Why You Shouldn't Flip or Rotate Your Mattress Thursday, May 27, 2021 If you are thinking it is time to flip your mattress, stop! Not many mattresses these days can or should be flipped. Most modern mattresses have pillow tops or memory foam tops, and those cannot be flipped. You want to be sleeping on the comfortable side.

And if you’re thinking about rotating your mattress, don’t do it! Sleep technology has come a long way. Newer mattresses are now constructed with sleep zones designed to provide better support to different areas of your body. The filling at the top of your mattress is built differently than the bottom, to offer accurate support to your head and feet.

Still Flipping or Rotating Your Mattress?
If you’re still arduously flipping and rotating your mattress every now and then and wondering when you should do it again, you’re asking the wrong question. The question you should be asking yourself is, is it time to buy a new mattress and the answer is yes. If your current mattress is indeed old enough that it can be flip flopped, then most likely it’s time for a replacement rather than another rotation.

Home Furniture Plus Bedding has a wide selection of mattresses that are built to accommodate every type of sleeper. Choose from support variations or temperature preferences to fit your sleep type and ensure a perfect night's sleep.

At our stores you’ll find all the leading mattress brands including Sealy, Nectar, Tempur-Pedic, Stearns & Foster, and more. You can find these mattresses in all the standard sizes: twin, twin XL, full, queen, and king. We also have adjustable bases and frames, plus box springs and foundations - everything you need to redo your sleep setup.

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Don’t put the pressure of choosing the right mattress directly onto your shoulders alone. Let us help! Stop in to any of our 8 locations across East Texas and Louisiana, or contact us with any questions you may have.

William Schmolke - Employee Spotlight June 2021 Saturday, May 15, 2021

“At Home Furniture, we make furniture repairs on anything we sell, and I know that’s far and above what our competitors do,” says William Schmolke. Affectionately known as “Smokey”, he has been one of our chainwide service technicians since 2009. While Smokey’s job requires much skill and knowledge, he continues his self-disciplined drive of learning in order to stay current with the ever-changing world of furniture, equipment, tools, and repairs. As with all of our jobs at Home Furniture, perhaps the most important requirement is that of “people skills.” Smokey adds, “When I make a call, nearly every customer who answers the door is unhappy. You gotta be able to talk with them but to also be able to sell the repair, sell yourself, and sell Home Furniture! A satisfied customer is a happy customer, and when they’re happy, I know they’ll shop with us again.”

Flint Davis, Customer Relations Director, says, “I still recall vividly interviewing Schmolke on a Saturday morning. Who would have known a Saturday interview would result in a sigh of relief. Schmolke has made a positive impact since joining our service team and continues to show vast improvement. He is always researching online for new innovative ways to repair furniture. Schmolke models (GREEN & GROWING) quoted by our CEO, Mr. Tony Kemp. Thank you for being a difference maker! You are making Home Furniture better and my job easier. You are one prepared pioneer in our company.”

One of Home Furniture’s expectations is to be “Clean, Neat, and Organized” with every aspect of our jobs. One look at Smokey’s repair van (inside and out) is a true testament to that, which is just one indicator of what our customers can expect with the quality of his work, and it shows.

Outside of work, Smokey stays active on most weekends enjoying nature with his family, especially on the West Pearl River on his “Old Cajun Houseboat.”

Born and raised in Slidell, LA, Smokey resides in Walker, LA, with Linda, his wife of 21 years. And for those who may not know, Linda is also a Home Furniture team member who has been at our Airline location in Baton Rouge for the past eight years.

 

Thank you, Smokey, for your talents, skills, dedication, and for your representation of what our company stands for. 

Great Home Gifts for Mother’s Day Tuesday, May 4, 2021 Get Mom something she will love and display in her home for years and years to come! Accent pieces are what’s hot this season in terms of gifts to mom. Learn more about our beautiful accent pieces at Home Furniture Plus Bedding serving East Texas and Louisiana!

Accent Pieces Mom Will Love
At Home Furniture Plus Bedding serving East Texas and Louisiana, we offer a wide selection of home accent furniture with storage cabinets available in all shapes and sizes, and in various styles from classical to rustic to contemporary. We offer reclaimed wood cabinets to lend a touch of exclusivity to any room, ideal for dining rooms going for a farmhouse feel, as well as modern accent chest in the living room perfect for storing blankets or media. An accent piece is a perfect way to make your living space pop! Accent cabinets and hutches are a stylish way to save space and declutter a room, all while giving it a new and refreshed look!

First impressions are everything to Mom, and when she was decorating her space, it was important to her that the room spoke to her and about her. Accent furniture can completely transform a room and make it completely your own, and Mom would love a new accent piece for her home! Whether you’re searching for a dazzling accent cabinet, eye-catching coffee table, or stylish end table, our wide selection is sure to have exactly what you’re looking for.

Accent Chairs play a similar role, just in a more comfortable way! Accent chairs can play both fashionable and functional roles in any seating area. These chairs can visually balance a large sofa or sectional or make grand, expansive rooms feel more intimate. With plenty of styles, materials, and colors to choose from, Home Furniture Plus Bedding serving East Texas and Louisiana is sure to have the accent chair you’ve been searching for to brighten up any room.

Whatever you choose for Mom, she will love it because you, her beloved child, picked it out for her!

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Choose Home Furniture Plus Bedding and out beautiful accent pieces to make Mom’s day this Spring season! Contact our experts with any questions about any of our accent pieces or chairs, or other furniture items, that you may have. Visit our location near East Texas and Louisiana locations any time, or view our full inventory online!

Freda Stelly - Employee Spotlight May 2021 Friday, April 30, 2021

In the late 1980s, Freda Stelly began her career at the original Home Furniture Plus Bedding on Surrey Street as a part-time office helper during our big sale days. In May of 1994, Freda became a full-time employee - mastering the positions of customer service at the front counter, payroll, and accounts payable. It didn’t take long for Ged Fleming, our founder, to recognize and reward her work ethic, drive, and self-discipline. Ged confidently promoted Freda to Home Furniture’s Finance and Receivables Manager for all stores, a position she maintains today.

When asked about her employment, Freda shares that she has “enjoyed every minute working at Home Furniture. It is like family. We’ve been through a lot over the years, and it’s all been good.”

Riggins Dore, manager of our Surrey street store, says, “Freda is always willing to help anyone in the company no matter what she has going on. She comes in every day with a smile on her face and is a perfect example of the Home Furniture culture.”

Freda’s passion outside of work is spending time with her family, cooking, and fishing. And most of all, she treasures time spent with her 4-year-old great-grandchild, Ahnaleigh.
Born in Morgan City, LA, Freda now resides in Leonville with Robert, her husband of 41 years.

Thank you, Freda, for sharing your joyful attitude, self-discipline, and determination with our Home Furniture Plus Bedding family day after day.