by building and repairing homes through community partnerships, donations, and volunteer labour. Local families contribute “sweat equity” by helping build their homes and then purchase them through affordable mortgages.
The organization also operates ReStore locations, selling donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and home décor at very affordable prices. There is a lot of inventory turnover, so it's worth going often. You never know what you might find!
Plus, proceeds from these stores help fund local housing projects.
If you like furniture that is filled with history and character, these vintage and antique stores and markets are worth checking out.
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Green Wall Vintage is a mid-century modern used furniture dealer that also offers restoration and refinishing services. They’re known for their top-quality items, excellent service, and timely deliveries. Highly rated on Google!
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This multi-vendor shop is as diverse as it is encouraging of antique community connections. Come here to yap about antiques, get information about pieces, and shop for heritage furniture, collectibles, and traditional pieces.
While prices can be a little higher than usual, it's known for its selection of unique items.
Some people prefer shopping from the comfort of their own homes by searching for used furniture online. Some popular online sites with furniture listings include:
Garage sales and estate sales are a fun tradition that feels more casual and laid back than shopping in stores. Prices are generally as low as they get, and most newspapers and Facebook groups have local listings.
Take advantage of the Great Glebe Garage and Sidewalk Sale, held on the fourth Saturday of May. This massive city-wide event features hundreds of residents selling items from their lawns and businesses holding sidewalk sales, typically running from 8 am to 3 pm.
Don’t forget to keep your eye out for free curbside scores!
An honourable mention for finding quick and affordable options is the Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse.
They offer discounted furniture and mattresses at 1800 St. Laurent Blvd. Their hours are:
Once you’ve found your perfect new-old piece of furniture, how do you get it home? While some stores offer delivery services, others require you to organize transportation on your own.
Wise Move makes transporting your large second-hand furniture easy. With just a few clicks, you can book a furniture removal service in Ottawa to handle the heavy lifting for you. This way, your hunt for the perfect furniture and decor items is guaranteed to be smooth, enjoyable, and hassle-free. Happy hunting!
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