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The Best Types of Sofas for a Vacation Home or Rental Property

If you're lucky enough to own a vacation home or rental property, then you know the importance of a good couch. It can be tricky to decide what pieces are necessary, and it's easy to go overboard. In this article, we will discuss the different types of sofas that are perfect for a vacation home or rental property. What to Consider When Sofa Shopping? The sofa is one of the most important aspects of any vacation home or rental property. It can be the difference between a comfortable and enjoyab ....

Apartment Furniture: What You Should Get and Focus On

You may not know where to start when it comes to apartment furniture, but this article should help you narrow down the perfect apartment furniture for your new apartment. Whether you're a first-time apartment owner or moving from one apartment to another, there are some things that you need and others that are just nice to have. If you don't know what furniture pieces go into an apartment and which ones can be left out of the equation, then read on! No More Sleeping on the Floor When I first m ....

The Furniture Mall Supplies Furniture This Season

How do you help people that have been continuously beaten down by life? You could offer time, money, sympathies. If you are a furniture store, you can offer the very thing you sell. The Furniture Mall has teamed up with Statesman’s Season of Caring program to supply families in need with furniture. The Statesman highlights the needs in our community by featuring families nominated by local nonprofit organizations. They focus on fundraising, having raised more than $15.2 million for local nonp ....

Furniture Color Trends of 2022

As the year comes to an end, we reflect on what has changed, what is changing, and what will change. In the world of furniture, this means staying up to date with where the world is shifting in terms of colors. Furniture color trends are influenced by what's happening all around us - so the color of your clothing and home furnishings could impact what color furniture you'll want to buy. This article will tell you about some furniture colors that may be trending in 2022. Reds Are Making a Comeba ....

What is Mid-Century Modern Furniture?

Mid-century modern furniture is a style that can be recognized by its simple and sleek design. It's often characterized by the use of wood veneers, solid surfaces, and steel or aluminum framing. It was popular in the 1950s and 1960s but has remained popular to this day among decorators who want something different from other furniture styles. In this article, we will discuss what mid-century modern furniture is all about. What is Mid-Century Modern Furniture? Mid-century modern furniture has a ....

Fundraising and Furry Friends

Everywhere you look in Austin, there are pets. They’re our best friends, companions, and our sources of endless serotonin. There are so many great things about owning pets, that we often forget about the times where they almost thrust us into financial ruin. Although a bit dramatic, pets are expensive. Luckily for us, a non-profit organization, Emancipet, works for affordable and accessible veterinary care. Image by Erika Rich On Oct. 24th, The Furniture Mall of Texas participated in Emanc ....

Clearance Furniture: Priced Cheaply, Perfect for Guests

We're sure you've seen furniture stores that offer clearance sales, but what does this mean? Well, clearance is a way for furniture stores to sell their inventory at lower prices. There are many different reasons why clearance sales happen; maybe the store has overstocked on certain items or they have made some design changes and need to clear out old stock. No matter the reason, our clearance section is loaded with good deals! We've got all sorts of furniture available in there - couches, chair ....

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 ....