Office Furniture in Your Home

In-Home Office 

Many people nowadays use a part of their home like an office space. In-home offices are not only essential for some people because they provide a space for them to do work, but they also offer a tax break at the end of the year. If you conduct a certain number of hours of work at home and you have an actual office, then you may fall within the guidelines to receive the tax break. Many people work from home now. Some people sell diet pills, makeup, body wraps, candles, and hair products just to name a few, and are very successful at doing so. This process means that they conduct a lot of their workday from the comforts of their own home. They are usually sitting behind a computer doing this. Some people are also fortunate enough to have jobs that they can do from home while working for a large corporation or company. Not everyone conducts all their business from home though. Some people such as lawyers, marketing agencies, and engineers, just to name a few, spend a lot of time conducting business in an office or outside of the home, but have a lot of things to do on their own computer when they do finally get home. Teachers fall into this category as well. Regardless of what grade level you are teaching, a lot of your work is done from home. When teaching at the college level if you are a part-time adjunct then you do not have an office or a computer of your own, therefore, you end up spending more time working while you are at home then when you are actually on campus. For people like this, it is essential to have a computer and an area that can accommodate all your needs.

Office Furniture

If you have a computer at home, you probably have a computer desk and computer chair. If you spend a lot of time working on the computer from home, it is essential to make sure that you have a desk that accommodates all your needs. You need a computer desk large enough to not only fit your computer, printer, and computer screen, but also a desk large enough to house files and folders, or speakers, or just provide enough room to be able to have a notepad for taking notes. Not all computer desks are the same just like not all computer chairs are the same. The chair is just as important as the desk especially if you spend a lot of time in it. If you have back problems, it is essential to choose a computer chair that is comfortable and offers the type of support you need for sitting for long periods of time.

Office Furniture for Sale in Abilene, Texas

If you are looking for quality office furniture items like computer desks, computer chairs, and bookshelves then come check out at Pierce Furniture Gallery in Abilene, TX. We have a wide selection of office furniture to meet almost any type of personal need. Come check us out today.

Blue Light and the Bedroom Furniture

Do You Watch TV in Your Bedroom?

The Blue Light emitted from screens of various electronic devices like TVs, smartphones, and tablets have a few benefits. First off, blue light is environmentally friendly compared to other luminescent sources. Second off, it helps stimulate your mind by making you more concentrated and attentive and it also helps reaction times. However, there is a downside to it when mixed with nighttime behaviors. For instance, all the benefits that you get from it make you feel more stimulated and awake. So, when it's time to sleep, your brain might be working a little harder. Have you ever gone to sleep and your mind is racing? If so, Were you cruising facebook or reading something on your tablet before you closed your eyes? If the answer is yes, then the cause of your problems might stem from getting too much blue light right before sleep.

Pretty much any light will hinder your body's ability to produce melatonin while you sleep. Anything from the streetlight outside to the night light you use if you have to get up in the middle of the night can have an adverse effect on your sleeping pattern. Melatonin is the hormone that your body produces to help you sleep. It also helps the body's antioxidant defenses and regulates blood pressure. Since the ack of sleep can lead to high blood pressure, chronic fatigue, and decreased brain function, it may be a good idea to try to keep away from any electronic devices for a while before bedtime. In fact, some experts believe that the bedroom should only be used for sleeping and not much else so your brain only associates that room with sleep. 

Bedroom Sets for Sale in Abilene

If you live in or around the Abilene area and your sleep is suffering, you may need a new bed or mattress. Even if you are doing everything right when you try to sleep, if you don't find what you are sleeping on to be comfortable, your rest will suffer. Matching bedroom sets may give that special feeling to your bedroom that you've been looking for and when you are happy, everything is better. Click here to view Pierce Furniture Gallery's entire selection of bedroom furniture!

How's the Recliner Situation?

Do You Need a New Recliner for Your Living Room?

When it comes to that secure and comfortable feeling, a recliner is one of the best pieces of furniture other than a bed to give it to you. Most of us are creatures of habit to a certain degree and that's why we have our favorite places to sit in the living room. Even if you don't lay claim to a certain spot in your home, I would venture to bet that if someone sits where you usually do, you feel different. You may even wait for an opportunity to take back the spot. While we may just think about it and not speak about it, I think almost everyone gets a little territorial about their "spot" to a certain degree. I know I do. My kids know that if I am home and it's time for my favorite tv program, they will be asked to move if I come in the living room to sit down. 

Favorite Spots and my Dad

Growing up, there were six of us in one three bedroom house. My mom and dad were in the master bedroom, my brother and I shared a room, and my two sisters were in the other room. If we were all sitting down in the living room to watch a show, a couple of us kids knew we were going to be sitting on the floor and we needed to bring something soft. We had hardwood floors everywhere but the bedrooms. Usually, we younger ones got to be the ones to sit on the floor. What I would have given to have my own spot to sit back then.  Mom and the two older kids sat on the couch and dad had his old recliner. 

