Buying Guide

The Ultimate Guide to Shopping for Furniture in Kenya (2026)

  • 6 min read
  • Updated September 2026
  • EmmyPes Workshop

Room-by-room planning with real price ranges, measuring tips and how ordering and delivery work, with links to every EmmyPes guide.

Six-seater light brown leather recliner sofa set
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Six-seater light brown leather recliner sofa set

Short answer: List what each room needs, set a budget from real price ranges (for example 6-seater recliner sets from KSh 175,000, mahogany beds from KSh 85,000 and sofa sets from KSh 12,500), measure the room and every doorway, check materials and photos, then get the delivery cost confirmed before you pay.

Start with a room-by-room list

Buying furniture is easier when you know exactly what you need. Before you visit a showroom or browse online, write a list for each room: living room, bedroom, dining room and outdoor space. Mark what you need now and what can wait.

A list stops you buying a piece because it looks good in a showroom and then finding it does not fit your room or your plans. Our furniture guides are organised the same way, by room, so you can read the guide for each item on your list.

Set a budget with real prices

These are the current price ranges in our catalogue. Use them to plan; the product pages always show the latest price.

Furniture Price range (KSh) Guide
Sofa sets 12,500 to 178,500 Sofas and leather chairs
6- and 7-seater recliner sets 175,000 to 278,000 Recliner prices
Mahogany and hardwood beds 69,000 to 150,000 Mahogany bed prices
Mahogany dining sets 30,000 to 165,000 Dining sizes and prices
Coffee tables 15,500 to 85,000 Coffee tables
Bedside drawers and chests 9,500 to 19,500 Bedside drawers
Outdoor sofa sets 127,500 to 275,000 Outdoor furniture
Sunbeds 32,500 to 135,000 Sunbeds and loungers
Hammock and swing chairs 24,500 to 180,000 Hammock chairs
Garden parasols 115,000 to 135,000 Garden parasols

Remember that the item price is not always the full cost. Ask what delivery to your area will cost before you order, and allow for extras you may need, such as a mattress for a new bed or cushions and covers for outdoor seats.

Living room

Decide first between a standard sofa set, an L-shaped or open sofa, and a recliner set. Recliners need more space and cost more, but give everyone a reclining seat. Then add a coffee table and, if you have room, an accent chair.

Examples: the Grey L-Shaped 5 Seater (KSh 65,000), the 6-seater Beige Leather Recliner Seats (KSh 175,000) and the White Marble Round Coffee Table Set – 3 Piece (KSh 22,500). To keep a recliner in good condition, see how to care for recliner sofas.

Bedroom

Start with the bed size. A 6x6 bed suits most main bedrooms and a 5x6 bed suits smaller rooms; measure the room and leave space to walk around the bed and open wardrobe doors. Then add bedside drawers or a chest.

Examples: the 6x6 Mahogany Bed – Sleigh Design (KSh 115,000), the Solid Mahogany 5x6 Bed (KSh 85,000) and the White Slim 5-Drawer Bedside Chest (KSh 19,500). For upholstered alternatives, browse our Chester beds (KSh 38,000 to 125,000). Caring for wood is covered in how to care for mahogany furniture.

Dining room

Choose the number of seats first, then the table shape. As a rough guide, leave about 90 cm between the table edge and the wall or other furniture so chairs can pull out and people can walk behind them.

Example: the Mahogany Brown Padded Dining Set – 6 Seater (KSh 145,000). Our full range of dining tables and sets runs from KSh 22,500 to KSh 225,000, including wood, glass and marble tables.

Outdoor and garden

Outdoor furniture works hardest, so think about where it will stand: under a covered veranda, on open paving or beside a pool. Plan shade first, then seating.

Examples: the Brown Rattan Sunbed (KSh 34,500) for a pool deck, the Oasis Beige Cantilever Umbrella (KSh 125,000) for shade and the Double Seater Hanging Egg Chair (KSh 65,000) for a quiet corner. Browse all outdoor furniture.

Measure before you buy

  • Measure the length and width of the room, and the wall where large pieces will go.
  • Measure every doorway, corridor, staircase and lift the furniture must pass through. A sofa that fits the room may not fit through the front door.
  • For recliners, allow space for each seat to open fully.
  • For dining sets, allow room to pull chairs out.
  • Take a photo of the space; it helps when choosing colours and when asking us for advice.

What to check before ordering

Read the product title and description for the material: mahogany, other wood, leather, fabric, rattan, marble or metal. If a detail matters to you and it is not stated, ask before you buy. Look at every photo, and ask for more photos of the exact piece on WhatsApp if you cannot visit.

If you can, visit the showroom to sit on sofas and recliners and see the finishes. Our showroom is at Rubis Utawala, Along Eastern Bypass, Nairobi, open every day from 8am to 8pm.

Furnishing a whole house, rental or guest house

If you are furnishing several rooms at once, a new house or a rental, put everything on one list with quantities. Group it by room so nothing is forgotten, then send the whole list to us on WhatsApp with your location. We reply with one quote for the items and the delivery, so you can see the full cost before you decide.

For holiday homes and guest houses, outdoor pieces such as sunbeds and parasols are often bought in several at a time. Our sunbeds guide includes simple spacing advice for pool decks, and the hammock chair guide covers verandas and gardens.

Buying in stages is also fine. Many households start with beds and a dining set, then add the living room set and outdoor pieces later. Keeping one style and colour family in mind from the start makes later pieces easier to match.

Ordering and delivery

You can check out online or send us the product names on WhatsApp. For delivery, send your exact location: we confirm the delivery cost and timing before you pay.

We deliver across Kenya; see furniture delivery across Kenya and the pages for Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret and Nairobi.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I budget to furnish a living room?

It depends on the set. Sofa sets start from KSh 12,500 and 6-seater recliner sets from KSh 175,000; add a coffee table from KSh 15,500.

What size bed should I buy?

A 6x6 bed suits most main bedrooms and a 5x6 bed suits smaller rooms. Measure the room and leave space to walk around the bed.

Can I see the furniture before I buy?

Yes. Visit our showroom at Rubis Utawala, Along Eastern Bypass, Nairobi, open every day from 8am to 8pm, or ask on WhatsApp for more photos of the exact piece.

Do prices include delivery?

No. Delivery depends on the item and your location; we confirm the cost before you pay.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?

Send the product name and your location on WhatsApp; we confirm the delivery cost and timing before you pay. See delivery across Kenya.

Planning a whole room or house? Send us your list on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

Prices checked on 9 October 2026. Last updated: 9 October 2026.

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