To the members of our community:

We want to share with you that we are taking the potential spread of COVID-19 seriously and we are following guidelines put forth by the state of New York to reduce the risk of exposure to our staff and our customers. These are some of the additional steps we are taking:

• Increasing sanitization efforts at our showroom, warehouse and distribution facility.
• Disinfecting high traffic surfaces such as counters, credit/debit machines and door handles multiple times throughout the day
• Implementing new standards of sanitary protection for our delivery team to reduce the chance that they come into contact with the virus
• Ensuring that staff who show symptoms or have been in contact with someone who shows symptoms stay home
• Offer multiple delivery options including red carpet (full service), boxed drop off, garage or porch drop off.

This post will be updated as new precautions are added or any other updates come through. We will also be posting updates on our Facebook page with the most recent changes. In the meantime, please know that we take your well-being very seriously and we are adhering the CDC’s guidelines for business and employers.

Please reach out if you have any questions about these practices.

Statistics show that we spend nearly 30% of our lives in bed!  And a good night’s sleep is important to a general feeling of well being, being alert and easing minor aches and pains and the body’s ability to fight off illness.  It is clear to see why selecting the right mattress for you is an important decision and purchase.

When you shop for a mattress you will find 3 different kinds of sleep systems available:

1. Innerspring mattresses.  This is the most traditional sleep system.  The core of the mattress is a system of either connected or individual pocket coils.  The individual coils increase the ability of the mattress to isolate movement from one side to another.  Layers of comfort foam and different kinds of mattress tops provide comfort levels ranging from plush to extra firm.

2. Hybrid mattresses.  This sleep system combines individual pocket coils with layers of memory foam.  It, therefore, has the unique ability to provide the body-conforming properties of memory foam with a traditional mattress feel and has a broad range of comfort levels.

3. Memory foam mattresses.  Memory foam mattresses provide the ultimate in movement isolation and the ability to conform perfectly to the shape of your body.  Many people with physical issues find great comfort with this sleep system.  Different kinds of foam can be used including latex and gel foams to provide a cooler sleep environment.

Try all sleep systems and test the beds with your sleep partner to see which best suits your individual needs.  Once you identify the right sleep system, choose the comfort level.  Generally speaking, firmer mattresses are better for back and stomach sleepers.  Medium and more plush comfort levels are better for people that often sleep on their side.   Finally, choose the size right for your needs….twin, full, queen, king or “California” king (longer and less wide than a standard king) are available.

At Ruby & Quiri our sleep specialists will give you a free comfort evaluation with our Reveal diagnostic imaging system.  In just a few minutes it will show exactly where your body needs support to provide the best comfort.  This information helps select the right mattress for your needs.

Ruby & Quiri has been helping the families in Johnstown, NY and the surrounding communities meet their needs for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, mattresses and appliances since 1949.

The helpful associates at Ruby & Quiri can help you find the right living room, dining room or bedroom furniture for you.  Visit our showroom and find out why “Everything’s Just Easier at Ruby & Quiri”, with our low price guarantee, 30 day Be Happy Exchange policy, 7-day next day delivery and owner backed customer service

Entertainment centers and TV stands often present a challenge for everyone, including professional home designers! After all, all living rooms need a TV stand but you don’t want it to take over the room or create an eyesore. Thankfully, there are lots of affordable, stylish options at Ruby & Quiri! And our designers have created a guide so you can find the perfect match for your television and your home!

The Size of Your TV and TV Stand

Before shopping for an entertainment center or TV stand, it’s important to know your TV size. Can’t recall the exact size? No worries. Just get out the tape measure and measure across the screen diagonally to get the size of your TV in inches. When shopping for your new entertainment unit, remember that while TVs are measured diagonally, TV stand and entertainment centers are measured by width. So, if you buy a TV stand that is the exact size of your TV, the TV will actually not be quite as wide as the TV stand. However, you can simply tell an associate at Ruby & Quiri the size of your television and they will help you find a matching stand. And if you want to place your television in the corner of the room, make sure to get a corner TV stand that is wide enough to fit your television!

Material Types and Colors

Most entertainment centers are made from wood or metal, and they come in a wide variety of colors. Both materials are sturdy and durable, so we suggest that you choose the TV console that you like best. Just browse our showroom to find TV stands in mahogany, cherry, maple, and oak finishes, as well as painted tones like white, black and gray. You can also shop furniture from the same collection to get complimentary coffee tables, end tables, and sofa tables. If you are interested in solid wood, just ask for help locating these pieces on our showroom floor!

