Frequently asked questions about our free layaway

Here are some frequently asked questions about our online layaway program. Already know all of this? Go here to get started!

Q.  What Does It Cost Me To Open An Online Layaway Account?

A.  While some online companies charge a transaction or membership fee, it’s FREE to open your Online Layaway Account today at Home Décor Liquidators.

Q.  What Is The Interest Rate That I Will Be Charged?

A.  Zero Interest! There are no hidden costs or mounting interest charges.  Just pay the cost of the merchandise and the product is yours!

Q.  Do I First Need To Be Approved Before I Can Open An Online Layaway?

A.  No!  There are no special requirements or credit checks to qualify.

Q.  How Does HDL Layaway Online Work?

A.  Follow these 3 easy steps:

1. Shop:  Select the items that you would like to purchase using our Online Layaway Plan.
2. Flexible Payment Schedule: Our built-in calculator allows you to break down your online order’s purchase price over two to six months. This is only a suggested payment amount. You can choose to pay an amount other than the suggested amount. Select the number of months that you would like to pay. You will receive your order once it is paid in full.
3. Receive Merchandise:  Decide what date that you would like to acquire your merchandise for up to six months.  Some items are available for immediate pickup or delivery. Other items may require up to two weeks notice.  Select which store is closest to you for easy pick up.  For delivery, we can recommend an independent delivery service, within a 20-mile radius of each store.  

Q.  How Do I Make Additional Payments To My Account?

A.  After you make the initial deposit to your account there are several ways for you to make a payment.

1. Go online, sign in to your account, and choose “Make A Payment.” Enter the amount of your next payment due and follow the instructions.  To receive your merchandise sooner, you can pay more than the minimum required.
2. Instead of paying online, mail a payment via check or money order to our corporate office located at 4227 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 103 Bldg. 11, Duluth, GA 30096.  Your payment will be credited to your account immediately.
3. Or, you can make a payment in any one of our Home Décor Liquidators stores in your area.

Q.  Can I Cancel My Online Layaway?

A.  Yes you can!  You can cancel your layaway for up to ten (10) days after submitting the initial order online with no cancellation fee.  After ten (10) days, the money paid in is applied to store credit.  After 6 months of no payment activity, a $5.00 service charge, per month, will be charged to the customer’s account.

How to clean microfiber furniture

Microfiber furniture is a very hot trend these days, and for good reason. It’s soft and luxurious, it’s affordable, and it’s resistant to stains and lint. Still, sometimes accidents happen, and when they do, it’s best to be prepared. Home Decor offers a 3-year accident protection plan that you can purchase with your microfiber furniture to protect your investment in case a spill happens. Just call the warranty company as soon as an accident occurs and they can take care of it.

If for some reason you didn’t get the warranty, and you get a stain on your furniture, you can spot clean it yourself with these easy steps:

Minor spills and stains

Gently wipe away any spills on your microfiber as soon as they occur. Should staining occur, use a combination of mild detergent, like dish detergent, and water. Gently apply the cleaner to your microfiber using a clean cloth.

Before applying any cleaning solution to stained area be sure to it on a small, unnoticeable area of your furniture to ensure that it doesn’t cause further damage.

Allow newly cleaned area to air-dry.

Stubborn stains

Clean stubborn odor causing stains, such as pet urine, with a combination of white vinegar and distilled water. Gently apply cleaner to stains using a clean cloth.

Before applying any cleaning solution to stained area be sure to it on a small, unnoticeable area of your furniture to ensure that it doesn’t cause further damage.

Sprinkle newly cleaned area with baking soda while it is still damp and vacuum away once dry.

Only spot washing is recommended. Never attempt to clean an entire microfiber item yourself.

Ongoing furniture care

It is recommended that microfiber furniture be steam-cleaned yearly. Never attempt to steam clean microfiber items yourself. Instead, consult a company that provides a professional cleaning service.

Everyday care

Lightly clean your item with a lint roller once a week to remove any surface lint or dust that may have accumulated. If you have pets that shed you may want to use a lint roller on your microfiber more frequently.

Vacuum microfiber furniture once every other week.  If your furniture has removable cushions, use special vacuum attachments to ensure that you have removed any dirt and/or dust from under each piece.

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What is memory foam?

You know memory foam when you feel it, and you probably know that it's a common material for soft, luxurious mattresses, but how much do you actually know about this unique material? What exactly is "memory foam," and why is it such a popular choice for mattresses and pillows?

