Official Blog of Gallery Furniture's Mattress Mack of Houston, TX

Cabinet Sideboard? Dining Table? Both.

 

 

The coolest cabinet that becomes a dining table.  Lori (of the Gallery Furniture High Point Market tea composed of customers) found, at Jasper Cabinet, a small side cabinet that expands out to become dining - with middle leaf leg support and you can size the dining table based on how many leaves you want to have.  This is just one of the many gems Gallery Furniture found while at High Point Market that were unique and functional.

"I like this," said Lori, "when you live in tight spaces, or you are just needing the extra seating space, it works to have something that can serve a dual function as a sort of sideboard.  I think it's also mindblowing - what guest what know it was there?"

Additional leaves are located below, for easy storage.  Gallery Furniture believes in you, the customer, which is why Gallery Furniture sent the world's greatest customers to find storage and space savings solutions in your living room, dining room, and other rooms of your house. 

"Seriously, this is the coolest thing on earth.  And it's practical."

When Opinions Collide - Largo Visit Brings Out Diversity

The Gallery Furniture High Point market team, which is composed (for the first time in High Point Market history of any retailer doing so) of customers.  And not just any customers, but the world's greatest customers, those of Gallery Furniture - the world's greatest furniture store. 

(Second Floor Photo of the Largo Showroom)

Earlier in the day, the love of all things in the Ty Pennington Collection (an exclusive to be carried by Gallery Furniture and manufactured by Howard Miller) gave way to a vast array of opinions in the Largo Showroom.  The Largo Showroom was two blocks away from the IHFC building, and while the excited mood generated by the Ty Pennington line was very much alive and well as the team left the Howard Miller showroom, it was in Largo that the beauty of different opinions came to light.

Viewing a traditional Largo bedroom group, you can start to see the divergent reactions in the faces of the Gallery Furniture customers.

While some of the great Gallery Furniture team sat and listened to the Largo rep go over a counter height dining table, others fanned out, finding THEIR furniture.

Gallery Furniture's customers at High Point Market absorbing the various pieces at Largo Furniture - a company carried by Gallery Furniture due to their wide array of categories such as living room, dining room, bedroom furniture as well as upholstery and leather and accent chairs.

Gallery Furniture is all about commitment to finding the latest and greatest, and with customers as buyers this means that a new set of eyes, unbiased and unfettered by industry bias.  Given the selection process of these great customers, it was only a matter of time before the beautiful prism of colors that are personalities and opinions came forth to make the decision making process a bit more involved.

 
Lori Murphy loved these "Crate-and-Barrel" style French country dining group chairs because they add color, Valerie found them to be a bit too much in that style line for her particular taste.

 
Valerie shows a contemporary piece that she stepped out of her comfort zone for at Largo, even saying that while this was not normally something she would say appeals to her, she sees the overall appeal and look for Gallery Furniture customers.  

From a unanimous cheer of approval of the Ty Pennington line, with its Crate-and-Barrel and Pottery Barn look with a serious injection of quality and value injected above and beyond those big box stores... to the core groups carried at Gallery Furniture by Largo creating divergent reactions, the day was filled with a truly live customer panel.

 
While looking at a dresser/mirror combination, no matter what the opinion on the piece, Gallery Furniture customers benefit from a Largo lesson on dovetail joinery and the differences in various styles of joints.


Nancy Burke stands next to a piece loved by Nancy Shaddock - despite the two having a different opinion on this bedroom piece, Burke helps Shaddock with a photo to showcase a sense of scale.  It's all about teamwork with Gallery Furniture.

Whether it was something as simple as finish - "that finish simply won't work here" versus "I think that finish on that Largo piece is actually very nice" - or something as complex as the total look and feel of a particular collection ("that doesn't really grab me as something folks like me would like" to "I need to say I find that piece gorgeous") the opinions flowed like a dam whose waters have been released after being held back for too long against the will of nature.

And oh, what a beautiful sight it was.  Buyer Chris Etheredge of Gallery Furniture seed the opportunity, grabbing the exchange of commentary and using it to gain knowledge for the Gallery Furniture process.  "It was good to see them finally disagreeing," said Chris, "you have to have something more than unanimous agreement on everything - and I think we all agree on how wonderful the exclusive Ty Pennington line at Gallery Furniture will be - but you HAVE to have differences for us all to learn."