Fast forward to the late '90s and dad had gotten a new recliner after some coercion from my mom. The thing about it is, dad still has that same chair that he got right after I graduated. So it is that I have decided to get my dad a new place to sit for Father's Day. He may or may not appreciate the gift since he cares a lot about frugality. However, I am sure that as long as I find a good deal on a recliner, he will be happy. 

Recliners for Sale in Abilene, TX

Pierce Furniture Gallery in Abilene is a great place to buy what you need for your living room if you live in the Big Country area. With financing options and low prices, it is gonna be hard not to find a good deal on a recliner for my dad. If you think it might be a good idea to get your dad something like a recliner, then check out their entire selection by clicking here to visit their website. 

Outdoor Furniture for Your Backyard

Do You Need Some Poolside Furniture?

Whether you have an above-ground or an in-ground pool, it is always nice to have some places to sit close to the pool. No matter if you are just watching the kids play or if you are soaking up some sun, whatever you are sitting on should be comfortable for you. However, with all the outdoor elements like sunlight, wind, rain, and heat that your furniture has to withstand, your outdoor furniture has to be made of some durable materials.

When I was younger, we only had one option when it came to patio furniture and that was metal. Anyone who ever decided to sit on a metal chair that had been sitting out in the sun understands how painful it can be if your bare skin touches the seat. Some of my friends had plastic chairs, but over time, they became sun worn and brittle. Over time, it became apparent to me that outdoor furniture that was functional, durable, and comfortable would, most likely come with a hefty price tag. If you are going to invest in some patio furniture, here are some things to consider before buying. 

Weather

This is probably the main thing you need to take into consideration when buying a set of outdoor furniture. How hot does it get? How windy is it? Does it rain a lot? These questions will help you to determine what types of material your furniture is made from. When it comes to the frame of your furniture, there are a lot of options for synthetic materials that withstand the heat and sun. If your furniture choice includes items that are upholstered and you have a lot of precipitation, you will want mold resistant fabrics. After you determine what type of weather your items will endure, you will be ready to think about other things. 

Placement

Just like in your home, the amount of space you have has a lot to do with what you will want to buy. Make sure you have taken measurements and have an idea of the flow of traffic where you will place the furniture. You don't want to make a significant purchase only to realize it's too big when you get everything situated. If you will be placing the items in the yard, you may want to avoid anything made of soft wood like pine. The moisture in the ground can cause it to rot. 

Storage

You will not be outside year round and it is best for your furniture to be indoors, especially if they are made of wicker. Sadly, just covering them up might not be enough to protect them during colder times. Make sure you have a place to put them during this time. You may even consider items that would be used in the home during the winter and outdoors in more suitable weather. 

Outdoor Furniture for Sale in Abilene, TX

Pierce Furniture Gallery in Abilene is a great place to find outdoor furniture that is comfortable, durable, and affordable. They have financing options available so that you can have some flexibility with your purchase and a friendly sales staff to help you pick the right items for your home. If you would like to take a look at all they have to offer, click here!

Room Themes for Your Home

Are you Going for a Particular Theme in Your Room?

Whether it's the Dining Room, the Living Room, or a Bedroom, if you are going for a theme, you will need to do some planning. If you've never thought about having a theme, then here are some examples of them. 

Tuscan 

When most people think of Tuscan-style furniture, they think of rural Italy. While getting imported Italian furniture may be an expensive way of obtaining this theme, there are other ways to get this type of look without breaking the bank. Look for furniture with aged finishes and/or intricate patterns. You can also buy upholstered furniture with robust textures that are neutral and earthen toned. If you really want your room to look the part, you may even go so far as to tile the floor with terracotta tiles. Just make sure that you emphasize the furniture with natural light by arranging the pieces to catch the sun from the windows. 

Rustic

While some people may think of animal hides and horned skulls as rustic themed, the focus can be on other things. In the past, this theme was full of dark, unpainted wood, but in recent years, a lighter and more polished style has emerged that still feels natural and inviting. Look for unpainted wooden furniture that shows the natural grain. It can still have polish and varnish so long as you can still see those natural lines. As for sofas and loves seats, leather furniture in darker to medium tones is what you need. Wood paneled walls and beamed ceilings help to complete this look if you are going all out. As for any metal items, just make sure they aren't polished. 

Colors

You don't have to have a particular style in mind to have a themed room. The theme could be that you choose a certain color and fill the room with it and other colors that compliment it. This option really has no set rules. Go with your personality and you can't mess things up. If you want pink, then think pink! The sky is the limit when it comes to a color-themed room even if you aren't choosing sky blue. The only thing that may get dicey is picking the right furniture you need to stick with the color of your choice. 

In the End

When it's all said and done, your room can be themed off anything you want. If you like fish tanks, a nautical theme may be the way to go. You could arrange your room and choose the best colors to show off that magnificent saltwater tank and all its inhabitants. If you like to collect things, you can theme your room in a way that showcases what you love. In the end, that's the beauty of it all; you get to be you and show it off. 

