Best Place for Furniture Shopping in Raleigh, NC
Furniture Row - Lots of Choices, All On One Street
If you're moving to the Raleigh area or within the Triangle, chances are you'll need some new furniture.
Many moves are to a larger home. Maybe you now need furniture for a keeping room or living room, where your previous home just had a family room. Or you're moving out of an apartment and into your first home - congratulations!
On the other hand, accidents sometimes happen during a move. When my husband and I moved to Raleigh, our nice dining room table actually collapsed from the weight of the furniture that had been loaded on top of it. Sometimes moving is a good time to get rid of a 10 year old couch. Maybe you donated some things to your nephew who's just starting out...
There's a great place to go furniture shopping in Raleigh.
Just head down to Furniture Row!
Hwy 70, or Glenwood Avenue, between Hwy 1 and Hwy 540 is actually more like a city street, with stoplights and abundant shopping and dining. We call it "Furniture Row" because there are many, many furniture stores in this 6 mile stretch.
One of my favorites is Rooms to Go.
They like to sell a full room at a discounted price. It's easy to find coordinated sets, and the prices are very reasonable.
I've included a handy map below of many different furniture stores on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, which also includes addresses and phone numbers for each business.
There are choices for every budget.
Ethan Allen has a beautiful showroom, and designers on staff ready to help.
Bassett Furniture Direct like many furniture stores, you can browse their offerings online as well.
Home Comfort Furniture is locally owned and operated since 1985, with 4 locations including one on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh.
The Oak Store is right next to Rooms to Go, and also has lots of leather furniture.
Haverty's Furniture - You may want to browse the online specials before going here. Right now, you can have no down payment, no interest for 24 months.
Restoration Hardware - Right near the Crabtree Valley Mall at the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Hwy 1, their collections include more unusual lines, like their selections of British Cane.
Kincaid Furniture Company - mainly solid wood furniture, they take pride in lack of veneer. Also have Laura Ashley collections.
Expressions Furniture - if you're looking for a full-service interior designer, stop by. Expressions was created by a local interior designer. Website shows examples of some recent projects.
Lazy Boy Furniture Gallery - it's not just easy chairs, they also have sofas, ottomans, love seats, and sectionals.
Ecko International - some items in stock.
Wicker Gallery - wicker furniture for indoors and outdoors. Local company, just two locations.
The Room Store - similar to Rooms to Go. Lots of great room combinations, better deals if you buy the room. Sign up for discount programs. One of my favorites.
Carolina Dinette - also offers bedrooms, children's rooms, and lots of custom leather furniture.
There are close to two dozen different furniture stores up and down Glenwood Avenue. If you're looking for furniture in Raleigh, plan to spend at least an afternoon on this 6 mile stretch. It's a little long for walking, but almost every store is right next to at least one other, so you'll be able to limit the number of stops.
And while you're there, grab a hamburger at Fat Daddy's, one of the best local, unique places to eat!
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