Dining

1. Have a dining space

If you do not have a specific dining room, it can be easy to forget about when it comes to planning where furniture will go. Take the time to designate an area as a “dining” space. If you do have a dining room, try to keep the purpose of the room singular. If everyone knows where the dining room is and what it is used for, it can cut down on settling in front of the television. If you discuss the type of dining area you are looking for and the space you are working with, a Baumgartner’s sales associate can help you find the appropriate sets to complete your vision.

A dining space for the whole family to be together.

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2. Make it comfortable

There is a reason couches are the hotspot for many families – they’re comfortable. In turn, the dining area should be comfortable so the whole family wants to spend time there. Many dining sets are designed not only to be comfortable for long meals, but nights of board games and laughter. Baumgartner’s Furniture has a wide array of dining sets, tables, and chairs to suit your needs.

3. Use it

Now that you have designated a space and made it comfortable, be sure to make good use of it. If everyone is still venturing to the living room, it will be a wasted space. Make a meal and gather the family around for quality conversation, food, and bonding. Not only will a beautiful dining room make your house feel cohesive, it will make your family feel cohesive and will encourage conversation among all the members.

Gather the family around one of these gorgeous tables.

Being a family business, Baumgartner’s Furniture cares about family. We want to make sure yours is as close as possible and we are always willing to help. With these steps, you can be well on your way to having your family gather around the dinner table once more. Stop by our Baumgartner’s location in Auxvasse today to get started.

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Office

With the onset of new technology, more and more people are able to work from home. However, without an effective space, this work could be distracted and inefficient. Creating a space for the best concentration can be incredibly beneficial — both for you, and for your work. Here are three essential items and factors to consider when purchasing in order to ensure the best possible home office.

1. A desk

This is quite possibly the most basic item necessary for creating a great home office. After all, you need a space for your computer, phone, speakers, files, etc. The styles vary to suit your needs – from a simple desk, to those with many drawers for optimal organization. Desks increase efficiency by creating a specific place to focus, buckle down, and finish projects. Not only are desks effective, but also come in a range of styles in order to fit the décor of any office. Our Baumgartner’s associates can help you find the perfect desk to fit your work needs.

Keep your items organized with a desk from Baumgartner’s.

2. A chair

A chair is another necessity for an office that often is overlooked. In an office type setting, however, this can be the one piece of furniture you absolutely use the most. Like mattresses, chairs need to be purchased based on personal body needs. If you need more back support, buy a chair with a harder back. However, if you are going to be sitting for a long time, buy something plushier. If you are not comfortable, you are not able to focus as well, which leads to a decline in work quality. Purchasing a good chair for your body can help you concentrate for longer amounts of time.

3. A Bookshelf

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A bookshelf from Baumgartner’s.

Everything is online nowadays. However, having a bookshelf nearby with references, personal, and guides on it can be a beneficial resource to have at your fingertips. You could keep all your work files, guidelines and how-to manuals nearby should the need arise. A bookshelf is another organizational tool that can improve focus, like desk drawers. Not only that, but a bookshelf is an easy way to fill a room and make the space feel more like home. To improve office décor, place picture frames or vases on the shelves, which adds a personal touch.

If you work at home, creating a space that’s both comfortable and efficient can be a struggle. With these three items, you can create a perfect work environment that will help you create the best work possible. Find all these items at Baumgartner’s Furniture in Auxvasse and Columbia today.

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Home

If you’re a student or just not in the state of mind to be buying a home, your current living situation can feel very transient. If you’re not living there permanently, it can be difficult to get the motivation to make it feel like a home. However, it can be very rewarding to make any living space something you’re glad to come home to. Here are four items you can purchase to make a temporary living space feel like a home, which can all be found at Baumgartner’s.

1. Rugs

It might seem very simple, but many people overlook the power of decorative rugs when it comes to making a room look put together. A rug can pull the look of an entire room together and complete a theme. If there’s a hardwood or tile floor, a rug can add a bit of warmth to the room, whereas on a carpeted floor it can add a bit of spice to a single-color floor. Additionally, rugs are a cheaper way to drastically change the look of a room.