Define Your Style

However you define your style, you can find a beautiful console to match! If you like a rustic style or a farmhouse look, a wood TV unit is the way to go! Look for one with trendy barn-style doors, or opt for glass doors and open shelves for a traditional look. If you have a lot of electronics to store, make sure to choose an entertainment center with plenty of interior shelves and cord organizers. For a modern console, look for one with clean lines and not a lot of ornamentation. Open shelves can be perfect for the modern home and can be the ideal way to store DVDs. 

Storage

Even if you are going to use a wall-mounted TV, you may still want a media console to store electronics, game systems, DVDs, and other things like power chords and remotes. For a wall-mounted TV, you can pair it with a short entertainment center that can also be used as a table-like surface for plants, vases, and other decor. For any console, you may want to look for drawers in addition to open shelves if you want a place to store game controllers or remotes. A large entertainment center with bookshelves on either side of the TV is a great option for large rooms because it looks proportional to the space in addition to providing lots of storage area!

So whether you are looking for a corner TV stand to put in the bedroom or guest room or you want a beautiful cabinet to use as the TV stand in the living room, come to R&Q. Our designers will help you find the perfect furniture that is just as beautiful as it is functional so your home can be stylish and organized. When shopping for entertainment centers in Johnstown, NY there’s no place better than Ruby & Quiri!

When a child graduates or someone else leaves the home for some other reason it creates changes in the household.  One of those changes is now an empty room.  Some people keep it as a “museum” as a tribute to the memories of childhood.  Others are ready to move on and see an opportunity to add functionality to their home.  If you fall into the second category there are 4 popular ways to re-purpose the room.

1. Create a hobby room.  Sewing, painting, model making…these are just a few fun hobbies that now can be fully indulged.  Take your supplies and equipment out of the closet, garage or basement and make a new space that will enhance your creativity.

2. Build that mom or dad cave.  You now have a specific place for your favorite chair or couch and surround yourself with all your favorite things.

3. Make room to exercise.  Now you have the space to set up that new equipment you have been wanting but couldn’t find the room for.  With everything set up and ready to go you’ll find it easier and more enjoyable to use and get the exercise to stay healthy.

4. Create a break room or bar.  Sometimes you just need a place to get away and relax.  An empty room is just the chance you need to make a special place to go.

Whatever your vision for your new space there may be a need for new furnishings to make it both functional and stylish. At Ruby & Quiri we have been helping the families in Johnstown, NY and the surrounding communities meet their needs for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, mattresses and appliances since 1949.

The helpful associates at Ruby & Quiri can help you find the right living room, dining room or bedroom furniture for you.  Visit our showroom and find out why “Everything’s Just Easier at Ruby & Quiri”, with our low price guarantee, 30 day Be Happy Exchange policy, 7-day next day delivery and owner backed customer service.

As a furniture store in Johnstown, we love home furniture that is versatile and can be used multiple ways and in multiple rooms. The accent chair is a great piece of furniture because it adds a lot of color and pattern but is small enough to use all throughout the home! We’ve asked our designers to list some of the different ways they incorporate accent chairs in their projects so you can use them in your home too!

1. Dining Room Chairs

Not many people think to use accent chairs around the dining room table, but these pieces can be perfect alternatives to captains’ chairs at the head of the table. Smaller scale accent chairs (with or without armrests) can be mixed with normal dining room chairs to create a completely unique dining experience. We recommend looking for stain-resistant upholstery like a dark leather for this specific use.

2. Entryway Chairs

Often you’ll see benches used for seating in the entryway on magazine photos or on Pinterest, but not many homes have room for an entire bench in their entryway or foyer. That’s where an accent chair can help. This smaller option still leaves room for you to put on or remove shoes near the doorway or set down your purse while you check your hair and makeup in a nearby mirror. Plus, the accent chair can be brought into another room if additional seating is needed!

3. Reading Chair in the Bedroom

Sleep experts recommend that people avoid using their bed to read, work, or watch TV because it should be a place of rest. That’s why we suggest creating a reading nook in the bedroom where you can escape busier rooms and find some peace and quiet before bedtime. Pair the accent chair with an ottoman or pouf plus a nightstand so you can sit back and relax at the end of a long day!

4. Office Chair

Just because it doesn’t swivel and roll doesn’t make it a good office chair! Unless you really like both of those features, they really aren’t necessary for a smaller desk in a home office. When shopping for an accent chair that will function as an office chair, be sure to consider the height of the chair compared to the bottom of the desk. You wouldn’t want a chair that doesn’t fit comfortably underneath! Also, make sure that it is a comfortable chair that you would be okay to sit in for a few hours at a time. But don’t forget to find an option that looks great too! Come to Ruby & Quiri for modern furniture that will make any room feel like your favorite room!

