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Home Design

Feb 5, 2009

Not wanting to settle for something we found only remotely appealing, but not being able to justify the big bucks on a custom couch, we went sofa-less for months before finding falling in love with this wonderful store. From start (picking out the sofa AND the fabric AND the custom details we wanted) to finish (delivery, admiration, comfort/durability), it was — hands down — one of the best best furniture shopping experiences we've had...

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It might be unfair for me to rave since I'm the design professional that works with Cynthia at Urban Retreat, but truly, the prices she charges for her furniture, compared to our competitors is unbelievable. I used to order directly from North Carolina for my clients with a set budget, but Cynthia's prices even beat that. This is one of my favorite places when ordering furniture for my client's with beach houses and as Leah said in her article, its also ideal for young couples starting from sratch or anyone who wants style without a high price tag! Cordy Galligan bonnemaison on Feb 11, 2009

I was referred to Urban Retreat by Cordy Galligan, the professional Design Consultant on staff...what a combination! With her great ideas, and the owner Cynthia Schneider's dedication to customer satisfaction, I have a gorgeous home with beautiful furniture created using an innovative design approach. One more plug for Cordy. I have always been a bit hesitant about using a design professional for two main reasons. First, because I have a lot of my own ideas and my own distinct style and I never wanted someone to come in and trounce on that. With Cordy, she encouraged my ideas and was open to my input, and she was able to take my ideas to the next level with amazing results! She also added the practical experience that grounded me, like when she asked me to measure my doorway and then asked the dimensions of a sofa sectional I was absolutely in love with. It broke my heart when I discovered that the sofa was too big to fit in the house! I never would have thought to do something that basic...and the list of helpful guidance she provided went on and on.
Secondly, cost...especially these days. She is EXTREMELY reasonable, but the results are quality. I say the same about Urban Retreat and its furniture...beautiful stuff at great prices. I've ordered from there twice, and will ALWAYS go there first when I'm in need of furniture. My two cents. :0) aliciamn on Feb 7, 2009