Costing of furniture...help

billyboy1


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 16:42

Can any one give me an idea on costs for furniture and where to get them



I shall need all white goods, oven, hob, fridge/freezer and washing machine



double beds

single beds

dining room suite

bedside cabinets or chest of draws



any advice would be appreciated



Thanks in advance

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 16:59

depends what you want , we got our suite ,beds , dining table etc from olguns in catalkoy , curtains and blinds from mermaid fabrics , ceiling fans ,elektrokur ,kyrenia , tv from vassel , our white goods we bought direct from developer ,all in all i would say about 15k ,advice take your time my missus went shopping mad ie she picked i paid .

billyboy1


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 17:09

dont worry, i shall take my time, thats why i have started investigating now...and i like a bargain if possible, so i shall be bartering with them...haha





i only want basic beds, nothing fancy .....wooden table and chairs (not glass...no good with kids)



we will only be using the aprtment when we come out, and possibly renting it to friends and family....



with regards to curtains, i dont like cutains, i may go for some voiles, but want to have shutters and fly screens fitted

everon


Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 17:33

hmmmm I wish I was fitting our place out all over again, lovely shops in and around Girne' "shop till u drop" x

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 18:15

bought furniture and blinds,voills from mermaid fabrics

Perry


Joined: 27/01/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
16/01/2010 20:16

I agree with Mermaid Fabrics - great job and will make blinds etc for you, all very good quality and fitted. Fans from Elektrakur and try Smart + furniture on coast road on the right hand side below Ozankoy.

Teresa


Joined: 21/11/2007
Posts: 1018

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 00:03

Go to Botanica in Catalkoy, they do a huge range of furniture all hand made here on the island and not overpriced.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 00:08

Auctions are a good place to look ( http://www.cypyp.com/amandas.htm) with expats leaving NC as is the Items For Sale on this website.

karakum5c



Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 1021

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 00:26

Fiskos



Mermaid



Beko

billyboy1


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 00:30

cheers everyone



i think i shall enjoy myself shopping when i am next out,



think i will leave himself at home though, he dont like going tesco, let alone furniture shopping....



"what if he dont like what i choose"













TOUGH...... he will have a bed and sunlounger...what more does he want i ask myself ??

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 07:13

White good - Arcelek come from main roundabout in Girne, head towards Lapta, few hundred yards on left.



Been here 4 years so not bought recently but the road from Girne to Catalkoy has loads of new shops selling everything.

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 12:10

Go to Lamboussa auctions, they have a huge variety of household things, with so many people going back to England.

janjin



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 488

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 15:56

Billyboy

Do what I do have a look yourself first, weed out the shops that don't suit your tastes.

Then show your other half your choices. I think if they don't want to shop then leave them at the nearest bar / cafe. The shop owners usually give you prices and discount offers.

I hope you like window shopping cause the choice is great.

Good luck

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 16:39

Billyboy, when are you thinking to buy the furniture? And when will you be wanting to start using it from?



The reason I ask is we have to vacate our apartment early Feb and our furniture won't be arriving from the UK to go in our new place for a couple of weeks after that. I don't want to have to buy a load of furniture we're not going to need, and I had thought that may be we could 'slum it' on a single bed and a couple of deck chairs and buy in the bare minimum of cups, bowls, pans and a bit of cutlery. But we'll still have to sell the bed off when our other furniture arrives cos we won't have room.



So, ... I know it's not the same when you're buying for your own home but, if you were going to be thinking of renting your apartment out in the future anyway, I don't suppose you'd be interested in a 'baby sitter' for some of your furniture for you, and we could contribute something towards the cost (to help you and us!). If interested, please e-mail me off the forum.

billyboy1


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 590

Message Posted:
17/01/2010 16:55

Thats a good idea Debbie



But i wont be out on my shopping expedition for a couple of months yet......got to send him to work , so he can pay for it....haha



and julie and john.....i aint leaving him in no bar, he is staying in Uk.....someone has to look after the dog !!!



Think i will take my mum shopping with me, but am sure dad will make sure she leaves her purse at home.....



thanks all