Should You Utilize a Furniture Showroom’s Free Design Services?

Why “free” design services are not actually free

As a busy professional, it can be tempting to visit a furniture showroom and take advantage of their free design services. However, hiring an interior designer can offer several advantages that go beyond just picking out furniture.

Firstly, a furniture showroom often falls short when it comes to personalized design solutions. They can only offer what is in their showroom, while an interior designer has access to a broader range of products, materials, and vendors, which allows for a truly customized space.

Also, an interior designer can bring a level of expertise and creativity that a furniture showroom may not be able to offer. An interior designer's job is to get to fully know you and your family. They then bring a fresh perspective, utilizing unique design ideas to create a custom design plan tailored to your needs and style preferences.

Additionally, an interior designer can save you time and help you avoid costly mistakes that can happen when you attempt to design a space on your own. A designer will double, if not triple, check their measurements to ensure that everything will fit properly. A showroom typically won't take any measurements, and you'll be responsible for all of this.

In summary, while free design services at furniture showrooms may seem like a convenient option, hiring an interior designer can provide a more comprehensive and personalized approach to designing your space. By managing the design process, an interior designer is able to free up your own time to focus on your other priorities. Hiring a designer can save you time, reduce stress, and ultimately create a space that truly reflects your personal style and needs.

Chelsey Corea

Chelsey Corea is the founder and design lead of EBO Design, an interior design studio based in Beaumont, Alberta, specializing in transforming homes into personalized sanctuaries for busy professionals and families.

With a background in architecture and interior design, as well as a passion for creating functional yet beautiful spaces, Chelsey has been helping clients turn their design dreams into reality since 2012.

When she’s not working on custom home designs, Chelsey enjoys exploring nature with her family.

Learn more about her full-service design approach at www.ebodesign.ca

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