When I first started doing Design in 2001 things were simpler. I had a bricks and mortar store and the benefit of a community that valued its local businesses. Each trip to the High Point Furniture Market or the New York Gift show was exhilarating, informative and a bit stressful. I loved getting to meet the manufacturers. Yes, the manufacturers not the distributors. I got to see the factories, meet the designers and the buyers of the materials used to create the furniture. I

No matter what design you are looking to achieve, the steps remain the same. First, create a budget and don’t be afraid to discuss this budget. Your designer needs to know what you can afford. You will be really disappointed when you are presented a design you can’t afford. Make a list of what features you want. Look online to see what’s new or visit a showroom. Of course, you may not be able to afford all the features you want, so prioritize them. Once you know what you want

No matter what design you are looking to achieve, the steps remain the same. First, create a budget and don’t be afraid to discuss this budget. Your designer needs to know what you can afford. You will be really disappointed when you are presented a design you can’t afford. Make a list of what features you want. Look online to see what’s new or visit a showroom. Of course, you may not be able to afford all the features you want, so prioritize them. Once you know what you want