Choosing furniture can be quite the endeavor... There are SO many options! John Elliott Interiors has incredible pieces that you'll absolutely love adding to your beautiful home interior design. Our high end home interior store in Lake Ozark is the perfect place to visit for inspiration and a relaxing experience while you shop to complete the home of your dreams. If you're looking to renovate one of your rooms or need to furnish your whole home, make sure to first ask yourself these questions and consider a few important details.

Size

This is probably one of the most important things to consider when deciding on the furniture you're bringing into your home. If you fall in love with a couch and bring it home without measuring it, it could end up not even fitting in your room. Or, it could look so small in the space that it feels awkward. Before you go shopping for furniture pieces, measure out the space where you will want to place it and bring those measurements with you. 

Function

The next thing you should consider is the function of the furniture that you are buying. Will the couch be more of a beautiful statement piece to place in an office and only use on occasion? Or will it be where you snuggle up comfortably and kick out the recliner while watching TV? How many people will you be entertaining on a regular basis? There are a lot of things to consider when you're deciding how to use your furniture. Make sure you think it through before spontaneously buying something that doesn't work for your home.

Color

The color of your furniture sets a real tone for your whole interior design. These pieces are some of the largest design elements in your home aside from flooring and wall color. Some people choose to go with neutral furniture and make their statement with wall art, throw pillows, and other smaller elements. Others choose bright pieces of furniture for a real wow factor. It's totally up to you what direction you want to go in! 

Fabric

Another important element to consider is the type of fabric the furniture will be made of. Leather has a totally different vibe than soft fabric. The amount of cleaning and maintenance you'll be able to do can also decide what kind of fabric to use. If you have pets, you may want to think about the durability of the fabric too. 

Best Designers at the Lake 

John Elliott Interiors can help you find the perfect pieces of furniture to complement your interior design. When you consider the size, function, color, and fabric... You're well on your way to finding the perfect piece of furniture! Come into our high-end home store and peruse the several incredible pieces of furniture we have available. We'll see you soon!

The tradition of spring cleaning is a very sensible one because the warmer, pleasant weather allows you to open up your house after a winter of having doors and windows shut tightly. While you have all of the windows open, the fresh air cascading through your home can also carry away dust that gets worked up and the smell of cleaners being used. Here are a few spring cleaning tips from John Elliott Interiors to get you started. 


Have a Plan
As with most things in life, if you have a plan of attack in mind, everything will get taken care of quicker and easier. When you are ready to tackle some spring cleaning tasks, these tips can be extremely helpful. 

• Make a schedule - Unless you want to spend an entire weekend doing everything all at once, plan to tackle 1 or 2 spring cleaning tasks at a time. Start with areas that need the most work and plan to take on big projects when time allows, and smaller ones when you only have a short amount time to clean.
• De-clutter - Get unnecessary items put away (or thrown/given away) first, leaving you plenty of room to get to the parts of your home that need some spring cleaning attention. 
• Start at the top - Always work from high to low when you clean a room and work your way from one corner of the room to the other so you won't miss anything. 

Items To Tackle 
You already clean most of the things in your home that get dirty or out of place from daily living. Spring cleaning is a time when you focus on larger items and things that are not used as often. Here are a few tips on things you may want to take care of. Remember, always check labels on furniture and other items before using any type of cleaner, and always test a small, inconspicuous spot first to make sure the cleaner won't harm it.  

