Flexsteel

When it comes to furniture, only a few well-known brand names might stick out to regular consumers – for instance, La-Z-Boy. These names can often be the first customers mention when shopping for new furniture. But here are four reasons to add Flexsteel to that list of names when you come in next for new furniture.

1. Reliable
Flexsteel is committed to creating reliable, sturdy products. Every piece of Flexsteel furniture is tested to commercial standards set by American National Standards Institute and Business and Institution Furniture Manufacturers Association. Overall designs are tested for function, safety, and durability, while each individual piece is inspected after the factory line in order to keep standards. This extensive testing process and high standards ensure you will not have a broken piece of furniture on your hands a few days after bringing it home.

A bed with storage by Flexsteel.

2. Socially responsible
Flexsteel wants to create inclusive working environments for the company’s employees, collaborate with community outreach, and commit to protecting the environment. Flexsteel believes in this so strongly that even their suppliers must meet the standards in order to collaborate and create furniture products. When purchasing from this company, there is no reason to feel guilty about the carbon footprint or funding sweatshops – it is simply not an issue with this company.

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3. The product
One of Flexsteel’s product they proclaim the most is the Blue Steel Spring, with a design that hasn’t radically changed in over 75 years. The company is so confident in their invention that the durability of the Blue Steel Spring is guaranteed for a lifetime. Unlike other springs, the Blue Steel Spring never needs retying or replacing, which means the springs stay sturdy – never again will you ponder over what furniture to buy next as you sink lower and lower into the couch. All of Flexsteel’s upholstered furniture comes with this technology.

The Blue Steel Spring by Flexsteel.

4. Style
If a company were to adopt the aforementioned policies and produce a less-than-beautiful product, it might be excused. However, this is not a problem for Flexsteel. The furniture is reliable, responsible, durable, and stylish. You will not have to sacrifice between a beautiful product and a trustworthy product – with this company, they are one and the same.

Next time you are considering purchasing a new piece of furniture, consider Flexsteel. All these reasons and more are why it is easy to love the affordable style of the company. Stop by a Baumgartner’s Furniture in Auxvasse today to speak with an associate about Flexsteel, or browse our online selection here.

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Tempurpedic

Sometimes it can be hard deciding the brand to buy when it comes to necessary items – what will last the longest? What will have the best quality? What will have the lowest cost? All of these are questions to keep in mind when shopping for a long-term item, like a mattress. You will spend around one-third of your life on a mattress. Here are four types of people who should consider spending some of that time on a Tempurpedic.

1. Someone who wants to be comfortable

The Tempurpedic material was developed in the 1970s by NASA in order to be a pressure-absorbing cushion and evenly distribute body weight, according to the Tempurpedic website. The material is now a secret “recipe” due to the success, much like Coke. Since the mattresses were released, customers have raved online about how comfortable the beds are and how much their sleep has improved. This is especially great if you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep due to being uncomfortable. Tempurpedic is the highest rated company for customer satisfaction, with 92 percent. The next highest company is Apple at 87 (you know, the company that makes all those iPhones everyone seems to have?). Which means there’s a 92 percent chance you will love you Tempurpedic.

A mattress from the Tempurpedic-Contour collection.

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2. Someone who wants to relax

As aforementioned, Tempurpedic mattresses are comfortable. This makes them great for not only sleeping, but also reading a book, drinking a cup of tea, or snuggling with a loved one. Very few people realize how much time is spent in their bed until they are faced with an uncomfortable mattress. Tempurpedic mattresses are designed to shape around your weight, shape, and temperature, to support your body. This molding process helps the mattress feel like a comfortable pile of blankets, rather than a hard rectangle. This also reduces worn down spots from sleeping in the same position constantly.

3. Someone with aches and pains

Tempurpedic mattresses are known for being incredibly comfortable, but the weight distribution that makes them so comfortable is also great for keeping pressure points off sensitive areas, like the back, neck, and hips. While those with bad backs are often recommended to get firmer mattresses, but Tempurpedic mattresses can also help with bad backs as the adaptation of the material allows for better back alignment. Tempurpedic is designed to relieve pressure points so you aren’t woken up during the night or tossing and turning. We can’t say the tossing and turning will 100 percent stop, but it will definitely be less frequent.