Memory Foam allows every square inch of the body to be supported and reduces skin pressure as a result. It enables natural movement at night by absorbing energy during transfer of movement. Memory Foam molds to the body and has the ability to conform to the body's shape and then return to its natural form.

Home Decor Liquidators Visco Memory Foam allows every square inch of the body to be supported and reduces skin and joint pressure as a result, while enabling natural movement at night by absorbing energy during transfer of movement. Our special formulas maximize weight distribution, reducing pressure points on the body. This spreads your weight evenly completely removing pressure points.

New formulas from 2nd generation memory foam keep it from retaining more heat. The density (weight measurement of the substance in each square foot) can be a measure of quality, but medium to slow recovery time is the best description for maximum support. 

Using more fillers and chemicals may increase the density of memory foam, but our semi-breathable/slow recovery 3-4lb. and 4-5lb. Visco-Elastic foam from Home Decor Liquidators doesn't use those chemicals because they would harm the environment. Besides taking away from our "Green" story, they really don't provide any additional support.

Now available in our product line are Castor Bean Oil, Bamboo-Infused Memory Foam, with up to 45% Natural Bamboo fiber and Aloe-Vera treated fabrics to produce a soft feel. These are all components that make Home Decor Liquidators manufacturing First-Class. 

Benefits of Using Memory Foam:

Memory Foam improves the circulation of blood and oxygen allowing it to flow freely through the body, thusly eliminating tossing and turning. Studies have shown the more oxygen rich content in the blood, the stronger your immune system will be. So, with memory foam, the body receives more rest in less time, providing a higher quality of sleep.

The 2 most common benefits of quality sleep are (a) improving one's mental performance/memory and (b) increasing one's physical stamina.

Memory Foam reduces allergens significantly more than other sleeping surfaces. The close proximity of memory foam cells prevent humidity (which causes mold) or breeding of dust mites.

Genuine Memory Foam lasts 2-3 times longer than innerspring mattresses.

History of Memory Foam:

Memory Foam was created in the 1970's by NASA. Scientists were commissioned in the development of a new material to reduce the impact and injury of space travel. The result was a foam with high-energy absorption and the ability to dissipate the pressure on impact. Visco-Elastic Foam was created for astronauts' flight chairs to help reduce pressure points created by G-Forces that are generated during take off.

In the 1980's Memory Foam was introduced to the commercial markets in the areas of medical seat cushions, mattresses, and pillows.

Customer Concerns:

The most common complaint with Memory Foam mattresses is the increased likelihood of feeling warm at night. This is due primarily to Memory Foam's high density making it harder for heat to escape. The denser the foam, the greater the potential for restricted airflow.

When using a more open cell structure, memory foam allows heat to escape, creating a more comfortable sleeping environment. Home Decor Liquidators Genuine Memory Foam mattresses use the most supportive and slowest recovering memory foam, while still being able to dissipate heat via a semi-open cell structure. Furthermore, Home Decor Liquidators initial layer of Bamboo-Infused Memory Foam, closest to the surface, combined with a layer of quilting further reduce the potential for trapped heat.

We strongly believe in the benefits of this product, and if you give it a chance, so will you. 

Put together the perfect guest room

What are the components of a perfect guest room? Fresh linens, a comfy mattress, a reading chair, and a chest of drawers, just to name a few...and we’ve got them all!

Here's what the interior decorating experts at About.com say you should have:

The Best Bed Your Money Can Buy

Don't give your guest the oldest, most saggy mattress you have! Give them something they'll enjoy sleeping on. Our top-selling queen mattress sets will only set you back between $398 and $599. And yes, we've got pillow-tops!

Bedding Upgrades


Beyond clean bedding, think about adding wonderful bed linens and comfort items often supplied by fine B&B's: a featherbed mattress topper, a choice of pillows, a cozy comforter, extra blankets, and freshly ironed pillowcases.

Fresh Linens

Always have an extra set of bed linens available for your guests. Accidents DO happen! Or you may have one of those wonderful guests who insists on changing the sheets when they leave. Let them do it! And thank them profusely!

A Place to Set Down a Suitcase


Clear a space to put a luggage rack or a small table or bench to set down a suitcase. No one likes to have to stoop over to the floor to pull out a clean pair of socks. Even a chair is better than nothing!


A Comfy Place to Sit

Some people absolutely do not sit on a bed! And your guests shouldn't have to. Place an upholstered armchair or side chair in the room with a table and lamp close by.

