Updated September 30, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
B&Q vs Garvee
B&Q
Garvee
Higher score in this comparison
Where B&Q and Garvee differ
| Compare | B&QReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | GarveeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery threshold | £100 to £500 | $0 |
| Return window | 90 daysHigher | 30 days |
| Click and collect | YesHas it | No |
| Markets | GB, IE, JE, GG | US |
| Assembly service | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Price match | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Finance (Yes).
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Key differences
- Garvee scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.9.
- Return window is higher at B&Q: 90 days vs 30 days.
- Click and collect: only B&Q.
- Support channels: only Garvee offers Chat.
- B&Q is available in 3 more countries.
- Departments: only B&Q offers Beds, Lighting.
- Markets: only B&Q offers GB, IE, JE.
- Markets: only Garvee offers US.
Our verdict on each
B&Q
B&Q suits readers who want one home store covering furniture, beds, kitchen, lighting, decor and garden in the UK. Sofas start at £129.95, returns run 90 days and delivery takes 1 to 5 weeks, with price match and finance at checkout.
Garvee
Garvee suits US buyers outfitting a whole home on a tight budget, with living room pieces from $108.99 and free delivery on every order. The trade-offs sit in service rather than price: assembly is not included and click and collect is not offered, so every piece travels by delivery.
Score breakdown
| Area | B&Q | Garvee |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Entry prices start at £129.95 and delivery runs 1 to 5 weeks, with returns accepted for 90 days. | 9.6HigherLiving room pieces start at $108.99, and free delivery applies with a threshold of $0. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherPrice match, finance and click and collect sit alongside an assembly service and made to measure blinds. | 9.1Returns run 30 days, cover lasts 1 years, and finance is offered on larger pieces. |
| Trust | 9.6A return window of 90 days, a warranty of 3 years and support across email, phone and help centre. | Not confirmed |
Licences and countries
| Country | B&Q | Garvee |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | China |
Additional countries for B&Q: 4. Additional countries for Garvee: 1.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | B&Q | Garvee |
|---|---|---|
| Sofas and sofa beds | 64 of 139 | 33 of 139 |
| Beds and bed frames | 78 of 135 | 42 of 135 |
| Office and gaming chairs | 64 of 93 | 48 of 93 |
| Garden furniture | 63 of 118 | 44 of 118 |
| Rugs and washable rugs | 60 of 102 | 36 of 102 |
| Lawn mowers and garden tools | 35 of 74 | 29 of 74 |
| Furniture and home stores | 309 of 421 | 269 of 421 |
A third option
Ostrichpillow has return window at 100 days, against 90 days for B&Q and 30 days for Garvee.
Ostrichpillow reviewWhat we checked
B&Q
- diy.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Garvee
- garvee.com: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | B&Q | Garvee |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Furniture, Beds, Kitchen, Appliances, Lighting, Decor, Garden, DiyCovers more | Furniture, Kitchen, Decor, Garden, Diy, Appliances |
| Legal entity | B&Q Limited | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | China |
| Founded | 1969 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Furniture
| Fact | B&Q | Garvee |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sofas, Sofa beds, Armchairs, Beds, Bed frames, Office chairs, Standing desks, Dining, Storage, Outdoor furnitureCovers more | Sofas, Sofa beds, Armchairs, Beds, Bed frames, Office chairs, Dining, Storage, Outdoor furniture |
| Price from | £129.95 | $108.99 |
| Delivery time (weeks) | 1 to 5 | 0Lower |
| Warranty | 3 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| In-home trial | 0 days | 0 days |
| Assembly included | No | No |
| Free delivery | No | YesHas it |
| Materials | Fabric, Leather, Velvet, Wood, Metal, Rattan | Fabric, Velvet, Leather, Wood, Metal, Rattan |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | Not confirmed | 181 |
Home decor
| Fact | B&Q | Garvee |
|---|---|---|
| Made to measure | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Free samples | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Machine washable | Yes | Yes |
Robot mowers and garden tools
| Fact | B&Q | Garvee |
|---|---|---|
| Robot mower navigation | Rtk gps | Not confirmed |
| Largest lawn area (m²) | 800 | Not confirmed |
| Shared battery platform | No | Not confirmed |
| Noise level (dB) | 58 | Not confirmed |
| App control | Yes | Not confirmed |
Cookware and kitchenware
| Fact | B&Q | Garvee |
|---|---|---|
| Cookware materials | Stainless, Cast iron, Enamelled cast iron, Carbon steel, Ptfe nonstick, Copper | Not confirmed |
| Induction ready | Yes | Not confirmed |
Grills and pizza ovens
| Fact | B&Q | Garvee |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel types | Gas, Charcoal, Pellet, Multi fuel | Gas, Charcoal, Electric |
| Portable models | Yes | Yes |
| Cooking area (cm²) | 2,670.3 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | B&Q | Garvee | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return window | 90 dayshighest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 186 listed brands.
