Kravet Quick Ship Program

The phrase “Quick Ship” has become nearly ubiquitous among luxury furnishing manufacturers, despite ongoing supply chain issues that make it virtually impossible to claim quick deliveries. No, at the moment, the best we can hope for is relatively quick shipping; that is, relative to other manufacturers. Thankfully, the Kravet Quick Ship Program offers one of the relatively quick shipping options.

What do we mean by that? Well, while others are taking months to deliver, Kravet's program is quick by today's standards, shipping over 100 frames in more than 150 performance covers in 10-12 weeks.

For example, their Jazz Furniture Collection is available within that time frame in thousands of in-stock fabrics as well as COM, as are literally thousands of fabrics, area rugs and broadloom, and many other sofas, sectionals, chairs, accent pieces, and other furnishings.

“As a fifth-generation family-owned business, the Kravet family of brands is dedicated to being the ultimate resource for, and partnering with, the interior design community. As the industry leader, we market through iconic brands of fabrics, furniture, wall coverings, floor coverings, and complimentary home furnishing products. We are guided by principles of excellence in our customers’ experiences, product quality, design style, and social responsibility.”

Kravet Fine Furnishings QuickShip Program

Below are just a few examples of the fine furnishings available within 10-12 weeks from Kravet:

Kravet Emory Chair

Kravet Emory Two Seat Sofa

Kravet Emory Sectional

Here at TD Fall, we are more than pleased to be representing the leader in the luxury furnishings industry. Our experiences with Kravet through the years have been rewarding and professional in every respect – and that is exactly what we feel about the Kravet Quick Ship Program – respect for the company’s dedication to serving your needs in a timely fashion.

To learn more about the Kravet family of brands and their Quick Ship Program… Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Service and Availability Are Priorities for Kravet Fabrics and Furnishings

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From guaranteed in-stock fabrics to their innovative online Configurator for creating custom furnishings for your clients, Kravet has made service and availability their highest priority. Perhaps more important from an end-user’s point of view, quality and originality have not suffered in the least.

In fact, since the company’s founding in 1918, the business started by Samuel Kravet and his four sons has become the industry’s primary resource for fabrics and furnishings.

The business has never been the type to rest on its laurels or reputation, but rather, has always labored to remain at the forefront of the design and furnishings industries. As Kravet’s chief process and innovation officer Jesse Lazarus recently proclaimed, “It’s incredibly important to resist assuming you already know what your customers want and need.”

“Suppliers need to bring the threshold to the customer, rather than waiting for that customer to come to the supplier,” he explained. “[All] buyers are consumers in their own right, and their desire for service and availability is shaped by the environment where they do their own private shopping [whether digital or face-to-face]."

What is the Kravet Configurator?

In a time when personal interaction is at the very least frowned upon, and in some cases punishable by force of law, servicing the client demands new and innovative solutions. In some ways, our digital age makes this far easier than feared. In some, less so.

For those who are able to imagine and visualize original approaches to long-standing challenges, as well as new ones, the future can be incredibly bright. And, as many of us have come to expect, Kravet is again leading the way by developing resources and offering digital remedies to the obstacles we are all facing.

For example, imagine being able to fully visualize and customize the furnishings you hope to offer your home design clients. Will that new sofa and chair ensemble appeal to them in fabric A, or would they prefer fabric B? If only you had an image of the pieces in both!

With the Kravet Configurator, you do.

Now, with a 360-degree view of the products you're considering and using their custom Configurator, Kravet has made it much easier for interior designers to visualize their style choices on a variety of furniture frames. As you make choices to customize individual pieces, pricing is automatically updated for you in real-time.

If you're like most interior designers, your buying process begins with requesting samples, so Kravet focused on making that as simple as possible for you too. With a mobile-first strategy in place, Kravet has also simplified the process of reaching out to mobile users and a variety of platforms. This enables you to work seamlessly from your studio or on-site, from a client’s home or office.

Does that sound like a tool you could use in your design business?

NOTE on Availability: At this time, Kravet is continuing to develop and test the program, with an expected rollout coming in the New Year. (Finally, we all have something to look forward to as this crazy year comes to an end!)

For now, it is available on Kravet’s QuickShip program and the Kravet Tailor and Lee Jofa Workroom collection, which are partially up and running. Now would be a great time for you to begin familiarizing yourself with the Configurator so you are proficient in its use when you need it later.

Let Us Help You

As with so many innovative solutions, it can take a bit of time and practice to familiarize yourself and use the Configurator. But hey, that’s what we’re here for. We can answer virtually any question you may have about this virtual design tool (see what we did there?) and would love to guide you in the use of this amazing tool from our favorite luxury furnishings manufacturer.

Also, don’t forget, our founder Ted Fall, a man for whom service and availability have always been priorities, is available for business consulting support to interior designers and furnishing store owners. Get in touch with TD Fall today.

Interior Design Trends for 2019 – Rooms Designs, Fabrics & Furnishings

While HGTV.com may not be the first go-to source for many designers, they definitely have their fingers on the pulse of interior design-inclined homeowners. With that in mind, it never hurts to take a look at interior design trends among consumers, since they are also your potential clients.2019 Design Trends from HGTVAlthough a maximalist design trend is in full swing coming into the new year, white wall paint will also be prevalent. Designers say they’re moving toward softer, warmer whites (such as dove gray) and away from the previously popular cold whites.Among the most intriguing trends for 2019 is the use of high definition printing, which allows manufacturers to create porcelain tile that looks almost exactly like stone. Install it on walls, floors or countertops – the options are limited only by your imagination. This trend is popping up in bathrooms across the country and designers expect to see even more of it in 2019. Exposed shower plumbing pairs well with subway tile or minimalist bathroom decor.Woods and elegant fabrics have been a stunning combination for centuries and will continue to be popular in the new year. Bare and finished woods, surrounded by plush furnishings, present an opportunity to combine simplicity with style; a rare feat in most designs that can lead to stunning results.2019 New Arrivals from KravetWhile the trend toward white wall paint is undeniable (see our post on Color of the Year: Benjamin Moore, for example), there is also a strong trend toward using wallcoverings. Needless to say, Kravet is leading the way with a variety of coverings that offer many shades of white. Fabrics will also feature prominently in 2019 and, as always, Kravet designers have put together an array of looks, feels, and patterns that offer the opportunity to match any theme you can conceive. Of course, no room design is complete without furnishings that match the theme. Once again, Kravet has come through with a stunning assortment of variations from which to choose. From elegant furnishings to lovely accent pieces, many of the new arrivals from Kravet will make interior design a pleasure in 2019. Looking for more interior design trends for 2019, online marketing tips, and design product ideas? Get in touch with TD Fall today.