Hiring an interior designer should feel like finding a creative partner who speaks your language. But if you’ve never worked with one before, knowing what to ask can feel a bit overwhelming. The right questions help you determine whether a designer understands your vision and can bring it to life within your budget and timeline.

At La-Z-Boy Southeast, our free interior design consultations have helped thousands of homeowners transform their spaces. Through these conversations, we’ve learned which questions matter most when you’re starting a design project. Here are the five essential questions that will set you up for success.

Living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort or style. In fact, with the right furniture choices, your cozy apartment or downsized home can feel just as inviting as a sprawling estate—maybe even more so.

Whether you’re embracing apartment life, downsizing for retirement, or simply working with what you’ve got, the secret to small-space success is simple: choose furniture that works as hard as you do. Multi-functional pieces, smart storage solutions, and compact designs can transform even the tiniest room into a haven of comfort and functionality.

At La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings and Décor, we’ve become small-space specialists by necessity. Every day, we help customers discover that “small” doesn’t mean “limited”—it means “strategic.” Let’s explore some of our favorite furniture pieces that prove you can have it all, even when you don’t have room for it all.

Are you looking for the best La-Z-Boy Recliners for extra tall body types?

If you’re 6’3″ and up, you’ll need a La-Z-Boy Recliner with a wide stance, deep seat, and supportive back. These chairs offer the comfort La-Z-Boy is famous for on a larger scale to fit your body type.