A mattress from the Tempur-Flex collection.

4. Couples

Tempurpedic was famous for commercials where someone would jump on the bed, whereas a glass of red wine also on the bed would not tip over (if you do remember, it must have made an impression because that ad hasn’t aired since 2009!) This is because the mattresses absorb weight, meaning anything on the bed is resting independently of anything else. This can be great for couples where one or both are easily disturbed by any shift in motion during the night, or if one has an earlier schedule.

Chances are, you fall into one of these categories (what, you don’t want to relax?). Stop by a Baumgartner’s location today to browse the Tempurpedic options and receive help from a knowledgeable Baumgartner’s associate. Additionally, you can browse Tempurpedic mattress models here.

Print this blog out and bring it into either Baumgartner’s location, and when you buy a Tempurpedic set or mattress, you will receive $300 to use in the future on pillows, sheets, a mattress pad, or a furniture purchase.

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College

College students rarely want to spend money on anything, besides food. If it’s not $5, it can be hard to catch their attention. However, there are necessities that a little money needs to be dropped on every once in a while, like new clothing or dishes (instead of using the same paper bowl, maybe?). And usually, this list does not include a new mattress. After all, someone who can sleep on their friend’s couch doesn’t really invest much thought into the quality of their sleep. However, here is why college students should invest in a new mattress.

Mattresses can make college easier.

1. Cost-effective over time

It might seem like most of your paycheck at the time, but buying a new mattress frees up later incomes for something else. If you spend fifty dollars on a mattress, you will be buying a new fifty-dollar mattress before the year is up and so on and so forth. Before long, you are spending more on eight different mattresses than one that will last the same amount of time.

2. Your parents will be pleased

Your parents are worrying about your state of living. In college, it can get particularly bad – like living in a house of boxes bad. It’s true that technically you are an adult, but your parents will still worry about the decisions you are making in college. To call them up and say “I bought a mattress today” is possibly one of the most adult things you could do. Better even than buying a different piece of furniture, like a recliner.

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Buying a new mattress is a necessary expenditure.

3. Your health

College is stressful. 80 percent of college students reported they frequently or sometimes experience daily stress, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Additionally, a study from Brown University found that 73 percent of students were found to have sleep problems. Having poor sleep and a large amount of stress can be a deadly combination and lead to health complications later on in life, including a more irritable mood in general. College students sleep bad enough as it is, there’s no reason to further that problem by not having a comfortable sleep when you do have time.

College is a time of poor eating, stress and just being poor in general, but there’s no reason for your sleep to suffer. Having a better night’s sleep will help you tackle the daily stresses like a professional and make even a little part of your life better. Think of buying a new mattress as an investment into your future. Stop by a Baumgartner’s for great deals on a necessary item.

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Organized

As an adult, life is hectic. There are not enough hours in the day to accomplish everything that needs to be done. This is especially true for cleaning – except for the weekends, who has time? No one really wants to spend his or her few days off work doing more work, but for no pay. However, adding just a few items in your life to help keep organized can help some tasks go quicker and leave time for more enjoyable tasks. Luckily, Baumgartner’s Furniture carries many organizational items that can keep a home orderly and efficient.

1. Bookshelf

Bookshelves usually are delegated as a one-use item – they are for keeping your books organized. However, bookshelves can be utilized in many ways. For instance, using one shelf just for the TV remotes can save those minutes of panic and searching under the cushions just to turn the volume down. Additionally, a decorative bowl could be placed on one of the shelves to keep keys in, rather than finding them under your bed as you are late for work one morning. Check out Baumgartner’s selection of bookshelves here.

A bookshelf from Baumgartner’s

2. Media consoles

Media consoles are great for protecting some of your most expensive items, like TVs or gaming consoles. Most people keep DVDs on the shelves that usually come with consoles, a great way to display your home movie library and keep the titles organized. The glass doors and display place, however, make the shelves a perfect home for collectibles, which keep them from cluttering up the rest of the room. Consoles can also hide unsightly (and dangerous) wires from just lying on the floor. Check out Baumgartner’s selection of media consoles here.

