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Elevate Your Home's Appeal: A Guide to Staging with Furniture

In the competitive realm of real estate, first impressions are paramount. Whether you're selling a cozy cottage or a modern condominium, staging your home effectively can significantly enhance its appeal to potential buyers. Among the various aspects of staging, furniture plays a pivotal role in shaping the ambiance and functionality of the space. Let's delve into the art of staging with furniture and explore how it can elevate the marketability of your home.   Declutter and Depersonalize: Be ....

Designing Your Dream Living Room: Creating a Focal Point and Accessorizing

  Your living room is the heart of your home, a place where you relax, entertain guests, and make countless memories. To transform this essential space into a cozy and visually appealing haven, you need to pay careful attention to its design. One of the key principles of interior design is to create a focal point in the room and accessorize around it. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of designing a living room that wows by focusing on the art of choosing a focal point and a ....

A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Sofa for Your Home

  When it comes to furnishing your home, few pieces are as essential and impactful as the sofa. The right sofa can not only enhance your living space's comfort and aesthetics but also reflect your personal style. But with the multitude of options available in the market, choosing the perfect sofa can be a daunting task. In this blog, we'll guide you through the essential factors to consider when selecting the right sofa for your home.   Determine Your Budget   Before you start shopping f ....

How to Maintain a Sofa by Luonto Furniture

  When you purchase a new sofa, it is common for the cushions to be plump and comfortable. However, over time and with constant use, the cushions begin to lose their shape and support. One way to maintain the appearance and comfort of your sofa is to fluff the back cushions regularly. This process redistributes the filling evenly and ensures that the cushions remain firm and resilient. It is important to keep an eye out for sagging in the back cushions, as it is a sign that they have lost thei ....

What to Consider When Buying a Sofa

  Sofas are a huge commitment for your home, and they are also expensive. Furthermore, they need to last for a long time, provide functionality, comfort, and work well with the rest of the space. The quality of the frame, suspension, cushioning, and upholstery are what separate a sofa that will last 10 to 20 years from one that will start to falter or look worn after only a few.   As a result, choosing the right sofa for your home and your lifestyle is a serious matter. When buying a new so ....

Designing A Small Living Room

  Designing a small living room can be especially challenging as it is where you probably spend the most time and entertain guests as well. How do you balance between making the room feel as spacious as possible while also squeezing in extra seating? What furniture should you choose, and where do you put it? These design tips will help you make the most of your space.   Choose Small-Scale Furniture Look for small settees, love seats and chairs that can work for your space. In some spaces ....

5 Sofas Available NOW for Christmas Delivery

We are just a few weeks away from Christmas, and if you have been searching for in-stock furniture, you may have experienced long delays or out of stock merchandise across the board.  At Willis Furniture, we have many items in our showroom that are in stock and can be arranged for immediate local delivery.  We have marked these items on our floor with red tags to make it easy for you to see what is available.  Please come in and visit us this weekend to take advantage of this opportunity.  W ....

How Performance Fabrics Have Changed the Way People Design and Live

Performance Fabrics  Performance Fabrics are resistant or repellent to things such as wrinkles, spills and environmental conditions. Learn more about performance fabrics.  At one point performance fabrics were mostly limited to outdoor furniture. Today, these fabrics are available in such a wide variety from traditional performance-fabric makers like Crypton and Sunbrella, as well as other brands just entering the market.  In fact, almost every upholstery manufacturer here at Willis Furni ....

Tight-Back Verses Loose-Cushion Sofas and Sectionals

Do you struggle with constantly feeling the need to fluff your sofa or sectional? Consider a tight-back for a buttoned-up and cleaner look.  Tight-backs will retain their shape for a more tailored appearance.  It is important to think about how you will be spending the most time in your space.  Would you like it to be a place that’s cozy and soft for movie nights and napping or firmer with less maintenance? If you are lucky enough to have space for both, dedicate one space as a TV/family ....

Our Top 5 Memorial Day Deals

Memorial Day is a great time to shop, whether you're hoping to redecorate a room in your home or just add a few new accents to refresh it for summer.  Here are our top five deals during our Memorial Day sale: 1. Clare View Sofa  An effortlessly elegant choice in outdoor furniture, this outdoor sofa marries sturdiness and style in such a delightful way. For that much more weather protection, the sofa’s eucalyptus wood frame with tapered touches and slat styling is treated to a 5-step fin ....