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April 10, 2026
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Sofa Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Couch
The sofa is the highest stakes purchase in most living rooms. It is the largest piece of furniture in the room, the most expensive single item, and the one that…
The Complete Guide to Mid-Century Modern Design
Most rooms that call themselves mid-century modern are wearing a costume. Three walnut pieces with the same chunky tapered legs, a starburst clock, a sunburst mirror, and the effect is…
Timeless Living Room Staples: 5 Pieces That Last
One of the small pleasures of running Hower Furniture was watching which pieces customers brought up again, years after the original purchase. Sofas got reupholstered. Sectionals got swapped. But certain…
The Complete Guide to Modern Living Room Design
Modern living room design has been simplified into a furniture catalog and a paint chip in most online guides, which is why most modern living rooms end up looking the…
The Complete Guide to Modern Bedroom Design (2026)
Your bedroom is the one room in the house that belongs entirely to you. It is where the day starts and ends, where you rest, recharge, and finally exhale. Yet…
Best Coffee Tables Under $500: A Buyer’s Guide
The coffee table is the most physically abused piece of furniture in the house and the one customers spent the longest deciding on at Hower Furniture. Feet up, drinks down,…