Not far from the world famous Sylvan Beach and in the shadows of the San Jacinto Monument is a small furniture store destined to leave its mark on the city of La Porte, Texas. La Porte Mattress and Furniture may be the “new kid” on the block, but it's founder, R.L. White, certainly isn't new when it comes to the furniture business. He has served hundreds of clients throughout the greater Houston area as a personal shopper and catalog only entity for the last several years, starting when family and friends came to him time and again for advice on selecting quality furniture at low prices.

The “furniture to go concept,” – meeting potential clients by appointment in their homes, local coffee shops, or even at furniture warehouses, proved successful, yet many clients longed for a store where they could physically touch and feel various items. Although the trend in the furniture retail business leans towards superstores and mega brands with multiple locations, the majority of the clients loved the personal service provided by the owner along with the opportunity to save hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of dollars without sacrificing quality when it came to their furniture needs.

Roderick decided to marry the idea of catalog shopping, the Internet, and small town charm and service, by opening La Porte Mattress and Furniture at 300 W. Main St., La Porte, Texas, 77571. Although La Porte is the fourth largest city incorporated in Harris County, Texas, and has a population of a little over 33,000 residents, clients come from as far as Sugar Land and Rosenberg and Kingwood and the Woodlands to take advantage of the savings offered because of the low overhead.

But don't let the quaint, 2,000 square-foot showroom fool you. Although visitors will be thrilled to see the wall to wall selection of mattresses made by many of the top manufacturers in the world, along with selected furnishings of bedroom sets, dining rooms, living rooms, tables, and accessories, the “furniture to go” concept allows customers to purchase virtually any item they want and have it delivered and set up in their home within a short period of time.

Consumers may shop securely online at www.laportemattressandfurniture.com where they will also find a monthly catalog of super savings. However, walk-ins are welcome to visit the store located in downtown La Porte. In fact, customers are welcomed as a chance to educate them about their choices when it comes to furnishings, especially mattresses. “Most people know 10 years is about the average life span of a mattress, however, too many consumers hang on to their beds for years longer than they should,” R.L. said. For example he points out a recent notation by the Better Sleep Council that “Sleeping on a mattress that is old, worn out or uncomfortable is likely to cause pain in your neck, back or shoulders. In fact, more than 50 percent of the people who reported pain in those areas noted a decrease in pain when they replaced their beds.”

The staff's knowledge of the furniture industry, which in addition to mattresses also includes the bedroom, living room, dining room, etc., is evident as they seek to serve the client instead of just selling the client. They can help you select your new purchase while meeting any budget. La Porte Mattress and Furniture is a dealer of such brands as Ashley, Millennium, