Why Custom Furniture is the Best Investment for Your Home
Walking into a designer showroom is truly inspirational. These spaces are meticulously designed with YOU in mind, considering details such as access to outlets, color and pattern combinations, natural light, and functional furniture placement.
Sourcing furnishings through a showroom gives you access to a wide range of high-quality, customizable options, along with the added benefits of a curated selection and your interior designer's expertise and established relationships with vendors. Additionally, custom furniture is thoughtfully designed with your unique needs in mind, taking into account factors like your height, family size, and comfort preferences.
Benefit #1: Endless Customization Options
With so many customization possibilities, each furniture manufacturer offers a variety of high-quality fabrics to accommodate your lifestyle. This includes durable fabrics for kids and pets, luxury fabrics for empty nesters, and performance fabrics for outdoor entertainers.
The old saying, "you get what you pay for" could not ring truer when referring to home furnishings, so I often suggest that my clients go custom.
Benefit #2: Superior Quality That Lasts
High-quality showroom pieces are, simply put, not playing on the same level as retail pieces. Going custom means that you will have more options on size and configuration, which can result in more seating than a standard sofa or sectional.
It’s important to keep in mind that custom furniture is an investment and is worth reupholstering down the road for a new look once it is worn. Going custom means that you will get the most comfort out of your purchase, whereas big-box furniture might look nice but will never compare in comfort level.
Benefit #3: Seamless Delivery & Installation
Ordering through a designer showroom also makes installation immensely easier. This is largely due to the fact that the showroom typically takes responsibility for the delivery logistics, coordinates with installers on your behalf, and manages potential problems that may occur.
This makes for a much smoother experience than dealing with a manufacturer or retailer that will, 99% of the time, use a third-party delivery service. When receiving your showroom delivery, you are able to manage everything from concept to exact placement within your home, all without lifting a finger.
So, why is it always better to go custom on your furnishings? You receive a greater selection of styles, more customization choices, the highest of quality, established and vetted manufacturers and vendors, a professionally curated designer experience and guidance, access to special pricing via your designer, and stress-free delivery and installation services. While, yes, custom comes with a higher price point, you get so much more value for what you spend.
If you're ready to start the process with a showroom visit, I’d be happy to accompany you. Or, if a virtual consultation works better, schedule one today. I’d love to help you create better continuity and flow in your home, elevating your space with a cohesive look.
Warmly,
Celeste
