Turning a house into a home is a daunting yet exciting task. And nothing speaks more about the aesthetics and taste of a person than the furniture they fill their house with. Furniture, along with their utility and functionality, bring immense comfort and luxury into our lives. They can really turn a space around, and a little attention to the condition of one's furniture can translate into immense transformation and character. Here we discuss the best time to buy furniture, and how to gauge if you are overpaying for the piece of furniture you have been eyeing for quite a while.

Some of the most common reasons you would want to acquire a new piece of furniture are,

Anna Sullivan/Unsplash. The need to change furniture can arise due to a lot of factors, and being bored if it is enough cause.

It just doesn't fit anymore:

The old couch you got at a garage sale, when on a student’s budget and having poor taste, has now become an eyesore. You can't wait to get  a more modern couch, something which shows your evolution from your student days now to a working professional. You have saved up quite a bit, did your research, and are now itching to finally buy that new piece for your lounge. But wait, is this the right time to make a purchase?

You have moved houses:

You are ready for a fresh start. Perhaps you got married and are now living in a blended family, or left your hometown for greener pastures to a more fast-paced city, and the old furniture seems like baggage holding you down. You can't wait to shake things up in life, and want your furniture to express this desire.

Collov Home Design/Unsplash. Moving houses can require you to add a lot of new furniture to your already existing collection.

You just need a change:

Nothing new is happening in life; everything is going smoothly. So perhaps changing things at home would add in some welcome transformation you need to get out of the rut. And there are so many options to choose from! Furniture hunting can make for a great activity to do with your partner.

Yes you have been waiting for quite a lot of time to buy new furniture,  but it will be all worth it in the end. You can save up a significant amount if you wait for sales and deals furniture stores put up yearly.

Kenny Eliason/Unsplash. You can buy sofas and bedroom suites on sale after the winter holidays.

Things like couches, kitchen tables, or a bedroom suite and wardrobe, go on sale during January to February. After the December holidays, people tend to freshen things up a bit indoors, and so stores put on sale on indoor furniture to make room for new stock. Another sale comes up between July and September, so if you are anticipating some guests in the autumn, the best time to buy new furniture would be these summer sales.