There’s nothing that creates a feel-good summer vibe quite like a day at the lake. The sun glinting off the water and the sound of the water lapping the shore provide instant relaxation. And while outdoor activities take center stage for any trip to the lake, we say don’t ignore your indoor surroundings.

We know you love shopping our store, but did you know that we are happy to bring our design services to you? Union Furniture and Flooring has a team of professional designers who offer in-home services for a flat fee of just $75.

Longevity matters in the furniture industry. Union Furniture and Flooring has been family owned and operated from its beginning in 1911, when it was founded by the Otto and Horn families.

If you’re planning or attending a party or get together soon (Easter is coming!), you may be considering adding a charcuterie board to the menu. And if you’re not, you probably should be. Charcuterie boards are super popular right now. We have 11 tips to help you create one that’s both tasty and pretty!

Does sunshine make you want to clean? That’s how many of us here at Union Furniture & Flooring feel. Maybe we’re not alone and that’s where the idea of Spring Cleaning came from?! We’ve compiled a list of 10 tips from our staff on ways we like to keep our homes feeling and looking fresh for spring and all year long.

It’s Spring Forward weekend, which means that starting Sunday evening, it will be daylight until 7 p.m. and later through early fall. There’s not much that’s more motivating and invigorating than an abundance of sunshine, but one of our favorite spring tips for boosting productivity and increasing happiness is surrounding yourself with greenery by adding plants or flowers to every room.

New hardwood flooring for the family and dining rooms and a marble herringbone tile for the faux fireplace surround banish the builder-grade status of this eight-year-old home.

If you haven’t been shopping for furniture and home décor over the last year and half (and that probably only includes a handful of people based on inventory levels and back-ups in the industry), you may not have realized there has been a resurgence of jewel tones — emerald, sapphire, ruby and amethyst — not seen since the 1980s, and looking around our sales floor, it shows.

Getting a good night’s sleep is always important, but if you’re like me, it feels even more so this time of year, when the nights are cold and long. Of course, a good night’s sleep begins and ends with having the right foundation, and that includes your pillow.

If you’re someone who is motivated to get organized but has a hard time actually doing it, we’ve got you covered with a 30-day Declutter Challenge — each day gives you a different area of your home/life to tackle, from different areas of the kitchen to closets to the garage, even your handbag.

Christmas is just a week away, and if you are still in need of a few gifts for family and friends, we can help! From our boutique filled with clothing, jewelry and accessories to our home decór pieces to our furniture, we really do have something for everyone. To give you some ideas, we’ve compiled a list of a few of our favorite things.

Window shopping may be a throwback concept for many retailers, but not here at Union Furniture & Flooring. It’s a Christmas tradition! We decorate our massive 15 windows from top to bottom and every surface in between and make an event of it.

Maybe it’s the cooler temperatures or it could be the shorter days, but this time of year always makes me want to snuggle up with a good book (or two). Of course, having the right set up can make or break my reading experience. I like a plush, oversized chair and ottoman with enough room to curl up my legs under a fuzzy blanket or stretch them out in front of me. What’s your ideal set up? If you need help setting up a cozy reading nook, we made a list of what you’ll need:

When it comes to adding interest to a room, there’s no easier way than by introducing patterns, and you can double your interest by mixing patterns — florals with stripes with graphics, etc. Not sure how to do this? We have five simple tips to get you started.

There’s an element of fun in all of our pet-themed items: a pillow that reads, “HOME: where the dog hair sticks to everything but the dog,” a small sign that reads, “CAUTION! The dog can’t hold their licker” and an upholstered wing chair by Mayo that features “Bad to the Bone” fabric.

Most of the items in our boutique are on sale right now 30% off, which means you can pick up some great deals on spring and summer items. And the good news is, many of these pieces work for more than one season, so you can wear them now in the waning days of summer and keep wearing them into the early weeks of fall.

The trend of word signs has been going strong for several years now, and it does not appear to be fading anytime soon. If anything, it seems to be growing more popular, probably because these signs strike a chord — and funny bone — with so many people.

Once a month here at the store, we have what we call a Food Day. Everyone brings in a dish to share, and we set up a buffet in our kitchen area. We are lucky enough to have some really good cooks on our staff, and we wanted to share some of our recent dishes with you.