Try Furniturelandsouth.com...largest retailer in High Point, NC.

Check out purchasing directly from the North Carolina showroom at a better price. You usually get a better price as you're skipping the middle man. Another way would be to have your step daughter set up an actual business and get an account herself. Beware, you've got to file tax returns, etc. if you go this route.

Thanks! Yes, I set-up LLC's for people rather frequently though C-corp or S-corp work in much more involved of course. I own three active businesses though not in the home-improvement of design area. If it's just a matter of having an EIN, that'd be easy. I don't want to pretend I'm in the industry though. Just hate to pay for some crazy keystone retail markups or other. I'll check-out North Carolina showroom.

They will ship anywhere. And not sure where you are located, but they have an outlet at the location where they sell the showroom pieces when the vendor discontinues them. Some great deals there, just have to check for dings and things.

FLS is 5 stories high and each floor is a football field. It is enormous. Almost every manufacturer, and all the available fabrics, etc.

Last year we bought a Taylor King sofa and chair (10 weeks delivery time) for our family room, and several years ago purchased a Miles Talbot sofa and loveseat for our living room. Both were through retailers, so we could see general quality/style, although not the exact model/upholstery. Neither were inexpensive, and I am sure that you can get better 'deals' going directly to North Carolina manufacturers. We are in Southern California, so there are many higher quality retail stores, though not as many now as there were 15-20 years ago. So many people now buy online.

Thanks! I guess I'm in the place where after spending over $700K in my large-scale remodel, I want top quality but don't need a $5K Hancock & Moore club chair like I've had foe many years. However, no problem with $1,200-$1,800 living room lounge-around chairs and who-knows for sofa etc but I am quite confused since you can find stuff that appear to be inferior quality/construction in that price range then come across others I happen to know are excellent in the same range. Seems to be all over the place. I'd prefer to just work with a source I can trust and isn't going to gouge me. I have a bunch of Ethan Allen stuff that's around 10 year sold and has held-up very very well. I'd rather buy close/direct from the manufacturer though if possible.

I don't have an environment where the furniture would get abused, just want it to last. I went through the Looooong list of "designers" (or whatever they call the salespeople) on the FLS site and some appear super experienced as legit designers and others more general sales roles. Blind item for me so it's a crap shoot finding someone I like and will shoot straight to pick the right stuff for my needs.

Yes, the "designers" at FLS are just salespeople. Can't say as I have been terribly impressed with the couple I have used. I never use them. Where are you located?

You can get great quality furniture at Maidenhome.com. Made in North Carolina and built to last. No middleman so the price is very fair for the quality.

I am very interested in this same topic. I need new upholstered sectional and the options and retailers are overwhelming. I'm looking at similar brands as you, Steve.

Thanks for sharing Maidenhome @Design Girl. Have you owned one of their sofas? I haven't heard of them before, but the price for the construction seems fantastic.

@Design Girl, thanks! I checked-out the site and it indeed looks solid for what I'm looking for. No to avoid overdoing it...ha.

@pricklypearcactus - I have several clients who own "the dune" sofa and sectional. They are very pleased with the comfort and quality.