4 Common Myths and Misconceptions About La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings and Decor

04/12/21 • 12 min

Furniture Academy

Have you ever heard one of these common myths and misconceptions about La-Z-Boy?

La-Z-Boy is one of the most well-known brands in the furniture industry. And they’ve been around for over 90 years.

In this article, we’ll address the most common myths and misconceptions about La-Z-Boy.

1) La-Z-Boy Only Sells Recliners

La-Z-Boy Recliners are known around the world for their famous comfort and unique design.

Their great success has misled some people into thinking La-Z-Boy only sells recliners.

It’s not unusual for someone to walk into one of our locations and be surprised by our beautiful:

Sofas
Loveseats
Sectionals
Chairs
Ottomans
Bedroom Sets
Dining Tables & Chairs
Barstools
Rugs
Pillows
Art

La-Z-Boy carries everything you need to furnish your living room, dining room, and bedroom.

When you browse our wide variety of furniture, you’ll find the same comfort and quality La-Z-Boy is known for in all of our products.

Plus, most of our living room furniture can be customized with over 900 leathers and fabrics.

2) La-Z-Boy Furniture Is Made in China (It’s Not)

Have you ever felt like everything you own was made in China? It turns out some stuff is still made in the United States.

La-Z-Boy Furniture is made in North America and always has been.

Today, our plants produce an average of 8,000 pieces of furniture a day and employ more than 7,500 people.

3) La-Z-Boy Doesn’t Have a Free Design Service

The first time some people hear about our free design service, they are skeptical that it really doesn’t cost them anything.

Some furniture stores will charge a redeemable fee for you to work with their interior designer.

At La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor, we give you the option to meet with a professional interior designer for free.

Your personal interior designer will help you bring all of your living room, dining room, and bedroom dreams to life. No project is too big or too small.

And the best part is it’s 100% free. The only thing you’re responsible for paying for is the furniture you decide to buy.

La-Z-Boy Free Design Service: Reviews & Testimonials

4) La-Z-Boy Furniture Is Expensive

Another common misconception is the idea that La-Z-Boy Furniture is expensive.

When you start comparing numbers you’ll notice La-Z-Boy is priced very competitively.

Recliners: Starting at $399
Loveseats: Starting at $779
Sofas: Starting at $799

La-Z-Boy also offers the most fabrics, options, and upgrades in the furniture market.

This gives you the ability

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Have you ever heard one of these common myths and misconceptions about La-Z-Boy?

La-Z-Boy is one of the most well-known brands in the furniture industry. And they’ve been around for over 90 years.

In this article, we’ll address the most common myths and misconceptions about La-Z-Boy.

1) La-Z-Boy Only Sells Recliners

La-Z-Boy Recliners are known around the world for their famous comfort and unique design.

Their great success has misled some people into thinking La-Z-Boy only sells recliners.

It’s not unusual for someone to walk into one of our locations and be surprised by our beautiful:

Sofas
Loveseats
Sectionals
Chairs
Ottomans
Bedroom Sets
Dining Tables & Chairs
Barstools
Rugs
Pillows
Art

La-Z-Boy carries everything you need to furnish your living room, dining room, and bedroom.

When you browse our wide variety of furniture, you’ll find the same comfort and quality La-Z-Boy is known for in all of our products.

Plus, most of our living room furniture can be customized with over 900 leathers and fabrics.

2) La-Z-Boy Furniture Is Made in China (It’s Not)

Have you ever felt like everything you own was made in China? It turns out some stuff is still made in the United States.

La-Z-Boy Furniture is made in North America and always has been.

Today, our plants produce an average of 8,000 pieces of furniture a day and employ more than 7,500 people.

3) La-Z-Boy Doesn’t Have a Free Design Service

The first time some people hear about our free design service, they are skeptical that it really doesn’t cost them anything.

Some furniture stores will charge a redeemable fee for you to work with their interior designer.

At La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor, we give you the option to meet with a professional interior designer for free.

Your personal interior designer will help you bring all of your living room, dining room, and bedroom dreams to life. No project is too big or too small.

And the best part is it’s 100% free. The only thing you’re responsible for paying for is the furniture you decide to buy.

La-Z-Boy Free Design Service: Reviews & Testimonials

4) La-Z-Boy Furniture Is Expensive

Another common misconception is the idea that La-Z-Boy Furniture is expensive.

When you start comparing numbers you’ll notice La-Z-Boy is priced very competitively.

Recliners: Starting at $399
Loveseats: Starting at $779
Sofas: Starting at $799

La-Z-Boy also offers the most fabrics, options, and upgrades in the furniture market.

