Back to School with Bennett's Furniture and Mattresses

*This article was written during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some references may be made.

Summer seems to be flying by! It has been a very different summer for us, with all of the health and travel restrictions, but I hope you are making the best of it.

Soon many of us will be thinking about heading back to school, be it college, university, or trade school. Renting a room or an apartment will be on the to-do list. Once you’ve found your new digs, it’s time to decorate.

You don’t have to live in cliched “student housing” decorated room. You can have a well decorated space that meets your needs, both practical and aesthetic, and that stays on budget!

Next to your computer, an important investment is your mattress. Bennett’s has tons of options, in ALL price ranges, including beds in a box. We even have cabinet beds that fold up into, well, a cabinet, when not in use. Sofa beds are a great option too. Did you know they now come with Memory Foam mattresses? Great sleep is SO important when you are studying, and trying to stay well in general.

Bennett’s also has a crazy selection of accent chairs. From small upholstered chairs with a modern vibe to recliners, we have your seating options covered.

We offer a GIANT selection of lamps. Good lighting will ensure your eyes are still working well when you get older, and they are the small touch that says that your space is actually decorated. We have some great options, including ones with auxiliary power and USB ports.

Don’t forget artwork and accessories, including bedding, rugs and faux plants. Bennett’s has it all! These are perfect to bring your room from basic to amazing, and to bring in a bit of your own personality.

Many students (and those of us well past the student years!) love a bargain...so let me share some inside tips to snagging a deal at Bennett’s... Because we all know if you get an economical table, you have more money for textbooks!

We have Pink Price Tags on our clearance furniture and accessories. These are the items that are in the final stage of being marked down in price. We have furniture of all kinds, area rugs, artwork, mirrors, lamps, bedding and accessories. Often they are one of a kinds, floor models, and maybe they have a slight imperfection. You can save hundreds of dollars on these items! We do have Clearance Centres in the stores, but we have way too many items to fit in those areas, so these items are throughout the showroom. Items are marked down frequently, so if you see a pink tag item you like, buy it! I see how quickly they sell! (These items are final sale). Check out some of the clearance items on our website!

Colour is often the easiest way to keep your space looking cohesive on a budget. Use a colour to unify all your pieces. Remember your colour wheel (mentioned in previous blog) and use it to bring in complimentary colours.

Your first apartment or dorm room is a great way to start your journey as your own interior decorator, but we are here to help! Our website has a bunch of tools to help you and we also have Decorator Consultants who are there to help you while in the stores. And don’t forget, we deliver! So whether you don’t have a car, or maybe just don’t have a car big enough, to bring your new items home yourself, we’ve got you covered!

I wish you the best this upcoming school year, and hope you will come to visit us often. Bennett’s is not just a store for your granny, come see for yourself!