A rug that can be found at Baumgartner’s.

2. Ottomans

Ottomans are an easy addition to make a room seem much more welcoming. They can be especially beneficial when a recliner is unaffordable. Not only that, but ottomans can be paired with any chair to rest your legs. Apartments and duplexes and the like are also limited on storage and many ottomans have tops that open up to spaces where things like blankets or games can be stored.

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3. Nightstands

If you don’t have a nightstand and are not feeling getting out of the bed at the moment, a lot of items can end up on the floor, which clutters up a room and makes a mess. With a nightstand, there’s a place to put these items and easily store necessary items next to your bed. A nightstand can take a room to the next level as far as what a home looks like.

4. Mirrors

Decorative mirrors are much like rugs in that they are an inexpensive way to take a room to the next level as far as decor. Mirrors are much like picture frames because they can make a wall much less bare and are a classier decoration than posters of your favorite band.

Each of these items can take a house from temporary living space to where it feels like a proper home. If you’re living in an apartment, duplex, or any other living space these few items are inexpensive but can make a home look like a million bucks.

Decorative mirrors that can be found at Baumgartner’s.

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Furniture

Looking for a piece of furniture to fit the theme of your home doesn’t necessarily mean you need to drive the long two hours to Kansas City or St. Louis. As those who live near Auxvasse would say, it’s “about 25 minutes away from anywhere in Mid-Missouri.” This means our Auxvasse location offers big city selection in a small-town atmosphere. Baumgartner’s in Auxvasse is truly Mid-Missouri’s complete home furnishings store.  From living room furniture, bedroom sets, dining room furniture, and even all types of flooring, we have you covered.

The front of the Auxvasse store.

Baumgartner’s and Auxvasse have a long history together, with the store having been there for over six decades. After the success in Auxvasse, Baumgartner’s decided to open a specialty store in Columbia. Additionally, our family-owned business puts a much more personal touch than you could find in a bigger city. Our sales associates are determined to make your experience a good one because we care about our customers and the impression we leave. We care about our customers and want them to return. 

Not only does the Auxvasse location have the state of the art mattress gallery and the La-z-boy Comfort Studio that the Columbia location has, it also features high quality furniture and flooring for each and every room. Plus, the store is a short drive from cities like Columbia, Jefferson City, and Moberly making a wide selection very close in reach. Quality brands like La-z-boy, Flexsteel, Clayton Marcus, Sealy, Simmons, Tempurpedic, Broyhill, Lane, Riverside and many more have trusted Baumgartner’s to carry their furniture for years. This helps customers know they are receiving the very best Mid-Missouri or anywhere has to offer.

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George Baumgartner

Baumgartner’s Furniture is not some out-of-town corporation looking to take your money and focusing solely on the profits. Our history in each town means we care about our customers, many of which have been coming to Baumgartner’s for years. Generations of family members continue to buy their furniture and flooring from us. Our sales associates in both locations are passionate about what they do and are willing to assist you in your search for something functional and sturdy for your home.

When it comes to high quality furniture and service, you don’t have to travel far. In fact, here at Baumgartner’s Furniture, we pride ourselves on having the best service around. We care about your experience and care about the atmosphere of your home. We are invested in making sure your home looks like you want it to look. If you take the time to visit our Columbia or Auxvasse stores, we will take the time to make your experience as enjoyable as possible.

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Mother

Mothers have birthed us, fed us, raised us, taken care of all our injuries, supported us through everything we do, etc., etc. — for all they do, it seems crazy that only one day of the year is designated to honoring our mothers. However, this Mother’s Day — with the help of Baumgartner’s Furniture — you can pick the perfect gift that your mother can use every day. Here are three gift ideas to make sure this Mother’s Day is one your mom will cherish forever.

1. Dining room set

To really go above and beyond this Mother’s Day, a dining room set is the way to go. Chances are, your mother has prepared many meals for your family and there’s no better way to show appreciation for that act then to offer a place where the entire family can gather once again. This gift is also incredibly useful. Not a day goes by that one doesn’t need a meal. Therefore, this gift will get plenty of use and allow your mother to be reminded every day how much you care.

