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Behind the Seams: Creating a Couch Potatoes Couch

When you buy a couch, you don't usually rip it open to see how it was made. You trust that the couch you bought won't immediately fall apart, and hope that it was worth its price. It would be nice, however, to have some assurance that there are some brands out there that don't just slap a frame together with glue and call it a day. We wanted to let people into the process of how a couch was made, and what the Furniture Mall strives for in terms of quality. I went down to the factory of one of ou ....

Working in the Warehouse: The Furniture Mall Volunteers at the Salvation Army

Remember the excitement you would feel on Christmas Day? Tearing through gift wrap and seeing that present you had so desperately wanted for so long, was a feeling that stays with us long into adulthood. Some children, unfortunately, don’t get to experience that, but that’s why the Salvation Army has taken a stand. Their Angel Tree program provides new toys and clothing to children in need during the holidays, through the support of donors. The Furniture Mall volunteered recently to help the ....

7 Tips for First-Time Furniture Buyers

Moving into a new house is exciting, but shopping for furniture to fill that home can be overwhelming and stressful. After all, there are so many different pieces to buy: couches, recliners, accent chairs, art. The list never seems to end. At The Furniture Mall of Texas, our home specialists are more than willing to lend a helping hand to new furniture buyers, but it’s also important to prepare yourself so that the experience is easy and enjoyable. Here are 7 tips for first-time furniture buye ....

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 ....