Online bedroom furniture store

Online shoppers furnishing a bedroom, often renters, first-time buyers and parents looking for good value or a particular style.

You keep the margin between supplier cost and your sale price. Some stores add paid delivery upgrades or room-bundle deals.

• Online store setup
• Product photos and listings
• Customer service by email and chat
• Managing supplier relationships

• Sales tax registration and collection rules, which vary by state, check with your state's tax agency
• Federal and state furniture safety and flammability rules, check that suppliers' products comply
• Bulky items are costly to ship and easily damaged, so be clear on who handles damage claims and returns
• Supplier stock-outs and delays can hurt reviews, so read delivery terms closely
• General liability and product liability insurance, check what you need

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website setup, product photos and any sample or marketing spend. These are estimates, and supplier shipping means you can hold little or no stock.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how well you attract shoppers. This is an estimate, and shipping and return costs for bulky items can affect what you keep.

Check your state's sales tax registration and collection rules with its tax agency. Also check that suppliers' products meet federal and state furniture safety and flammability rules, and what general and product liability insurance you need.