FF&A - FURNITURE, FINISHES & ACCESSORIES 101
TRAINING OUTLINE
Teaching Furniture Basics. The course will discuss the basics of the FF&A process, simplifying how designers can best find furnishings for their clients needs and how to successfully source, plan and confidently present and sell for their FF&A projects.
SESSION 1
Tuesday
AUGUST 8, 2023
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
BCD-it Design Studio
26439 Rancho Parkway South, Suite 110
Lake Forest, CA
26439 Rancho Parkway South, Suite 110
Lake Forest, CA
How to source trade FF&A resources and get started with an FF&A package
- Showroom introduction - walk through of sources and library
- Beginning the process and setting yourself up for sucess utilizing a "skeleton plan"
- Good, Better, Best philosophy
- Knowing your go-to manufacturers, price points, lead times
- Setting expectations
- Q and A
SESSION 2
Tuesday
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Design Center Associates
2130 Ritchey Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
2130 Ritchey Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Upholster Basics - What to know to source upholstery your client will love
- Understanding Upholstery - frames , cushion types & styles, arm style, trim, finishing touches
- Motion Furniture
- "Sit Test"
- Choosing the right Upholstery fabrics and leathers
- Q and A
SESSION 3
Tuesday
OCTOBER 10, 2023
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Design Center Associates
2130 Ritchey Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
2130 Ritchey Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Case Goods Basics - What vou need to know to source case goods your client will love
- Planning the right case goods and what to include
- Bedrooms
- Living/Family/Great Rooms
- Dining Room
- Q and A
SESSION 4
Tuesday
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
BCD-it Design Studio
26439 Rancho Parkway South, Suite 110
Lake Forest, CA
26439 Rancho Parkway South, Suite 110
Lake Forest, CA
Accessories and delivering the final touches!
- Artwork
- Lighting
- Accessories
- Bedding
- Q and A
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