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Designer Furniture | How to Buy at the Best Price
Designer Furniture How to Buy at the Best Price
Learn the ins and outs of buying Designer Furniture.
We changed this little-used dining room into a conversation room
Buying furniture for your luxury home can be a daunting task.
What does the best price mean? Did you get a great price, but the furniture doesn’t fit right in your home or you don’t like the style or the colors of the furniture? It is not a good deal if you have to keep it for the next 10 years knowing you could have done better. A professional interior designer can you time and money. An ASID professional member will interview you and find out your likes and dislikes. They will ask you questions and listen to you. The best interior designers will listen to your needs and wants and put together the solutions for your home. They will also consider the style of the home, comfort, durability, space planning, and budget. The best designers are also going to help you with the finishing touches like artwork, lighting, accessories, window coverings, and rugs. Proper planning and coordination can lead to the home of your dreams.
Using a professional interior does not have to cost more. Sometimes it will cost less.
An interior designer who buys directly from the manufacturers should be able to pass along good discounts. Most designers do not have high overheads.
How do you find the right interior designer for your project?
Find someone who is a professional with lots of experience, not someone who does it as a hobby. Fine someone who can do any look or style, not someone who does the same look on every job. Study their websites to see if they have more than one look or do they just do what they like. They should also be able to do 3D photorealistic renderings. Find out how they charge. If they just do hourly and buy furniture at a furniture store, they are probably not a good choice. Interview more than one designer and see if they are excited about your project.
I designed this 3D rendering to show how we could change this space. The client was able to see the new design elements of the room (new fireplace, ceiling paint detail, lighting, furniture, rug, and accessories.
Value – What you get for what you pay.
Comfort – Find a designer who knows comfort.
Quality – Furniture that is beautiful and will hold up for years to come.
Price – A designer needs to work with a reasonable budget.
Real Design Service – Work with a professional with years of experience.
Conclusion
There is a lot of truth to the saying you get what you pay for, but if you hire the right interior designer you can have a beautiful, comfortable home and still get a great price and avoid costly decorating mistakes.
Give me a call and we can talk about helping you with your Dallas area home: 469-269-3625
Best Interior Designer in McKinney, TX
Designer Furniture | How to Buy at the Best Price – By Foran Interior Design – Call Today: 469-269-3625
Visualize Your Kitchen with 3D Rendering – Dallas TX
Kitchen design 3D rendering Dallas TX
See how 3D rendering can help you visualize your new Dallas kitchen.
This was a complete remodel of the first floor. We took out walls and opened up the space.
Here is a list of how photorealistic renderings can help you with visualizing your new kitchen.
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Be able to see the finished kitchen before the construction starts.
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You can make design changes to the kitchen and see the results.
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You can change materials and see how you like them (like countertops, backsplash, and cabinet materials).
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It is easier to price out your project when you are sure about the details.
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No surprises, 3D renderings avoid mistakes and regretful decisions.
3D rendering of a kitchen I designed for one of my clients.
What should you look for in a 3D kitchen designer?
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They should be able to show you photos of their 3D projects.
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Good design sense. An interior designer who does computer-aided design is a good way to go. They will also be able to show you how your new kitchen design will affect adjoining rooms.
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It is a good idea to find an interior designer with years of experience who is a professional member of ASID and has passed the NCIDQ exam.
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The best interior designer will be able to help you with all the selections including countertops, backsplash, appliances, lighting, contractors, cabinet makers, and painters.
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Look for a designer who does different styles. You want your kitchen to be special for you, not the designer’s favorite look.
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It is also best to hire someone who does the CAD work themself, not someone who sends it out to a third party.
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3D rendering I did for one of my clients.
How do you find a great 3D kitchen designer?
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Google 3D renderings near me.
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Look at interior designer websites in the surrounding area and see if they do photorealistic rendering.
In conclusion, hire the best interior designer. A well-experienced designer will give you a beautiful and functional home.
Give me a call and we can talk about helping you with your Dallas area home: 469-269-3625
Best Interior Designer in McKinney, TX
Most Important Qualities of an Interior Designer – By Foran Interior Design – Call Today: 469-269-3625
Most Important Qualities of an Interior Designer
What qualities should you look for when hiring an interior designer?
The below list shows the most important qualities of an interior designer.
I design this 3D rendering to show how we could change this space. The client was able to see the new design elements of the room (new fireplace, ceiling paint detail, lighting, furniture, rug and accessories.
There are many important traits that a good design will possess. Here are the most important ones listed in order with the most important first.
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Talent – Creativity – Artistic – Can create pleasing designs in any style.
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Experience – This is one of the most important qualities of being a good designer. Over the years a designer will acquire knowledge through experience that will be invaluable to each project.
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Knowledge – Knowledge goes hand in hand with experience. A good designer will have knowledge of furniture, window cover, rugs, accessories, home selections, building, and remodeling. It is very important to hire a professional interior designer who has knowledge and experience.
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Problem-Solving – Creative Solutions – Find creative ways to use each room in the client’s home to make their lives better.
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Communication Skills – The designer needs to ask questions and then listen to the client. Interior design is about the client, not the designer.
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Presentation Skills – The best interior designers will be able to do 3D photorealistic rendering so the client can visualize their home before they make decisions. The designer should also be able to do PowerPoint presentations, fabric boards, and live and email presentations.
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Detail-Oriented – Good designers will also be a little right/left brain. They need to design, but they must get the details straight.
