Try These Free Interior Design Consultations Before Making a Purchase

When decorating or remodeling, making decisions about furniture, colors, and layouts can be overwhelming. Luckily, many home brands now offer free interior design consultations to guide you through the process—without any obligation to purchase.

Here are some of the best services you can take advantage of:

Furniture Planning

Major retailers like Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, and Anthropologie (through AnthroLiving) offer free design help for everything from entire room layouts to smaller updates like accessorizing a sofa. Crate & Barrel even provides mood boards, floor plans, and photorealistic renderings as part of its service, allowing customers to communicate with designers for revisions and adjustments. You can choose between in-store, video, or in-home consultations, and there’s no need to make a purchase right away.

Color Consultations

Choosing the perfect paint color can be tricky, but brands like Sherwin-Williams and Valspar offer free virtual consultations with color experts. After submitting photos of your space, you’ll receive personalized color suggestions tailored to your style.

Bed Styling

If you’re unsure how to style your bed for a polished look, brands like Boll & Branch offer free bed styling help both online and in-store. They’ll even send you fabric swatches to help you make the best decision.

Window Treatment Design

For window coverings, brands such as Blinds To Go, Budget Blinds, and The Shade Store offer free consultations. Their designers will visit your home, help you select the right shades or curtains, and take measurements to ensure a perfect fit.

Closet & Pantry Design

The Container Store offers free consultations for custom storage solutions. Whether you’re organizing a closet, pantry, or craft room, you can receive expert advice, a floor plan, and product recommendations based on your space.

Kitchen & Bath Design

IKEA and Home Depot offer free design consultations for kitchens and bathrooms, helping you plan layouts, choose cabinetry, and select finishes. Home Depot also offers more in-depth design services for a fee, which is credited toward installation.

Art Curation and Placement

Minted and Artfully Walls provide free virtual consultations for art curation, helping you select the perfect pieces and arrange them in your space. Minted even creates renderings and designs gallery walls.

Augmented Reality

Many brands, including Minted, Joss & Main, and Chairish, offer augmented reality tools that allow you to visualize furniture and art in your space before purchasing. Simply download the app and use your smartphone’s camera to “place” items virtually in your room.

Tips for Virtual Consultations

To get the most out of your virtual consultations, take clear, well-lit photos of your space. Remove clutter, shoot in natural daylight, and capture multiple angles for the best results.

Take advantage of these free services to make your home transformation easy, enjoyable, and stress-free!