Take these steps toward a more pet-friendly home – starting with upcoming pet expo
Take these steps toward a more pet-friendly home - starting with upcoming pet expo
This piece was originally posted by Pigeon 605. Emily Connolly knows what it means to design a home around pets.The senior interior designer at Montgomery’s has a 110-pound golden retriever and a 90-pound goldendoodle — plus, at times, foster dogs that she says can act like “little beavers” on her furniture.“I definitely make...
The Ultimate Guide to Mattress Sizes
Mattress sizes range from a compact 38 by 75 inch Twin to a spacious 72 by 84 inch California King, and the right one for you depends on your room size, your height, and whether you share the bed. Picking the wrong size is one of the most common and most expensive mistakes a shopper can make. This guide breaks down every standard mattress size,...
Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Furniture (And What to Look For Next)
If your sofa sags in the middle, your dining chairs wobble, or your dresser drawers no longer close right, it is probably time to replace that piece. The general rule is simple: once furniture stops supporting your body properly, shows structural damage, or costs more to fix than to replace, it has reached the end of its useful life. Below, we walk through the clearest...
Why Planning Your Home Design Saves Time, Money, and Stress
When you're excited to update your home, it's tempting to start shopping right away. A new sofa, dining table, or flooring sample can be exciting, but making big purchases before you have a complete plan often leads to expensive mistakes.After more than 138 years of helping homeowners create beautiful, functional spaces, one thing has become clear: the most successful home projects always begin with a...
How to Layer Furniture and Décor to Make Any Room Feel Complete
A room full of nice furniture can still feel unfinished. You might have spent real money on a sofa, a rug, and a coffee table, but something still feels off. That feeling is almost always about layering. The individual pieces are not the problem. The way they relate to each other is. Learning how to layer furniture and décor is the difference between a room...
How to Refresh Your Living Room for Summer Without Starting from Scratch
Summer is a natural nudge to rethink your living room. A full overhaul is rarely necessary. A few well-chosen furniture swaps, some smart styling decisions, and a clearer understanding of what is actually working in your space can completely change how the room feels by July. You might be convinced you need to start over, but most of the time two or three targeted changes...
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...
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...
