Scandinavian Designs
Berkeley, CA 94704 510-848-8250
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- 15 ratings
- 86% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Compare 51 nearby furniture stores
- "Scandinavian Designs is expensive but top notch when it comes to quality and customer experience."
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Consumer Ratings for Scandinavian Designs — 15 Ratings
Business Policies for Scandinavian Designs
- Choice of upholstery fabrics for most sofas
- Orders for furniture displayed in showroom usually can be fulfilled within two weeks
- Delivers furniture
- Has an online gallery/catalog
- Website lists prices for most items
- Down payment required
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Most of us have made unwise furniture purchases that a bit of planning would have prevented. Before shopping, evaluate your budget, how you’ll use the furniture, how it fits in with your other furniture and tastes, and other considerations.
Where to Buy Furniture
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How to Get the Best Deal on Furniture
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How to Assess Furniture Quality
How can you get furniture that’ll survive pets, kids, spills, and normal wear at a good price? Start by choosing a store with high ratings for advice and reliability. But it helps to know how to assess the goods on your own.
Should You Buy Furniture Online or Via Catalog?
The only compelling reason to buy via the web is price. But local retailers quoted our shoppers prices roughly equivalent to—and often below—prices on the web when delivery costs were added.
Working with an Interior Designer
Does the job of decorating your home—furniture, floors, wallpaper, artwork, etc.—overwhelm you? Or do you want someone else’s design ideas or access to wholesale showrooms and more furniture choices? You might want to hire an interior designer.
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Consumer Comments for Scandinavian Designs
Dec 21, 2023