• Couches and ChairsTake the cushions off and vacuum all sides of them, followed by underneath where they normally sit. Check for items that have fallen into the crevices. Wipe down the legs and arms that are not covered in fabric, and consider renting a cleaner to take care of upholstery. For tough stains on fabric, you may want to hire a professional. This is a good time to polish wooden furniture too.   
• Beds and BeddingSheets, pillowcases, and blankets get laundered regularly, but now is a good time to wash the comforter and pillows too. While those are in the wash, vacuum the mattress. If you put baking soda on the mattress for about 30 minutes before vacuuming, this helps to deodorize it. Last, flip the mattress so that the wear and tear from everyday use is better distributed. 
• Drawers
  Spring clean all of the things that have accumulated in the drawers of your home over the past season. De-clutter each, and before replacing the items you are keeping, vacuum the drawers out and wipe them down. Wipe off the outside and handles too.  
• Cleaning Equipment
  This may actually be the first thing that you want to do before you even get your home's spring cleaning started. Clean out the brush roll on the bottom of the vacuum cleaner, and also clean the attachments. Spring is a good time to replace old mop heads and toilet brushes. You can also clean dishwashers and washing machines by running them through a cycle while empty with cleansers made especially for them, or you can find natural cleanser recipes online. 

Those are just a few tips for taking care of some of the items that don't normally get a lot of attention. Once you have everything looking shiny and new again, you will be able to see where you want to make a few updates with new pieces from our home interiors store at the Lake of the Ozarks. You could update with a few new home accessories or brand new wall art, or you may decide that you want to redecorate an entire room. For both of those situations, you will find what you need at John Elliott Interiors. 

Interior decorating is a culmination of creating a space that you love, while also making sure that it functions properly. The space is generally filled with colors, patterns, styles, and pieces that all showcase what’s important to you and what you love. One of the best parts of re-decorating a Lake of the Ozarks home is using pieces that are there to make a statement. These unique pieces can be the artwork on your walls to the furniture that you choose. No matter what the statement is, we want to help you find just the right piece. While John Elliott Interiors is filled with beautiful and luxurious patterns and pieces, we also have a few really unique items that you aren’t going to find just anywhere! Check out these really unique pieces that we’ve had over the years, maybe it can get your inspiration flowing!

Safety First! 

If you thought that this chair and ottoman set looked like it was made from seatbelts, you would be right! This piece is SO unique, and we love when something especially cool comes into the showroom. The bright color, unique pattern, and practicality of this piece make it perfect for many different spaces. From an entertainment room, in-home theater, or teenagers room, there are plenty of spaces that could be made better by a piece like this.

The Bomber Dot Com

Does this piece look familiar to you? If you look close, it may remind you of a Bomber Jacket. That’s because it is! We love a fashionable piece of furniture that is really made from something other than what it started. If you’re looking for a unique piece for your home, you should start at our furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks. This piece combines texture, color, and style to create something very unique and special. The smooth texture of the leather and the warmth of the fuzzy cushion can be perfect for a sitting room or study. The open framework makes it great for smaller rooms because it can help keep them feeling open. While the sleek metal frame is an ideal combination with the other warm materials that make up this incredibly fashionable piece.

Buckets of Laughs

This piece was featured in our showroom, and really made quite the statement. It’s unique in the fact that it’s made up of paint buckets! As a modern piece of wall art, it’s a great way to appreciate individual style, color, and texture. Sometimes unique pieces can be found in the most unlikely places, but we love when they show up around here! Sometimes our art is made from artisans around the country, while others are found right around the corner. If you’re looking for something that sparks joy and creativity - you’re certain to find it at our interiors store at the Lake of the Ozarks.

We’ve Got It All

From modern pieces to luxurious and richly fabricated designs, there’s a little bit of everything at our home design store in Missouri. John Elliott Interiors wants to help you create an interior for your life. Not just a design that is attractive, but something that can make the best use of space in your home. Every corner, cubby, and open space can be designed with unique pieces, wonderful textures, and beautiful designs to help make your space everything you’ve wanted a more. Visit our website to learn more about our showroom, and don’t forget to stop by and take a look!





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Are you experiencing some winter blues now that the Christmas tree is down? It can be an easy for your home to feel pretty empty after just a few weeks of it being filled with Christmas cheer. The New Year may bring excitement for what’s happening in the future, but we think the excitement should be in the here and now, too. If you want to add wintery home decor that isn’t too Christmassy, here are a few ideas.



