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Just report we need to hear for Online Furniture sales .

The sale of furniture online is on the up 

A New  report reveals that online spending is the only factor that will enable the British retail sector to grow by the end of 2011
-Almost one in four UK adults (24%) believe online shopping will become the norm and the high street will eventually die out.
- By the end of 2011 shoppers are forecast to spend at least one in every 14 pounds online

Online shopping in Britain is set to boom from £8.9 billion to as much as £21.3 billion in annual sales by the end of 2011, according to forecasts in a new report by online payment service PayPal. This forecast 137 per cent growth in online spending means consumers in 2011 will spend the equivalent of approximately £430 for every UK adult more than doubling the current annual online spending.

As experts debate when Britain will come out of recession, the PayPal UK Online Retail Report, conducted by Experian, predicts that 2011 will offer the first signs that UK retailing has emerged from recession. Online shopping is forecast to see its strongest year ever in 2011, and offline sales are predicted to begin to pick up once again. The report suggests that in the 18 months up to the end of 2010, online shopping is the only area of retailing likely to record sales growth. Without this forecast growth UK retailing could be on track to fall in value by an estimated £11.8 billion by the end of 2011, unless consumers choose to move any of their purchases to other channels.

The  report looks at the impact of the recession on shoppers and how shopping habits affect the economy. It forecasts that by the end of 2011, adults will dramatically change where and how they shop.

A new era of considered consumption

A mood of considered consumption is now well established amongst UK adults, with shoppers now scrutinising every purchase before committing to spending money. The need to make the most of their money is also driving consumers online where they believe they will find the best deals.

Nearly 4 in 10 online shoppers (8.7 million) now believe that it is easier for them to budget by purchasing items online rather than the high street, while 47 per cent (10.8 million) believe their money goes further online. Meanwhile seven in ten consumers (33.6 million) say they gather as much information as possible before committing to a purchase, and 62 per cent of online shoppers (14.2 million) believe that the best deals are only available online.

So is this the end of the high street?

While millions will continue to visit UK high streets over the next few years, consumers are set to shift more of their shopping online. By the end of 2011 the forecast is that at least one in every 14 pounds spent shopping will be online, which is undoubtedly made easier now that 15 million homes in the UK have a broadband connection. Already 8.6 million UK adults shop online at least once a week and now nearly a quarter of adults (11.7 million) believe that shopping online will soon become the norm and high street shopping will eventually die out.

 As we all try to make our budgets work harder during the recession it is hardly surprising many of us have headed online to seek a better deal. In fact almost nine million of us now shop online at least once a week. Online shops have already seen phenomenal growth and by the end of 2011, when the recession is expected to be over, we will be spending at least one in every 14 pounds online.€

Growing sectors

Over the last six months online shoppers have spent the most money per head in travel,furniture online, financial services and other major purchases, like white goods and cars. These are all areas in which people want to shop around and compare prices, something the internet has revolutionised.

Carl Scheible concluded: The downturn has meant quick impulse buys may be a thing of the past as we now spend longer thinking about what we purchase. However, cost is not the only deciding factor when buying online; an easy and secure final check out is also important to shoppers. 

PayPal offers shoppers a faster and easier way to shop online without having to enter sensitive financial details each time, or even to share them with the online retailer. According to the Payments Council Report, PayPal is the UKs favourite online payment service, with a 21% share of consumer internet payments. Almost one in every ten pounds spent online globally is currently sent via PayPal.

Also of note the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index has predicted internet shopping to continue to grow in 2010 after reporting an increase in online sales growth over Christmas.Online retail sales rose by 17% year-on-year in December to £5.46 billion, ahead of the 2009 average growth rate of 14%. 2010 growth is predicted to be 13%.
“2010 looks set to produce another year of strong results for e-retail, with demand expected to remain high as consumers habitually look online for best buys, and a pipeline of significant improvements emerge, including wider product range availability, even better websites and a greater choice of convenient and more reliable delivery options,” said IMRG chief executive James Roper to Internet Retailing.
Sales of accessories, gifts, electrical goods and health and beauty products all rose strongly in December.
A 13% month-on-month rise in sales at “multi-channel” retailers, which also operate stores, contrasted with an 8% fall at Internet-only companies.
But IMRG said this may have been due to a number of multi-channel retailers, like large department stores, offering guaranteed delivery for Christmas.
Several store groups, including John Lewis and Sainsbury’s, have warned retail sales growth could be slower this year or even flat, as consumers struggle to pay off debts and worry about higher taxes and unemployment.

How to buy a dressing table

Find the perfect place to get ready in the morning and store your beauty must-haves

Pick the right shape There are two types of dressing table – pedestal and console

A CONSOLE has one or more drawers across the width. Look out for lift-up lid designs, which are perfect for hiding clutter. GOOD FOR? Consoles are often slimmer, so they are better suited to tighter spaces

A PEDESTAL has drawers on one or both sides, with space in between for you to sit. Pedestal tables are often fairly bulky pieces, but offer good storage. GOOD FOR? Big bedrooms – a bay window is the perfect spot

Select the perfect finish Think about the style you're trying to create or complement

CLASSIC WOOD Painted, polished or distressed; in solid wood or laminate

VERSATILE UNFINISHED Usually in wood or MDF, these can be painted to match your bedroom scheme

GLAMOROUS MIRROR Very chic, but not so practical for those with small children

STATEMENT LEATHER OR FAUX SNAKESKIN Don't feel you have to match it to other furniture – this is a statement buy, so choose something with
a contrasting finish

Your dressing-table check list

HOW MUCH SPACE DO I HAVE? Your bed should have at least 45cm of walk-around space, so make sure there's enough room around your dressing table to move the stool and open any drawers.

WHAT ABOUT DRAWER SIZE? Consider what you want to keep in your table – if you need to store underwear and accessories, look for deeper drawers than if you just need to store cosmetics.

DO THE DRAWERS GLIDE? Check the action – they should glide and have stoppers to prevent them being pulled too far out.

DOES IT COME WITH A MIRROR? A tri-fold mirror can be angled to give you the best all-round view, but it will be bulkier than a single mirror. If space is limited, mount your mirror on the wall above the dressing table to leave the surface clear.

WHAT ABOUT SEATING? Most designs have a stool or chair. If you don't have much space, go for a stool that can be tucked underneath. Choose neutral upholstery to work with any scheme.

Online

Online retailers do the hard work for you by sourcing and researching the bestfurniture, lighting and home accessories. For a wide selection of mid-centuryfurniture, lighting and accessories, try The Modern Warehouse. If you've set your heart on a particular piece that's not on its website, the company will try to source it for you.

For a wide selection of Contemporary furniture visit www.selectfurnitureonline.com  awesome quality products and 1st class service 

Charity shops and car-boot sales are full of second-hand furniture, fabrics and lighting, but it's wise to familiarise yourself with key styles, designers and manufacturers, so you know what to look for. Try reading Mid-Century Modern:
Interiors, Furniture, Design Details by Bradley Quinn (£25, Conran Octopus).

Google shopping has plenty of furniture to choose from, but be wary of items described as ‘in the style of', 'reproduction' or 'inspired by' as they may not be genuine. Take note of dimensions, condition and the location of the item (or delivery costs) and don't be afraid to ask the seller questions if you want to know more.

Reissues of original designs allow you to get hold of newly manufactured versions of classic furniture pieces. Visit utilitydesign.co.uk for all the big names, including Arne Jacobsen, Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson. Ercol has revived some of its most famous designs with its Originals range and can also re-cover vintagefurniture.

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