Stop! Look at your surroundings, and think of the first thing you noticed. Aside from the location, you probably noticed if you felt comfortable, safe, relaxed, and what you were sitting on and the décor. That’s right, I am talking about furniture. It’s a topic that not many people talk about, but I think it is important because most people don’t notice their own furniture unless they hate it or it makes them uncomfortable. Be honest, did you notice the detail of the furniture you are around right now until I asked you about it?
When I talk to people about furniture in their homes, I normally hear two kinds of remarks rationalizations, and excuses:
- “I’ve had this forever and I can’t find anything I will like”
- “My parents gave me this because they didn’t want it”
- “It’s too expensive”
- “I have to find someone to move it”
- “Salespeople scare me”
- “I don’t know how to update my house”
The list could go on and on! I am here to tell you that these excuses and rationalizations have no merit at any Louisville area Ashley Furniture HomeStore!
“I’ve had this forever and I can’t find anything I will like”
We are getting exciting new products daily and we are always changing up our showroom! We are currently expanding our Metro Modern lifestyle category with new products that have a European feel. These products would look great in any home, and especially any apartments or small spaces. Traditionally our store has been wall-to-wall browns and beiges, but that is certainly not the case now. Currently, you will see any color from oranges, blues, and yellows, to your more traditional browns and tans.
Not really into the smaller, contemporary look? No problem! Our Traditional lifestyle category is growing too! We always have new products no matter what you are looking for! Looking for something different? We have an exclusive product that is HomeStore exclusive, which means no one else in town will be carrying it! If you haven’t been in to see us in a while, we encourage you to come in and take a look at all of our new pieces.
“My parents gave me this because they didn’t want it”
If your parents didn’t want it, then why are you settling for boring furniture? When you walk into our showroom you will see our complete line of Metro Modern and Contemporary products that will blow you away! Smaller-scaled furniture in clean, urban contemporary designs, styled for today’s space-conscious consumer is perfect for anyone in an apartment or who has a smaller space. Break away from the boring browns and greens of your parent’s generation and dive into yellows, blues, reds, and even black and white to give your space more of your personality!
“It’s too expensive”
When looking at the cost of furniture, it is not just about the price tag, but about the quality of the piece. Purchasing quality furniture will be to anyone’s benefit because it will last for years and withstand children or even grandchildren!
Not only do we have something for every lifestyle and every budget, but we offer flexible financing options. Wells Fargo, GE Capital, Personal Financing or layaway, we will help you pick the perfect furniture for your home, and help you choose the payment plan that works for you! The typical down payment for your purchase is just the sales tax and delivery!
“I have to find someone to move it”
We will even handle getting your new furniture to your home! Louisville Area Ashley Furniture HomeStores works with Talon Logistics to make sure your furniture finds its way home. Our expert delivery team is there to make sure your furniture looks great in your space while leaving your house exactly how they left it, but just a little bit more stylish! Delivery also includes set up and assembly. Are you worried about your current furniture getting in the way? No problem! We have partnered with the Habitat for Humanity ReStore to recycle any extra furniture you have. Just make an appointment to have them stop by to pick up your old furniture, and you can get a tax credit for helping others!
“Salespeople scare me”
We feel the same way, which is why we do not employ salespeople, we have Product Specialists! We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and growing relationships with members of our community. We do not want you to go home empty-handed or with furniture you really don’t like, but we won’t follow you around or pressure you to purchase. We want to get to know you and your style so that we can find you the perfect bedroom, living room, dining room or just a fun room! We love being the know-it-alls in town, and we would love the opportunity to share our knowledge with you.
“I don’t know how to update my house”
That’s okay! We can help! Ashley Furniture puts out a monthly magazine so that we can keep current on today’s styles! In dining areas, the switch from formal dining to everyday casual dining is making a huge impact! We suggest a counter height or pub-height dining table for any busy family. The benefit to these higher tables is not just being current, but adding the illusion of a bigger room since you can see under them, unlike the traditional formal dining set!
In living areas, the current trend is pulling away from the bulky sofas our parents had, and moving towards the sleeker designs of our Metro Modern category! Switching the pillows in the living area can also give your furniture a new life! Pairing a pillow with a fun design or even a pillow with a three-dimensional design can make your space pop!
Bedrooms are also making the same switch that living areas are. Trends in the bedrooms include lower platform beds and upholstered beds. The main key to staying current is accessories, accessories, accessories! Pairing the furniture you love with a complementing piece of art will transform any room from “okay” to “WOW!” Picking the right lamps, art, tabletop accessories, and even pillows will turn you into a sought-after designer. We are constantly updating our floors to accommodate all the new trends!