Good Lighting


It always amazes me when I walk into an otherwise nice hotel room and there's no light to read by! It's always nice to have a lamp near the bed, so your guest won't have to stumble around in the dark, just to turn a light on. If nothing else, provide a good reading light near a chair or over the bed. Another fixture or lamp near the desk would be great. A small night light is helpful and a lighted magnifying make-up mirror is a real luxury!


Drawer Space


If you have an extra chest of drawers, how perfect! But at least clear out one or two drawers for small items. Both you and your guest will feel better with odds and ends out of sight.



Read more at InteriorDec.about.com.

Great ways to decorate a canopy bed

Canopy beds…they never really go out of style! We like them so much we carry 2 different styles: The emperor set and the black metal canopy set.

We love both these beds for different reasons. The emperor bed, well…just look at it! It’s a big, bad, beautiful bed. We’ve heard of customers draping silky cloth from the metal cross bar canopy, threading white Christmas lights around the bars, even putting candles on top of the posts (we recommend electric tea lights!) It’s a beautiful bed already, but there are lots of ways you can make it “yours.”

The black metal canopy bed is great too, just with a more minimalist design. It’s got clean lines and a modern feel with a touch of vintage charm. The canopy bars around the frame top allow for some serious creativity. We’ve heard of folks draping fabric over the bars, hanging streamers from each post...and those mini Chinese lantern lights would make a great touch for a kid’s room!



Want even more decorating options? Here are some of our favorite ideas from Pinterest:  http://pinterest.com/stacycurran/bed-canopy/

The best part about these ideas is that most of them don’t require a “real” canopy bed to work. A regular bed will do. The sky’s the limit! 

How to stretch a small space

Have a small apartment? Just because you’re short on space doesn’t mean you need to compromise on comfort and style. WiseBread.com put together this great list of easy ways to make the most of some tight living conditions. Take a look!

You’ve finally found the space of your dreams, only it’s not as spacious as it ought to be and now you don’t know how you’re going to fit all your goodies into the digs. In fact, the more you look at your space, the more you wonder how you even imagined you could fit everything into it, including yourself. Have no fear. There are tried and true design tips that work, regardless of the size of your room or apartment.

Pare down to just the basics

Deciding what you can’t live without in your room and then working around that is your first step to pepping up a little space. It’s especially important in small rooms to stick to the basics. In a bedroom, that would include the bed and probably a dresser. In an office, that would be the desk and a bookshelf which could double as a printer and photocopier stand. You might need to find different furniture or sell your old furniture to make it work.

Lighten it all up

The simplest thing to do is to brighten up your room. Keeping your curtains open and light streaming in creates the illusion of more space. Adding lamps helps too. A few here and there create focal spotlights at night. Another great trick is to add brighter bulbs to the room. General Electric, for instance, offers a great line of bulbs called Reveal that filter out the yellow rays and filter in clean, bright light, which is great for winter months in darker places.

Arrange furniture on a diagonal

You can create a visual distraction by arranging furniture on a diagonal. It breaks up the monotony of furniture lining the walls and creates a cool storage space right behind the furniture. I once stuffed all of my unpacked boxes, sporting stuff I didn’t need, behind a dresser I put on a diagonal in my studio apartment. You couldn’t even see them unless you looked behind the dresser.

Pick a focal point

This is one of my favorite aspects of interior decorating: finding the perfect centerpiece for a room. What’s the most eye-catching, in a good way, piece in your room?

Making that the focal point will liven up your space. If you have a stellar view of the mountains from your dining room, point the table in that direction. Similarly, if you have an amazing painting in your bedroom, put the bed right across from it. It gives you something to look at and makes the room pop.

Vary the textures in a space

All wood floors with all wood furniture makes for a dull room. But tossing a few Oriental or Mexican rugs on the floor can jazz it up. In a bedroom, you can add some solid colored pillows on top of a patterned comforter to break things up. Or silk pillows on top of a cotton bedspread. If you have a lot of pottery on the bookshelves as decoration, maybe you want to add some interesting photos in handmade frames in between pieces. The idea is to break up the monotony and add variety to the space. There are lots of options. Play around with them until you find the ones you like the best.

These simple tricks can make your space feel like more and add some flair to your room. What are some ways you've managed to make the most of a small space?

Read more: http://www.wisebread.com/stretch-out-a-small-space