Elegant Halloween home decorations

Halloween is a night of tricks, treats and spooky fun, but it doesn’t have to be all zombies, ghosts, blood and gore. Your Halloween decorations can add a splash of sophistication and spunk to your fall decor. Let’s look at a few ideas that swap those old party store cobwebs for decorations pleasing to the entire family.

Don’t carve, paint!

Pumpkins are a Halloween staple. If you’re not a carving master, or want an activity safe for the kids, trade in a knife for a paint brush. Paint your pumpkins with polka dots, stripes or even a face! Painting pumpkins allows you to flex those creative muscles and the options are endless.

Create atmosphere with candles

Rather than relying solely on candlelight to create mood, focus on your candle holders. Iron lanterns have an aged, sleek look that harkens back to the time of the Headless Horseman or travelers finding refuge in a wooded cabin. Turn off the lamps, light your candles and gather around to tell scary stories.

Pillows with personality

Throw pillows are fun accent pieces you can play around with all year long. And Halloween

is no exception. Halloween-themed pillows can have scary quotes, images of pumpkins or a creepy Halloween backdrop. We guarantee your guests will look twice at these spooky pillows during the Halloween festivities.

As you decorate for Halloween, think outside the coffin. Pumpkins aren’t just for the porch anymore and even skulls and ghosts can make an elegant (and spooky!) table runner. Embrace the Halloween spirit and make your home boo-ti-ful this holiday.

How to Choose a Mattress

Losing sleep over your mattress? Maybe it’s because your mattress is lumpy, bumpy or old.

Or maybe it’s because you’re stressing over how to find a new mattress. Where do you start? How much time should you research before going to a store? Can you lie down on a floor-model mattress?

Worry no more! These handy hints will help you select the best mattress.

1. Mattress age

It’s important to know how old your mattress is. A good trick is if your mattress is over 8 years old, it’s time to buy a new one. It also depends on your personal preference. If you’re restless or waking up in pain, you should consider a new mattress.

2. Type of mattress

This also varies from person to person. There are a few common choices on the market which fulfill a variety of needs for sleepers of all kinds: hybrids, latex, memory foam, coils, pillow-top and adjustable. Whatever you choose, it’s important to research each type beforehand.

3.  Set a budget

Just like with every big purchase, make a budget. When you have a budget, you can shop -- and buy! -- with confidence. And don’t be afraid to pay for quality. You use your mattress night after night. It should have the highest quality at an affordable price. And we have plenty of those mattresses available in our store.

4.  Firm or soft?

Firmness is highly subjective. Test out mattresses in the store. Sit, lay down and move around a little. There’s a level of firmness specific to you and your body type.

5.  Sleep position

Do you sleep on your side, stomach or back? Or do you go through different positions throughout the night? Certain styles of mattresses (see #2) conform to the shape of your body.

If you need extra help, visit the mattress selector and find the #Serta mattress made for you!

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980.

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.

How to Turn Your Bedroom Into an Oasis

A sanctuary is a haven; a retreat from the problems and pressures of daily life. No one can touch the sanctity of your sanctuary. It’s yours and yours alone.

Usually.

Reality has crept up to the borders of your sanctuary. Dirty clothes are edging closer to the door and you can hear the buzz of your phone down the hall. You need to redefine boundaries and recreate your sanctuary.

Your bedroom should be an oasis -- a place of rest. Reclaim your space. How do you start? Easy! West Coast Appliance and Furniture has you covered. Choose from a wide selection of “ready to go” bedding groups. Then it's time to relax.

Do you love rustic cabin charm? You know the place. It’s the cozy cottage nestled in the heart of the woods, among the fall foliage and beside a lake. Quiet and peaceful.

Even if you can’t escape to a cabin retreat, you can unwind in your own vintage bedroom every day! The Aimwell bedroom set has a warm brown finish which enhances the cherry grain and features golden rub through accenting. The two-tone look is easy on the eyes and distinguishes your bedroom as the sanctuary of the house.

Perfectly crafted furniture will bring your sanctuary to new heights. Your home retreat will reflect your taste 100 percent.

Grab a book, a glass of wine and leave your phone in the entryway. Wear your coziest slippers and settle in among your pillows. You won’t want to leave your sanctuary. Promise.

Visit our Pinterest page for more ideas!

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980.

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.

How to Prep Your Home for the Holidays

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s...oh my! Oodles of guests will descend upon your home this holiday season for parties and dinners. They’ll lounge on your couch and gather at the table.

Are you prepared? Is your home ready for the holidays?

The couch is slightly slouchy and one of the table legs wobbles. Time for something new.

