Design Trends

How to Make A Small Room Feel Big

Just because you are working with a smaller floor plan doesn’t mean your home needs to feel cramped. These simple tips can help any room feel open and airy while still being comfortable. It’s All About Proportion It may seem counterintuitive, but sometimes small accessories like rugs and artwork can actually work against you to make a room seem smaller. A small area rug can draw attention...
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Design Trends

Home Design – Where to Begin

Home design is one part functionality and one part art. You need comfortable seats, space to work, and a way to organize all the essential items you use in daily life. You also need a home that artfully reflects your passion and inspiration so that you have a space to call your own.  Before you begin selecting furniture and accessories, think about what you enjoy doing...
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Design Tips

How to Hang a Picture Like a Pro

Ever stand in front of a wall, with nail, hammer and picture in hand, and wonder “where do I start?” Three of our design experts share how to make hanging family photos or artwork a little easier and more visually stunning Above a Piece of Furniture Our designers all agreed that you should always let whatever ever you are hanging the art above be your guide. “For example,...
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Design Tips

How to Work with Patterns

Bright and bold playful patterns are trending this summer! Interior fashion has currently found a home with fresh and exciting patterns that brighten rooms and add life to a color palette. These new trending pieces are not your Grandma’s ancient sofa, instead, they hold a focus on large-scale shapes comprised of vibrant colors. Luckily, there is an abundance of these playful fabrics out right now and...
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Bedroom, Sleep Health

Serta Connection System at Montgomery’s

Rare Cutting Edge Technology The search for the right mattress has always been highly important to our customers. The real obstacle we had in the past was pairing the right mattress for our customer’s body type. When Serta came out with its highly advanced Connection System, we were one of the first retailers in the Midwest to add this to our showrooms. We are still one...
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Bedroom, Sleep Health

Sleep Health Facts

Sleep Education Our sleep specialists at Mattress 1st are surprised at the number of clients that are uneducated about sleep health. In light of our big mattress sale, we couldn’t think of a better time to help our viewers improve their sleep health. This blog includes a collection of information, fun facts, and advice. Sleep Health Information Let’s review our healthy sleep checklist. If the following healthy habits...
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Design Tips, Living Room

How to Decorate a Coffee Table

Decorating your coffee table gives you the opportunity to let your style shine in your living room. Adding the right pieces adds an intriguing sophistication that is sure to charm. Impress your guests with these quick and easy steps. Let’s get right into this quick read: Prior to Decorating Using tape, create squares around where you would like to place objects. This technique will help you measure...
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Bedroom, Design Tips

Guest Bedroom Essentials

Is your guest bedroom ready for visitors? You’ve put a lot of effort and heart into decorating your home, but maybe you ran out of steam when you finally got to the guest room. Or, maybe you’ve decorated it but feel like it needs something more. Why settle for a guest room that’s only ok? Think back to times you’ve stayed at someone else’s house (or even...
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