Never settle for what they have, get what you want

I can not believe that once again, as I sit at my computer to write this, it is absolutely beautiful outside today. For those reading this from the Ottawa area, you know that this year has not been good year weather wise. Maybe it has something to do with me writing my blog, ok I doubt it.

I am not sure if most people know that good interior designers and decorators have access to many unique suppliers that the general public don’t. Many of my clients are always so surprised when I am presenting my suggestions to them that included are the products necessary for project to be completed as we envisioned it. And I buy very little from local retailers. I find that they all have the same thing and that is not want our clients are looking for. This coming week I will be at a trade show that will have over 1,100 exhibitors presenting everything from furniture, lighting, accessories, area rugs to pop up toasters!! Ok, so I don’t put pop up toasters in my presentations, but I wanted to make a point, that everything we need to make your house your dream home is available to us. When I head off to this show I will go with many client files in search of just the right mirror, or just the right area rug to finish their room. I always tell clients it is worth the wait rather that going to a local store and limiting your self to their selection. The nice thing about not being a designer that is associated with one store, there is no limit to want I can supply to the client. If I need a certain item for a client and we don’t have a current supplier for it, I will find a supplier of it and buy from them. Never settle for what they have, get what you want and need to make that room just perfect!!