Frosty Florals
There’s nothing quite like adding a bright, bold bloom to your home that brightens it up. You can still use them, even in the dead of winter, so we highly recommend choosing the biggest and the brightest to liven up the place. At John Elliott Interiors, we have the best supply of silk plants at the Lake of the Ozarks. Beautiful arrangements in vibrant colors are just way your home needs to break through the bland shades of winter. If you want to bring a little more of a wintery theme with the florals, you can set vases of icicles, and frosty branches around your home to add a glittery and icy style. You can also set out bowls of pine cones or use pine cone wreaths to bring that wintery feel without being strictly Christmas.

Create a Wintery Menagerie
In the spring you may decorate with pretty little songbirds and in the summer you may incorporate tropical fish or flamingos. So in the winter, it only makes sense to choose animals that have a winery feel. Owls, moose or deer can add the feel that you’re looking for. They don’t have to be replicas, just accents that give the feel. Antlers in your coffee table arrangement and a small silver owl lamp can be the perfect touches to reflect the season.



Seasonal Scents
While you may just think of updating the decor in your home, don’t forget to update the scent as well. In the summer you may want your home to smell like beach waves or a rose garden, in the fall you want it to smell like pumpkin pie and falling leaves, so in the winter you can incorporate warm musky scents, as well as some spicy ones, like cinnamon or ginger. If you want to infuse some energy into your home, use citrus scents. They may be more summery, but they aren’t just a seasonal scent and they can lift the mood if you are experiencing some seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Light it Up
Don't just turn the lights on to make up for a dreary day, you can change out the lightbulbs to simulate a brighter, happier look. Blue and white lights are the closest to simulating the sunlight. Dawn simulator lights gradually get lighter over a period of 20 minutes to gradually wake you up similar to the sun (if it weren’t hiding behind the snow clouds).

The winter months are here, the holidays are passing by, and there’s no place like home! If you want to enjoy a few cozy evenings cuddled up in your home enjoying your family and your comfy couch - here are a few ways you can enjoy a silent night and your home as you finish out the holidays and start the winter months.

Sit By the Fire

If you have a fireplace in your home, now is a great time to light it up and enjoy it. Make s’mores, drink hot chocolate, read your favorite book and snack on your favorite treat. There’s just something about a blaze that makes the winter nights feel idyllic, so if you have a fireplace, we hope that you can take time to enjoy it this season.

Quiet Nights at Home

If you’ve had an especially busy holiday season, maybe what you really need is a silent night. Put the kids to bed, light some candles, make a cup of tea or coffee, and relish in the silence. Sometimes all you need is a refreshing night where you make very important plans - plans to sit and do nothing. After the holidays are over can be a great time to think about all of the things that you're thankful for, and the people in your life who mean so much to you - and a silent night in your beautiful home is perfect for that.

Play Games

Your family could really benefit from and enjoy a good old fashioned game night! Pop some popcorn, make hot chocolate, and have some friendly competition. From board games to video games, there are many ways you can enjoy family time, and still have a little bit of fun competition.

Make Music

Do you have a musical family? Make some very special winter memories by gathering around the piano or guitar and singing some tunes. You may have to gently encourage a few family members who think it’s cheesy, but it can be a very wonderful memory for everyone. Not to mention, a fun way to enjoy a part of your home that may get overlooked during the busy times of your life.

Have a Dance Party

If you have young kids, they will especially enjoy this way of loving your time in your home! Crank up the tunes and have a dance party! Not to mention, this is a great way to burn some holiday calories and wear the kids out before bed - so you can have that silent night!

Happy Holidays from the Team at John Elliott Interiors

We love what we do, because we help you create a place that everyone wants to come home to. Making memories, enjoying time with family, and celebrating your beautiful home are the reasons we sell the best furniture at the Lake of the Ozarks and provide the best interior decorating services in mid-Missouri. We hope you and your family had a very merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and that you get to enjoy some much needed time in your beautiful Lake of the Ozarks home.

