Metropolitan Furniture

Living in a small space doesn’t mean you have the feel cramped. With some design tricks and the right furniture, you can create a beautiful, comfortable, open-feeling living room. Check out these 7 tips that can help maximize your space: 1. Use Open Furniture. Bulky furniture can easily overwhelm your space. Using furniture that has open spaces allows light to flow throughout the room making the space feel more open. Cabinets or bookcases are great options for displaying and storage. You can always get decorative boxes to hide your stuff. 2. Think Minimally. More isn’t better, especially when you have a small space. Take time to declutter your space by getting rid of items you don’t need or rarely use. You may need to take some inspiration from Marie Kondo . 3. Use Multifunctional Furniture. Because your space is small, having furniture that can serve multiple functions is a necessity. Here are some great examples: Having a sofa table that can double as a desk like the Valerie Sofa ...

Metropolitan Furniture started in 1921 as a small, 900 square foot store in Wyandotte, Michigan. We sold a limited amount of furniture, hand-cranked washing machines, pots, and pans, etc. Over the years our showroom grew and eventually, we moved to Allen Park. Currently, our showroom is 32,000 square feet and showcases furniture and accessories for every room of your home. Learn what sets our company apart and has enabled us to be in business for 100 years: Quality Products at Affordable Pricing Our mission is to make quality affordable and therefore we strive to work with only the best furniture manufactures, such as Flexsteel , Marshfield , Craftmaster , Hammary , and more. We ensure that a focus on quality is extended to every piece, from your dining room table , to your living room sectional to even the artwork and lighting you use to put the finishing touches on your space. Large Selection of American-Made, Solid Wood Furniture Because of the longevity of solid wood furniture, we...

If you are looking for a quality, affordable sofa for your home Flexsteel is a great option. They offer a fantastic selection of beautiful styles and durable upholstery options. Check out how you can customize your Flexsteel Sectional . Choose the Right Frame Flexsteel offers 100 different frames in a range of styles…traditional, modern, transitional, and more. It is important to find a frame that fits your personal style and complements the space. Here are eight of their most popular styles, styles marked with a * are available to see at our showroom: BRYANT SOFA DANA SOFA* DIGBY SOFA* PATTERSON SOFA THORNTON SOFA* VAIL SOFA VENTURE SOFA WESTSIDE LOVESEAT In addition, these styles are also available in matching ottomans, arm chairs, loveseats and some are available as a sectional. This helps take the stress out of buying a coordinating set for your space. Choose the Right Upholstery Flexsteel offers over 1000 fabric and leather options in a wide range of colors, patterns, textures, an...

Working from home in the current state the nation is in, is a bit overwhelming. Especially if you’re a parent or a person that likes to separate your personal life from your work life. Having to be in one constant place navigating so many worlds and responsibilities can feel like a revolving door.  This tends to create unhealthy boundaries and takes away from your sense of safety and normality. A big way to reclaiming your space and to help manage your emotions/ priorities is creating a space for your home office. Having a home office or designated work area will in turn motivate you to keep a routine and maintain structure. We know this is rather a big transition and you’re probably thinking like “what would you need to make a home office functional, personal, but not too personal to the point that it becomes more of a hangout spot than an office”. Just breathe…we have a quick step-by-step guide to creating the perfect home office. Choosing the Space Working off your kitchen islan...

With everyone either working from home or doing online classes, space has become extremely limited or in some cases nonexistent. Rooms no longer have their sole purpose anymore instead they have turned into theatre plays with multiple set changes to meet everyone’s needs. The spare room has morphed into a classroom for the kids’ homeschooling, an office for your Tuesday afternoon conference meetings, and a bedroom for your guests if they’re even able to recognize it as such. Now don’t get us wrong there’s nothing wrong with your space being used for many things, however, it is wrong when that space can no longer function the way it was intended. There are ways to stage your spare room tactfully to where it can fully function as a home office/ classroom/ guest bedroom/ and whatever else you need it to be without causing any interference. Follow along as we give you some quick and easy tips to make your spare room or any other space multifunctional. Sectioning Dividing off a room can be ...

For many decades, the Amish has enriched our communities through creating jobs for men and women right here on American soil through the building of fine handmade furniture.  They have been known and valued for their discipline, craftsmanship and their production of top-of-the-line furniture. Each furniture piece is built with integrity and with the standard that each piece can and will stand the test of time. Now we know you’re probably thinking “well how can that be when the average life span of furniture is 7-15 years?” The truth is, is that quality furniture is not overly based on the manufacturer rather the materials that are used. Having the best resources make for the best product. The Amish use the finest grade of upholstery fabrics and most importantly they use their own authentic, natural wood that they maintain, chop, and carve themselves. The Amish offer plenty of choice woods selections however, we’re going to take a closer look specifically at six of those woods that ...

Durham Furniture has been crafting solid wood furniture for over 120 years and has a reputation that spans all the way to English royalty . Built in Canada, their beautiful lines of bedroom furniture are crafted from sustainably harvested solid wood. Each piece is built in Maple or Cherry wood and is available in your selection of 40 finishes. Solid Wood Bedroom Furniture Built with Quality Durham Furniture only focuses on quality, absolutely no veneers or particle board, when crafting their furniture. Superior building techniques to help their products last for generations: mortise & tenon joinery, corner blocks for strength, and dovetail drawer construction. The topcoat used resists heat & stains. The clear coating of our Fortress Finish resists the chemicals in most household liquids up to 24 hours. Drawer interiors are sanded & sealed with a topcoat. Each drawer features 7/16″ solid hardwood side and back with a 3-plywood bottom. sanded and sealed with coats of clear fi...