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3. Hutches

Hutches are a dream for keeping organized. Not only do they have shelves, but they have many drawers as well. Hutches can be particularly helpful for keeping office supplies separated – there is no reason for your notepads and pencils to reside in the same space. Hutches are another great place to keep your keys for those rushed mornings. There is no need to panic when they are always in the upper left drawer. Hutches can also be great for keeping creative ideas organized, allowing for a more expansive, free-flowing process. Check out Baumgartner’s selection of hutches here.

A hutch from Baumgartner’s.

Utilizing furniture specifically created for being organized can only be to your advantage. If you recognize that there is some need for organization in your life but not sure what could help, a Baumgartner’s associate can help you in finding the piece of furniture that will make your life easier and leave you more time to the things or people you love.

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Color

Humans can roughly distinguish about 10 million different colors. With so many combinations, it can be easy to mess up putting colors in your home and suddenly, it does not look as good as that one bedroom on Pinterest that had a similar scheme. Knowing how to work color and what looks good and what doesn’t can be crucial in taking your house from regular home to an envied design. Here are easy ways to use a color wheel to design your home.

The color wheel.

Work the color wheel

The color wheel can be your best friend when it comes to deciding a color theme for any design because the color wheel is the law for what works well in a scheme and what does not.

Complementary colors are colors that are across from each other on the wheel. For instance, beiges, browns, and blues work together because they are complementary. Similarly, pink and green also work well together, and can look good when used in muted tones.

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Monochromatic colors are essentially shades of one color. This can be especially helpful for accents. As an example, one wall could be red and the curtains, pillows and rug would be different shades of red so as to not look harsh against the other relatively neutral environment. Using different shades can keep a room from getting boring, lessen a harsh color, or make a calm shade like blue even more relaxing.

Analogous colors are colors that are on similar sides of the wheel and usually fall into the warm or cold categories. Warm shades include orange, yellow, red, whereas cold colors are purple, blue, or green. Using analogous colors is an easy way to tie a room’s design together. It is also a way to keep the room from looking too rigid in its design – for instance, if the accent pillows were blue and the paintings on the wall are purple, the theme is clear without everything needing to be the same shade.

A green couch could make a colorful statement.

Whether you want to have one color and a mostly neutral design or many options, using the wheel can be a helpful tool in deciding the swatches you could use. Once you decide on a scheme, stop by a Baumgartner’s location and one of our knowledgeable sales associates can help you find the perfect accents or furniture to match the vision in your head.

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Flooring

People can often take for granted the items they use everyday — from sinks, to mattresses, to even chairs. One part of your home is used every day, the moment you step into your home and that part is your floor. It might be time to look at your floor and consider if it should be redone or touched up. Here are four things to consider when looking for new flooring for your home.

1. Cost

Cost is always the primary factor to consider when redoing or changing anything in your home — find something that you love that also fits your budget. Before purchasing flooring, research different materials and the costs of those materials. A Baumgartner Associate can help you find flooring options within your budget and options to get the look you are imagining.

Soften a hardwood floor with a carpet.

2. Look

Not only is the overall look based on the material, it can be based on the color of that material. Carpet can make a room seem more comfortable, while hardwood can make a room more modern. Flooring is what the rest of the room is based off of. If the flooring seems off, the rest of the room seems off. Additionally, darker colors make a room seem smaller, which can be good if you’re going for a more comfortable or relaxing setting, while lighter colors can make a room seem more open.

3. Comfort

Flooring

Harder floors are great for the overall look of a house, but how comfortable it is is something that should be considered when purchasing flooring. Hardwood flooring can be balanced out with carpets and furniture while making a room look classier and more chic. Carpets make everything seem warmer and comfortable, but can be harder to clean if anything were to spill.

Hardwood can be great for high mess areas like the kitchen.

4. Extenuating circumstances

Again, floors are used every single day by every member of the household. If floors are harder, they could get scratched by animals or children could get hurt if they were to fall. Moving furniture can also scratch the flooring. Carpet can get indents from furniture which is hard to recover and again, can be harder to clean and get dog hair off of.

When considering new flooring, consider all these factors and what will fit your specific needs. Stop by a Baumgartner’s location and one of our knowledgeable sales associates can help you find the perfect flooring to fit your needs.

