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Small Space Furniture: Multifunctional Solutions to Maximize Every Square Foot

Discover the best multifunctional furniture and storage solutions that make apartments and condos feel spacious, organized, and beautifully designed.

Convertible Nursery Furniture That Adapts Over Time

Invest in smart nursery furniture pieces that transform from baby’s first days through the toddler years and beyond, saving money while growing with your child.

Kid-Friendly Living Room Ideas: Style Meets Durability

Design a beautiful, practical living space that withstands family life with durable furniture, smart layouts, and timeless style that adapts as children grow.

Spring Cleaning Your Home from Top to Bottom: The Ultimate Refresh Guide

Transform your space this season with smart storage solutions, flooring care tips, and fresh bedding—everything you need for a complete home refresh.

Spring Home Refresh: Easy Updates to Brighten Your Space

Welcome warmer weather with fresh décor, vibrant accents, and stylish touches that transform your home for spring entertaining and everyday living.

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Convertible Nursery Furniture That Adapts Over Time

Invest in smart nursery furniture pieces that transform from baby’s first days through the toddler years and beyond, saving money while growing with your child.

Kid-Friendly Living Room Ideas: Style Meets Durability

Design a beautiful, practical living space that withstands family life with durable furniture, smart layouts, and timeless style that adapts as children grow.

Spring Cleaning Your Home from Top to Bottom: The Ultimate Refresh Guide

Transform your space this season with smart storage solutions, flooring care tips, and fresh bedding—everything you need for a complete home refresh.

Spring Home Refresh: Easy Updates to Brighten Your Space

Welcome warmer weather with fresh décor, vibrant accents, and stylish touches that transform your home for spring entertaining and everyday living.

Modern Eclectic Interior Design Style Guide

Playful and personalized design ideas with a contemporary twist.

How to Create a Presidential Workspace in Your Home Office

Transform your home office with timeless design principles and furniture choices that reflect power, prestige, and peak performance.

Spring Cleaning Your Home from Top to Bottom: The Ultimate Refresh Guide

Transform your space this season with smart storage solutions, flooring care tips, and fresh bedding—everything you need for a complete home refresh.

Spring Home Refresh: Easy Updates to Brighten Your Space

Welcome warmer weather with fresh décor, vibrant accents, and stylish touches that transform your home for spring entertaining and everyday living.

Modern Eclectic Interior Design Style Guide

Playful and personalized design ideas with a contemporary twist.

How to Create a Presidential Workspace in Your Home Office

Transform your home office with timeless design principles and furniture choices that reflect power, prestige, and peak performance.

7 Flooring Trends That Will Transform Your Home in 2026

From luxury textures to bold patterns, discover the hottest flooring styles that interior designers and homeowners are embracing for the year ahead.

Creating Hygge: Scandinavian-Inspired Furniture for Ultimate Winter Comfort

Master the Scandinavian secret to surviving winter blues: simple furniture swaps that create instant coziness and year-round happiness.

Your 2026 Home Glow-Up: Goals Worth Making (And Actually Keeping)

From creating calming sleep sanctuaries to building productive home offices, here’s how to set meaningful home goals that stick—plus the furniture and design choices that make them happen.

Looking Ahead: 2026 Interior Design Trend Predictions

From bold color statements to tech-integrated comfort, discover the top interior design trends set to redefine homes in 2026—straight from the style forecast.

Flooring Trends: Warm Woods

Rich wood tones add timeless warmth to your home.

Big Design Ideas for Small Living Rooms

These interior design ideas work overtime to get the most out of small spaces.

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Small Space Furniture: Multifunctional Solutions to Maximize Every Square Foot

Discover the best multifunctional furniture and storage solutions that make apartments and condos feel spacious, organized, and beautifully designed.

Kid-Friendly Living Room Ideas: Style Meets Durability

Design a beautiful, practical living space that withstands family life with durable furniture, smart layouts, and timeless style that adapts as children grow.

Spring Home Refresh: Easy Updates to Brighten Your Space

Welcome warmer weather with fresh décor, vibrant accents, and stylish touches that transform your home for spring entertaining and everyday living.

Convertible Nursery Furniture That Adapts Over Time

Invest in smart nursery furniture pieces that transform from baby’s first days through the toddler years and beyond, saving money while growing with your child.

Spring Cleaning Your Home from Top to Bottom: The Ultimate Refresh Guide

Transform your space this season with smart storage solutions, flooring care tips, and fresh bedding—everything you need for a complete home refresh.

Modern Eclectic Interior Design Style Guide

Playful and personalized design ideas with a contemporary twist.

Proudly American-Made: HOM Furniture's Guide to USA-Crafted Furniture

Support local craftspeople and shop furniture built to last — right here in the USA and North America.

