The Best Online Furniture Stores To Visit Now | British Vogue

Thanks to two years of being largely cocooned at home, the interiors market is booming. Online furniture stores are launching at a rate that’s hard to keep up with – from small vintage sellers listing handpicked finds, to established retailers upping their digital presence.

While our parents’ generation might still baulk at the concept of buying a significant investment piece like a sofa or bed frame on the basis of what it looks like on a screen – or ordering a mattress without having laid on it – to the computer-savvy it’s as fuss-free as ordering a Deliveroo. (Remember, you can order swatches of pretty much any soft furnishing to test it out in your space first, and the big retailers do allow returns if for a range of reasons if what arrives really isn’t what you expected – just be sure to read the fine print on bulky items).

The problem isn’t in the act of buying, but knowing where and what to look for in a crowded space. If you don’t know a kantha from Kartell, don’t worry – this Vogue-approved guide will equip you with insider knowledge of where to shop for the best that your budget allows. From high street stalwarts offering purse-friendly solutions on basics, to marketplaces specialising in one-off finds, today’s generation of online furniture stores cater to all tastes – even the seasoned thrifter.

Our homes, regardless of size and scale, have had to work harder than ever recently (hands up if your hallway is still moonlighting as your office?). And we know how those small pick-me-ups – like pretty glassware, cult bedding buys or impactful tablecloths – bring joy to the everyday, so we’ve also added our favourite places for those non-essentials.

What to consider when buying furniture online

The golden rule is to take measurements, then take them again – and then get someone else to do it for you, if you can. There’s nothing like the anxiety of a giant van parking on double yellow lines outside your front door only for its contents not to make it over the threshold.

Many of the larger retailers, like Made and John Lewis, have buying guides on their websites which can be mined for tried-and-tested points to consider (even if you don’t plan to purchase from there). The latter’s guides are comprehensive, covering everything from measuring up for cabinetry to selecting the right office furniture.