You need somewhere comfortable for all your guests to relax and for your family’s every day use. Nothing combines a casual, contemporary style with luxury like the Arlington power collection from Catnapper. Beautiful stitching will wow your guests. The storage console and cup holders score points with the kids, and your spouse will absolutely love the recliner.

Seeking a cozier living room set? The Abby collection from Jackson Furniture brings warmth and comfort to any space. Wooden block legs and comfort coil seating makes your company feel welcome.

Then there’s the matter of fitting everyone at the dinner table. You need space for multiple place settings and a multitude of delicious meals. The “Ralene” 10-piece dining set oozes rich, rustic charm. It’ll transform your dining room into the ultimate autumnal eating area. The distressed wood adds an authentic cabin atmosphere. Imagine the meals you’ll eat!

There’s plenty of ways to revamp your living and dining rooms. Optimize your space for guests and make your family feel comfortable all the time. Give yourself the gift of brand new furniture. You deserve it! West Coast Appliance and Furniture has everything you need to prepare your home for the holidays.

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980.

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.

How Your Freezer Saved Dinner

You work full-time. You’re at the office all day and run errands during your lunch break. But the day doesn’t end when you clock out. You leave the office -- brave rush hour traffic -- and pick up the kids from practice, run a couple more errands and finally arrive home.

It’s dinner time. The kids are hungry, and so are you. You didn't scour the internet for those blessed 30 minute meals because time got away from you. Should you order a pizza? No, your family deserves better than delivery.

Then it hits you. You have a casserole in the freezer! Made over the weekend, you stored it to eat later.

A few important factors went into making this freezer meal miracle a reality. You found the best recipe. More importantly, you have a Frigidaire Gallery 2-in-1 Refrigerator/Freezer which kept your meal ready until now. With your freezer’s extra thick walls, your food stays frozen longer.

You also followed 4 handy tips to ensure your frozen meals taste fresh.

1. Use freezer storage bags
2. Wrap food in heavy duty aluminum foil
3. For bigger dishes (like a casserole), store in a glass baking dish with an airtight lid
4. Keep smaller recipe batches in mason jars

#Frigidaire has your back. When life is chaotic, trust your freezer. Cook meals over the weekend, freeze, defrost and wow your family every night. So next time you’re in the grocery store, put down the frozen pizza. You have the tools and know-how to make (and freeze) your own food at home.

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980.

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.

Sleep Soundly...You Deserve It!

School has started. Let the chaos ensue! Homework, games and after-school activities -- all on top of your regular routine -- it’s exhausting for everyone. One of the most important things during the school year, and all year long, is a good night’s sleep. Your kids need sleep to rest their growing bodies and minds. You need sleep to re-energize. Sleep is the precious time when your body repairs and prepares for tomorrow.

The mattresses in your house are...OK. You know they were high quality when you bought them, but it’s been a decade or so. Time to upgrade because your family deserves the best.

You’ve heard of Certi-Pur Organic mattresses by Nature’s Spa. But what makes a mattress #organic? These environmentally conscious mattresses are made from natural latex and instantly conform to the shape of your body. You won’t toss and turn trying to get into the perfect position. Once you hit the bed, your new mattress will gently cradle you to sleep. The foam and latex mattress provides more support and pressure relief than a conventional foam mattress. You won’t have that feeling of falling into a sinkhole when you climb into bed.

Don’t gamble on sleep with an old mattress. Upgrade to a supportive, breathable mattress for every bed in your home. A Certi-Pur Organic mattress wins every time. 

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980.

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point. 

Tour the best homes in Southern Oregon

Are you in the market for a new home or remodeling your current one? Then come to the 2016 Southern Oregon Tour of Homes Sept. 16-18 and 23-25. If you’re not a homeowner or looking to buy, you should still drop by! It’s a fun and free event open to the entire community. See the newest styles and fashions in modern homes. See, touch and feel the most recent products before spending a dime. What a deal!

West Coast Appliance and Furniture is an integral part of the Southern Oregon Tour of Homes. We have products in 7 of the homes on the tour. See our items outside of the showroom, in a real house! We’ve worked with builders for 37 years and enjoy partaking in this event as a local, independent retailer.

What else does the Southern Oregon Tour of Homes have to offer? If you’re beginning a remodel, or trying to get fresh ideas, you can learn easy and cost effective ways to make small changes that give your home a current look. Talk to the experts and connect with the best people and companies in the area. Let the Southern Oregon Tour of Homes, and West Coast Appliance and Furniture, assist you in making the best decisions for your home.

We’ll see you on the tour!

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980.

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.