31 Dec 2021 Changing home decor: Steve Hobbs

ConsignDesign of Little Rock is a unique venue for people to buy and sell their high-end furniture and home accessories. But perhaps they are best known for special treasures that you can’t find anywhere else.

Owner Steve Hobbs invites you to check out their large showroom of beautiful chandeliers, area rugs, and expansive selection of paintings and prints by local artists.  “We have customers stop by weekly, not only to see what’s new but to visit with my staff and me,” he said.

The ConsignDesign Experience is a game changer!

They offer a warm, inviting environment where customers can shop for high-quality, one-of-kind items. It is not uncommon to walk into any part of the store and see several people sitting on a sofa or loveseat, just chit-chatting. Customers feel welcome and comfortable. This inviting atmosphere is essential as there is so much to take in, and it’s easy to be overwhelmed with the quality and quantity of their items. There are nearly 2,500 consignors and more than 24,000 items in the store.

Hobbs’ background is in sales and marketing, including time with Holophane Lighting, where he worked with electrical engineers and architects. He also helped develop interior lighting for the first Walmart Supercenters. His wife, Julie, is an interior designer, and as he assisted her on projects, Hobbs saw the need for an upscale shop in central Arkansas where her clients could get a fair price for items they no longer need.

Thus, ConsignDesign was born. Stepping away from a guaranteed paycheck to owning his own business was challenging; however, Hobbs doesn’t shy away from pursuing his dreams because it is hard. 

“Usually in life, the harder things have the most value,” Hobbs said. He credits his father as his inspiration, “My father always looked for the best in everyone he met.”

This philosophy led Hobbs to put together a talented team at ConsignDesign. “I always try to hire team members who are better at what they do than me. And I make sure they get credit and praise for their successes. My pleasure comes from seeing them be successful,” boasted Hobbs.

Empowering his team and consignors leads to dynamic results for customers. He often refers to the Zig Ziglar quote: “You can have everything in life that you want if you just give enough other people what they want.”  

ConsignDesign of Little Rock • 10503 Maumelle Blvd Suite A1 • 501.772.4247 • consigndesignlr.com