Best method for furnishings/supplies?

[Rob Mann]

Hey everyone. I'm new to this website and the whole house-flipping thing. But I'm working on my first project and need some advice.

What have you found to be the best way to get furnishings and supplies for your homes? IKEA and Home Depot? I'm finding it a big pain to make sure everything fits and looks good together (I'm not an interior designer, after all). Is there an easier way to make sure everything matches before I start painting, especially when I'm trying to stay at or under budget?

(Also, if you have any pointers about stuff to be aware of in this part of the process that I might not be aware of, please let me know!) Thanks guys!

[Jacob A.]

@Rob Mann

Use neutral colors. If you are talking about design it all starts with the color choices that you put on the walls. Use browns, beiges, greens, greys, whites, etc. It's hard to find stuff that doesn't match those colors unless you really go crazy and start throwing hot pink and neon colors everywhere. I'd also think about using a stager for your furnishings. It's going to run you an extra $1,000 or so but you will get to use their furniture and design expertise. If you are having this much trouble designing the flip, it is something you should definitely consider. It's a proven fact that staged homes sell faster and for more money. Good luck to you!