1. Interior designers are skilled at drawing out all proposed pieces to ensure your home flows perfectly. We examine the scale of the pieces and make sure they complement the size of your space. Many clients get excited about big, deep lounge sofas with wide arms, but they really aren’t designed for apartment living and can really take over the space.
We also ensure that all selected pieces will be able to fit into your building, as we think about doorways, elevator size and stair configurations. You might remember the Friends episode where Ross couldn’t get his sofa up the stairs and into his home and kept yelling, “PIVOT!” By the end of the episode, he wasn’t able to return the sofa because it had been damaged! Luckily, most of the vendors we deal with can modify sofas to ensure easier delivery if they know access ways are a tight squeeze ahead of time.
2. The best interior designers will ensure all fabrics and finishes coordinate with your flooring, paint, stone accents, etc., as well as perfectly complement the overall feeling of the space. Some of us want a space to feel dramatic, since it’s used for entertaining, such as a formal dining area. Others want a room to feel really peaceful and meditative, such as a bedroom.
Designers will also tie in existing architectural details. For example, if a modern corner condo has a curved window, we may suggest a curvaceous sofa or a round rug to complement the organic architectural lines of the space. We also keep in mind who’s using the space.
Do the users have a cat? if so, a boucle fabric may not be the best option for them. Do they have small children who are constantly spilling drinks on a sofa? We believe homes should be lived in and loved, so we often suggest MicroSeal or a highly textured fabric with a slight pattern, as this finish will protect your furniture, and the right pattern can really hide spills and dog fur.
3. Have you ever felt overwhelmed with endless options for furniture and colourways? The right designer can help you find a jumping-off point, which could be a beautifully patterned rug, colourful art pieces, or a colourful detailed pattern on a toss pillow or chair. Once we find that special piece that brings you joy, it’s a great starting point to pull all the other fabrics and finishes from. Also, having something that you absolutely adore as the focal point will help set the tone and personality for the space, which allows your space to tell your story and feel as unique as you!
4. When you work with an interior designer, you’ll have access to trade-only vendors that can offer you affordable custom options in a variety of fabrics, finishes, and sizes, and we can customize all the details. When a client is older, we will make sure the seat isn’t too low and is firm enough. You’ll be able to sit test items before you purchase them to ensure optimal comfort as well. We also have relationships with amazing artisans who can produce one-of-a-kind art pieces or unique and special furniture pieces. These additions to your space are great talking points and an opportunity to support local skilled craftsmen and artists.
Lastly, once your entire furniture order is ready for delivery, we will make sure it’s delivered together in White Glove fashion. This means the delivery team will bring items into the home, ensuring nothing gets damaged, is fully assembled, and each piece is placed in the exact location as the furniture plan. This kind of professional service allows you to relax and just enjoy your beautiful new furniture package.
5. Have you ever gone to an open house or presentation center that was styled and furnished so perfectly you wanted to just buy the home with everything in it and move right in? That’s the power of a well-done styling and furniture package. It excites people, brings colour, life, and personality into the space, and evokes emotions that make people see themselves living in a comfortable space. Being able to achieve this is huge when selling your home. The top real estate agents will agree that homes like these usually sell quickly and for over asking price.
