Frequently asked questions
The answers, before you begin.
A detail about a book, your download or the interior project? You will find the useful information here.
Free books
Do the books cost anything?
Not for now. Le Marchand d’intérieur is offering its books while Your interior project gets ready to open. You download them directly, with no sign-up and no payment.
Books: content and choice
What is a Le Marchand d’intérieur book?
A book is a PDF devoted to a style, a room or a layout constraint. It gives you guidance to understand the subject and prepare your choices at home.
How do I choose my first book?
Start from the question on your mind: a style to understand, a room to organise or a difficulty with your space. The contents and the four preview pages let you check what is inside before you download it. Explore the books
Do I need to know about interior decoration?
You can begin with the subject that interests you. Look at the preview to see how the explanations are presented and whether they match what you are looking for.
Is the book based on my own home?
The book covers a general subject and is the same for every reader. It does not include an analysis of your photos or proposals drawn up for your room.
Is the furniture shown included?
No. The book is a PDF: the furniture, accessories and other products shown are not included.
Can I use the book and keep my furniture?
You choose the ideas you want to apply. Start with what you can keep, then look at the combinations and dimensions to adjust in your room.
Format and download
What format are the books in?
The books are supplied as PDFs, written in French. Each file is 10 MB at most and opens in any PDF reader.
How do I download a book?
On the book page, the “Download the book” button saves the PDF to your device. No sign-up or email address is needed.
Use and guarantee
Can I share the file?
The book is for your personal use. It may not be redistributed or resold. See the terms of use for the scope of the licence.
Your interior project
What is the difference between a book and Your interior project?
A book helps you understand a subject that you apply at home. Your interior project will start from your room and your photos to propose layouts, visuals and a full room costing.
Is the interior project available yet?
The offer opens soon. You can sign up to receive the opening announcement and its price. Be told when it opens
What kind of project does it cover?
One room of up to 60 m², with a purchase budget from €700. The offer delivers a survey and a rendering. It includes no building work, no installation and no site supervision.
Do I need to measure my room?
No. Le Marchand d’intérieur estimates the dimensions from your photos, and you confirm them before paying.
Is the €700 the price of the offer?
The €700 is the minimum budget planned for your purchases. The price of Le Marchand d’intérieur’s dossier is separate and will be announced at opening.
Can I start from an image I found online?
Yes, as a mood reference: the interior project takes its colours, materials and combinations and proposes them for your room. The image itself is never reproduced.
What happens to my photos?
Your photos are used to prepare your interior project. How your data is kept and used is set out in the privacy policy.
Does Le Marchand d’intérieur replace an architect or a tradesperson?
No. Le Marchand d’intérieur delivers a survey and a rendering: no construction drawings, no structural study, no site supervision. Technical points are to be checked with a building professional.
Budgets
Are the budgets shown quotes?
No. They are guidance for placing your spending, to compare with sellers’ prices and with quotes from tradespeople in your area.
Professionals
Do I still need to call in a professional?
For any structural, electrical or plumbing work, or any work that requires permission, yes: Le Marchand d’intérieur does not replace that check.
French and English
Is the site available in English?
The site is available in English and French. The books themselves are written in French only, so check that this suits you before you buy.
Another question
How do I contact Le Marchand d’intérieur?
Write to us from the Contact page. We reply within 48 working hours. Contact us