Don’t
have enough money for brand new fixtures?
Check Kijiji or Craigslist for used fixtures, interesting furniture
pieces, and anything else you can use in the store. Then paint them all the same colour to unify them in
the space.
I, personally, tend to use Kijiji the most. You can search the item you're looking for exactly or just browse if you're not sure! By doing this, you'll be able to find all sorts of interesting items that nobody else has.
Be sure to check the quality of the piece before making your purchase. Check joints, give it a wiggle test to make sure it's sturdy, and make sure that it's solid wood and not a laminate/particle board product so that you can re-finish it as you please.
Once you've gathered your unique items, give them a few coats of paint or stain in the same colour to unify them within the store!
When
displaying furniture for sale, be sure to leave your customer enough room to
try it out. Often times, people need to
see things as they would use them at home.
This could mean allowing room to sit on a chair or sofa or space to see the finish on a table top. It could also mean leaving room for customers to move in between pieces.
When considering sales per square foot, it can be tempting to fill every inch of available space, but that could actually impede sales both furniture and products alike.
