Address this difficulty by gently describing how new designs suit current market demands and customer expectations. Provide data-driven ideas and examples that demonstrate how current trends improve functionality and attractiveness. Suggest a compromise that incorporates components of the client's desired style alongside current functionalities. Organise a collaborative brainstorming session to match visions and expectations. Provide visual mockups that illustrate the possibilities of modernised designs. This balanced approach assures customer happiness while keeping the design relevant and competitive.

To address client design preferences, I engage them early to align on vision and expectations. Using mood boards and material samples helps clients visualize ideas. I gather feedback through an iterative process, presenting concepts in stages for alignment. Backing choices with data and trends from similar projects builds trust. Offering multiple tailored options gives clients flexibility while meeting design intent. Finally, I educate clients on any trade-offs, suggesting alternatives that balance their style, functionality and budget needs.

we often encounter clients with a fondness for more traditional sofa and chair designs, even when these clash with current trends. Respecting their vision while guiding them toward fresh ideas can make a world of difference. Educating on modern trends is where we start—showing visuals of contemporary upholstery, modular designs, or sleek lines that maintain the comfort and elegance they love but introduce a more current look. This way, clients see the potential in a modernized version of their original concept.