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Make Shopping for a New Couch EASY!

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Has it been a while since you've been furniture shopping? If you haven't picked out new furniture in a while the amount of choices can feel overwhelming. Need a few tips for choosing the couch that's right for you? Get a few tips from Eldon Furniture ! Don't Go By Style Alone!  Choosing a couch by style is the easy part! Don't fall into the trap of only picking a couch based on how it looks and will fit into the existing design of your home. It's important to focus on quality in addition to style. Choose Durable Fabric  There are a lot of choices for fabric selection for your new couch. Natural fabrics and synthetics, both offer durability but making sure that they are good quality before you buy. Choose a Sturdy Frame  A sturdy frame in your couch is one of the most important things to consider when choosing a durable couch. Frames built from thick, laminated hardwoods are a good choice. Choosing a couch that has fewer joints and larger pieces of wood is anothe...

Home Accents to Easily Update Your Home!

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Ready to give your home an update but do not want to do any major remodeling?  Consider adding a few home accents to freshen up your space! Need a few easy ideas? Read on to get a few tips from Eldon Furniture!  Sofa Tables  A new sofa table is a great place to start with new home accents. Sofa tables are great in front of or even behind your sofa. Tables with shelving and drawers are great for storage, used as a buffet, or a place to add new home décor or a lamp.  Display Cabinets  Display cabinets are perfect for displaying unique items you've collected such as souvenirs, china collections, quilts, or other family heirlooms that need to be kept in a safe space. Display cabinets come in an array of sizes, colors, and finishes making it easy to blend in with your current decor.  Entry Way Tables  Do you have a dedicated entryway space that could use a revamp? The addition of a new entryway table is perfect for creating an inviting entrance to your home...

Is it Time for a New Mattress?

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There are many factors that come into play when it comes to lack of sleep, but a big contributor is often your mattress! If you haven't been sleeping well, it may be time for a new mattress. Not sure how to tell when it's time for an upgrade? Read on to get a few pointers from Eldon Furniture!  #1 Your Mattress is Squeaky   A squeaky mattress is a sign of an old mattress. Your springs get worn over time if they speak at your every move your mattress should be replaced. 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 you find yourself waking up to your body being sore your mattress is probably wearing out. Over time, your springs lose their spring and the top of your mattress loses its compression. When your mattress no longer bounces back, you're not getting the support your body needs for a good night's sleep.  #3 You Don't Feel Rest...

Style Your Home With Shelving!

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Add style and function to your home with shelving! Shelving is a great way to organize and decorate your home with your unique style. Not sure what the best way to style your shelving is? Read on to get a few tips from Eldon Furniture!  Group Items Together When decorating a space, like shelves, you'll want to group similar items together. Decide on a theme for your space or incorporate the existing room's theme into your shelving decor. Having random items in the mix that don't look or feel like they belong can cause you to force incorporating these items, and that's a sign it's not meant to be in your space (or at least not on the shelf). Start with Larger Pieces When arranging your decor items, start with your larger or statement pieces. Your statement piece should be in a place of focus - toward the center of the shelf or toward the front of a shelf. This helps draw the eye to your favorite pieces that you want others in your space to notice. Layer Items Adding ...

New Flooring for Spring!

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Spring is here and if you are looking to make a few Spring home improvements, a great way to freshen your space is with new flooring! Eldon Furniture carries a wide selection of flooring and we'd love to help you update your home this Spring. Read on to learn more about flooring at Eldon Furniture!  Hardwood Hardwood is a great flooring material because it makes a statement! Harwood offers a great range of natural variations from variations of wood grain to all sorts of colors and styles. We offer a wide range of  hardwood at Eldon Furniture ! Carpet We offer a wide range of carpet styles and colors. Carpet has countless benefits! It’s soft to the touch, quiet, and stain-resistant. Carpet gives an excellent value for the price! Carpet is also proven to trap allergens and dander, which can all be removed with a vacuum when used regularly! Stop by our store when you are ready to install your new  carpet at the Lake of the Ozarks  and surrounding areas! We se...

Could Taking a Nap During the Day Make You More Productive?

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 Increasing your alertness and enhancing your mood is the beginning of what a nap can do for you! Do you hate when you get tired mid-day and your ability to focus gets harder and harder? When this happens, it's your body telling you that you need a break. Read on to find out why your afternoon nap could make you more productive!  Benefits of Napping Increased Alertness  Attitude Adjustment  Improved Memory  Enhance Performance  Reduce Mistakes  Relaxation   Napping can restore alertness, reduce mistakes made, and enhance your performance. However, there are some things you should do to get the maximum benefit from taking your nap. Below are a few tips for taking a successful nap.    It's OKAY to Take a Nap!  One of the biggest things to overcome is telling yourself that it is OKAY to take a nap! If you lay down feeling guilty for taking the time to take a nap, you will not get a restful nap. Instead, tell yourself that by takin...

5 Home Décor Tips to Maximize Your Space

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With a little strategy and a few tips and tricks, anyone can make a smaller space feel bigger.  It can actually be a lot of fun figuring out how to maximize the size of a small area and make it look great at the same time! At our Eldon, MO furniture company , we know there are definitely some things you can do to make the room you are decorating feel more spacious. From the artwork you choose and how you hang it, to the style and functionality of your furniture, there are all kinds of tricks that can make the room feel bigger. If you’d like to learn how to get the most out of a smaller space, we have 5 helpful tips for you in this blog. 1. Bigger But Less It might seem counterintuitive, but having bigger, but fewer, furnishings can make the space feel larger. Having small furniture, or lots of pieces, can have the opposite effect and make the space feel cluttered and less roomy.   2. Light and Bright Creating a lighter, brighter atmosphere will also help make your space seem m...