Indeed.  God painted many colors on the rainbow, and the beauty in the rainbow is the sum of those colors.  Just like the different colors of that rainbow.... personal observations and the flow of opinions will bring beauty from diversity.  Gallery Furniture's wonderful High Point market team has such a great dynamic that they were able to discuss variances in that opinion and share those observations with Martha Kologinczak, Chris, and Gil and grow the knowledge of Gallery Furniture staff.  Remember, you are never too old to learn, and Gallery Furniture was learning a lot from these wonderful rookie buyers at High Point Market.

Gallery Furniture Customers Want Mack to Know...

These customers found stuff they liked all right, and on the first stop of the day, Coaster Corporation. Many Gallery Furniture customers are familiar with Coaster's products available for same day delivery.  Well, these great Gallery Furniture customers found some products they had to tell Mack about during their first few hours at High Point.

And what better way than through the magic of video?

Just goes to show that these great Gallery Furniture customers are in the spirit at High Point Market, and you can view these videos - and more - at the official Gallery Furniture YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/galleryfurnitureblog TODAY!

The Competition Does Not Compare!

Long-time customers Terry and Diane make it a point to go to Gallery Furntiure when purchasing a new piece of furniture.  They fell in love with Gallery Furniture during their first visit because of the “great sales people,” and quality customer service!  Their high expectations were met and exceeded during their recent visit.  Diane said the assistance received from Eric and Gregory while they shopped was “very good" and that they were "friendly and accommodating.”

Over the years Terry and Diane love how they continually receive great service and great deals! 

Many customers, like Terry and Diane only shop at Gallery Furniture because they have had horrible experiences at other furniture stores.  During one experience, when Terry and Diane went to another Houston furniture store, they made a purchase and were led to believe that they had 15 months of  no interest and no payments, but due to misinformation about the financing, their credit was harmed.  After this horrible experience they came to Gallery Furniture and found just what they were looking for!

So come to Gallery Furniture where the “deals are good and the sales people are wonderful!”

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Aico Dining Room Furniture

It’s the New Year and which means change; why not start in your home?  Gallery Furniture has a wide selection of dining room furniture, including Aico sets.  Aico Furniture Company is known around the world for its style and top quality and Gallery Furniture is pleased to be a part of it.  Aico designs beautiful dining room sets that are sure to bring elegance to your home.   Theses pieces are built for people with exquisite taste. So stop by GALLERY FURNITURE TODAY and remember if you buy it TODAY it will be in your home TODAY.

 

Pub Tables With Storage at Gallery Furniture

Looking for a new trendy table?  Well, Gallery Furniture is your one stop shop for trendy pub tables!

A wide selection of new casual dining tables are available TODAY at Gallery Furniture that are sure to meet your needs.  Crown Mark Furniture has created a pub table that will enhance any kitchen because it solves many unique challenges at one time!  This pub table is not just any ordinary pub table, what sets this pub table apart from the others is the great design and space saving features incorporated within it.  This pub table has a wine glass holder, shelves, and drawers all located underneath the table - making great use of space!  Another great aspect of this pub table is the elegantly designed bench, so stop by Gallery Furniture and pick one up and don’t forget if you buy it TODAY you will get it in your home TODAY!

Gallery Furniture - Using Dream Deals to Help Customers Transition

Gallery Furniture is famous for its "Customer First" philosophy.  Many customers call the store once they have received their purchase to express their appreciation for the incredible service they received. Salesman Rudy Gallardo experienced just such an elated customer this past weekend.

A customer came in with her three children hoping to find various pieces of furniture for her place.  She recently left California and headed to Texas due to the high cost of living on the west coast, and she landed in the great city of Houston when a friend told her about a job opening.

Once she made it to Houston, she found that the job position had been filled. Determined to take care of her family, she began looking for another job while living with a friend.  When things started shaping up, she came to Gallery Furniture and was excited to find the Full House Dream Deal. The Full House Dream Deal includes bedroom, dining, and living room furniture - and a gorgeous HDTV - all for $4999.99.

"Its a good deal, I can't believe all the furniture it comes with" said the customer to sales representative Rudy Gallardo.  After receiving the furniture the customer called Rudy to let him know how grateful she was for the delivery.