A dining room set offered by Baumgartner’s Furniture.

2. New mattress

This gift is a little more centrally focused on your mother. For a woman who does so much, sleep is vital. After all, this is a woman who probably got only a few hours of sleep a night during when her children were small. The best way to repay this is by making sure she gets the most comfortable hours of sleep during the night now. And chances are, it’s probably time she replaces hers, as we’ve written in Baumgartner’s blogs before. A new mattress is a practical gift that will get plenty of use.

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3. A recliner

Few gifts can top the gift of ultimate comfort — a recliner. It could be your typical grandpa recliner or something more sleek, like a high-leg recliner. Your mother will love a stylish chair that fits the theme of home decor, but is also something she can plop her legs up on. For the mothers who are also grandmothers, it can be a great place to cuddle and read a children’s book.

A recliner in a cozy living room.

This Mother’s Day, give your mother something so much more than a gift that will wilt in a few hours. Gifts from Baumgartner’s could last a lifetime and are sure to please with their comfort and style. Your mother will feel the love every time she uses or looks at her perfect piece of furniture from Baumgartner’s. Getting one of these gifts is a much more unique option than the typical flowers and chocolates. Happy Mother’s Day from Baumgartner’s Furniture!

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Recliner

Here at Baumgartner’s, we’ve talked about the typical “grandpa recliner” in our blogs before. It’s big and comfy and what you imagine when you think of a recliner. While there’s nothing wrong with the grandpa chair, it doesn’t fit in every style of home. Luckily, there are other options that don’t look like recliners, allowing you the comfort to put your legs up and fit the style of your home. Here are our three steps to pick out the perfect piece of furniture for your home.

A double reclining sofa in a traditional living room.

Pick a space

Before you pick anything else, pick the space (or spaces) you would like a recliner. Maybe you want something comfier to watch movies in for your living room, whereas a sturdier chair could help you focus to read books or do work in the bedroom or study room. A Baumgartner’s associate can help you identify the best type of chair to help you feel the most comfortable in your space. After all, the goal is to help you be completely satisfied and comfortable with your new piece of furniture in your home.

2. Pick a style

As aforementioned, recliners don’t come in just one style. Before you go shopping, decide what type of chair might look good with your existing home decor. Or if you can’t imagine what a good style would be, a Baumgartner’s associate can help you find the perfect piece. Research the different types of styles and the differences, like sleek, pub style or wingback. High-leg and short-leg recliners can look like typical chairs but have the comfort of the footrest. This wide array of options allow for a recliner to fit in any room of the home.

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A St. Albert leather recliner in a cozy living room.

3. Pick a design

We live in a time nowadays where there are limitless amounts of selection for everything. If you like a shirt, it comes in eight different colors and patterns. The same goes for furniture. After you identify your space and pick your style, you can customize your chair however it will fit best in those places. The possibilities are endless, especially with Baumgartner’s design center covers which allows you to look at hundreds of different styles and patterns before you buy your chair. This ensures you never have to choose between a style you love and a design you love — you can have the best of both worlds.

At Baumgartner’s, we can assist you with all of these steps to ensure you are completely happy with your purchase.

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Mattress

Mattress Buying Tips

Buying a new mattress can be difficult if you don’t know what you’re looking for. Do you want something comfier for your back? Something you and your partner can both feel rested in? To make the process easier, check out our five tips to aid in purchasing a new sleep set.

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A traditional innerspring coil.

There are many different kinds technologies created to assist you sleep — traditional innerspring, memory foam, hybrid, etc. When purchasing, it’s important to know which one of these works best for your body, or even if a combination of them does. Different technologies work for different types of bodies, so maybe do some research before coming into the store. Baumgartner’s salespeople will have the information available to point you to the mattress you need to get the sleep you deserve.

2. Firmness level

The old adage used to be, “if you have a bad back, buy a firm mattress”.  That isn’t always the case these days.  You want to buy something that makes your back feel good, whether it’s a firm or a softer type.  Back pain or overall pain in general, is usually relieved by good circulation of blood and the relief of pressure points. There are many different firmness levels that can achieve this. The key is to lay down for a period of time that allows your body to get the true feeling of it. If you’re going in with no previous pain issues, just pick what you think will help you feel the most rested.

