What to Send for an Accurate Custom Furniture Quote

You don’t need finished drawings to start — but the more of this you include, the faster and firmer your quote comes back.

Updated July 9, 2026 · 4 min read · By the Trend Contract Furnishings workshop

The short version

A rough sketch with dimensions is enough to begin. To skip the back-and-forth and get a firm number the first time, include the items below. CAD, PDFs, rough dimensions, or reference photos are all fine — we produce shop drawings for your approval before anything is built.

The quote checklist

  • What it is. Piece type(s) — banquettes, booths, lounge chairs, sofas, dining chairs, bar stools, headboards.
  • Dimensions or a plan. A floor plan for built-ins/banquettes, or overall dimensions for loose pieces. A napkin sketch with measurements works to start.
  • Quantities. How many of each — and whether it repeats across locations.
  • Materials (COM/COL). Your fabric or leather, or ask us to help spec it. Include the pattern/vendor if you have it; we confirm yardage. See COM & COL explained.
  • Finish. Wood and metal finish direction, or a sample to match.
  • Detailing. Channeling, tufting, welt, nailhead, exposed wood — or reference images.
  • Timeline. Your install or delivery date, so we can confirm lead time against it.
  • Delivery location. City/receiver, so freight is in the quote.

What happens next

We return a firm quote — typically within a couple of business days — with a timeline. On approval we issue shop drawings for sign-off before a single cut. Designers and procurement teams can also request tearsheets and CAD or send a full FF&E package.

Ready when you are

Send what you have — a plan, a photo, or a full spec — and we’ll take it from there.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need finished drawings to get a quote?

No. CAD, PDFs, rough dimensions, or even reference photos are enough to start. We produce shop drawings for your approval before anything is built.

How fast will I get a quote?

Typically within a couple of business days once we have your specs or drawings, including a firm timeline.

What if I don’t know the fabric yet?

That’s fine — tell us the look and we’ll help spec it, or proceed on drawings and confirm COM/COL yardage before cutting.

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