{"id":4674,"date":"2020-05-08T08:56:49","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T12:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/?p=4674"},"modified":"2024-12-31T17:00:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T22:00:53","slug":"updated-living-room-noor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/updated-living-room-noor\/","title":{"rendered":"Updated Living Room: Noor&#8217;s Story"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Noor is a busy entrepreneur who loves to entertain. But she struggled with an awkward living room layout in her small one-bedroom apartment in Montreal. She wanted to refresh her entertaining space while sticking to a strict budget.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Homeowner<\/strong>:  Noor<br><strong>Location<\/strong>:  Montreal, QC<br><strong>Delivery Lead Time<\/strong>:  2 weeks<br><strong>Project Purpose<\/strong>:  Living room redecorating<br><strong>Room<\/strong>:  1 living room<br><strong>Her Style<\/strong>:  midcentury modern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noor&#8217;s Apartment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I heard about Furnishr from a friend, and I hoped their designers could help me update my tiny apartment. I&#8217;m starting with the living room first and will gradually work through the other rooms. My living room is connected to an open kitchen. It&#8217;s quite a small space, but I still want to fit in a couch, a dining table, and seating for guests. I really love having my friends over, but the living room didn&#8217;t feel at all welcoming or stylish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1167-1-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Before photo of small kitchen and living room\" class=\"wp-image-4816\" id=\"4816\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1167-1-scaled.jpg 900w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1167-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1167-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1167-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1167-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">&#8220;Before&#8221; photo of kitchen and living room, taken from the entrance<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1169-1-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"Before photo of small living room with grey couch\" class=\"wp-image-4815\" id=\"4815\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1169-1-scaled.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1169-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1169-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1169-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1169-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">&#8220;Before&#8221; photo of the living room<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past few months, I had looked at some furniture myself but I couldn&#8217;t figure out how to fit it together in a way that made sense for my <a href=\"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/small-living-room-layouts\/?utm_source=blog_updated_living_room_noor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">small layout<\/a>.  Not only is the space small but there are also a balcony door, a fire exit and a large fridge that are limiting the ways I can place the furniture. I needed some professional help and an updated living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The sticky situation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I knew my design style already: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.architecturaldigest.com\/story\/midcentury-modern-decor-basics-that-every-beginner-should-know\" target=\"_blank\">mid-century modern<\/a>. I had done some brief research and found some furniture I liked. The furniture I found is from eCommerce websites and local stores near me. Most of the stores offer free shipping. For items from local brick and mortars, however, I would need to pay extra for shipping or find a way to get the items into my apartment myself. All the furniture from my own sources would have cost well over $4k. The shopping and deliveries would also have taken a few of my evenings and weekends away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-0778.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4792\" id=\"4792\" width=\"850\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-0778.jpg 850w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-0778-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-0778-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1033.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4793\" id=\"4793\" width=\"850\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1033.jpg 850w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1033-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1033-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1034.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4794\" id=\"4794\" width=\"850\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1034.jpg 850w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1034-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1034-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1035.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4795\" id=\"4795\" width=\"850\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1035.jpg 850w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1035-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1035-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1173.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4797\" id=\"4797\" width=\"850\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1173.jpg 850w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1173-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1173-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1175.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4798\" id=\"4798\" width=\"850\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1175.jpg 850w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1175-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1175-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Noor&#8217;s inspiration images from her online research into midcentury modern furniture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, Furnishr&#8217;s designers were very willing to look at my <a href=\"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/quotes-about-furniture\/?utm_source=blog_updated_living_room_noor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inspiration<\/a> images. My first design call was excellent. <strong>I shared some of my furniture inspo photos<\/strong> with my designer Karen. I also asked her to keep the cost to under $4k if possible.  She asked me for a floor plan of the space. I likely couldn&#8217;t get a floor plan of my unit since it is in an old building, so I measured every wall and door of my living room and sent Karen this hand-drawn floor plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-1189-900x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Hand-drawn floor plan\" class=\"wp-image-4817\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" \/><figcaption>Floor plan sketch with measurements of the apartment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Furnishr&#8217;s design process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Karen used my images as a guide, and she came back with three initial designs for my living room. All the designs are created based on the inspiration photos I shared. The design package prices ranged from $3800 to$5300 USD. The packages on the low range have upholstered pieces in fabric or faux-leather where the package at the highest cost has a leather chair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/furnishr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.26.59-AM.png?fit=525%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"199\" \/><figcaption>Furniture board of the first design package starting at $3800<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/furnishr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.21-AM.png?fit=525%2C192&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4787\" width=\"525\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.21-AM.png 1374w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.21-AM-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.21-AM-1200x438.png 1200w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.21-AM-768x281.