3. Shop every eight years

Chances are, you replace most things in your house much sooner than you replace your sleep set. It can be easy to forget about one of the items you use most, but mattresses become worn down like everything else — especially when you spend one third of your life on it! Getting a new mattress can ensure more restful nights without worn down and lumpy spots.

Mattresses must be replaced every 8 to 10 years

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4. Shop together

If you have a partner, it’s important to keep what both of you want in mind. If your partner wants something firmer but you want something more plush, try to find something in the middle that both of you enjoy. There are plenty of products that fit this type. A comfortable sleep is important and can affect both of your moods and health.

5. Try it out

You wouldn’t buy a new car or shoes without trying them out first and chances are, you don’t use them as much as your mattress. Trying them out is the only surefire way to make sure you feel comfortable on it. Again, one third of your life will be spent on this mattress. Our products our designed to be tried out so don’t be afraid to get on the display model and get in the position you normally try to fall asleep.

If you really are unsure of where to begin, please come in and talk to our knowledgeable sales associates. We will ensure you find the best fit and walk away from the experience satisfied.

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La-z-boy

When most people think of La-z-boy, they think of grandpa’s favorite recliner. And while not a negative thought, it’s not entirely true —while La-z-boy does have some of the highest quality recliners around, the company offers so much more to fit any family’s needs.

A piece of La-z-boy furniture could be found anywhere in the house due to the variety the company offers. On top of recliners, they sell sofas and loveseats, sleepers, sectionals, ottomans, cabinets, etc, each with the quality you can expect when purchasing a La-z-Boy recliner. Additionally, each piece of furniture comes in many different colors, woods or fabrics to fit the aesthetic of your home.

If your house is too small or you just have too many guests, a sleeper can fit into any home and accommodate the need for an extra sleeping space with the comfort of La-z-boy. The sleeps also come in many different patterns and colors to make adding the extra space convenient for your home.

Room for the whole family

Families can plop down on sofas and sectionals together, while resting their legs on La-z-boy ottomans. A loveseat or sofa will make any living room feel a bit cozier and anything from watching TV to playing board games will be more entertaining. Ottomans also double as a storage space to keep the aforementioned board games or blankets for chilly movie nights.

The brand also offers more storage besides an ottoman, check out our store to see all your options. Imagine the relaxing evening of pulling a blanket out of the ottoman and settling down with a good book on your favorite sofa.

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La-z-boy Ottoman

Made in America

When customer purchase La-z-boy, they can rest assured knowing their dollar is going to the US economy. La-z-boy products are made in America, with five manufacturing plants — including one in Neosho, Missouri!  Most of Baumgartner’s products will come from this plant, so when you buy from Baumgartner’s you are helping people all over Missouri.  This assures the customer they are getting the finest quality and labor standards of the American workforce.

La-z-boy offers so much more than the typical thought that comes to customer’s minds. The company sells pieces to match any furniture need and customers know when they are purchasing, they are purchasing a reliable piece of home decor that will last a lifetime.

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Baumgartner’s Furniture

The History

Our furniture store is a family-owned, locally-operated business serving Mid-Missouri for over six decades.  George Baumgartner founded the business in 1949 and since then, we have remained committed to serving our clients with a personal approach in mind.  For four generations, Baumgartner’s has offered hometown hospitality to our customers.

George Baumgartner

The Baumgartner’s Furniture story begins in mid-1940s, when Emmett Baumgartner quit his job at the shoe factory in Fulton, Missouri to open a gas station in Kingdom City with his son, George.  Although George was only 18 at the time, he possessed a strong entrepreneurial spirit. So before long, the father-son team expanded their business operation to include towing and taxi services, and eventually they opened a restaurant adjacent to the station. During this time, they also started to dabble in furniture sales and even sold the first television sets in the area. However, when an 18-wheeler plowed through the front of the restaurant, they decided to take the business in a new direction. George left to open up a furniture store in Auxvasse.  Once the store was up and running, Emmett closed the gas station and joined his son.

