Furniture prices decreased slightly in October, while carpets rose, as overall inflation eased.
According to the latest Office for National for National Statistics (ONS) data, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.6% in the 12 months to October 2025, down from 3.8% in September. On a monthly basis, CPI rose by 0.4% in October 2025, compared with a rise of 0.6% in October 2024.
Housing and household services made the largest downward contribution to the monthly change in both CPIH and CPI annual rates; food and non-alcoholic beverages made the largest offsetting upward contribution.
For furniture, furnishings and carpets, the combined figure saw prices fall -0.1% in September, slightly up from its fall of -0.2% the previous month, while compared to last year, prices were up from a flat base. Sectors within the category are detailed below.
Furniture and furnishing prices fell by -0.3%, down compared to a decline of -0.2%% the previous month, while down from a 0.3% rise compared to the same month last year.
Garden furniture prices fell by -8.3%, compared to a decline of -8.2% on last month, and from a decline of -11.4% compared to last year.
Carpets and other floorcoverings prices increased by 1.1%, up compared to a rise of 0.2% the previous month, while up from a decline of -1.3% last year.
Other household textile prices, including furnishings fabrics, curtains and bedding, saw prices rise by 0.6%, down from its rise of 2.6% the previous month, as well as lower than a rise of 1.5% on last year.
Commenting on the inflation figures for October, ONS Chief Economist Grant Fitzner said: “Inflation eased in October, driven mainly by gas and electricity prices, which increased less than this time last year following changes in the Ofgem energy price cap. The costs of hotels was also a downward driver, with prices falling this month.
“These were only partially offset by rising food prices, following the dip seen in September. The annual cost of raw materials for businesses continued to increase, while factory gate prices also rose.”