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption>Furniture board of the second design package at $4200<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/furnishr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.29-AM.png?fit=525%2C154&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4788\" width=\"524\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.29-AM.png 1365w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.29-AM-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.29-AM-1200x353.png 1200w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.29-AM-768x226.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><figcaption>Furniture board of the third design package at $5300<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The live edge coffee table and walnut sideboard she chose really highlight <strong>my love for wood textures and the midcentury modern look<\/strong>. They both have a gorgeous shape that makes my room feel so stylish. And I really loved the blue sofa. Not only is it a nice deep blue, but it complements perfectly all the wood tones.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/live-edge-coffee-table.jpg\" alt=\"Live edge wood coffee table\" class=\"wp-image-4848\" id=\"4848\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/live-edge-coffee-table.jpg 500w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/live-edge-coffee-table-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/live-edge-coffee-table-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/live-edge-coffee-table-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blue-sofa.jpg\" alt=\"Blue sofa\" class=\"wp-image-4849\" id=\"4849\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blue-sofa.jpg 500w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blue-sofa-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dogue-walnut-tv-stand.jpg\" alt=\"Midcentury modern style cabinet\" class=\"wp-image-4847\" id=\"4847\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dogue-walnut-tv-stand.jpg 500w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/dogue-walnut-tv-stand-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Key pieces for my midcentury modern living room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since I loved some elements from each of the designs, <strong>I asked for a revision<\/strong> to mix and match pieces that I like. Here is the final design package that Karen made after we chatted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.42-AM-1200x440.png\" alt=\"Revised design package\" class=\"wp-image-4789\" width=\"1200\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.42-AM-1200x440.png 1200w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.42-AM-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.42-AM-768x282.png 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-04-17-at-7.27.42-AM.png 1371w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Besides the curation of furniture, Furnishr also plans the layout for each room.<\/strong>  Karen resized my hand-drawn floor plan so that all the walls are proportional for the living room area and presented a furniture layout for each design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>From the revised design, I can see from the space planner that the dining table and dining chairs I originally wanted might not work well in my space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4836\" width=\"1182\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1.png 1182w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1-768x450.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1182px) 100vw, 1182px\" \/><figcaption>Suggested furniture layout for the last design package<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I couldn&#8217;t decide whether to keep the dining set or not, so I asked Karen to remove the set for now. As a result, the layout changed to have the TV stand and sofa on opposite sides. I can also use the bench as a side table beside the couch. Now, the living area is more spacious and is easier for conversations when I have company.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4838\" width=\"1190\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2.png 1190w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-2-768x450.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><figcaption>New furniture layout after removing the dining table and dining chairs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the collection of furniture I decided to purchase in the end. My final design had the <a href=\"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/fresh-1970s-design-trends\/?utm_source=blog_updated_living_room_noor\">jewel-tone<\/a> couch I really loved, plus my dream wood console as well as several other unique wood pieces that wouldn&#8217;t crowd my small room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Because I didn&#8217;t have much space nor budget for accessories, <strong>Karen chose only the essential furniture for me for the living room<\/strong>. The luxurious blue couch is meant to be the statement piece for the room. It makes a really great contrast to my parquet floor, the coffee table and the other wood tones in the rest of the design. As a result, I now have an updated living room that feels inviting and there is plenty of room for people to sit and chat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Number of Items<\/strong>:  5<br><strong>Total<\/strong> <strong>Project Cost<\/strong>:  $3k USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/furnishr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-14.png?fit=525%2C501&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4804\" width=\"525\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-14.png 1708w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-14-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-14-1200x1144.png 1200w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-14-768x732.png 768w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-14-1536x1464.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption>Final design package<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Furnishr&#8217;s delivery solution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I don&#8217;t spend much time at home since my job keeps me very busy. It was wonderful that Furnishr could arrange an early morning delivery. I received the delivery before I went to work for the day, and everything was carried in and <strong>set up in two hours by just two movers<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Results<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I love my midcentury modern living room! I will be getting a small dining set soon to complement the Furnishr room. Honestly it was so much <strong>easier than I thought it would be<\/strong>, and so much <strong>more personalized<\/strong> than I expected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Image-from-iOS-27-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Midcentury modern living room with blue sofa, live edge coffee table and walnut sideboard\" class=\"wp-image-3135\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I was worried that I would be sold a generic layout, but it wasn&#8217;t like that at all. My designer Karen was very responsive and enthusiastic about my vision. They were happy to get feedback from me about revising their designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The customer experience was great! 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