Think furnishing a flat has to cost thousands? Think again.
At Instant Neighbour, we believe creating a comfortable, stylish home doesn’t have to come with a huge price tag. With the cost of living continuing to put pressure on households across Scotland, choosing reuse is a smart way to make your money go further — while also making a positive difference to the environment and our local community.
So, what could you actually furnish for £500?
Take a look at some of the pre-loved pieces currently available through our online shop.
For the bedroom, you could start with a Double Divan Bed with Sanitised Mattress for £149.99. Add a £14.99 bedside cabinet and you’ve already created the foundations of a comfortable bedroom for less than £165. (Online Shop by Instant Neighbour)
Moving into the living room, there are plenty of affordable options. A Click Clack style sofa at £99.99, which converts int a bed too, giving you a comfortable centrepiece for your living space, and a sleeping space for guests. You could add a small oak table for £29.99 — perfect for a lamp, books or your morning coffee. (Online Shop by Instant Neighbour)
For the dining area, a dining table and bench set at £79.99. That gives you somewhere to eat, work, study or entertain without spending hundreds on a brand-new dining set. (Online Shop by Instant Neighbour)
Wash day is never anyone's favourite, but it feels a whole lot lighter when you've saved money on a reuse washing machine. Priced at just £99.99, this Haden washing machine comes with a three-month guarantee and has been fully tested for safety and function, so you can buy with complete confidence. (Online Shop by Instant Neighbour)
And you still have a little of your budget left, you could add a plain silver-framed mirror for £12.99 to bring some personality to your new home. (Online Shop by Instant Neighbour)
That combination comes to £487.93 — leaving £12.07 from your £500 budget.
And that’s the beauty of reuse: you don’t need to buy everything brand new to create a home that feels like your own.
Each item is as unique as you are — because we only have one! Our stock changes constantly as quality pre-loved furniture comes through our doors, so there’s always the possibility of finding something completely different from your last visit.
Shopping reuse is also about more than saving money. It’s about keeping good-quality furniture in circulation for longer, reducing waste and supporting the circular economy. Instead of perfectly usable furniture ending up as waste, it gets a second chance in another home.
Every purchase from Instant Neighbour also supports our wider charitable work in Aberdeen and helps us continue providing affordable reuse furniture and support to local communities including our Food Bank and Giving Tree. (About us - Instant Neighbour)
And you don’t even need to leave the house to start furnishing your flat. Our online shop allows you to browse our current collection online, with delivery options available. Online purchases can also be collected by appointment or delivered, with delivery available for up to five items within 20 miles of Aberdeen City for £30. (Instant Neighbour)
So, before you head out to buy new, choose to reuse.
Your perfect sofa, bed, dining table or one-of-a-kind treasure could already be waiting for you — and at Instant Neighbour, when it’s gone, it’s gone!
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Notes:
All prices and availability correct at time of publishing.
Written by Katharina Will of Instant Neighbour
