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We’ve rounded up popular brands that offer free design services to help with your room-planning decisions.
Shoppers can now get a wealth of expert advice for free through many retailers.
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Its in the retailers interest to help customers make good decisions.
When there are so many options,an experts advicecan ensure happy customersand fewer returns.
Heres how to make the most of these no-cost interior design resources.
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Courtesy of Crate & Barrel
Furniture Planning
Most major furniture retailers offer free in-house design assistance.
Youll also be able to communicate directly with your designer and ask for revisions.
You might want to check outSerena & Lilysin-house designers.
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Sherwin-Williams, for example, offers 30-minute virtual consults withtheir in-house color experts.
Be sure to ask your favorite brand.
Even if they dont have one-on-one help, they probably have helpful digital tools.
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Theyll even send you fabric swatches.
If not, a designer can speak with you over video conference.
If youre measuring by yourself, consider investing in a laser measuring tool.
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you’re free to get results within 1 /8 inchno fiddly tape measure needed.
Give these to your designer and youll be one step closer to a precise room plan.
In addition to their excellent online planning tools, IKEA offersfree design helpwith their team online or in store.
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Through either video conference or email,Minteds expertscan help you figure out what suits your style and space.
For most, youll need to download the brands app to use the surprisingly effective visualization tool.
Youll be prompted to use your smartphones camera to scan your space.
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TheHouzz appworks with products from many of the brands on their platform (but not all).
you’re free to paint with tech too.
She did a great job meeting my requests and personal style.
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I can’t believe this service is free!
I’ve told everyone I know!"
Keep these tips in mind:
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