Old Truck Driven Through Baumgartner’s Restaurant

Baumgartner’s Old Store

After years of serving customers out of our Auxvasse store in 1999, Mattress World By Baumgartner’s was added in Columbia to offer more products and services to our customers.  Currently, our Columbia store offers a La-Z-Boy Gallery along with a state-of-the-art mattress gallery.  Our pledge was, and continues to be, providing quality products and unparalleled service.

Currently, Baumgartner’s Furniture has two stores in Auxvasse and Columbia, Missouri.

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The Service

We are far more than just a ‘logo.’ We are committed to creating a unique shopping experience from start to finish.  This ensures the satisfaction of our customers and lets them know they are so much more to us than another sale.  As part of maintaining this philosophy, our sales associates are here to help you in any way possible.  Our goal is to get our customers what they really want and need.

Alan and Jake Baumgartner, 3rd and 4th Generations

Not only that, but our sales associates have years of experience in the furniture business.  They are knowledgeable of our products to help shoppers find the perfect piece to add to their homes.  Our associates make it their priority to make the customers feel safe and comfortable in their shopping environment, turning the entire experience into a friendly one.  With a small town atmosphere like ours, customers are our best advertisement.

The Products

When your family name is on the business, customers can expect more.  Our customers can trust they are receiving the finest products and care possible.  Our store offers big city selection without having the drive to Kansas City or St. Louis.  Baumgartner’s is a complete home furnishings store, including furniture, bedding and flooring.  We are truly a company that stands behind our product.

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La-Z-Boy Living Room Group

At Baumgartner’s, we have promised since the beginning to treat you with courtesy and respect and this promise hasn’t changed in our more than sixty years of operation.

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Living Room – Does yours feel warm and cozy?

Do you have a living room that just doesn’t feel very cozy?  Your living room should be the place where you can sit and relax, or entertain when friends and family come to visit.  What are some ways to help make your room feel a little cozier?

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Living Room Picture from Baumgartner’s Customer

Here are Five tips that may help:

1. Seating Arrangement.  Are your chairs and sofas in a manner where everyone can see each other if they are sitting?  This makes conversations easier to hear and engage.  A living or family room is normally a place where people talk and socialize.  The seats should be organized in a way it is accommodating to others, not accommodating to where the television is in the room.  Sure, people may watch television in the living room, but it is not the main focus.
2. Accessories.  Sometimes, something as simple as lamps can really make a room feel cozier.  There are so many lamp options; it will be easy to find one that goes with your décor.  There are also different types of light bulbs.  You can get light bulbs that are soft, bright, 3-way, or energy-efficient.  Depending on the room tone you want to have in your family room, the lighting of the room can really help make that statement.
3. Do you not have a green-thumb?  That’s okay, there are artificial flowers and trees that look very real, and will not need the tender loving care real flowers and trees need.  Did you know, depending on the type of flower or tree, having real flowers and trees can help with the oxygen in your room?  So, not only does it help ‘look’ good, it also ‘feels’ good, too!  Many people also mix real and artificial in the family room and throughout the rest of the house.  The artificial plant stays in the house year-round, while the real flowers come in for the winter, but go outside on the porch or deck during the summer.  This often helps fill the gaps or voids behind chairs or end tables.
4. Pillows and Throws.  Something so small can have such a big impact on a family room.  Pillows and throws are small enough you can go bold if you would like.  This can liven up a room without completely changing your room (painting walls, etc).
5. Picture Frames.  What better way to make your room feel cozy than the love of friends and family?  Take some of your favorite pictures, print them in a variety of sizes, and place them on the end tables next to your lamps in your family room.  Also, don’t think that having all the pictures printed in the same color or same frame is needed.  It adds more character to your room when you have different picture frames.

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Living Room Picture from Baumgartner’s Customer

A living room should be just that, a place for family and friends to visit.  These small tips can really help make your family room inviting, cozy, comfortable, and a place where everyone wants to be.

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