Furnishing a home is one of the most important aspects of setting up a house. We all look for ways to make our space seem more comfortable and suited toward our personalities. From your living room to your bedroom, you'll need to furnish each room, and figuring out when and where to buy furniture is sometimes a huge hassle.

If you're on a budget, you may have to furnish your house by piece rather than by room. When you do this, you'll need to consider which pieces are most important first, such as your bed or a couch. Consider which pieces would improve your quality of life the most. Make a list of your most important furniture needs, and then set out to look for them. It's also a good idea to consider which style you'd like to focus on, such as bohemian or modern. Keep a file for each furniture piece you need, with ideas and wants, as well as options you'd possibly buy. By organizing all the odds and ends, you'll find that making your final purchase is much easier.

Once you figure out what type of furniture you'd like to consider, it's then time to figure out where to buy it. Explore furniture stores and take notes while you're there. Ask questions about warranties and any package deals they may offer. Note which pieces catch your eye the most and keep track of them. Next, check out places like thrift stores and big box stores. You may find great deals on furniture sets here, especially small pieces like lamps, shelves, and end tables. Lastly, if you're open for it, check on marketplaces online, like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist. You may also wish to keep an eye on buy and sell groups for your area, as many people sell new or nearly new furniture at a steep discount.

Figuring out when to buy is the final and arguably the most important step when it comes to buying furniture sets. Specialists suggest that you should buy furniture during what's known as "the Cyber Five," which are the five days between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. January is also a great time to buy, as many stores will hold new stock and New Year sales. Sometimes, it depends on the piece of furniture, with mattresses being best to buy around President's Day.

Office furniture is another story, with private sales like Prime Day or Wayfair's Way Days sales being best. Patio furniture is best to buy starting in August, lasting throughout the fall, and by Labor Day, you should see the lowest prices. Buying off season is usually when you'll find the best prices. It also seems that the worst time to buy is February and August for indoor furniture, as new stock makes prices surge. Finally, don't forget that it's OK to negotiate, and sometimes the best deal is the one you ask for!