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If you want to make an impact in your space through artwork, you’ll have to start by shopping for the perfect piece for your home. While that sounds easy enough, it can actually be harder than you might think. After you find the pieces you want, you’ll then have to decide how to hang and display those pieces to their fullest potential! At John Elliott Interiors, we carry over 400 pieces of original artwork from artists both local and worldwide in our home interiors store at the Lake of the Ozarks. Here are a few tips for choosing your perfect piece, and then finding the best spot in your home for it.

1. Search For a Black & White Piece

While we ALWAYS love to add some color to a space, there’s something special and dramatic about finding a piece that is only black and white. These pieces can convey a special story, while also bringing something into your room that can’t be achieved in another way. Not to mention, black and white can work just about anywhere because there are no colors to compete.

2. Trust Your Instinct

Do you find yourself drooling over a piece that may be a little bold for your taste, or maybe doesn’t go exactly with the rest of your home? Trust yourself! If you love it, buy it. There is obviously something about the piece that is speaking to you. Even if you don’t think it will work while in the store - you may be surprised once you get it on the wall. Sometimes a piece just needs to reflect the rest of your home before it truly fits in.

3. Balance Bold and Minimalistic

When choosing the artwork for your home, try to keep a balance of bold and minimalistic. While we’re the first to showcase what a lot of bold can look like in a space, it’s a little different in our showroom versus your home. You may be better off finding a few bold pieces to showcase the language of your room, and then find a few pieces that keep the minimal feel - there’s a balance when putting up art, and when you find your balance, you’ll have a home that is in harmony.

4. Mix Antique and Modern

There’s nothing so fun as mixing and matching some different styles to create something that is uniquely YOU! A fun one to start with, if you haven’t tried mixing styles, is antique and modern. Antique frames around modern pieces, antique art with your modern furniture, or even modern art with your antique furniture. The options are endless when it comes to combining two different styles int one incredible look.

5. Consider Scale

The scale of your artwork in your home makes a big impact. You don’t want to find a piece that is either too large or too small. However, if you are determined to use something that is small or larger than would be normal - go big or go home, so to speak. If you’re going to go with an abnormal size, make it exceptionally out of the ordinary. Otherwise, choose a piece that fits the school of your wall. Large wall = large artwork, small wall = small art.

Your Interior Decorator at the Lake of the Ozarks

John Elliott Interiors specializes in helping you create a space that feels like home. If you’ve only just gotten into your home, you may feel like the walls are lacking something, and that’s where we can help. You can visit our website to see more examples of our work, or better yet, stop by our furniture showroom at the Lake of the Ozarks to see for yourself!

Whether you're giving your room a complete overhaul with new pieces, or you just want to rearrange the ones you have - it can seem like a daunting task. With so many things to consider as you move your couch to the opposite side of your living room, or your bed to the other corner, here are a few tips from your local furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Start With Your Tape Measure

It's time to grab the tape measure and take the measurements of your home. This is the first step to arranging the furniture in your space. If you don't have a long tape measure, you can always measure your foot, and then walk the distance heel to tow across your room. Now comes the fun part. Grab the dimensions of the hallways, stairs, and doors that are leading to your room. Sometimes just getting a piece into the room can be the hardest part of the whole process.

Mix and Match the Size

You can create the energy of a room by mixing and matching the sizes of the furniture. If you want to create an energizing living space, you can combine both large and small pieces all at varying heights and lengths to make the room come alive. If, however, you're trying to achieve a room that is relaxing and tranquil, you'll want to choose pieces that are all similar in size.

Symmetry Or Not?

When creating balance in your space, one of the things you have to keep in mind is the difference between symmetry and asymmetry. Asymmetry is an imbalance, like two candles that are slightly different sizes next to each other. While symmetry implies that things are the same. Symmetry is also very restful, while asymmetry is used to add motion and excitement!

