Frequently Asked Questions
Sales FAQs
1. Can I view the products or material samples in person?
We are fully ecommerce and do have a experience studio showroom, which helps to reduce the price of items for our clients and customers.
2. What is the lead time if I order today?
Lead time is 4-8 weeks from order placement date. The ETA ( Estimate Time of Arrival ) is an estimate and not a guarantee. Lead time can be impacted by external factors such as freight delays, unstable weather, global pandemics, Act of God and other unforeseen circumstances.
3. What is your return/exchange policy?
We provide one-to-one exchange for major manufacturer defects, but do not provide exchange if an item is deemed to be unsuitable in terms of style / colour / theme. Do refer to our policies.
4. What are the payment modes?
Payment can be made via paynow, ibanking, bank transfer, credit card (subject to 5% service fee, for credit card payments only). We do not accept COD cash on delivery.
5. What are the payment terms?
We require full payment upon order placement for orders placed via major shopping platform, website, Whatsapp, over the phone, or any other channels, unless otherwise agreed.
6. Can I cancel my order?
Order cancellation can be done within 48 hours of order placement date or payment. As it is our responsibility to ensure that your order is processed timely, package packed, and shipment delivered to you in the shortest possible turnaround time, orders placed after 48 hours will not be allowed for cancellation.
7. Is there warranty for my item/s?
We provide 6 month warranty for all products, and 12 month warranty for bedframe and sofa products. The warranty covers manufacturer defects only.
8. Do you offer trade programs for ID partners?
We are work with builders, ID company, interior design studios firms, and contractors locally and overseas. Email us at downtownfurnishing@gmail.com or call us via our sales hotline at 91088188 to further discuss your project specifications and requirements.
9. Can I customize my item?
Most items come in standard size, material, and color. However, we do provide customization of specific products such as marble and solid wood coffee tables, console table, dining tables, and sofas. Do check with our sales associates representative on customization projects and options.
Delivery FAQs
1. How much does delivery cost?
The delivery fee depends on the total value of your items. As the pricing of our items are kept transparent, we do not inflate the pricing with the cost of shipment delivery and installation assembly. The delivery and assembly fee cost is calculated automatically upon checkout on our website.
If you are purchasing via other channels, our associates sales representative will inform you on the local delivery and assembly fee for your order.
2. If I order again a few days or weeks after my first order, can I combine both orders?
If your second order is placed within 14 days of your first order, we can combine the delivery and assembly charges provided the second order does not include large items such as dining table , bedframes or wardrobes. Delivery of your two orders will also be completed in one single trip if possible.
3. I do not need delivery until 3 months later. Can you keep my item/s until further notice?
We do provide up to 3 month warehousing services but will charge a warehousing fee from the 91st day onwards. Fee is dependent on the size of your item/s.
4. Can you dispose of my old furniture during delivery?
You have to inform us at the point of order so the approve contract mover can be assigned for the disposal of your item. The Disposal fee must be ordered in advances. On the day of delivery, we will not be able to provide the disposal service. We seek your understanding.
5. What if I cannot receive my item according to the scheduled date provided?
Any change in delivery requested within 24 hours of the delivery may not be accepted, and delivery may be deferred to the next available date as provided by the company’s contract professional delivery vendor.
After 2 unsuccessful attempts to deliver, the company may impose a transportation fee.
6. What if the item cannot fit into the lift?
It is the customer’s responsibility to highlight to our team on the accessibility of their entryway and home. If the item/s purchased is larger than 200cm in length / width / height, they will have to inform our team and we will assess if stairwell access is required. There is a fee of $20 / per storey / floor imposed for large items such as sofas, TV consoles, and bookshelves. Specialized contract professional mover will be assign for stairwell access delivery as it will require specialize skill to move the items. If the item cannot be delivered via lift or stairwell access, the company has full discretionary rights to cancel the order provide a full refund for the item concern.
7. What if the item different in colour / shape / size upon delivery?
Actual product will differ from illustrated photos due to photo enhancement, in terms of colour, shape, size, grains, texture, and other variances.
All solid wood products use natural materials and variation in colour, texture and grain is to be expected. Grains, cracks, and knots are natural occurrences and not defects. The unique character of each wood slab means that uniformity, tone or color tones throughout the wood surface cannot be guaranteed.
8. Can I request for a specific delivery date or timing?
The delivery date and window timing will be provided 1-10 days before your actual delivery date. As our delivery teams associates attend to different regions daily, we are unable to guarantee the date of your choice. We do not deliver at specific timings (e.g. 12pm, after 6.30pm, etc).
9. Do you deliver on Saturdays and Sundays?
We deliver from Mondays to Fridays 10am to 6pm, and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. We do not deliver on public holidays. Do inform our Customer Service Team via mobile 24 hours prior to collection. Call 91088188
10. What if there is a delay in the delivery of my order?
In the case of delay due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, unfavorable weather conditions, or road conditions such as accidents, The Company reserves the right to reschedule your delivery, subject to availability in our delivery schedule slots.
11. Can I pick up the item myself?
Self collection can be done at our warehouse, however for large items we recommend using third party delivery vendors such as Lalamove , Gogovan or Ninjavan, as the items will require a van or lorry.