Tips for Finding the Perfect Mattress

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Finding the perfect mattress is the first step toward getting a luxurious night’s sleep, but the selection of mattress types and sizes can sometimes be overwhelming for customers.

We’ve compiled this list to help you find the right mattress to fit your needs.

Do Your Homework

Determine what size and type of mattress you need. If you remember getting a good night’s sleep at a hotel or friend’s house, try to remember the size of the mattress and if it was soft or firm.

Determine a Budget

Mattresses can have a wide range of prices. Make sure you have a budget in mind before you come in and find a mattress you love, only to be discouraged because it is out of your price range.

Ask an Expert for Help

The associates at Reid’s Fine Furnishings are friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to mattresses. Describe what you’re looking for and they can make the right suggestions.

Try it out!

If you think you’ve found the right mattress, kick off your shoes and lie down in multiple positions to make sure it meets your needs. If it’s not the right feel for you, try out another mattress until you find the perfect one. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing when you’re mattress shopping so you can get a true feel for the bed.

Reid’s Custom Mattress Collection has options for every kind of sleeper. From firm to soft, you’ll find the comfort you need with the luxury you deserve. With a 15-year non pro-rated warranty, you can sleep well knowing you’ll have a comfortable mattress for years to come. Visit our showrooms in Roanoke and Forest to find the right mattress for you.

Kindel Furniture Is Back at Reid’s!

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Andrea and Bill are thrilled to announce that Reid’s Fine Furnishings is once again carrying pieces from the Kindel Furniture Company.

Reid’s is committed to quality, American-manufactured furnishings that maintain their value over time. Kindel, a true, American luxury brand, embodies the furniture-making practices we most respect — time-honored techniques and a commitment to details like bench assembly, hand-selected veneers and hand carving.

Founder Charles J. Kindel had a vision to build the world’s finest furniture, and for over 100 years, the Kindel Furniture Company has upheld their principles of quality craftsmanship and authenticity. That founding vision also fostered Kindel’s custom furniture productions. The company continues to produce traditional styles and relevant designs, and their made-to-order practices allow you to customize any creation to your exact tastes.

While other manufacturers compromise quality to save costs, Kindel takes pride in their American-made standard. All of their furnishings are hand-crafted in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Today, Kindel is one of the most recognized American furniture companies. Their attention to detail, complex finishing process and timeless designs make certain owners will cherish their fine furniture for years to come. Specific pieces by Kindel can be classified as investment-grade furniture – true works of art that are not only functional and retain their value, but are sure to be admired in your home.

Andrea and Bill hand-pick each piece of merchandise that graces our showroom floors, and they’re proud to count Kindel furnishings among them.

Learn more about our Kindel collection by contacting us online or coming by our Roanoke or Forest showrooms today!

Hold Lasting Value With Stickley Furniture

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Think of the items you’ve purchased recently. How many of them will be more valuable in 100 years than they are today? How many can be passed down through the generations as “tomorrow’s antiques?”

Reid’s Fine Furnishings proudly carries collections from some of the world’s best furniture makers, including Stickley.

Founded by a group of brothers in 1900, Stickley Furniture began with an old Flemish craftsman’s phrase — Als Ik Kan — “to the best of my ability.” Gustav Stickley, one of the founders, marked his product with the saying as his personal guarantee that Stickley furniture was crafted from the highest-quality materials with honor, integrity, and pride.

These three words have been the guiding mantra of Stickley ever since. Even today, 116 years later, Stickley furnishings still feature solid construction, what-you-see-is-what-you-get joinery, and the finest woods available, finished with clear dyes that allow the natural grain to sparkle.

It’s these unique, handcrafted practices and time-honored techniques that make Stickley an important figure in the history of our nation’s furniture. You’ll find Stickley pieces in some of America’s most renowned museums, including:

• Metropolitan Museum in New York
• Art Institute of Chicago

The Stickley Company even founded its own museum — The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms — dedicated to showcasing how their furnishings have impacted the American way of life.

At Reid’s, we believe in the value of thoughtful, handcrafted pieces. With Stickley Furniture, you can share your investment as antiques you pass along to your grandchildren.

To learn more about the Stickley story, contact us or stop by Reid’s Fine Furnishings’ showroom in Roanoke today!

Is Your Favorite Furniture Causing Your Back Pain?

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Do you suffer from pain or stiffness in your neck, shoulders, mid or lower back? You’re not alone, and your favorite furniture could be to blame.

The American Chiropractic Association says that back pain is the second-most common reason for a visit to the doctor, and it’s the most frequent cause of activity limitations among working-age adults. Back pain is also the most expensive healthcare problem in this demographic.

Whether sitting at home or at the office, a neutral posture is ideal for mitigating and reducing problematic back pain. When seated, the feet should be flat on the floor, knees slightly higher than the hips and the head directly over the top of the shoulders. A neutral seated posture will also benefit your circulation and digestive health.

But many of us spend a large portion of each day sitting on furniture that doesn’t allow for that ideal neutral posture. A recent study revealed that professional-level workers spend 93% of their work day sitting in an office chair. And when you consider that we also do a lot of sitting at home on deep, soft couches, it’s not surprising that 85% of Americans experience back pain by age 50, and 85% of those people have it recurrently.

“The average furniture is made for a 5-foot-10-inch, 165-pound male; however, only 2% of the population fits that baseline,” said Scott Bautch, DC, DACBOH, president of the ACA Council on Occupational Health. “Good furniture with an ergonomic feel that fits a larger part of the population with different posture types and needs is essential.”

The Ekornes Stressless furniture collection, which includes sofas, recliners, and office chairs, is ergonomically designed to reduce back pain, and it’s endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association. Recliners are available in small, medium, and large sizes to accommodate a range of body compositions.

Stressless seating is also equipped with patented comfort technologies for lumbar, back and neck support. Its newest technology is the BalanceAdapt™ system, which gives select Stressless recliners a slight back-and-forth motion simulating buoyancy. Another important feature is the patented Plus™ system, which articulates with the body’s contour for the ideal lower back and head support in an upright or reclined position.

The Waides invite you to visit our furniture showrooms in Roanoke or Forest and let us help you find your new favorite furnishings.

Add Extra Seating with Stickely

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The innovative Gathering Island from Stickley will solve your seating problem elegantly.

The Gathering Island is similar to a sofa table in that it sits directly behind the sofa, but it’s a bar height that allows for bar stool seating. During parties, it serves as additional seating and serving space, and the rest of the year it provides a place for you to work on your laptop or the kids to do homework without sacrificing quality family time.

The clean, simple lines will blend well with any style, and you can choose bar stools that suit your unique taste.

It’s available in solid quarter-sawn white oak or cherry, with multiple finishes to choose from for either wood. Stationary shelves and built-in power strip and USB connections are standard. Stop by our showrooms in Roanoke or Forest to see it in person!

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