5. Living Room Seating

And last but not least, accent chairs make great seating options in the living room. Pair one or two accent chairs with sofas, sectionals, chaise lounges, and loveseats so all of your friends and family have a place to sit. Plus, because our store has tons of options for the living room, you can also find the perfect coffee table, sofa table, end table, side table, and cart to finish the look. 

Accent chairs are great options for every room because they can be used for any type of seating that you need, plus the price is right! R&Q has affordable options in every size, color, and style imaginable! Take a look at what’s on sale now and stop by the store to see which accent chairs you like best! 

Adjustable bed frames are one of the more recent innovations in sleep systems.  They are becoming more popular as consumers come to realize the benefits they provide.

First and foremost they are an aid to obtaining a better night’s sleep.  With an adjustable frame you can adjust the sleep position precisely to maximize your comfort.  This helps people with breathing or circulation issues as well as minimizing discomfort from injuries or other physical issues.  If you like to watch TV, read or use a laptop in bed adjustable frames are ideal.  Just raise the head to the most advantageous position.  

Different types of adjustable frames with different features are available.  Some allow raising the head only, or head and feet.  Others offer more variable positioning throughout the bed.  All operate with a remote control so you can easily change the settings.  Premium models have sensors that monitor your sleep patterns.  Just download an app to get the data and learn how to adjust your sleep positions to get the most restful sleep.

Almost all mattresses can be placed on an adjustable frame.  Only continuous coil systems and some very firm mattresses are not compatible.

At Ruby & Quiri we have been helping the families in Johnstown, NY and the surrounding communities meet their needs for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, mattresses, and appliances since 1949.  Whatever your lifestyle…whatever your budget, the helpful associates at Ruby & Quiri can help you find the right mattress, living room, dining room or bedroom furniture for you.  Visit our showroom and find out why “Everything’s Just Easier at Ruby & Quiri”, with our low price guarantee, 30 day Be Happy Exchange policy, 7-day next day delivery and owner backed customer service.

Owning a new home is an exciting time… but it’s also overwhelming. On one hand you get to explore the new space and try out different furniture arrangements until you find the perfect layout, but on the other hand, you have to unpack your belongings as quickly as possible because you might need to use them. So in the middle of this process, it’s important to implement some places and processes so that you can effortlessly keep your new home clean and organized into the future.

1. Entryway and coat closet

If you don’t want your coats, shoes, purses, and keys ending up on the dining room table or draped over seating in the living room, you’ll need an alternative in place from the get-go. Make it easy to leave coats and belongings at the door by utilizing coat racks and shoe organizers. A sofa table in the entryway can be the perfect station for a basket for keys and wallets, or an end table can work just as well if you are tight on space. You can even take it a step further and designate space for outgoing mail, library materials that need to be returned, and other items that you don’t want to lose track of!

2. A file cabinet and system

Whether or not you have a home office, it’s always a good idea to have a small space designated for important documents, bills, and paperwork. A small desk, filing cabinet or bookshelf could work perfectly in any room! You’ll have great peace of mind knowing that all important documents, like birth certificates, insurance policies, and receipts for big-ticket items are accounted for and available whenever they are needed. Plus, having a spot for bills and items on your to-do list will keep your dining table and counter space clutter-free!

3. A fully equipped laundry room

Although laundry is not always the most enjoyable task in the world, having a fully-stocked area can make the process faster and easier! Consider hanging shelves to organize various detergents and cleaning agents that you might need, and invest in multiple plastic bins or a cabinet with drawers to separate the laundry easily. You can also install a rod or clothesline to hang-dry or starch clothes right there in the laundry room! Just a few low-cost changes can give you some great ideas to save time!

4. Label

Never underestimate the power of the label! Labeling plastic bins that contain small items like medications and toys can help keep your home organized in the future because you’re more likely to stick with a system that is easy to use. You can also label the contents of your pantry with storage containers and mason jars because it is easier to organize containers of the same size, like Tupperware or mason jars! So instead of stuffing small items into random drawers in your new home, group like-items together and designate a space that makes the most sense for each category, like having tools in the garage or closet and keeping office supplies in a desk or craft corner. That’s the only way to avoid clutter throughout the house or the dreaded junk drawer!

Although organizing a new home can seem like a daunting task, it is easier to do if you take it one room at a time! And for more tips and help to find the right tools like filing cabinets, desks, and side tables, come to Ruby & Quiri in Johnstown! We can help you design a system that will help keep your home looking like new year after year!