This gives you the ability

Previous Episode

What is Fabric Pilling? | Causes, Treatments and Prevetion

Are you interested in learning exactly what is fabric pilling, why it happens, and how to easily treat it at home?

At La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor, we love teaching clients how to keep their furniture looking brand new for a long time.

In this article and video, we’ll take an in-depth look at what causes fabric pilling along with what you can do to treat and prevent it.

What Is Fabric Pilling?

Fabric pilling is the term for loose strands or balls of fiber that form on a piece of fabric.

You’ve probably noticed these little bits of fabric on pillows, rugs, and furniture in your home.

Fabric pilling is a common occurrence in most households. It is not a fabric defect or fault from the manufacturer.

What Causes Fabric Pilling?

When fabric fibers become loose, they will move around when we sit or brush up against them.

The friction from people rubbing up against the fabric causes loose fibers to twist together into small balls.

Your laundry machine will also cause friction. This is why you’ll see fabric pills on towels, t-shirts, and sweaters when they come out of the dryer.

Fabric pilling is completely normal and will go away once the excess loose fibers are gone. It doesn’t hurt the durability or functionality of the fabric. Plus, it’s easily removable with a pill shaver.

How to Treat Fabric Pilling

A battery-operated pill shaver is the quickest and easiest way to treat pills.

The Conair Fabric Defuzzer (paid link) on Amazon has 4.5 stars with more than 5,000 customer reviews.

The Conair Fabric Defuzzer quickly and evenly shaves unwanted fuzz, lint, and pilling.

It’s easy-to-use, runs on two AA batteries, and adjusts to accommodate different fabric types.

You can also use a pumice stone pill remover or pill comb to manually brush away fabric pills.

Pilling may reappear several times. When it does, simply shave it off again.

Your fabric will stop pilling after all of the loose fibers have been removed.

Is Fabric Pilling Preventable?

All fabrics will pill to some extent. However, some are less likely to pill.

Smooth, tightly woven fabrics are the least likely to pill. This is because the fibers are held together tightly inside the cloth.

Fabrics made with more than one fiber type are the most likely to pill.

When one fiber is stronger than the other, the weaker fiber becomes loose while the stronger fiber holds the pills to the fabric.

Natural Fabrics vs Man-Made Fabrics
You’ll notice natural fabrics will shed loose fibers easier than man-made fabrics. Man-made materials are extremely tight and strong, so loose fibers are secured to the fabric. Natural materials are not as tight, so loose fibers can easily escape from the fabric without pilling. Fabrics made by man are built for durability and performance, but they are more likely to create pills than natural fabrics.

Natural Fabrics (Least Likely):

Cotton
Wool
Silk
Hemp
Cashmere

Man-Made Fabrics (Most Likely):

Polyester
Acrylic
Nylon
Rayon

Next Episode

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Furniture

Buying furniture can be overwhelming because you don’t want to make a costly mistake you’ll have to live with for a long time.

At La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor, we’ve helped thousands of furniture shoppers make the perfect purchase for their lifestyle and budget.

In this episode, we’ll go over the most common furniture buying mistakes you need to avoid.

1) Measure Your Doorways

Measuring your room to make sure your new furniture will fit properly is an important first step in the buying process.

However, most people forget to measure their doorways to make sure they can get their new piece to its room.

You’ll also need to consider stairways or elevator dimensions if your furniture is going up a level.

For most furniture, the width of the entryway must be larger than your furniture’s depth, height, or diagonal depth.

Entryway Width > Furniture Depth or Height or Diagonal Depth

Your furniture will fit as long as one of these furniture measurements is less than the width of your entryway.

2) Consider Your Lifestyle

Another common mistake is buying furniture that doesn’t fit the needs of your lifestyle.

For example, households with pets or children will want to select durable fabrics that will resist spills, odors, and sharp claws.

You should also consider how many people will be using your furniture to make sure everyone has a comfortable place to sit.

3) Set Your Price Range

Giving yourself a price range and sticking to it will keep you from spending more than you expected.

If you’re not sure where to start, here are some articles that will help you set your price range:

It’s also important to consider furniture delivery when you calculate your final price.

At La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor, your design consultant will use your price range to help you stay within your budget.

4) Try It Before You Buy It

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is deciding to purchase a piece of furniture before you see it in person.

Some online furniture companies will offer free returns with 365-day home trials.

However, they will not accept items they consider damaged, soiled, or excessively used.

This means you could be stuck with expensive furniture you don’t like if they deem it has been “excessively used” or damaged.

Plus, some online retailers will charge a 20% processing fee from your refund.

5) Get a Second Opinion

Seeking out the opinion of an interior design expert gives you an opportunity to ask questions and avoid mistakes.

At La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor, you can bring your dreams to life by working

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