Designing Spaces: Custom Furniture Insights with Ronelle Hills from Seigerman's Furniture

In this episode, Brian sits down with Ronelle Hills from Seigerman's Furniture, a 50,000-square-foot showroom that specializes in customized furniture and offers services to interior designers. The conversation dives into the intricacies of furniture customization, exploring how Seigerman's provides a range of customizable options, from fabrics to dimensions, to meet clients' unique space requirements. Ronelle explains that custom furniture has grown in demand, particularly due to its flexibility in fitting awkward spaces and allowing customers to personalize their selections down to every detail.

The episode also covers the importance of space planning for interior designers, emphasizing how layout and functionality are key in designing both aesthetically pleasing and practical living spaces. Ronnell touches on how furniture fits into this process, including the role of technology such as 3D renders and augmented reality in helping clients visualize their designs. The conversation rounds out with a discussion on current trends in the furniture industry, particularly the move away from gray tones and toward more natural colors and fully upholstered furniture.

Listeners will gain insight into the value of customized furniture, trends from industry events like High Point Market, and practical advice for designers on choosing the right pieces for their clients.