Eldon Furniture

Area rugs are a great addition to any room in your home. They work great to pull a room together - from anchoring your furniture to adding a fun design element to any room. Often people are eager to buy a new rug to put in their home but are uncertain what size to get. Today, our furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks has a guide to follow for buying an area rug at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Dining Room  The size of your dining room rug depends solely on the size of your table. As a rule of thumb, when you choose a dining room rug, you should have at least 24 inches on all sides of the table. This will allow for your chairs to sit completely on the rug. The key to dining room rugs is the entire table and all chairs should sit on the rug and still have enough room for you to pull out your chair. If you get a rug that is too short, you won't be able to easily pull your chairs in and out and you risk someone tripping. Living Room  If you have a large and spacious livi...

At Eldon Furniture, we strive to help our customers improve the look of their home by not only offering the best furniture at the Lake of the Ozarks but also going above and beyond by offering a wide selection of flooring at the Lake of the Ozarks . After installing new floors, it's important to know how to properly care for your flooring to ensure that it lasts for many years. That's why Eldon Furniture is starting a blog series to educate you on how to properly take care of your flooring. Today, we'd like to start our blog series with caring for hardwood flooring at the Lake of the Ozarks . Regular Cleaning  It's important to regularly clean your hardwood flooring to ensure it stays in tip-top shape. Below are a few do's and don'ts when for cleaning your hardwood on a regular basis. Do's  Wipe Up Spills Immediately   You never want to let anything liquid stand on your hardwood floor. When you notice a spill, use a soft cloth to blot and wipe up...

Open floor plans are becoming more and more popular in today's homes. We love the freedom that an open floor plan gives you in terms of flexibility for the design of your home. Although, sometimes all that flexibility can make it harder to decide how to use all of the space at hand. Today, our furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks has some tips for creating the perfect layout for your open floor plan. Use Furniture to Define Rooms  Even with an open floor plan, you still want to define your spaces for living. With thoughtful furniture arranging, you can easily create the illusion that there are separate areas of your home yet still have the perk of your home feeling open. Below are a few tips for achieving this. #1 Rugs Are Your Best Friend  Rugs a beautiful thing for home design. They work great for adding a pop of color to any room but they are also great for tieing any room together! If you are unsure how to create a living room with an open floor plan purcha...

Sleep deprivation is a common occurrence among many individuals. There are a lot of reasons people don't get enough sleep. Sometimes it's stress, maybe you're not going to bed early enough, or bad eating habits could also be to blame. While these are common reasons you're not getting enough sleep, when was the last time you purchased a new mattress at the Lake of the Ozarks ? A wore out mattress could be the cause of tossing and turning all night. Not sure how to know if it's time for a new mattress? Read on to find six signs that it's time to replace your mattress. 1) Your Mattress is Squeaky   A squeaky mattress is a sign of an old mattress. Your springs get worn over time if they squeak everytime you roll over, it's more than likely time for a mattress replacement. Don't forget, you'll need to replace your box springs too! Why wouldn't you want to replace a mattress that squeaks all the time anyway?  2) You Often Wake Up Sore  If y...