My Top 3 Furniture Sourcing Tips

I've collaborated with countless commercial furniture suppliers.

One recurring frustration is the struggle to quickly access essential information that helps me decide whether to pursue a particular item.

Picture this: I log onto a supplier’s website, click on the product, and then hit a wall...

'Request a quote' or 'fill in an enquiry form'

Don’t get me wrong, with enough pre-planning, this isn’t a big issue. But in the fast-paced world of interior design (especially design & build), time is of the essence.

The challenge for contract-grade suppliers is that they compete with 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 dealer brands with slick websites that make it easy for designers to navigate.

Sure, their products are cheap and not friendly for the environment 🌱, but they’ve nailed convenience.

Here are my three key considerations to help reclaim an edge in today’s 'fast everything' culture.

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