Create Gestalt

"Gestalt" is what happens when you create a total look, feel, or form. It goes together, flows, and becomes a unified whole. Large rectangular rooms can be challenging to do this with because there's a lot to manage, but you can separate them out into manageable spaces and create smaller spaces that make one unified whole. If you have a large space, don't be afraid to make smaller spaces within it. From sitting nooks to dining areas, or entertainment spaces - you can be as creative as you would like.

Interior Design at the Lake of the Ozarks

At John Elliott Interiors, we have a wonderful selection of luxury furniture at the Lake of the Ozarks. Not only that, we have large artificial trees and plants, lamps, accessories, and artwork from incredible artists. The changing seasons is always a great time to make changes in your home and create a new fresh place to relax. If you're ready to make some beautiful updates to your home - come see us! We have designers on duty who would love to help you create the perfect place to live.

As an interior design store at the Lake of the Ozarks, we have many clients come in with all different types and styles of homes. We help all of our clients create a space that they love, from large luxury homes to cute and quaint vacation condos - and each type has their challenges. In a vacation town, though, we have many clients who want to update the style of their vacation condo, while still making it a functional and usable space when they come for a visit. Here are a few tips to make the most of a small space - whether it's a vacation condo or your tiny home!

Think Up - Not Out

When you have a smaller space, it's important to keep everything moving in an upward direction. It can be even easier if you have nice vaulted ceilings which can be popular among lake homes. Opt for tall bookcases that keep your collection moving towards the ceiling, and if you have decorative shelves or groupings of artwork - keep them moving vertically instead of horizontally.

Find Smart Furniture

There are many pieces of furniture that can create a beautiful style while still improving the usability of your space. Whether you look for bed frames with storage drawers and shelves in it or a hallway cabinet that can store your linens or organize your paperwork. It's important to make sure that your furniture is working with you when creating a beautiful style.

Grow Your Space With Mirrors

Just like magicians use mirrors to create an illusion - create your own illusion with the use of mirrors. Hanging mirrors in small spaces, like a half bathroom, or a small hallway will help make the space feel larger while also making the light even brighter.

Hang Them High

See a common theme here? Keep everything moving upwards! A little trick to make your ceilings look high (even if they aren't) is to hang your curtains as close to the ceiling as you can. The extra height will create a taller illusion and make the ceilings look tall.

Swap Out for a Settee

In small spaces, you can make large pieces of furniture work - but that doesn't always mean it's the best use of your space. If you have a small living area, try swapping your large couch or sectional for a smaller settee to increase the floor space while still providing a space to relax and entertain.

Decorating. Organizing. Living.

At John Elliott Interiors, we want to make your space a place that you can come home to - and feel like you're home! From adding accents to finish the design, adding new furniture, or a complete overhaul of your home and starting fresh, we can help! Let our interior design store at the Lake of the Ozarks be your one stop connection for beauty and style.

When you invest in quality furniture, you can tell. It starts from the shape and builds to the material that covers it. What happens, though, if your quality furniture doesn't hold up? Could it possibly be because you chose a material that wasn't a good fit for your lifestyle? The material you choose for your furniture can be the difference between loving it or hating it, so we want to talk about several popular materials, and why they would or wouldn't be great in your space.

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While it may seem like a luxury - having an interior designer can actually be vital to your home. With all of the time you spend in your home entertaining guests, living life, or even vacationing if this is your second home at the Lake, it's important to make sure that you love your time here and feel comfortable. Lake living offers incredible beauty and all of us that live or vacation here enjoy the beauty the lake area has to offer - that's why we provide you with the best interior design at the Lake of the Ozarks. Don't just take our word for it, though, here are five reasons you will be glad you call us to help.

Save Time & Money

It sounds cliche, but you truly will save time and money when you hire an interior designer. When you try to go at it on your own, you may spend more money on paint because the first three colors didn't look right. Or, even though you measured the chair, it still doesn't fit in your space so you have to spend time returning it and picking out another. We have a trained eye for what will make your space glorious, and we can save time by picking the right colors and pieces to make your space incredible.

