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Message posted by Heron on 02�January�2008 at 5:51pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Heron

Corfu

Are there any good furniture shops in Corfu? We need to furnish a 3 bedroomed villa and could do with some advice.

Is it better to do IKEA Athens, furnish from local shops or ship in from the UK. I have also heard there are furniture shops in Patras?

Heron

Message posted by Elliemay on 02�January�2008 at 6:45pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Elliemay

Corfu

Hi Heron

We have found it easier to buy furniture from the small local suppliers in Corfu. What area are you in?

All we did was ask the locals, after all, they have to furnish their houses too.

They have some furniture in stock, but also catalogues which you can order from.

They seem to be cheaper than Corfu town and if you buy more than one thing they tend to give a good discount.

The biggest problem we had was finding some of these places as they do not have big shop windows as in the U.K.

As I said before, use the locals knowledge, they are invaluable.

One word of warning, they may not speak English in all these outlets (well after all they are Greek).

Lol Annie

Message posted by cannock girl on 02�January�2008 at 7:55pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

cannock girl

Corfu

hi there,

lots of furniture outlets , more each year no problem,but would advise you to bring your light fittings from uk, we found these extreemly expensive here.

Any favourite stuff you may have in good condition, then bring it. we brought several items,ie welsh dresser, desk, coffee tables, and boxes of items we had collected over the years, we used Mondile from Enfield, but that was 3 years ago, many more people transporting goods nowadays almost monthly , door to door

Its great fun furnishing your new home ,take your time, dont buy in haste

enjoy the whole experience, lots of info on this site.........

Message posted by Heron on 03�January�2008 at 12:25pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Heron

Corfu

Thanks Ellie May and Cannock Girl. Our place is in Agios Georgios North are there any outlets there. Is most of the furniture readily available as we will only have 2 weeks during the Easter hols to do what we need to do.

Failing this does anyone have the contact details for the nice white van man?

Message posted by Graham T-A on 03�January�2008 at 1:59pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Graham T-A

Corfu

If this is during the Greek Easter holiday you will probably struggle to get everything. When we first tried to buy all our things it was Easter and what a supprise we got. Not much open for days on end and those that were open did no deliveries for easter week. As it's the beginning of the season most shops seem to have run out of stock and everything had to be ordered. Even light switches and fittings are in short suppy at this time of year.

Good luck anyway.

Message posted by Thunderbird One on 03�January�2008 at 11:26pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Thunderbird One

Corfu

There's a new furniture shop opened this year near Alepou. It's on the right hand side heading towards the Ropa Valley. Not sure what it's like though, haven't been in but looks quite big from the outside.

Message posted by Jellyfish on 04�January�2008 at 1:18am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Jellyfish

Hi everyone

This is my first contact in over 3 months, and i'm just getting back into Corfu Mode, you say that it's cheaper to buy the light fittings at home (england), does this mean that the wiring on them is compatible with Corfu standards, is it easy to wire them up. Also as we will be over during the school Easter Holidays (mid April) would it be advisable to bring our fridge out, of buy when we get there, will it work there.

Thanks

Jellyfish

Message posted by Jellyfish on 04�January�2008 at 1:23am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Jellyfish

Also

Can you please give some idea as to where the Retail Outlets are, it would really save time.

Cheers

Jellyfish

Message posted by Thunderbird One on 04�January�2008 at 10:26am - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Thunderbird One

Corfu

If you're up against time I'd definately advise to get your stuff in UK and ship it. We did buy all our light fittings in Corfu and found them quite reasonable the only thing is that a lot of them had to be ordered from Athens so go as early as you can into your trip so they arrive before you depart. They took about 5 days to come. You may find this is the case with a lot of things bought locally as the shops don't stock everything.

Dave's number is: 01274 599525 (White van man)

Message posted by cannock girl on 04�January�2008 at 1:23pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

cannock girl

Corfu

We brought 14 light fittings with us, only two needed slight ajustment, the electrical shop at Platanus did it for us , and would,nt charge me either, we spend lots there though outside lighting etc, ongoing

they reframed all my pictures too, i took canvases out of the frames in uk, and posted them to myself in sidari

Message posted by sparkie on 04�January�2008 at 5:24pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

sparkie

Corfu

the voltage in corfu is basicly the same as the uk.all light fittings and appliances will work out here except for some tv's depending on their age.when changing appliance plugs you can get 2 differant types of 2 pin plugs and the ones you need will depend on the current demand of each appliance.the champion supermarket is probably the cheapest place to get them.feel free to call if you want some advice yours carl (sparkie)

Message posted by Jane & Andrew on 04�January�2008 at 9:29pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

Jane & Andrew

Corfu

We bought last year on the Island , we went out in June to complete and furnish. We sourced all we needed before we sighed, then pulled it all together & by the end of 4 days had it furnished to what we wanted.

All I can say is the people of Corfu were fantastic , very good electrical shop just in Dassia going north PM me if you want It can be done , also & I have not been yet but there is a reclamation place on the west heard it good if looking to get something original.

When I as out in Sep got some pictures framed a little shop just off San Rocco not cheap but they have some lovely things.

Good luck & enjoy!

Jane

Message posted by NIGEL on 04�January�2008 at 9:47pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

NIGEL

Corfu

Think this is the place Jane!!

http://www.corfureclamation.com/

Nige...

Message posted by sparkie on 04�January�2008 at 10:19pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

sparkie

Corfu

there is also a yard in kontokali now as well .do have a no for it but need to check if it is still on will leave details when i find out carl

Message posted by andyroo on 19�January�2008 at 7:55pm - IP Logged Legal Disclaimer

andyroo

Corfu

We used Ebanos (furniture) and Profi (furniture,light fittings and crockery - can be hit and miss). just outside Corfu town on way to Dassia. Quite a decent choice of mid price range goods. Also used Dimitri which is other side of Corfu town just past the airport for kitchen ware. Some items are expensive but if you include haulage costs from UK then it is cheaper overall and you can always take it back if it is damaged! Happy shopping! Be patient though, we had a delivery of furniture and the driver was following us to our place. After a while we wondered where he was only to realise they had stopped for a cheese pie!

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