Furniture Shopping and HGTV
At some point or other, when shopping for furniture, you realize that just because you watch HGTV doesn’t make your own buying decisions any easier! Its hard to relate the rooms on tv to your home with its unique set of challenges, whether it’s an odd size room or whether you are trying to blend existing furniture with new. When spending thousands of dollars on furniture to live with for a long time, there is a fear factor, “What if I make a mistake?”, “What if the furniture looks wrong in my home?
Have you ever purchased a sofa which looked great in a store, had it delivered and now you are horrified. It looks so much bigger in your home, it overwhelms the room–and now what do you do?! What happened?? Here’s what happened: You weren’t aware of size, scale and proportion relative to your room. Interior designers are aware of those factors and knowledgeable about color schemes, fabric weave, furniture styles and construction etc.. They guide their clients toward the best decisions that suits their family. What happened to the sofa you purchased? Usually, “mistakes” are relegated to the basement or you live with it, hating it every time you walk into the room!
No one wants to made a costly mistake. So, what should you do? Ever consider hiring an interior designer? The response might be, “No, I can’t afford that!” Really?? “Maybe, you can’t afford not to”. If you shop and are unaware of furniture styles and construction, fabric combinations, etc., you’re taking a chance you’ll get it right. If there is an error in judgement, it will cost you thousands of dollars. Usually stores have a “No Return” policy on custom ordered furniture, when the mistake is not theirs. Spending alittle extra for a designer’s time and talent, is like purchasing insurance. It gives peace of mind because, with their training and experience, the completed room will be beautifully furnished and meet your budget and family’s lifestyle.
I have many design services on my website including Virtual Services at different price points. Check them out and see what works for you. Good interior design is affordable. So read on and you’ll see how!