The Top 4 Furniture Purchases People Most Regret
The Top 4 Furniture Purchases People Most Regret
Maybe it’s an investment meant to last for years.
Maybe it’s more of an impulse buy.
Regardless, there are some mistakes many people make when it comes to purchasing furniture — and Angela Lantinen has seen nearly all of them.
A design consultant at Montgomery’s, she’s among many experts in the showroom ready to offer complimentary design services to customers.
“Our goal...
3 Simple Outdoor Living Space Ideas to Create a Cozy Backyard Oasis
3 Simple Outdoor Living Space Ideas to Create a Cozy Backyard Oasis
During our short Midwest summers, we all want to make the most of our time outside. Over the past few years, I've been working to turn my quaint backyard into a cozy outdoor oasis and I finally feel like it's coming together. It didn’t happen overnight, but I've found a few simple ideas that...
When is the Best Time to Buy a New Mattress?
Deciding to buy a new mattress is a big decision and we hear the same questions every day. We sat down with our Mattress Manager, Clint Richards, to get the answers to your most asked questions. Here at Montgomery’s, we want to help answer your questions and get you on the path to better sleep.
Q: When should I buy a new mattress?
A: Most mattresses tend...
How to Shop for a Mattress as a Couple When You Have Different Sleep Needs
Shopping for a mattress as a couple is one of those purchases that sounds simple until you actually start doing it. One person sleeps hot, the other is always cold. One needs a firm surface for their back, the other sinks into softness like it is the only way they can fall asleep. When two people share a bed every night, those differences matter more...
The Home Office Furniture Buying Guide: Comfort, Style, and Function Under One Roof
Working from home has shifted from a temporary arrangement to a permanent reality for millions of people. And with that shift has come a growing awareness that the furniture you work on every day matters far more than most people gave it credit for when they first set up a makeshift desk in the corner of a bedroom. A proper home office is no longer...
How to Style Your Outdoor Living Space With the Right Furniture This Summer
Summer changes how people use their homes. The backyard, the patio, the deck, or even a small balcony becomes an extension of the living space rather than just a view from the window. And just like the inside of a home, an outdoor space that is thoughtfully furnished feels entirely different from one that is thrown together with whatever was on sale at the end...
Design Pulse: Color Scheme Psychology
In this edition of the Design Pulse, I’m sharing an activity we had the pleasure of doing at High Point Market, the largest furniture market in the world. We were presented with four different color schemes and whichever one we were most drawn to was said to reflect our personality type. It was surprisingly accurate and incredibly interesting.I’ve recreated those four-color schemes in the images...
What Nobody Tells You About Mattress Firmness Before You Buy
Most people walk into a mattress store thinking firmness is simple. You lie down, decide if it feels soft or firm, and move on. But firmness is one of the most misunderstood parts of buying a mattress, and getting it wrong is exactly why so many people end up sleeping on something that does not feel right after a few weeks at home. This guide...
