What are the Benefits of Buying Local Australian Furniture

We're always looking for a good deal, but it's important to remember that you get what you pay for. Buying from overseas might be enticing since the costs are typically considerably lower than those of Australian-made products, but it's important to evaluate the quality of these things before making a purchase.

Why not shop locally and support our local businesses? Australia is home to a plethora of skilled artisans who create stunning pieces of furniture in their studios that are ideal for your home or business space. South Coast Furniture provides a wide selection of elegant Australian-made furnishings. Here are some of the advantages of purchasing Australian-made goods.

1. You're Supporting a Local Business and Its Employees

When you buy Australian-made products, it is not just good for the businesses in Australia that produce them but also beneficial to employees. When you buy locally made furnishings from furniture and mattress stores, you support these smaller companies competing with overseas sellers who can afford lower prices due to cheap labour costs or subsidies.

2. Commitment to Quality

With Australian companies operating on a smaller scale, they are willing to go to great lengths to produce high-quality goods and services to compete with overseas companies. They understand that their success hinges on the goods and services they produce, so they are more likely to go that extra mile to improve the quality of their products to appeal to customers.

Quality is another reason that buying Australian-made goods is beneficial. Employees who work for local companies tend to exhibit a dedication to the craft, valuing the work they do over money. As a result, they are more likely to adhere to quality standards and ensure that products are built to last.

3. Reduces Environmental Impact

By buying Australian-made furniture, you are reducing the carbon footprint of your home. It is estimated that furniture accounts for between 5% and 15% of the total carbon emissions generated by households, so it's a great way to reduce your carbon footprint.

• Reduces impact on the environment through reduced transportation distance, shipping costs, and emissions.
• Reduces deforestation from unsustainable logging practices.
• Preserves cultural heritage through recycling used materials such as timber.
• Preserves valuable jobs by encouraging the production of goods in Australia.
• Preserves natural resources through the use of local materials. 

4. Lower Delivery Costs

Buying local not only benefits Australian businesses but also many other businesses that provide goods and services to the furniture and mattress industry. Furniture stores are not the only ones who reap the rewards; there is no need to ship the furniture to you, and thus, there are no expensive shipping costs. This saves you money, which is always a bonus with delivery fees often at least half the price of the product.

• Shorter transportation distances.
• Shipping costs are saved, which lowers prices and increases profit.
• You can even pick it up yourself and save any delivery costs.
• Fast, reliable delivery.

5. Better Customer Service

By buying Australian-made furniture, you're supporting local companies who employ Australian staff and can provide you with better customer service. Not only do Australian companies offer better customer service, but they are also more likely to be available in the future if you need to contact them about your furniture.

Conclusion

When you buy local, you're not only supporting local businesses and keeping those jobs in Australia, but you're also supporting the environment and reducing the carbon footprint of your home. Support our industries and buy Australian-made.

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