So, you want to buy a brand-new set of garden furniture, but you don’t have a showroom nearby to see what you’re buying. Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. The last thing you want is to have a purchase that disappoints and with that in mind we’ve put together some top tips formulated by our outdoor experts to help you ensure you get a set that you won’t regret!
Check the measurements
Your first priority before buying any garden furniture should be the measurements and to check them in detail, measure your space and get a real sense of how it will look. You want to ensure that you check the height, width, and depth so you know exactly what you are getting and how it will look in relation to your garden, patio, balcony, and existing furniture.
Take a look at the ratings and reviews
Is there a Trustpilot rating? This is one of your safest bets on getting a set that you will not regret, not only that but it’s a good indicator of the level of service you will get. Make sure to go beyond and have a look at customer reviews, this will help paint a clear picture of anything that is likely to go wrong as well as anything that is particularly good. At Moda we are proud to have a Trustpilot rating of 4.9! thanks to our fantastic team giving it their all and providing the best service.
How does the site look?
Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover, at least you can with a website. In this day and age throwing up a website is really not that hard which is why you should always be on the lookout for untrustworthy pages. A good indicator of these is how does the design look? Are the images high quality, do they look professional? All of these give an impression of how much effort and money has been put into building a site thus giving you an idea of how trustworthy they are.
Look at the images
Have a good study of the images of products on site, are there different angles and close-ups? It’s quite easy to purchase a set and for it to appear far different to how you imagined. Close-ups will give you a clearer view of the material and different angles will reveal parts that may have been obscured.
Check the specs
Many retailers will provide plenty of information to read through that will contain various specifications about the product. This can include materials, weight, whether it arrives assembled as well as care guides. Make sure to have a thorough read, you never know when you might spot something that could be the difference between buying the right or wrong set.
Try a sample
If you can we would always recommend trying out any sample that is available. This way you can get a physical impression of how a set will look and feel when you see it in person. Naturally it can be difficult to get a sample of a full furniture set but you can always try out a sample of rattan giving you a good idea of the level of quality you can expect. Click here to get your own rattan sample.
Check how your garden furniture is delivered
We’re not just talking about delivery times, knowing how your furniture is delivered could save you a lot of stress! Do the drivers take the furniture into your property and build it or is it a case of delivering it to the side of the road? It’s always worth having a look into a company’s delivery service so you know exactly what to expect and when to be ready for a delivery. At Moda we offer a Platinum Delivery Service, this includes unboxing and assembling your items as well as removing all of the packaging, so you are ready to go straight after delivery!
Check the returns policy
Finally, last but certainly not least. Check the returns policy. You may decide a set isn’t right for your garden or patio and want to return it. Some retailers will offer a collection service, or you may need to return the furniture yourself, quite often there will be a fee for returning unwanted items so it’s always worth checking this first.
We hope these tips have been helpful to you and that you can continue your online shopping for garden furniture with peace of mind. Happy shopping!
