7 Reasons to Take Your Pinterest Ideas to an Interior Designer
7 reasons to take your Pinterest ideas to an interior designer
By Renae Kranz
Picture yourself at home, curled up on a comfy but slightly worn sofa. You’re hanging out on Pinterest, searching for ideas to change the look of your home. You stop scrolling and click your mouse. A beautiful image fills your screen. It’s perfect for your space and would be easy to pull off....
Sectionals 101: What You Should Know Before Buying a Sectional
More and more our customers are asking how they can make a sectional sofa work in their home, and we’re glad to see these pieces gaining more popularity! These versatile pieces of furniture are great for maximizing space in rooms of all shapes and sizes, plus they are very customizable and can fit in unique spaces. But, because there are so many styles and shapes available, the...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
