Buying high-end, custom furniture in Canada should feel exciting, but for many interior designers and luxury homeowners, it quickly turns into a headache. From delayed deliveries to unclear pricing, the premium furniture buying experience isn’t always as polished as the products themselves.

Here are the top five frustrations in today’s market and how to shop smarter in 2025.

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1. Long Lead Times and Poor Communication

You’ve found the perfect piece. But now you’re waiting 4 to 6 months and no one’s updating you.

For both designers managing tight renovation schedules and homeowners planning move-ins, uncertain delivery timelines are a major stress point. What’s worse? Radio silence from the brand.

✅ What to look for:

• Brands that provide realistic timelines up front

• Proactive communication at each stage (order → production → delivery)

• A dedicated point of contact for trade professionals or clients

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2. “Custom” That’s Not Truly Custom

Choosing from three fabrics and two wood finishes doesn’t make a piece custom. Today’s buyers are craving personality, pieces that feel like they were made for them, not just personalized with a checkbox.

✅ What to look for:

• Made-to-order furniture with size, finish, and material flexibility

• Pieces signed by actual designers or artisans

• A process that feels collaborative, not transactional

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3. Unclear or Inflated Pricing

Luxury buyers aren’t necessarily looking for a full cost breakdown, but they do want to understand the value behind the price. Unfortunately, many high-end brands still come across as vague or inflated, offering little explanation beyond a hefty number.

When clients invest thousands in a piece, they want to feel confident that the quality, design, and service truly justify the cost.

✅ What to look for:

• Clear and consistent pricing: no surprises or hidden fees

• A strong value story that explains the craftsmanship, exclusivity, and service included

• Transparency around what's included (ex: white-glove delivery, customization options)

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4. Overused Trends and Generic Designs

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Designers are frustrated with seeing the same chairs, sofas, tables over and over again. Luxury clients want furniture with personality, something they haven’t already seen on Instagram 10 times.

✅ What to look for:

• Unique design language (for example, Brazilian modernism or artisanal accents)

• Pieces with origin stories or cultural inspiration

• Brands that prioritize originality over mass appeal

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5. Shipping Damage and Lack of White-Glove Delivery

Nothing ruins the excitement of a premium purchase like damaged furniture or impersonal drop-off delivery.

Especially with large custom pieces, clients expect a luxury service experience from start to finish, including careful transport, setup, and placement.

✅ What to look for:

• White-glove delivery that includes placement and packaging removal

• In-home inspection upon delivery

• Clear policies for damage or returns

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Fazani: A Smarter Way to Buy High-End Furniture in Canada

At Fazani, we understand the frustrations, because we’ve designed our studio to solve them.

✔️ Curated, made-to-order furniture from Brazil
✔️ Truly customizable pieces signed by renowed brazilian designers
✔️ Transparent pricing and personalized service
✔️ White-glove delivery available across the GTA
✔️ In-stock and ready-to-ship showroom selections

Whether you're designing your dream home or furnishing a luxury project, we believe the experience should be as elevated as the furniture itself.

📍 Visit our showroom in Vaughan or explore more at fazani.ca