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

Written By Chelsey Corea

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, a full-service interior design studio based in Beaumont, Alberta. She specializes in residential renovations and interior design for busy professionals and families in Beaumont, Edmonton, and the surrounding area.

With a background in architecture and interior design, Chelsey brings a strong technical understanding to each project. Since 2012, she has helped clients navigate not only how their homes should look, but how they should function and how the design will actually come together during construction. Her full-service approach handles everything from initial design and space planning through material and furniture selections, trade coordination, procurement, and final installation.

EBO Design is known for creating beautiful, well-laid-out homes where every detail has been considered. With a detailed process and a full-service approach, Chelsey makes renovating and furnishing a home easier for busy clients who don’t have the time or desire to manage it all themselves.

And when she’s not designing homes, Chelsey enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.

Learn more about Chelsey and EBO Design’s full-service interior design services.

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