Teen Bedroom Furniture Comparable to Pottery Barn Quality

4 years ago

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I would like to buy the following from Pottery Barn, but it's out of my price range! What manufacturer has comparable look and quality at a lower price? I was hoping to get away with about $1500 for four pieces.

Auburn Hutch Desk Set:

https://www.pbteen.com/products/auburn-desk-desk-hutch-set/?catalogId=21&sku=5854226&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=MSN&cm_pla=Furniture%20%3E%20Desks&msclkid=053e9a3bc9c91f829e64c44ea1036a38&adlclid=ADL-d3f7d728-4ce2-4834-b813-f6bcf9e7b73c

Chelsea Wide Drawer Dresser:

https://www.pbteen.com/products/chelsea-wide-drawer-dresser/

I really like the Elise 6-Drawer Wide Dresser, but it's even more expensive!

2 End Tables:

https://www.pbteen.com/products/elsie-bedside/?pkey=celsie-collection&isx=0.0.1260

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tangerinedoor

4 years ago

After updating my $5 thrift store purchases, it became obvious to me that it was less expensive to buy at Ikea. Their stuff is well-designed, attractive, and fresh. It doesn't smell dusty or like cat pee, nor do I have to risk an asthma attack picking it out. By the time I bought paint brushes, primer, paint, sandpaper, re-doing a $5 item was SO not worth it.

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tangerinedoor
4 years ago
Ikea. Take your daughter on a field trip for the day, have lunch there, and pick something out together.

Pottery Barn is notoriously overpriced. One of their brand names—West Elm—has even been turned into a verb. "She got West-Elmed" means "she bought the same item for twice as much as elsewhere.
Bev
4 years ago
Ikea is where my daughter and son-in-law purchased all of my granddaughter's furniture until she was old enough to have a more "permanent" bedroom set. BTW they made over $200,000. per year between the two of them and they could have purchased more expensive furniture but decided it was not feasible for a growing child!
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We have a Pottery Barn outlet in my town. The outlet always has a lot of damaged furniture. You can clearly see that the furniture isn't "wood"; it is pressed wood covered in a thin veneer. Once it is scratched or dinged, it can't be repaired. IMO their wooden furniture is way overpriced. (I haven't browsed much in the past year. If PB has changed their source of case goods recently, maybe someone else will know.) I have had (and still have) my share of pressed wood furniture. Sometimes it fits the bill for a temporary, inexpensive solution, especially if the piece won't see a lot of heavy use. However, I don't want to pay PB prices for it. If you like that style (sorry, couldn't see the bed from your link. It pointed to a PB main page.), check out JC Penney and Target. They carry PB knock-offs. I doubt their quality is any better, but at least the price is more in-line with the quality. Nin
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Thanks so much for all the info everyone. I think I will keep looking. From what you say, I think I may be able to get better quality for the price. It is really hard to find a combination of good quality, a style I like and nice fabric all in one place. I agree about the need to do the tush test, it is just so darn hard here because we have so few quality furniture stores. I have found one custom place that is wonderful, but it is $2300 minimum for a chair. Our budget is about $850 per and I thought we should be able to get a decent chair for that but maybe not. I looked at the Lee industries web site and I am in love. Unfortunately, the closest is even further away than PB. I may email them to see what they can do for me. Does anyone have any idea about cost of the Lee products?
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I use Ikea for kids bedrooms and I have to say most teens I know rarely use a desk but the make up vanity Idea is great for a girl. I do agree to take your daughter shopping for her room and start at Ikea .
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mcrkms
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4 years ago
Thank you, everyone! I keep hearing that Ikea furniture doesn't hold up well, so I was hesitant to use it. And I definitely agree that PB is very overpriced! Now with the coronavirus and so many stores closing, I was hoping to find a great online option. Too bad we can't use the time that kids are home to decorate!
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Even Wayfair and to be honest I have never had issues with Ikea bedroom furniture and my grand kids all have it in their bedrooms.
mcrkms
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks, Patricia! Your opinion means a lot! I've never bought Ikea, but I'll look at it!
Painted Peggies (zone 6a)
4 years ago
I’ve had lots of luck on Facebook marketplace and Craigslist for second hand Pottery Barn stuff!
tangerinedoor
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
You can order Ikea online and pick it up same day from the store. They collect it for you. (It's called "Click and Collect). Not a lot to handle, and good social distancing with this method. Each item has the box size listed online, so you can figure out whether you can fit it in the car. You can buy mattresses, pillows, beds, EVERYTHING. You can return it within a year if you don't like it.

Also, if you're not too far away (so it isn't prohibitive), you can get stuff delivered.

Get the kids to help you assemble it all!
calidesign
4 years ago
I would look at consignment shops, antique shops, or other local sale sites like Craigslist and NextDoor. You can get beautiful, solid wood furniture for great prices, and the quality is so much better than most new furniture.

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