Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why should I use Ambience Doré instead of a conventional furniture dealer?

A: You’ll receive expert advice, detailed product information and design expertise relating to space planning, size proportion, color specification. As an independent dealer we are driven by finding the perfect product match for your space and budget needs. We have no quotas per month to meet with anyone manufacturer. We’ll give you an honest opinion on products available on the market.

The company's founder, Mar Doré M.F.A, is an internationally shown artist, has studied the arts at Stanford and the San Francisco Art Institute and personally oversees each client project.

Q: Why don’t you post prices online?

A: Most products you see have many options too numerous to post. Chairs will offers a wide range of user options, arms no arms, finishes and unlimited upholstery option all which determine the price.  Desks, Tables, Reception Stations and Cubicles are all dependent on size, configuration, power or no power, finish selection, layout and space available.  We’ll try to give you all the tools and images to jump start the quote process. Once you’ve identified a style we’ll come up with suggestions and price quote quickly.

Q: How do I get pricing on custom pieces I see on your site?

A: If you are looking for a reception station we’ll get a quote based on the size and configuration you need.

If you have an idea of the size you need and what configuration you are looking for,combined visual images, photos, or parts of images you see, we’ll quote out a station to your space requirements. If you are shopping for a conference table we’ll need to know how many you want to sit at your table, if you require power and data, along with your design preferences: top and base legs.

We’ll show you fresh ideas and if you shopping for environmentally friendly products many furniture manufacturers already are complying and new models are being released in response to growing demands. We offer many green friendly upholstery options and offer wall coverings with spectacular shimmer with no out-gassing, approved by Greenpeace. Contact us for more information

Q: How does Ambience Doré handle my installation needs?

A: Ambience Doré works with experienced, tried-and-true installers. Ambience Doré is independent, and has the freedom to pick and choose which companies and contractors to partner with. We know the trade, and we research service options to save our clients time, money and unnecessary hassle.

Q: Can smaller businesses afford high-quality design?

A: Yes! Many small business owners, and employees who've been given new furniture-purchase responsibilities, may not know what prices to expect for solutions that will meet their workplace needs. Ambience Doré educates clients on quality, functionality, and price options. Once client needs are defined, cost comparisons will be made and samples shown to demonstrate the quality and price levels. Within a short period of time, a realistic budget can be determined, and the ordering process becomes demystified. With the right facts at hand -- and an informed, experienced service provider to help you through the process -- the task of choosing furniture can actually become fun.

Q: I'm a businessperson, not a decorator , and managing my company's furniture project is starting to feel like a full-time job. How can you help me?

A: Ambience Doré can act as your outsourced project manager. We handle all the furniture specification details, color coordination, installation, move coordination, and we provide you with a list of professional referrals for your move and expansion needs, so that you can get back to the business of running your business.

Q: Do you take Credit Cards?

A: Yes, we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.

A: No, but we can refer you to a leasing company that can offer lines of credit to cover not only the furniture, but other needs you may have such as ordering new computers, office equipment, and the like.

Q: Do you lease furniture?

A: Yes, we offer "for lease" options. We also offer budget "for sale" alternatives which may be more cost-effective, depending on the duration of time you intends to lease furniture, and depending on your design, quality, and functional specifications.