Overcoming Buyer’s Remorse in Interior Design: Tips from Fruit of Her Home Interiors
I am sure you might wonder if designers get it right at the beginning when planning and designing a space. In addition to that thought, you might also wonder if designers have purchase regrets when designing a space. Well, I am happy to tell you that this happens more often than you think. As always, I’d like to use my experience as an example to help normalize buyer’s remorse when you find yourself designing your own home.
Sometimes, you also realize that furniture or decor found on websites does not always translate to what you envision when delivered and now in your own space. You begin to doubt your ideas and choices, or perhaps you get discouraged and want the item to work in your space at all costs just to avoid the return hassle.
One of the first tips I share with clients is not to be afraid to return furniture items that you’ve paid for but do not work for your space. Do not be afraid to try it out for a few days to see if it might work, and then change your mind within the return window. Do not be afraid to return to the drawing board to find out what works for you.
Another tip I’d like to share is that you should typically always buy furniture or decor pieces from websites with a return policy. We have established that sometimes these items might come off as cheap-looking, broken, or just not on the right scale for your room. Of course, there are times when items are final sales or non-returnable. For cases like this, I say focus more on if you are buying from a reputable or well-known company. Aka, do the companies usually get it right? Do you trust them and the quality of their products? Have you purchased from them before? Can you afford not to have your money back?
For example, I once purchased a slipcover couch from a glossy-looking, reputable couch company. The pictures and socials looked perfect, and the reviews were glowing. However, after spending higher than average on a couch and having it delivered, I was disappointed to see it looked cheap, worn down, uncomfortable, and just not what I expected based on the pictures and reviews. Guess what I did? I kept it for a few days to see if things would magically change despite knowing it likely would not work out. While in my return window, I swiftly contacted the returns department about returning the couch. Thankfully, their process was easier and straightforward. I returned the couch, got my money back, and returned to the design board to find a better-suited couch.
This is a prime example of normalizing buyer's remorse and not being afraid to return items that just do not work for your home. Do not be afraid to go through the design hassle; in the end, you will be happy you did!
For example, I once purchased a slipcover couch from a glossy-looking, reputable couch company. The pictures and socials looked perfect, and the reviews were glowing. However, after spending higher than average on a couch and having it delivered, I was disappointed to see it looked cheap, worn down, uncomfortable, and just not what I expected based on the pictures and reviews. Guess what I did? I kept it for a few days to see if things would magically change despite knowing it likely would not work out. While in my return window, I swiftly contacted the returns department about returning the couch. Thankfully, their process was easier and straightforward. I returned the couch, got my money back, and returned to the design board to find a better-suited couch.
This is a prime example of normalizing buyer's remorse and not being afraid to return items that just do not work for your home. Do not be afraid to go through the design hassle; in the end, you will be happy you did!
