Measurements, photos, samples and the right questions: how homeowners and interior designers can make the most of a showroom visit in the GTA.
The short answer: bring measurements of the room, photos of the space in daylight, a sample of your flooring or a fabric you're working with, and a rough idea of your timeline. Book ahead if you want unhurried time with a consultant. And come ready to sit, touch and compare, because that is what a showroom is for.
Buying a high-end dining table, chair or sideboard is closer to commissioning something than to shopping. Most of the decisions that matter, such as scale, comfort, finish and how a piece will sit in your light, are hard to judge from a product page. A good showroom visit settles those questions in an hour. A visit without preparation often means a second trip.
Here is how homeowners and interior designers can get the most out of visiting a luxury furniture showroom in the Toronto area.
Why see luxury furniture in person before buying?
Screens flatten the things that separate good furniture from great furniture:
- Comfort. Seat depth, seat height and cushion firmness are personal. Two people in the same household often disagree, and it's better to find out on the showroom floor.
- Material. Walnut grain, a matte lacquer, the texture of bouclé, the hand of a leather. These read differently in daylight than under warm lighting, and differently again next to your own floor.
- Construction. Open a drawer, feel the underside of a table edge, look at how a joint is finished. Quality shows in the places most people don't photograph.
What should you bring to a furniture showroom?
1. Measurements
Measure the room and the specific wall or zone where the piece will go. Then measure the path it has to travel: front door, hallways, stair turns and, for condos, the elevator interior. A beautiful piece that can't get through the door is a problem nobody wants to solve on delivery day.
2. Photos and a floor plan
Take photos of the room in daylight from a few angles, plus one of the view from the main entrance. A floor plan, even a hand sketch with dimensions, helps a consultant suggest sizes and layouts.
3. Samples from your home
A spare floor plank, the corner of a rug, a paint chip, a drapery swatch. A walnut finish looks different next to white oak floors than it does next to ours, and seeing them side by side saves second-guessing later.
4. What you love, and what you don't
Inspiration images help. Images of what you dislike help just as much, because they narrow the field quickly.
5. Your timeline
Are you moving, renovating or furnishing over time? Made-to-order furniture takes longer than stock pieces, so your dates shape what makes sense.
What questions should you ask at a luxury furniture showroom?
- Is this piece made to order, or is it available ready to ship?
- What can be customized: dimensions, wood species, finish, fabric or leather?
- Where is it made, and from what materials?
- What is the estimated production and delivery timeline, and what could change it?
- What deposit is required, and what is the policy on changes once a custom order is placed?
- How is delivery handled, and does it include placement in the room?
A good showroom will answer all of these plainly. At Fazani, most pieces are made to order in Brazil, custom orders require a 50% deposit, and because each piece is built to your specifications, custom orders are final once confirmed. That's exactly why the showroom visit matters: it's where you make sure every detail is right.
What should interior designers expect from a trade showroom?
Designers and architects visiting on behalf of a client usually need more than a beautiful floor. They need specifications, finish options to present, reliable timelines and one person to call when a project shifts.
Fazani's Trade Program is built for that. It offers trade pricing based on project scope and volume, a dedicated account manager, support with customization and logistics, and early access to new collections. For a first visit, bring the project brief, client budget range, key dates and any drawings. We can pull finish samples and talk through proportions for the specific space.
Should you book an appointment or walk in?
Both work. Walk-ins are always welcome during opening hours. If you're making a larger decision, such as furnishing a full living room, specifying a custom dining table or bringing a client, booking a visit means a consultant's time is set aside for you.
Where is Fazani's showroom?
Our showroom is in Vaughan, a short drive north of Toronto:
Fazani Furniture
Improve Canada Centre
7250 Keele Street, Units 272, 273 & 309 (Entrance J)
Vaughan, ON
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We work with homeowners and designers across Toronto, Vaughan, King City, Oakville and the wider GTA, and we ship across Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment to visit Fazani's showroom?
No. Walk-ins are welcome during opening hours. We recommend booking if you'd like dedicated time with a consultant or are visiting with a client.
Can I buy furniture off the showroom floor?
Many pieces are made to order, but we also carry a ready-to-ship collection for clients who need furniture sooner.
Does Fazani work with interior designers and architects?
Yes. Our Trade Program offers trade pricing, a dedicated account manager and support throughout specification and delivery. Contact info@fazani.ca to apply.
How far is the showroom from downtown Toronto?
The showroom is on Keele Street in Vaughan, just north of the city, and is an easy drive from most of the GTA.
Plan your visit
When you're ready, book a showroom visit or simply drop by. Bring your measurements and a sample or two, and we'll take it from there.