Buy American This Summer: Your Guide to American-Made Patio Furniture

From Minnesota-made frames to iconic American outdoor brands, here’s how to shop for patio furniture built with craftsmanship you can feel good about.

Hot Nights, Cool Sleep: How to Choose a Mattress That Won't Overheat You

If you're waking up sweaty, it might be your mattress. Here's what to look for this summer.

Father's Day Gift Guide: Furniture and Home Upgrades

Skip the tie and give Dad something he'll use every day — from his perfect recliner to the ultimate man cave essentials and home office upgrades.

Summer Refresh: 8 Easy Ways to Update Your Living Room for the Season

You just need the right pieces to bring warm-weather energy indoors.

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June

Proudly American-Made: HOM Furniture's Guide to USA-Crafted Furniture

Support local craftspeople and shop furniture built to last — right here in the USA and North America.

Buy American This Summer: Your Guide to American-Made Patio Furniture

From Minnesota-made frames to iconic American outdoor brands, here’s how to shop for patio furniture built with craftsmanship you can feel good about.

Hot Nights, Cool Sleep: How to Choose a Mattress That Won't Overheat You

If you're waking up sweaty, it might be your mattress. Here's what to look for this summer.

May

Father's Day Gift Guide: Furniture and Home Upgrades

Skip the tie and give Dad something he'll use every day — from his perfect recliner to the ultimate man cave essentials and home office upgrades.

Summer Refresh: 8 Easy Ways to Update Your Living Room for the Season

You just need the right pieces to bring warm-weather energy indoors.

Small Space Furniture: Multifunctional Solutions to Maximize Every Square Foot

Discover the best multifunctional furniture and storage solutions that make apartments and condos feel spacious, organized, and beautifully designed.

Convertible Nursery Furniture That Adapts Over Time

Invest in smart nursery furniture pieces that transform from baby’s first days through the toddler years and beyond, saving money while growing with your child.

April

Kid-Friendly Living Room Ideas: Style Meets Durability

Design a beautiful, practical living space that withstands family life with durable furniture, smart layouts, and timeless style that adapts as children grow.

Memorial Day Entertaining: Get Your Home Ready for Summer Gatherings

Make the unofficial start of summer memorable with smart hosting prep, outdoor dining setups, and furniture solutions that keep guests comfortable all season long.

Outdoor Living Room Ideas: Create Your Perfect Patio Retreat for 2026

Transform your outdoor space into a comfortable extension of your home with stylish furniture, weather-resistant décor, and design tips for seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Spring Cleaning Your Home from Top to Bottom: The Ultimate Refresh Guide

Transform your space this season with smart storage solutions, flooring care tips, and fresh bedding—everything you need for a complete home refresh.

Spring Home Refresh: Easy Updates to Brighten Your Space

Welcome warmer weather with fresh décor, vibrant accents, and stylish touches that transform your home for spring entertaining and everyday living.

March

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Thoughtful Ways to Celebrate Mom in 2026

From luxurious comfort pieces to stylish home upgrades, discover meaningful gifts that show Mom how much she’s appreciated—and make her space more beautiful.

Modern Eclectic Interior Design Style Guide

Playful and personalized design ideas with a contemporary twist.

Greenery Galore: Best Indoor Plants & Fabulous Fauxs

Add a natural element to your home and a finishing touch to your design with plants.

Design Your Dream Outdoor Space: Custom Patio Furniture for Spring 2026

Order now to ensure your personalized outdoor pieces arrive in time for early-season entertaining—discover the latest trends and benefits of custom patio furniture.

February

Spring Forward Sleep Tips: Adjust Your Sleep Schedule for Daylight Saving Time

Discover expert strategies for a smooth transition and why spring is the perfect time for a sleep upgrade.

2025 HOM Furniture Awards Banquet

HOM Recognizes HM Richards and Curt Ring as Vendor and Sales Representative of the Year.

Step Inside the 2026 IDEA Home: Country Club Living Comes to Life

Discover timeless elegance and sophisticated design at the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show's showcase home, furnished by HOM Furniture.

How to Create a Presidential Workspace in Your Home Office

Transform your home office with timeless design principles and furniture choices that reflect power, prestige, and peak performance.

How to Find the Perfect Mattress for Couples: The Science of Sleep for Two

Discover how to choose a mattress that accommodates different sleep styles, schedules, and comfort preferences for better rest together.

January

How to Get Your Home Game-Day Ready: Entertainment Room Essentials

Get your space championship-ready with essential furniture pieces that turn any room into the ultimate destination for the big game and playoff season.

