Lechmere Rug Company turned out to be a great place for us to purchase an area rug. We found a…read moreremnant that looks perfect in our living room and there was also enough of the remnant for a matching runner at a very reasonable price. Patrick, our salesman, was very knowledgeable, friendly and made several wonderful recommendations based on our decorating requirements. The delivery personnel were also great at their job,installed our rugs with precision and made sure they were placed perfectly. We would definitely recommend this business for your carpeting needs.

Bought a comfy white 7' by 12' rug here a few days ago and have been enjoying it since! Patrick was…read moreknowledgeable and patient as I decided on a material and size. He gave me a three-day estimate (which was already a rushed job) and ended up having the rug finished the next day. They also custom cut rug pads for extra cushion. Would highly recommend this place for simple, high quality, no-frills shopping and service. NB: this place is in Medford now, not Cambridge. Google for address.

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Frugal for the exceptional service I received during my…read morerecent furniture purchase. From the moment I reached out with my questions, the young lady at customer service was responsive, professional, and incredibly helpful. She went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothlyanswering all my concerns, keeping me updated, and following through on every detail. It made a big difference and turned what could have been a stressful experience into a very positive one. Customer service like this is rare, and it deserves to be recognized. Thank you again for your dedication & service.

I highly recommend Frugal Furniture!…read more I bought a sectional for my Mother. My Mother is elderly and needed a few special requests for her delivery. I spoke with Chris about these potential roadblocks. Chirs made the specific arrangments so that we could get the sectional delivered successfully. Chris displayed amazing customer service and really went above and beyond to accommodate our request! Chris was also spot on with his suggestions on which sectional will work best for my mother. As a result, my mother absolutely loves her new Sectional.

Hedi's is a hidden treasure in the Chestnut Hill Mall. My husband and I needed a new couch and…read moreloveseat. We ended up with a sectional and new family room set, including area rug and cocktail table (and even some decor items). The owner was VERY patient with us, and took the time to explain all the different upholstery and throw pillow options, as well as working with a color scheme to complement the room. He made suggestions and guided us, while accommodating our needs and preferences. Delivery and installation went smoothly. Even after purchase, the owner was willing to answer new questions we had. An added bonus is supporting a locally owned business, instead of a private equity-backed chain which may or may not be around tomorrow (see: Mitchell+Gold). Overall, I was very satisfied with my first shopping experience at Hedi's, I hope to make other furniture purchases from them in the future.

The super nice guys at Lighthouse made us this 12 foot long solid walnut table with iron legs. It…read moreis a work of art. Smooth rounded edges, thick long boards that have character and no seams along the longer length. Solid smooth joins. Easy to care for. It's even better than we had hoped it would be. Strong, solid, beautiful, and seats 14. Love love love it. This table will be on the earth way longer than I will.

Ron Light sold us a gorgeous walnut desk! His craftsmanship is outstanding. We plan to be repeat…read morecustomers!

We love poking around Machine Age and have been shopping and browsing in this place for years. We…read morelove mid-century design and clean, contemporary home and office style. This is a great place to get interesting ideas. Think of designs by Eames, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Breuer, Saarinen, etc to get an idea of the style. Even if you don't want your whole house furnished in this way, one or two pieces often fit in amazingly well with other kinds of decor. Think of this like a store/museum. Even if you don't buy anything, it's a pleasure to walk around appreciating the aesthetic. Many of those designers of yesteryear simply blow my mind.