"It went well, and I am so pleased with the new furniture" she told Rudy, who was touched by the young woman's phone call.

"She said she really liked the hot chocolate and cookies offered," said Rudy, "She told me that it was really a really comfortable environment to shop in and that she liked how I gave her space to shop."

If you are looking for a family-fun and comfortable environment to get your furniture shopping done - whether it is the holiday season or any other season - stop by Gallery Furniture, your Houston dream merchant, and experience world-class customer service and have your furniture in your home TODAY.

Gallery Furniture and Home Trend & Design: the Beginning

Each year, Gallery Furniture sends some of its most trusted employees to High Point, North Carolina, to find the next fantastic thing in furniture for your home. It was there last April that John Brown, a former decorator for Gallery Furniture, met Brian Royce from Home Trend & Design. And it was there that the two became quick friends and spent hours talking about how their companies would do great business together.

When Ted Goldsman, a leading salesman at Gallery Furniture, was introduced to mango furniture and HTD, he instantly knew that mango wood furniture was exactly what Gallery Furniture needed. They convinced Hank Cravey, the owner of Mango Furniture, to bring a full truckload (pictured above) of furniture all the way from the tradeshow in North Carolina to Gallery Furniture in Houston, Texas to show Mattress Mack.  Brian Royce and Barrett Tucker jumped in their brand new Mega Truck and headed across the country.  “Mack was so impressed with the quality of the furniture that he bought everything in the truck,” Royce said. 

This was the start of a great partnership. Home Trend & Design, the company that produces mango wood furniture, began with just a small section of the sales floor in Gallery Furniture, but has steadily expanded as the partnership has continued. Home Trend & Design is even creating special pieces of furniture just for Gallery Furniture.

Home Trend & Design, based in Austin, has been in business for a short three years but has been growing at a rapid rate. Gallery Furniture is proud to say that they are the only store in Houston that carries this genuine, solid mango wood furniture. 

Mango wood furniture is made out of solid hard wood using quality construction processes. Mango trees are worth more when they are bearing fruit, and once they stop producing, they are cut down and they are quickly replaced with a new young trees. Usually the cut trees are burned, but Home Trend & Design buys the wood to utilize it for furniture.

Solid mango wood furniture uses sustainable production processes, is eco-friendly, and will be a beautiful addition to any home. Visit Gallery Furniture TODAY to see the large selection of mango dining tables and chairs, end tables, and bedroom furniture!

Accessorize your Kitchen

Trying to update your kitchen? Like to entertain? 

Come check out the solid marble islands with pine bases at Gallery Furniture today. They come in two different sizes and will command attention in any kitchen. The marble top is a unique rustic color that compliments the gorgeous finish on the pine. This piece will add a definite Texan flavor to your room.

They come in two different sizes so you can choose the one that fits your kitchen the best. Both pieces have wood glide drawers with traditional stoppers to keep the drawer from falling out.  This prevents the usual irritations that rollers can cause.

The smaller island has 6 spacious drawers and two wide shelves underneath with plenty of space for kitchen supplies. The larger island holds 8 drawers and holds 4 cabinets with ample shelf space inside. There is also an elegant wine holder on one of the ends and small shelves on the other side to hold small kitchen items, cans, or jars. Both of the islands, the large one in particular, make very efficient use of space.  With all the compartments, no space goes to waste in the island. 

As if these pieces weren't fantastic enough already, they are made with reprocessed wood and as a result are eco-friendly. Purchasing one of these beautiful islands not only makes your home a more beautiful place, it also helps protect the environment. Come into Gallery Furniture TODAY to see all the fantastic new furniture for your home!

Sleek and Stylish

If you are looking for the new “hippest” thing in town when it comes to furniture, check out the contemporary section at Gallery Furniture. With furniture to fill any room in your home, the contemporary gallery has everything necessary to stay on the cutting edge. Customers looking for stylish lamps, paintings, or other accessories will also find exactly what they need at Gallery Furniture. The contemporary gallery also includes coffee tables, end tables, white leather furniture, and many more. As always, Gallery Furniture offers leather/gallery guard on leather or fabric sofas in order to provide protection from everyday stains. Visit Gallery Furniture TODAY to complete your contemporary home!