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Sale

While it is still a few days away from the actual holiday, we are celebrating early here at Baumgartner’s Furniture. To celebrate this incredible country, we are holding sales on some of our most popular items in order to ensure everyone has a chance to have a place they can be comfortable in and call home. Here are three reasons you should stop by a Baumgartner’s location from now until July 11 and celebrate Independence Day with us.

1. Comfort

Everyone deserves to be comfortable in their home. The most used and most comfortable furniture that are in a home will be on sale this Independence Day – mattresses, recliners, and sofas.  These pieces of furniture are where people spend the majority of their time when they are in their own home. We have mentioned before how you will spend one third of your life on your mattress, but when you are not sleeping, you are watching television, reading, playing video games, etc, which are commonly spent on sofas or recliners. This is why it might be time to consider an upgrade in comfort and subsequently, an upgrade in your life.

This Fourth of July, save big on a sofa like the one pictured above.

2. Price

Mattresses, sofas, and recliners are often considered pricier items when it comes to home furniture. In addition, while it is true that purchasing these items can often lead to a dent in your wallet, it does not have to be that way. With recliners starting at $249 and sofas at $799, this sale is a great way to purchase that piece of furniture you have had your eye on for a while and put off because of the price. Not only that, but chances are the mattress you lie on every night is long overdue for a replacement. Buying a new mattress during this sale is an easy way to cross off something on the to-do list and save money while doing it.

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3. Health benefits

Furniture loses its shape after a while. Cushions and springs become worn down and deflated. The difference is difficult to notice day after day of sitting on the same furniture but after time, your body can suffer from a decrease in comfort and support. Having firmer furniture is good for your posture and in turn, your spine and overall health. If you have had a consistent achy back or posture problems, it may be time to examine your furniture as a possible culprit. This sale will help you look for new furniture that will help you feel better and be more comfortable with the price at the same time.

It could be time to replace that mattress — get it at Baumgartner’s.

We hope you stop by and join us in celebrating America’s freedom this Independence Day. Our knowledgeable Baumgartner’s Associates will help you pick a piece of furniture that meets your needs – whether it’s something to be more comfortable, keep you healthier or save money, we have the piece of furniture and brand for you. Happy Fourth of July from Baumgartner’s Furniture!

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Accent

Little things make a big difference. This cliché is true for almost all aspects of life – relationships, friendships, impressing your boss at work. The same goes for your home, which is why accents are essential to home décor. Not only are accents inexpensive, they take any design from boring to fabulous in a matter of minutes.

1. Pillows

Pillows are no longer relegated to beds. These cozy, colorful balls of fluff can add something of worth to other areas of the home, such as the living room. Throw pillows receive a lot of flack for being useless, generally perpetuated by stereotypical couple fights on the television. “What even is the point of these,” one of them will yell, throwing the pillow across the other room. The other will shake another pillow in their hand, “it’s important! It ties the décor together!” The second person is right. Accent pillows add a dash of color to otherwise boring areas like couches or recliners. They make a room look polished and put together and are a simple, inexpensive way to step up décor quickly.

An accent pillow, available at Baumgartner’s.

2. Lamps

Accent

Lamps are not only good for the functional purpose of lighting, but modern innovation means you can find a lamp to fit with any theme. You need a driftwood lamp to fit with your earthy, hunter cabin? Perfect. You want a modern, sleek, stainless steel lamp to sit on top of your glass table? No problem. It’s the furniture version of “there’s an app for that.” Lamps, too, can seem useless if a ceiling fan seems to be providing the most lighting. However, lamps provide a softer light which is less hard on human eyes for activities like reading or hanging out when it’s dark outside. An accent lamp is not only functional, it’s helpful and good for your body.

A colorful lamp, available at Baumgartner’s.

3. Rugs

Like the other items in this list, rugs are an easy way to tie a room’s décor together. Instead of a boring plain room, now you’ve got a blue rug and blue pillows to match (just as an example, you can get whatever color or pattern you like). They can also help a room feel cozier, especially if you have hardwood floors. Another benefit of rugs on hardwood floors means tables can go on top of the rug without fear of irreparably damaging the floor by scratching it. Rugs are also fairly inexpensive and come in a wide array of patterns to satisfy any theme necessary.

Once you try any of these accents in your home, you will see how big a difference they truly make. Stop by any Baumgartner’s location today to have an experienced and friendly associate help you decide what accents will look best in your home.