On the search for a small dresser and a small side table, my husband and I Yelped upon Machine Age…read more It was way easier finding this place on Yelp than it was in person! However, with the phone assistance of the lovely shop attendant, we finally made it to our destination, free parking and all (I know - in Southie nonetheless!). I have to mention how friendly and welcoming the shop girls were, she was very helpful on the phone and pleasant in person once we made it there as well. Very nice! The shop is a very large open floor showcasing a vast collection of beautiful furniture. I use the term 'beautiful' loosely though - while this furniture is in tip-top shape and well polished or refurbished from another era, we discovered it is just not our taste. I was hoping there might be some older pieces; as far as vintage goes, my taste is more early 1900's than mid-century modern. So I came out a tad disappointed. I should have taken from the reviews that it was all they had to offer, but hey, a girl can hope! But all this is not to say that what they do offer isn't a great selection of high quality and EXPENSIVE retro furniture and decor. It most certainly is. A $2,000 foldable leather stool? Got it. A $10,000 piece of art (from listed but unknown artist)? Right above your head. A garage-sale looking (to the untrained eye, at least) 1960's dinette set that'll run you $5,000? That way, my lady. Walking through this warehouse of furnishings from another era, I suddenly began to feel like I should either (A) be pulling a green bean casserole out of the oven after gathering my laundry off the clothesline out back and calling the kids into dinner or (B) blowing a line of coke off one of the glass-top dining tables and subsequently staring into a lava lamp with the Doors or Pink Floyd blasting in the background. Thankfully neither of those scenarios manifested themselves and I made it out of there and stepped back into the twenty-first century. Empty handed, and for two reasons - I can't afford a single piece of furniture in that warehouse and frankly, while I can appreciate the collection, it is simply not in my wheelhouse of home design. Worth a visit even just for entertainment and to intrigue one's imagination - or of course, if you're good on cash flow and into this sort of thing.

Yayla Rugs is a hidden gem for anyone seeking beautifully handwoven rugs. While the sale pieces…read morehanging outside may catch your eye, the true treasures are inside. The staff shared that their rugs are custom-made in Afghanistan with Persian influences. There was one standout piece (imo)--a Nepali rug displayed on the wall--photo included in my Yelp post. Their collection includes a range of traditional and contemporary designs, each crafted with attention to detail. The team is knowledgeable, passionate, and happy to share the stories behind their pieces. Whether you're looking for a timeless statement rug or something one-of-a-kind, Yayla Rugs offers a thoughtfully curated selection to explore. Pricing varies by square footage. You can find more options on their site too.

Yayla's rugs are lovely. However, if you are buying a rug…read moreonline you should be aware that the color of the rug in the photo on the website can be different from the color of the rug you receive.

GREAT store, superb customer service, no pressure admosphere. I was looking for a dining room rug,…read moredifficult colors, on a low budget. I walked in and was greeted by a nice, friendly lady - Mary, very knowledgeable in oriental rugs market. They must have put out a dozen different ones for me. There was absolutely no pressure. The store was empty and I felt as if we could take as much time as I needed. Several I liked were more than I could afford, but many were well w/in my range. The shop is large and well lighted the light showing off the rug' patterns and colors to good advantage. Mary asked if I wanted to take few rugs home to be sure of colors working within the dining room's admosphere. I took two rugs with me home and end up buying one. Again, great shopping experience; highly recommended!

I cannot recommend HomeTrends based on my recent experience…read more I scheduled an in-home appointment to have 12 windows measured. No one showed up, and I was left waiting at home with no apparent notice that the appointment would not be kept. I contacted HomeTrends afterward and expressed my frustration about the missed appointment and the time I had wasted. I was initially told they would arrange for someone else to come out. Instead, the owner subsequently told me that it would be better for me to take my business to another blinds company and that they no longer wanted to work with me. That response surprised me. A missed appointment can happen. What mattered more to me was how the company handled it afterward. Rather than apologizing, taking responsibility, and trying to make things right, their solution was essentially to tell the customer to go elsewhere. There are plenty of companies selling and installing window treatments. Based on my experience, I would choose one that is more reliable, respects its customers' time, and makes customers feel that their business is valued. BTW, they did tell me if I wrote a negative review that "I was a bad person". Well, this review is only intended to give you, the consumer, an insight to my experience. I am not sure that constitutes me as being a "bad" person, but again maybe insight to how HomeTrends perceives upset customers verse working out an amendable solution.

Can't wait to visit them for help with our new living space! The showroom is bright and inviting…read more I need furniture, window coverings and closet fittings. I know that you will do a wonderful job!