If you’re shopping local more often these days, you’re not alone.
One recent study found that 78% of Americans purchase from a locally owned business at least once a month. And furniture stores lead the way as the segment where consumers spend the most with local businesses.
Since first opening our doors back in 1976, LIfestyles Furniture has grown to become Columbia, Missouri’s finest source for unique, well-crafted furniture. We are proud to remain locally owned and operated in an era of big box stores and online shopping.
Our 7,500 square foot showroom is filled with quality furnishings you won’t find anywhere else, and most of the items in our store can be customized. On top of that, our knowledgeable staff knows the community well. That enables us to provide exceptional service and helpful advice that keeps customers returning year after year.
Our ultimate goal is to deliver high quality furniture while supporting other local businesses. Here are our top three reasons why shopping local makes sense the next time you’re purchasing new furniture.
#1: Find One-of-a-Kind Quality
Independently owned furniture stores are a fantastic place to get inspired by fresh new ideas for your home. Shopping local offers a plethora of options for expressing your creativity when choosing unique designs often not found in big box stores.
At Lifestyles Furniture, our passion is helping customers take home exceptional furniture at an incredible value. We carry a variety of beautiful, North American-made furnishings from reputable manufacturers. Our design experts go the extra mile to help you find something special that will last and bring you years of enjoyment.
And unlike shopping online, shopping local means you get to see and touch that fabulous sofa, dining table or bedroom set before making a purchase. You can directly examine each piece for highest quality, comfort and beauty, so you can feel confident that your new furniture will blend seamlessly into your decor.
#2: Enjoy Personalized Service
At Lifestyles, you can customize your furniture by choosing from a vast assortment of upholstery fabrics that are elegant, durable and easy to clean.
That brings us to another advantage of independent furniture stores: personal service from local experts!
Our designers have an in-depth knowledge of furniture design and a strong connection to the community. We have the insights to help you select the best new furnishings to meet your functional needs and reflect your sense of style. You don’t have to go through the whole process by yourself!
When you interact directly with knowledgeable furniture sales reps, you benefit from extensive insights about different types of furniture, materials and decorating styles. That experience helps you identify the perfect new pieces to match your space requirements, your lifestyle and your budget.
Shopping local also means bringing your furniture home sooner. Lifestyles will deliver your purchase throughout the Columbia, Missouri area. Our delivery area includes the cities of Jefferson City, Ashland, Fulton, Boonville, Mexico, Moberly, Lake of the Ozarks and Osage Beach.
#3: Boost the Local Economy
Local businesses contribute to the identity and character of a community.
When you shop at independent furniture stores, you’re growing the local economy and supporting career opportunities for your neighbors. In addition, local businesses are often heavily involved in uplifting the entire community.
At Lifestyles, we believe it is our duty to give back to the local community that has made us successful through the years. That’s why we support a number of children’s organizations and community agencies that make Columbia, Missouri a special place to live, work and play:
- Rainbow House
- Pascale’s Pals
- Camp Hickory Hill
- Heart of Missouri CASA
- Boy Scouts
- Columbia Public Schools
- Boys and Girls Club
- Tigers on the Prowl
- True North
- The Love Seat
- Maplewood Barn Theatre
- Humane Society
- Second Chance
- Gentle Doctors
- Lions Club
- Ellis Fischel
- Freemasons/Shriners
- Boone County Historical Society
Shop Mid-Missouri’s Home for American-Made Furniture
If you’re looking to update your home with fabulous new furnishings, look no further than Lifestyles. Our showroom is Mid-Missouri’s home for high quality American-made, contemporary furniture.
You can give us a call at 573-874-1550 or contact us online if you need more details.