Furniture for Sale in Abilene, TX

If you are looking for items for your home, whether its lamps, rugs or bigger items like sofas and bed frames, Pierce Furniture Gallery in Abilene has a vast selection of furniture. You are sure to find something that you need for your room, no matter what look you are trying to accomplish. If you would like to check out their entire stock of items, click here!

What is Your Favorite Type of Movie?

Sitting and Enjoying a Movie

How often do you go out and watch a movie at the theater? Chances are that you don't go as often as you used to. Box Office numbers have been dwindling for the past decade and it all points towards the advent of one thing. Streaming services have come a long way since Netflix made its debut. Whether you see just as many or fewer movies in the theater, this can largely be contributed to how quickly a movie will come out on either DVD or a streaming service. Now, we all know that nothing can compare to watching a movie on the big screen and paying $176.98 for popcorn and drinks, but it's because of that price tag that some people have been opting to just wait until the movie is viewable from home. 

Another reason that people may not be going to see as many movies as they used to is that it seems Hollywood is running out of ideas. Every time you turn around, they are remaking a movie that came out 20-30 years ago. It seems like the idea of a new story to tell is just too much trouble when you can just take an existing property and put a new coat of paint on it. Nonetheless, movies that don't have a blockbuster budget can luckily find a media platform on these new streaming services. 

A Comfortable Couch 

Of course, you will want to have a comfortable place to sit and watch your shows. Whether you sit in a recliner, a love seat, or on a sofa, you won't enjoy that show to the fullest if you are constantly having to reposition due to bad support. Even if you are just using the couch to take a nap, you want it to be comfortable. I know, that's kind of a given statement, but your couch may not be giving you the support you need and you may not know it. Over time, cushions will degrade and they just don't support you like when they were new. Take the time to think about how long you've had your couch. If you can't remember specifically, you might want to think about a replacement. 

Couches for Sale in Abilene, TX 

If you live in the Big Country area and you are looking to buy a new couch, then Pierce Furniture Gallery is the place to shop for all your furniture needs. High-quality furniture sold at discount prices makes for a great deal and easy way to shop for those big items for your home. Buying a piece of furniture is a big purchase, but they know how to treat you right. With a friendly sales staff and financing options available, you can't ask for an easier time buying furniture. 

Making Your Bed... Better!

Taking "Making Your Bed" up a Notch!

When it comes to bedroom sets, a lot of people may think that means the furniture that makes a bedroom complete. Bed Frames, mattresses, dressers, vanities, and other pieces of bedroom furniture are definitely part of the list of items that make up the list of important, if not essential ones to your bedroom. While having these aforementioned things will help to up the comfort level of any bedroom, there are other, often overlooked articles that you may not even know you need for your bed and mattress. 

The First Line of Defense for Your Mattress

A mattress protector is something that a lot of people don't consider getting when they purchase a new bedroom set. These protective layers provide a guard against dust mites, stains, and liquids. Some people don't like them because they can make the bed feel too hot when you sleep. Good news, though, they have ones that are scientifically formulated to help keep you cool when you sleep. This can be the first step in making your bed a better place to sleep and prolonging the life of your mattress at the same time. 

Let's Talk Sheets

The right set of sheets can transform your bed into the most comfortable place in the house. Having a nice set of high thread count sheets can make the difference between feeling like you are sleeping in sackcloth or feeling like you are sleeping at the Ritz. Aside from how some high-quality sheets can transform the comfort level of your sleep, they also provide another protective layer for your mattress. Our skin produces oil and it sheds naturally so that combines into a one-two combo punch that can really degrade your mattress over time. If you aren't using sheets, or if you aren't washing them consistently, you run the risk of saturating the top layer of your mattress with all the things dust mites love to eat. As gross as it may sound, they love to eat your shed skin and if they proliferate, they can cause allergies to flare up. 

Now for Some Pillow Talk

There is a great debate about what is the best pillow, from memory foam to your standard pillow, it really all boils down to preference. One thing is certain, if you don't have some good pillows that give you the support you need, you won't have a good night's sleep. Of course, with pillows, comes pillowcases. It's the same concept as with your mattress; the coverings give a protective layer between you and your pillow so the mites and other nasty things don't build up. As with sheets, washing pillowcases regularly will help keep dust and other allergens from affecting your sleep. You can have the nicest things in your bedroom, but if the quality of your sleep is bad its all for nothing.

Bedroom Sets for Sale in Abilene Texas

If you live in the Big Country area of Texas, then there is a furniture store in Abilene that has a vast selection of bedroom sets for sale at low prices you won't find elsewhere. Pierce Furniture Gallery is a great place to find the furniture you need for your home. Whether you are looking to replace an item or add to a room, their friendly staff will be there to help you find what you want. If you would like to view their entire selection, then please, click here to visit their website!