7 Flooring Trends That Will Transform Your Home in 2026

From luxury textures to bold patterns, discover the hottest flooring styles that interior designers and homeowners are embracing for the year ahead.

Creating Hygge: Scandinavian-Inspired Furniture for Ultimate Winter Comfort

Master the Scandinavian secret to surviving winter blues: simple furniture swaps that create instant coziness and year-round happiness.

Your 2026 Home Glow-Up: Goals Worth Making (And Actually Keeping)

From creating calming sleep sanctuaries to building productive home offices, here’s how to set meaningful home goals that stick—plus the furniture and design choices that make them happen.

2025

December

Looking Ahead: 2026 Interior Design Trend Predictions

From bold color statements to tech-integrated comfort, discover the top interior design trends set to redefine homes in 2026—straight from the style forecast.

Merry & Bright: Christmas Tablescapes to Impress Your Guests

From charming centerpieces to jolly table settings, these playful Christmas décor ideas will turn your holiday table into a festive masterpiece.

Home for the Holidays: Gifts That'll Make Them Say 'How Did You Know?'

Surprise loved ones with beautiful and functional home gifts—from cozy decor to stylish furniture and timeless accessories perfect for every space.

HOM Furniture Earns High Score on 2025 Wood Furniture Scorecard

Minnesota-Based Retailer Recognized for Commitment to Sustainable Wood Sourcing and Forest Protection.

2025 Christmas Decor Trends: Glitter, Shimmer & a Dash of Tradition

Glitter, Shimmer, Northwoods and Traditional holiday decor finds.

November

Mantel Magic: Style a Show-Stopping Holiday Mantelscape

Transform your fireplace into the festive focal point of your home with these easy, elegant decorating ideas.

Hostess with the Mostest: Holiday Gift Ideas They'll Actually Use

Show your gratitude with thoughtful hostess gifts that make holiday entertaining easier and more beautiful, from festive serveware to cozy home accents.

Where to Place Your Christmas Tree: Don't Get Pined Into a Corner

Find the ideal location for your Christmas tree this holiday season with our guide to balancing safety, style, and space in any room.

Faux Reel: All About Artificial Christmas Trees

Invest in a best artificial Christmas tree that will last through years of Christmas cheer.

October

Mixing Patterns: How to and What NOT to Do

Master the art of combining prints like a pro—without the design degree or the decorating disasters.

More is More: Why Maximalist Design is Taking Over

Embrace bold patterns, rich colors, and fearless layering that makes minimalism look... well, minimal.

Fall Harvest Decor: Pumpkin Spice Up Your Place This Fall

From harvest charm to Thanksgiving magic—decor ideas that'll make your guests say "gourd-geous!"

Invisible Innovation: Where Smart Tech Meets Sleek Design

Discover how modern furniture blends seamless functionality with understated style, elevating every corner of your home.

Spook & Style: Cozy Halloween Décor That’s Scarily Chic

Infuse every corner with eerie charm—think classic pumpkins, playful pieces, and unexpected pops of color that conjure the perfect vibe.

September

Better Bedtime Habits for Superior Sleep

Reset your sleep this fall with better sleep hygiene habits.

Cozy Corner Chronicles: Transform Your Space into a Reading Haven

Explore inventive design tips, must?have furniture, and charming décor ideas that make curling up with a book feel magical.

Flooring Trends: Warm Woods

Rich wood tones add timeless warmth to your home.

Big Design Ideas for Small Living Rooms

These interior design ideas work overtime to get the most out of small spaces.

August

Best Mattress: Innerspring vs. Memory Foam

How to choose the right mattress type for your sleep preferences.

Company-Ready Dining Sets

Get ready for the entertaining season with a dining set upgrade.

Fall Home Decor Finds

Fall in love with your home again with these warm and cozy updates.

Fall Patio Updates

Enjoy the outdoor living and entertaining season longer with these fall patio finds, including fire tables, outdoor heaters and fall outdoor accessories.

July

Back to School - Dorm Room Design Ideas

These Budget-Friendly Pieces Are Cute and Cozy for Your Dorm or Apartment

Renter-Friendly Design Ideas

High-impact, budget-friendly design hacks for renters.

Cozy Living Room Design Ideas

These accents and decor pieces will heat up your home decor.

June

Leather Furniture 101

What to know when buying a leather sofa, sectional or chairs.

American Made Furniture Brands

Celebrate the 4th of July with American-Made Furniture that's stylish and durable.

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HOM Furniture is one of the nation’s largest furniture retailers serving customers in the upper Midwestern states. Our HOM blog is a collection of design ideas and guides, as well as other content that inspires us. We hope it also inspires you to explore the endless possibilities of design and continue to create, decorate, relax and celebrate in your own home.

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