Shop Talk: Commercial home furnishing stores

In our previous Shop Talk, we highlighted a local, modern decor store, explaining how shops like Kasart are where you find those unique, eye-catching pieces for your interior design. We love our local businesses, but big-box home furnishing stores, like West Elm and CB2, have their benefits, too! In this edition, we’ll discuss exactly what those benefits are.

Roar + Rabbit™ Brass Geo Inlay Bed, West Elm

When it’s time to replace a large piece of furniture in your home (bed, sofa, dining table), it often means you’ll also replace many of the space’s supporting pieces – bedding, coffee tables, media stands, dining chairs, etc. This is usually the point where clients come to us, saying “I have to refurnish my place but have no idea what I’m doing. Can you help?” And of course we can! Nothing brings us more joy than helping people with their interior design projects (truly). But for those people who love to DIY or who may not have room for an interior designer in their budget, commercial home furnishing stores can be great places to start when updating one’s space.

One of the best features stores like West Elm and CB2 have is their room or style photos. Because these stores sell everything from sofas to hanging mirrors, nearly all of the items featured in their photos are purchasable from their shop. These photos act as advertisements, showing people how great their space could look if they purchase the accompanying pieces, but they can also be helpful tools for those who want guidance in keeping design continuity in their space.

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Another benefit of stores like CB2 and West Elm is they offer a diverse range of neutral styles, allowing them to appeal to a majority of modern design lovers. Are you one for minimalist luxe? Or perhaps mid-century is your cup of tea. Either way, the commercial modern furnishing store will have your style.

Don’t feel limited to just these shops. There are a handful of stores you can explore to find out which one best matches your budget and style.

And, in the end, if you feel stuck, an interior designer will always be there for you, so don’t hesitate to reach out!