Interior designers get their samples from a range of different sources, depending on their design project.
-Manufacturers: Manufacturers typically provide swatches, samples, and photos of their products and materials that can be used by interior designers for their clients.
-Builders: Builders and contractors can provide samples of their work and material selections used previously.
-Homes: Interior designers can take pictures of furniture, floor coverings, window treatments, and other features of homes for use in their designs.
-Retailers: Retailers like home improvement stores often have samples of furniture, paint, flooring, and décor.
-Online: Interior designers can go online and find sample designs by other designers, in addition to finding thousands of products, finishes, textures, and colors.
No matter where interior designers are sourcing samples from, they should always make sure they check the specifications and quality to ensure they are providing their clients with the best possible materials and products.