What is ex-display and clearance home interiors?
Ex-display, ex-demo and clearance stock is home interiors and lighting that retailers no longer sell as new. Showrooms use these pieces to display their ranges. When a new season arrives or a product line ends, the display stock is sold at a discount. Ex-demo items have been used in a showroom setting. Clearance stock includes end-of-line products, discontinued colours and discontinued ranges that retailers want to clear from their warehouse. Buying this stock means you get the same quality and design for a fraction of the original price.
What types of home interiors and lighting are available?
You can find a wide range of home interiors categories on ex-display.co.uk. Lighting is a popular category and includes pendants, floor lamps, ceiling lights, wall lights and table lamps. Home decor and accessories such as vases, candle holders, decorative trays and artificial plants are often available. Mirrors, rugs and runners, radiators and towel rails, curtains and blinds, flooring and carpets, and wall art are also common categories. Ex-display lighting and decor pieces are usually showroom stock that has been on display but not used in a domestic setting. They may have been handled lightly during setup or moved between displays, but they are often in excellent condition.
What to check before buying ex-display home interiors
Before you buy, check the condition notes in the listing. Look for any marks, scratches or discolouration. For lighting, confirm whether the item is complete with its fittings and whether a bulb is included. Some lights come with a bulb, others do not. For mirrors, check the weight and what fixings are supplied. Heavy mirrors may need special wall anchors. For rugs, pay attention to the size and pile height. Clearance rugs may have slight variations in colour due to display lighting. For large or fragile items like flooring rolls, radiators or glass wall art, check the delivery method and cost. Sellers will arrange delivery but you should confirm times and any restrictions.
- Lighting: check for full set of fittings, bulb included, no damage to shade or cable.
- Mirrors: note weight, fixings supplied, any surface marks.
- Rugs and runners: confirm size, pile height, signs of wear or fading.
- Radiators and towel rails: check for dents, scratches, valve compatibility.
- Curtains and blinds: measure your window, check for missing brackets or rails.
- Flooring and carpets: confirm roll dimensions, pattern match, delivery options.
- Wall art: check frame condition, glass or acrylic, hanging hardware included.
Popular brands and retailers to search for include Industville for lighting, and high street retailers such as Dunelm, John Lewis, Habitat, Made and Next. These brands often sell ex-display stock at significant discounts.
New to ex-display? Read what ex-display means and the ex-display glossary. Browse ex-display Industville lighting and Dunelm, or the full A to Z of brands.