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When you purchase fine furniture through one of the Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furniture interior designer professionals, our designers will assist you in selecting and ordering the items at no additional charge. You may also choose to seek the expertise of a Gabberts interior designer without making a purchase, in which case, consultation is billed on a per-hour basis. Services may include consulting with your architect or contractor, shopping for non-Gabberts furniture or arranging your existing furniture and accessories. In this instance, we ask that customers sign a contract for consultation services. View the suite of design services we provide.
Interior Design Service Myths
Myth #1: It needs to be a big project with a big budget.
At Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furniture, we have the expertise and resources to plan and implement the design and furnishing of any size project. Be it an entire home or the smallest bedroom, we know how to get the job done. We are fond of saying “no project is too large or too small.”
Myth #2: It’s more expensive to work with a furniture designer.
Our design services are free with your home furnishing purchase, and our interior designers know from experience how to manage your budget for the maximum result. Importantly, by helping you avoid costly mistakes, you can be confident that the overall cost will be within your expectations.
Myth #3: I’ll have to use their ideas.
The main thing Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furniture designers want is a happy client at the end of every project. That’s why they listen carefully, work collaboratively, provide alternative solutions and accommodate changes along the way to be sure you are happy with the furniture and interior design choices you have made. Remember, we want you to smile every time you walk through the door to your redesigned space.
Interior Design Services that Match
Your Needs
When you hire an interior designer, you have connected with a trained professional that can help guide you through the maze of possibilities associated with design, style, color, texture, lighting and more. Having the right person to creatively blend all of these aspects of design can make a real difference in how your home looks and feels. In addition, your Design Studio professional acts as:
- A design & furniture advisor - Collaborating with you on the choices you want for your home and helping to set realistic interior design expectations in terms of look, budget and timeline. Our interior designers will help you create an overall plan and see the project through from the first piece of furniture to the last piece of furniture.
- A design & furniture resource - Design Studio professionals have access to thousands of premium furniture not available to the consumer retail furniture market, as well as an array of helpful design planning and design tools.
- A design & furniture budget manager - Our designers help you optimize your furniture & design budget. Their expertise will help you avoid costly mistakes and stay within your financial boundaries.
How to Prepare
When it comes to your initial meeting with our interior designer, a little preparation can go a long way. Before you get together, identify some of your style preferences and set goals regarding the functionality of your living space, your budget and your time frame.
Do some research by exploring designs and fine furniture online, in magazines and in books. Save appealing furniture pictures in a file. You can also tour model homes to generate new ideas for designs and color schemes, taking photos of the furniture along the way.
Decide how the living spaces you’re focusing on will be used. Get input from your entire family up front to ensure everyone’s needs are met. Prioritize your projects by focusing on the spaces that are most important to you.
Award Winning Interior Design Team
All of the designers on the award-winning Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furniture team have proven design talent, successful portfolios and professional credentials. They pride themselves on making the design process more enjoyable for you. View our award winning designers
Each designer also has a unique style, approach and personality. At Gabberts Design Studio and Fine Furniture we will connect you with an interior designer who will best suit your specific design needs and with whom you are comfortable. A relaxed, open relationship with your interior designer is essential. Our designers strive to make you feel completely at ease asking questions, making suggestions and communicating the end results you’re looking for.
Designer Selection
The most successful design projects are the result of a great client/designer relationship that has been built on trust and clear communication. Each designer has a unique style, approach and personality and it is important that you connect with someone who will best suit your specific designs needs and with whom you are comfortable. The scope of your project can also dictate the experience level and credentials required for your project. Our designers have a profile page where you can learn more about their background and capabilities. After narrowing down your search, we recommend setting up a consultation with the designer to discuss your project and ensure that the relationship will be a good fit.
Since each associate is unique and has their own approach to design, here are a few things to consider and discuss to ensure that the relationship is a good fit.
- What are your expectations for project completion?
- How involved do you want to be in the design process?
- Do you consider yourself design-savvy and just need minimal assistance in pulling it all together?
- What is the best day/time to meet with the designer?
- What is your preferred communication method?
- Are you a visual person who is comfortable being shown products out of catalogs or websites or do you prefer to physically see the product?
Your Next Step
Whether you need help building or remodeling a home, or completing a single room, we look forward to working with you, your architect, builder or remodeler to design functional and beautiful spaces for your home, office, second home, kitchen, bath or commercial property from concept to completion. Gabberts offers a range of design talent from our Design Consultants in our showrooms to the credentialed award-winning designers in the Design Studio in Bloomington. Explore the design backgrounds of our designers, view our portfolio of projects, or attend some of our information-rich seminars to get a better sense of each designer’s style.
Make an appointment or home-call today! With the flair and professionalism of the Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furniture team, you can make your home more comfortable, more stylish and more reflective of you. Contact your local Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furniture location to arrange a complimentary, half-hour in-store design consultation or complete the form below:
