Furnish Your Home Easily and Affordably
COVID-19 has changed the way Long Islanders view their homes. Spending more time inside has led to the revaluation of living spaces and the need for furniture to be more versatile and family friendly. The design experts at Jennifer Furniture have been evolving with the times from the debut of their famous convertible sofa beds in 1975 to now. With three locations on Long Island and one in New Jersey, Jennifer Furniture is known for its support of American manufacturers and its commitment to bring local communities beautiful and affordable furnishings that make a house truly a home.
Newsday’s Brand360 met John Garg CEO of Jennifer Furniture to learn more about the brand and home furnishings & trends in 2022.
A Local Neighbor
Jennifer Furniture has been a Long Island institution for a decade. Despite many challenges due to supply chain and COVID-related issues, its growth from a single store to a multi-location brand, Jennifer Furniture still maintains its local sensibility. Stores in Farmingdale, Carle Place, Patchogue as well as in Paramus, New Jersey are an active part of their communities, providing jobs, supporting local causes, and offering comfortable, stylish, and high-quality furnishings to meet the needs of area residents.
The COVID Effect on Home Furnishings
Spending more time at home over the last two years has changed the way and the type of products consumers buy. Online supplemented in-store, prompting website redesigns, 360 videos and on-call design consultants. Interior and exterior spaces went from open plan to closed-off rooms for privacy, and almost all spaces became multigenerational and multifunctional. Consumers realized that furniture and accessories had to be comfortable as well as long lasting. Jennifer Furniture was one of the first to market its furnishings to meet the needs of COVID-impacted lifestyles with fade-resistant, stain-resistant fabrics, allergy-free materials, modular and motorized seating and an assortment of modern furniture options.
Beyond the Convertible Sofa
Jennifer Furniture has come a long way from the convertible couch it made famous. The sofa beds it carries now are handcrafted with elegant designs to fit any décor. Of course, sofa beds are just part of the Jennifer Furniture story. “We never forget our beginnings,” says John. “Our convertible sofa defined a generation and allowed us to go from one local store to multiple locations offering the best-known name-brand manufacturers to furnish the whole home: living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms.”
Personalized to Your Specifications
At Jennifer Furniture, you can customize your furnishing to your exacting specifications. Pick from an assortment of colors and fabrics, sizes and designs. Love a sofa but hate its arms? You can personalize it the way you want. Need help designing a room? Jennifer Furniture’s in-house interior designers can help re-imagine your space.
Name-Brand Manufacturers Here and Abroad
From small boutique brands to the well-known manufacturers like Natuzzi, Bernhardt and American Leather, Jennifer Furniture prides itself on a selection of top-quality home goods. Most of its products are made in America, positively impacting the job market and bringing a higher level of sustainability to each piece. Buying from local manufacturers allows for more customization and can save time when ordering. Jennifer Furniture also has long-standing relationships with select Italian manufacturers, known for the quality and craftsmanship of their products.
Not Your Grandmother’s Slipcover
Slipcovers are having a moment. No longer ill-fitting throws to cover stains, today’s slipcovers are tailored, modern and great looking. Consumers are using these versatile covers to change up their looks and offer protection on everything from couches to headboards. Made-to-measure in a variety of washable or dry-cleanable colors and fabrics, the modern and simple silhouette of today’s slipcovers transforms a room at a fraction of the cost and is great for families with children and pets.
The TV Room Makes a Comeback
Streaming services helped make the pandemic more tolerable. They also made us aware of the need for comfort and durability in our seating. The experts at Jennifer Furniture have seen a rise in the demand for motorized recliners, modular leather sectionals, zero-gravity chairs and lift chairs. As important as seating is, so is situating the TV for maximum viewing. Today, there are many stylish options for multipurpose stands to store all your devices and match any décor.
Recline. Relax. Repeat.
Today’s best seating options are designed for comfort and support. Zero-gravity technology reclines in a manner and at a pace that distributes body weight evenly for optimal comfort and relaxation. Motorized recliners that adjust recline head and footrests independently do the work for you, settling you in for a gaming session or TV binge with the touch of the finger. Plus, many motorized recliners have charging stations built in to keep all your devices at the ready. Lift chairs that tilt the base and back of the chair forward take seating ease one step further by marrying comfort with assistance getting in and out of the chair. Jennifer Furniture advises that all these great seating options come in a variety of styles, sizes and materials and offer lots of optional features.
Other Ways to Relax
During the stress of the pandemic, we all found ways to make relaxation a priority. A good night’s sleep was never more important, and the bedding industry saw a 30% increase in sales. Beds became offices, viewing stations and dining tables. “There are so many great mattresses now that’s it’s hard to know which to choose,” says John. “We help guide customers to the bed that’s right for them. From memory foam and hybrids to adjustable options, Jennifer Furniture has everything to outfit a bedroom retreat.”
Jennifer Furniture also saw an increase in safe and affordable electric fireplaces to add a cozy feel to homes without benefit of a traditional wood burner. These contemporary, temperature-controlled fireplaces offer modern lines with realistic 3D displays for a fiery focal point in any room.
Jennifer Furniture knows that a relaxing shopping experience is knowing that delivery is safe and on time. Its blanket White Glove Delivery service provides faster delivery with order tracking that keeps you informed every step of the way. Jennifer Furniture also will unpack, assemble and place your furniture, leaving your home ready for you to enjoy. John confirms all the changes made by Jennifer OPCO Board of Directors after acquiring the company in May 2019 has resulted in positive growth.
Today, you can furnish your home elegantly and affordably – and support American-made products and your local small business. Visit Jennifer Furniture at any of its three convenient locations or go online at jenniferfurniture.com.
Your Dream! Your Style! Love it at Jennifer
Jennifer Furniture
1995 Broad Hollow Rd. (Rte. 110)
Farmingdale, New York 11735
631-812-5988
Hours
Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Jennifer Furniture
700 Sunrise Hwy. South Service Road
Patchogue, New York 11772
631-358-5661
Hours
Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Jennifer Furniture
168A Glen Cove Rd.
Carle Place, New York 11514
516-512-7792
Hours
Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Jennifer Furniture
160 NJ-17
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
201-289-5757
Hours
Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sun: Closed
Reference by Newsday Brand 360