You Get A Professional Opinion

When you hire a professional interior designer at the Lake of the Ozarks, you get our professional opinion. Not only can we advise you on the color scheme that will work the best with your family and your room, but we can show you what style works with your natural style, which furniture will work the best in your space, and how to tie it all together into a professional look and feel.

Your Mediator

If you are doing a complete redesign of your space, it can be invaluable to have someone who knows exactly what you want and can then communicate it to the rest of the team. In many cases, you'll have electricians, flooring installers, painters, cabinets makers, and appliance companies coming through your home to make it the best it can be - but if you aren't used to communicating with them, it can be a lot of work to keep up.

Who Will You Call?

When redesigning your space, it's only as good as the individuals you use to create it. That means you want the BEST of the BEST when having your living room rewired, your kitchen appliances updated, and your bedroom repainted. If you don't know who to call, you may not find the BEST at the Lake. We have over fifteen key partners of John Elliott Interiors who can do the ‘whole shebang’. From granite custom cabinets, audio-visual, high-end appliances, flooring, window treatments, painting, and faux painting, we know a guy. Whatever your interior needs, we can handle it quick, easy and right for you.

Get the WOW Factor

It's no secret that an interior designer can provide you with something that you can't achieve of your own, no matter how hard you try. Do you know why this is? Because interior designers have connections. We can access the exact piece you need to complete the look of your room that may not even be available in stores. We can find unique fabrics, colors, and shapes to complete your space.

Home Furnishings at the Lake of the Ozarks

When you hire John Elliott Interiors, you get a whole team of experienced individuals who can help you create not just a space but a home. A beautifully designed home that flows, where the colors work together, and the furniture fits the space. Let us create a place that you look forward to coming back to day after day. Visit our website to learn more about our services, or stop by and take a tour of our home furnishings store at the Lake of the Ozarks!





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Your home is your castle, and from every piece of furniture to every framed piece of art - you rule with beauty and sophistication. Of course, there is one thing that can tie all of this together, and that is an area rug. An area rug can anchor your beautiful furniture, and bring all of your design together. At John Elliot Interiors, we know the value of having quality furniture and style in your home, so we aim to provide you with the pieces and the knowledge to do so. Here are a few tips to help you choose the right rug for your space - and how we can help!

The Focal Point

A rug may be considered an accessory to a room, but in many cases, it’s the focal point. Depending on your style, and the colors and patterns that you want to have in your space, you may even want to purchase your rug before anything else. When you choose the perfect rug for your room, you can then choose wall colors that accent it, and furniture that works in contrast with your rug.

The Perfect Sizing

The size of your area rug all depends on the way you want to have your furniture placed in your space. Many designers recommend that the front two legs of your furniture be placed on the rug to help “anchor” it in the space. A good rule of thumb to choose a rug that is slightly smaller than the area that your furniture takes up. You want to be able to anchor the rug, but you also want to have room around the rug for your flooring to shine through.

Make It Bold

It’s time to take a leap of faith, and do something bold and exciting. Your rug doesn’t have to be boring - it can boast of bold patterns, exciting colors, and lush textures. Your rug has the opportunity to be the focal point that can stand out and draw attention with bold colors and patterns, so why not? A rug is also a nice way to incorporate these patterns that you may not want to commit to on your larger furniture pieces.

Shapes & Sizes

The best thing about area rugs, is that they come in many shapes and sizes. From long rectangle rugs, to small circular rugs, and even hexagonal rugs. No matter what size room you have, or what furniture pieces you have decorated with - at John Elliot Interiors, we can help you find the perfect area rug for your space.

Decorating Your Home

You can count on your Lake of the Ozarks interior design store to assist you in creating a perfect space. From colors and textures to fabrics and patterns, we can combine all of it to create a space that you will love. Our furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks is based on the concept of specializing in providing high-end design to a comfortable way of living. Bringing elegance, romance and style into the interior of a home is our goal. We do that through unique sourcing and purchasing and an incredible attentiveness to detail in design. We would love to impress you with the quality products we offer, and invite you to come and take a look.