Pros and cons
B&Q
Pros
- Returns are accepted for 90 days, against a median of 30 across the brands tracked here.
- Sofas start at £129.95, well under the median queen price of €1,001.89 tracked on the site.
- Delivery takes 1 to 5 weeks, and the same window beats the median of 0 across the site.
Cons
- Delivery is not free, and free delivery starts at a basket of £100 to £500.
- Assembly is not included, though an assembly service is sold separately.
- Warranty cover runs 3 years, shorter than the site median of 5.
Garvee
Pros
- The catalogue runs across sofas, sofa beds and armchairs, so sofas, sofa beds, beds, office chairs, dining, storage and outdoor pieces can share an order.
- Material choice runs to fabric, velvet and leather, well past a single fabric, and the store itself covers furniture, kitchen and decor around the home.
- Seating carries a stated user limit of 181 kg, so a heavier buyer is not left guessing on strength.
Cons
- Click and collect is absent from the service list, and just 37% of stores on the site offer a collect option against 63% that do not, so no order can be seen or picked up locally.
- Warranty cover runs 1 years, well under the 5 year median across the site.
- Shipping reaches US only, so a buyer outside that market has no delivery option from this seller.
Who each suits
B&Q
Who it suits
- Readers who want furniture, kitchen, lighting, decor and garden in one basket
- UK buyers who shop on 90 days of returns and price match rather than on a trial
- Shoppers who want a local store for click and collect
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers after a sleep trial, since there is no in home trial
- Furniture specialists such as Pottery Barn, whose store categories include bedding
- Home office buyers who only want seating, where buerostuhl24 Bürostühle und Büromöbel is narrower to that need
Garvee
Who it suits
- Buyers outfitting a full home in the US on a budget, with living room pieces from $108.99.
- Shoppers who want a 30 day window to live with a piece at home before it stays.
- Anyone buying across several rooms at once, since furniture, kitchen and decor sit under one roof.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want bedding and lighting bought alongside the furniture: Pottery Barn covers furniture, beds and bedding.
- Shoppers after a decor led edit rather than a whole home catalogue: Ballard Designs covers furniture and decor.
Current offers
Country by country
| Country | B&Q | Garvee |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey | Yes | No |
| Ireland | Yes | No |
| Jersey | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
B&Q
How long do I have to return a sofa or a rug?+
B&Q accepts returns for 90 days, which is generous next to the site median of 30. That window applies across the ranges it sells, so a large piece can be sent back within the same limit as a smaller item. Returns are the main route for judging a sofa, since there is no in home trial.
What does delivery cost and how long does it take?+
Delivery takes 1 to 5 weeks. Free delivery is not standard here, but it kicks in once your basket reaches £100 to £500. The fastest end of that window lines up with the site median of 0, so collecting in person is the quicker route when a deadline is tight.
Garvee
How much does Garvee furniture cost at the entry point?+
Living room pieces start at $108.99, which is the figure the collection itself lists. Across the site, the median for a queen is €1,001.89, with a low of €109.62 and a high of €5,173.20, so a low entry price says little about the top of the range.
Is delivery free on every Garvee order?+
Free delivery is offered and the threshold is $0, so nothing has to be spent to reach it. For context, 73.1% of stores on the site ship free as standard, against 26.9% that do not. Delivery timing is listed at 0 weeks, which points to dispatch rather than a long haul.
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