Posts Tagged ‘high point furniture’

Furniture shopping? Take your home with you.

| August 14th, 2010 | 2 Comments »

One of the toughest tasks about furniture shopping is that you can’t bring the one thing you’re shopping for: Your house. So if you’re coming to High Point, toss a few of the following things into your purse or car to help you find your perfect furniture fit. You’ll be glad you did!

Floor plan. Your floor plan includes wall length and the distance from doors to windows. These measurements allow you to (more…)

Decode the discount

| August 1st, 2010 | 5 Comments »

Once upon a time (less than 20 years ago) 80% of America’s furniture was made in or near High Point, NC. We knew the names: Broyhill, Lane, Henredon, Ethan Allen, Bernhardt. Better manufacturers cost more. Price reflected quality.

Off shore manufacturing changed everything. Lower manufacturing costs meant drastically lower prices. Overnight, new furniture chains offered designer styles at rock bottom prices. Why spend $2800 on a sofa when a $600 sofa looked just as good? (more…)