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Essential Sourcing Prompts

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1. THE BASELINE PROMPT

"Act as a furniture sourcing assistant for an interior design studio. I need you to recommend [furniture type] in [style] under [$budget] per item, available in [postcode/country]. Return results in a table format with name, dimensions, retailer, price, link, and notes."

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2. STYLE-SPECIFIC PROMPT

"Find coffee tables in a Scandinavian coastal style, under $1,200, available to deliver to Byron Bay 2481. Prioritise natural materials and light tones."

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3. IMAGE-BASED MATCHING

"Find visually similar items to the furniture shown in this image [insert link or upload]. Include alternatives in trade and retail."

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4. FILTER BY SUPPLIER

"Use only these trade suppliers for all recommendations: [paste your vendor list]. Source items that match this aesthetic: [describe look]."

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5. ROOM-BY-ROOM FF&E

"Source furniture for a living room in a modern organic style. Include: 1x sofa, 1x lounge chair, 1x rug, 1x coffee table, 2x side tables, 1x floor lamp. Max total budget: $10,000."

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6. COMPARE PRICE TIERS

"Give me 3 options for each: budget, mid-range, and premium. Style: contemporary luxe. Room: master bedroom."

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7. MATERIAL-SPECIFIC PROMPT

"Show me timber dining tables under $2,500 that seat six, using oak, teak, or walnut. Avoid MDF or veneer."

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8. MATCH TO INSPIRATION BOARD

“Based on this mood board [link/upload], source 5 complementary pieces that align in tone, texture, and silhouette. Prioritise curved lines and soft edges.”

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9. SMALL SPACE SOLUTIONS

“Find compact sofas under 1.8m in width, style: coastal boho, budget: under $2,000. Deliverable to Newcastle 2300.”

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10. LIGHTING FIXTURE PROMPT

“Source pendant lighting for a kitchen island, in brushed brass or black matte. Must be under $800 each and suit a ceiling height of 3m. Coastal luxe aesthetic.”

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11. REQUEST SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS

“Source eco-conscious furniture in Japandi style under $2K each. Prioritise FSC-certified wood, recycled materials, or local makers.”

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12. TEXTILE PROMPT

“Find sheer linen-look curtains for a 3.2m-wide window, ceiling-mounted, in off-white or warm beige. Under $1,000 total, including rods. Include trade and retail.”

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13. ELECTRICAL FIXTURES PROMPT

“Source warm brass wall sconces with integrated dimmable LEDs. Must be IP44-rated for bathroom use. Style: modern vintage.”

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