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Decorate Your Home with Austin Grown

Change is inevitable in any growing city, and that is especially true in Austin. Apartment buildings pop up almost overnight, many long-standing businesses have shut down, and the traffic is only made worse by combining the driving styles of East Coast versus West Coast. One thing that has remained unchanged is the proud, native Austinites' commitment to supporting local businesses. Austin’s Couch Potatoes is a furniture store near you, that is focused on always seeing the potential in furnit ....

7 Lighting Ideas to Brighten Up Your Home

Lighting is an essential part of any home, and it can make or break the mood in any room. You can either make a room look bright and inviting or dank and dark. Nailing that perfect balance is tough. There are many different types of light fixtures that you can use to brighten up your home, and all give different effects. In this blog post, we will explore 7 lighting ideas that will help you bring your home's interior to life. From floor lamps and chandeliers to wall sconces and desk lamps, there ....

The Authenticity of the Amish

Towards the back of The Furniture Mall of Texas, is an old buggy. You may come across it and ask, “What is that doing in a furniture store?”. The reason it is parked there is to pay a sort of homage to the Amish brand, a collection of three designers: Millcraft, Heartland Heritage Amish, and Fusion Designs. The buggy we have parked in our Amish section Our furniture store carries their creations. Heartland Heritage does dining and bedroom, Fusion Designs does the whole house, and Millcra ....

5 Ways to Decorate a Blank Wall

  When you first buy a new house or apartment, you immediately want to immediately fill it up with furniture. You get a comfy couch, nice table, sturdy TV console, and throw a couple of colorful pillows on the couch. You’re so busy getting the basics, that you notice your walls are still bare. The “minimalistic” excuse can only go so far before people start to get concerned. Here at The Furniture Mall, we have plenty of accessories and décor to fill up those blank spaces and make your ....

Football Fans Rejoice for Free Furniture

The Furniture Mall is celebrating 88 years of business with a very exciting offer. You’re not going crazy; The Furniture Mall of Texas has only been open for 7 months. The Furniture Mall of Kansas, the one that started it all, has been in the furniture business for 88 years. They thought, what better way to celebrate, then to give away furniture for free? From October 4th to November 21st, you will have the opportunity to combine your love of football into furniture shopping. All you have to ....

Furniture for Pets

We love our pets. Even when they knock over our plants, or pee on our carpet, or tear up our sofas so it looks like some avant-garde art project. They all look at you with their vacant eyes, not knowing they have destroyed parts of the home you so graciously invited them into. At The Furniture Mall of Texas we all understand the delicate balance of loving an animal but remembering that they still are just that—animals. No worries if your four-legged friend is lacking on the “good boy” sca ....

Coffee and Entry Table Decorating Tips

The entry and coffee tables in your home can make a bold statement with the right design and décor. They can also give you space to evolve your style over time, since you have the freedom to change out the décor whenever you want. Whether you’re looking for something to add to your entryway, or you want to invest in more coffee table décor, Furniture Mall is here for all your design needs. As you choose décor that works for your space, there are some decorating tips that you should consid ....