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Father

It’s that time of year again – toolboxes, ties, and endless “best dad” mugs. It is Father’s Day, the day of the year where fathers and father figures everywhere are rewarded for all the hard work they put in their everyday life. From ball games to breakfast to birthday bashes, fathers play an integral part of their children’s lives – which is why it’s time to put away the assorted tie collection (now with polka dots!) and aim a little higher for Father’s Day.
If you’re currently scrambling for a present idea, look no further. Baumgartner’s Furniture will be having great deals on mattresses and recliners until June 22. Here are the reasons you should consider getting your father a mattress or a recliner this Father’s Day.
Mattress:

A king-sized mattress from Baumgartner’s Furniture.

We’ve written about mattresses before, but it bears repeating – you spend one third of your life on a mattress. Not only is comfort a vital consideration for when you’re sleeping, how comfortable you are during the night can affect how comfortable you are for the rest of the day. This means your mattress affects you 24/7. Your father deserves to be the most comfortable whenever possible. As he gets older, he’ll need a firmer mattress in order to support his back and make it easier to get out of bed in the morning. And chances are, he’s forgotten completely about his mattress and it probably needs replacing. Getting a new mattress is practical, necessary and shows how much you care about your father’s overall comfort. If you identify your needs and budget, a Baumgartner’s Associate can help you find the perfect mattress for your dad.

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Recliner:

A recliner in a living room.

Another topic we’ve covered in Baumgartner’s blogs. But when most people think of a stereotypical father figure, they see their dad resting easy in a big recliner while watching his favorite sports team. Recliners are durable and will last a long time before needing to be replaced, making them an integral part of the family furniture. Plus, they can become someone’s favorite place to sit as in “don’t sit there, that’s my spot.” Recliners are plush, durable and comfortable. Buying your father a recliner shows you care about not only his comfortable, but making sure his sitting spot is his favorite.
Father’s Day is June 21 and Baumgartner’s is here to help bring your family together. Instead of another toolbox he won’t open or ties he won’t wear, invest in his everyday life and comfort. Instead of giving a gift that he could wear or use maybe once or twice per year, give him something he’ll use all the time. If you stop by either Baumgartner’s location, we can assist you in finding the perfect gift for your father and making sure it is the best deal possible. Happy Father’s Day!

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Bed

In previous Baumgartner’s blogs, we’ve mentioned how important a mattress is – on average, a person will spend about a third of their life sleeping. However, this makes the bed itself just as important. A bed is the focal point of every bedroom. When people are daydreaming during work, it’s often of their bed. Here are four things to consider when purchasing a new bed.

An example bedroom where the decor is focused around the bed.

1. Size
Just like home sizes, bed sizes also vary quite a bit. This allows shoppers to pick the size of bed that fits their needs best. For instance, apartments tend to be smaller than duplexes or houses. Buying a smaller bed for smaller spaces not only allows those spaces to feel bigger, but can make the bed itself easier to transport when it comes time to move. However, if someone is in a home they can see themselves staying in for a while, buying a bed that they can also see themselves having for a long time can be a smart move.
2. Time
This section goes back to transient living that we’ve touched on before. A smaller bed is easier to build and easier to move, but is much nicer to live on than a futon. Not only that, but why spend the money on an expensive, giant canopy bed when a move could be in the near future? However, that canopy would be great if it were to stay in one place for long amounts of time. It’s important to consider how long to live in a space and what kind of bed matches that environment.

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3. Style
As with any other piece of furniture, it makes sense to consider the theme and décor of the room. Many homeowners build the theme around the bed, which is a central feature of any bedroom. Picking a wood like dark or light, and type like canopy or sleigh, can be important to deciding what the rest of the room or even house will look like.

Another beautiful bedroom.

4. Cost
It’s important to stay within a set budget. A bed is an incredibly important piece of furniture and should have a bit more money spent on it than say, a dresser. However, keep in mind the above points and decide a limit based on your specific situation. After you’ve done that, a Baumgartner’s Furniture associate can help you choose the most comfortable, stylish piece based on your price limit.
Here at Baumgartner’s, we’re dedicated to making sure you are the most comfortable in your home at all times. This can include literal comfort and financial comfort. Visit our website or our Auxvasse location and we can help you receive the best night of sleep possible.

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