We remodeled this traditional home to give it a more modern look. This was part of a complete home remodel. – photo credit: Beth Singer Photography
Here is a list of reasons why we are the best interior design firm in McKinney, TX
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Head designer Michael Foran is a professional member of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers).
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Michael has over 40 years of experience and knowledge in interior design.
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Foran Interior Design buys home furnishings direct so you can save money.
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Michael will personally work on your project, not as a design assistant.
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Michael will design around your likes and need, not today’s fads. He asks a lot of questions and listens to you.
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We have design services just for you and great reviews.
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We work with great contractors.
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Michael knows how to make you comfortable in your home. He grew up in the furniture business.
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Comfort is very important in every project. A room should be beautiful, functional, and comfortable.
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We specialize in space planning for your remodeling project and furniture placement.
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Foran loves to come up with creative solutions to design problems.
In conclusion, hire the best interior designer. A well-experienced designer will give you a beautiful and functional home.
Give me a call and we can talk about helping you with your Dallas area home: 469-269-3625
Best Interior Designer in McKinney, TX
Most Important Qualities of an Interior Designer – By Foran Interior Design – Call Today: 469-269-3625
Why we are the Best Interior Design Firm in McKinney, TX
Here is a list of reasons why we are the best interior design firm in McKinney, TX
I designed this 3D rendering to show how we could change this space. The client was able to see the new design elements of the room (new fireplace, ceiling paint detail, lighting, furniture, rug, and accessories.
Many people will search for interior design near me, but you still need to research to determine the best design firm for you.
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Head designer Michael Foran is a professional member of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers). Being a professional member of ASID means they have passed the NCDIQ exam. (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) examination.
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Michael has over 40 years of experience.
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Michael himself designs 3D renderings for you
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Foran Interior Design buys their furniture direct so you can save money.
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Michael will personally work on your project.
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Michael will design around your likes and need, not today’s fads. He asks a lot of questions and listens to you.
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We have great reviews.
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We can bring in great contractors to your project.
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Foran knows furniture. He grew up in the furniture business.
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He designs comfort in every project. A room should not only be beautiful and functional, but it should also be comfortable.
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Micheal can help you with space planning for your remodeling project and furniture placement.
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We come up with creative solutions to design problems.
Creative Solution: The room below was a little used dining room and we turned it into a conversation grouping. Great for entertaining or sitting in the morning with a cup of coffee.
Interior Design in McKinney TX
In conclusion, hire the best interior designer. A well experienced designer will give you a beautiful and functional home.
Give me a call and we can talk about helping you with your Dallas area home: 469-269-3625
Best Interior Designer in McKinney, TX
Best Interior Design Firm in McKinney, TX – By Foran Interior Design – Call Today: 469-269-3625
Custom Home Remodeling | Make the Right Decisions
Custom home remodeling Dallas TX
Custom home remodeling is a big undertaking, but it can be fun and rewarding.
I have worked with clients working on just one room or completely remodeling their entire home. All projects require proper planning. Below are some of the things to consider in planning your remodeling project.
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Find the right team.
It takes a good team to make your project run smoothly and give you great results. Your two most important team members would be your interior designer and your contractor. These are the two people you will work with daily. It is a good idea to find a designer and a contractor who have worked together before. The best interior designers will know a quality contractor that will do a great job for you. You do not want to just go for the cheapest bid. This is where the interior design is a big help. They can help you pick the right companies. Also, a good contractor will have good subcontracts (painters, electricians, plumbers, structural engineers, carpenters, etc.).
I designed the master bath using computer aided design so show the client would be able to visualize her space.
2. Budget
Everyone has one. Your budget is very important and needs to be planned out ahead of time. If you go into the project and start upgrading everything, you will end up way over budget. I have seen people do it. They will look at options and pick the more expensive one and then say we might as well. The “might as wells” will put you 20% over your budget. I tell clients that if it is important to them, then upgrade it. If it is not that important, then don’t upgrade it. This is an area where an experienced interior designer can save you money with good advice.
3. Why should I hire an interior designer?
If you don’t do this for a living, you need a designer. You may have great taste, but if you want your project to run smoothly, make good selections, have the right space planning, avoid costly mistakes, and have someone to help you with big decisions, hire an experienced professional interior designer. Designers can even offer cost-saving solutions that you might not have thought about. Most importantly, hire someone who will ask questions and listen to you. Great design is not about the latest fad, it is about creating an environment that is uniquely yours.
I design this 3D rendering to show how we could change this space. The client was able to see the new design elements of the room (new fireplace, ceiling paint detail, lighting, furniture, rug and accessories.
3D rendering of Contemporary Kitchen I did for one of my clients.
In conclusion, planning will make your project run smoother. Hire the best team. a good experienced designer and contractor will give you a beautiful and functional home.
Give me a call and we can talk about helping you with your Dallas area home: 469-269-3625
Best Interior Designer in McKinney, TX
Custom home remodeling Dallas TX – By Foran Interior Design – Call Today: 469-269-3625
Google Reviews
The Foran’s have remarkable insight into what we were trying to achieve. After many years of buying “off the rack” furniture, we were frustrated and ready for professional help. Their help provided us with the perfect design and quality pieces that will be cherished for years to come. We were fortunate to have found them.
Michael Foran has helped us design a home that is equal parts comfort, beauty and elegance. He took our personal style and expanded it to exceed our expectations.
Michael has the innate ability to add the finishing touches and pull it all together which adds aesthetic value to make a house a home.
Foran Interior Design
Michael Foran, ASID is an award-winning interior designer working in the Dallas area.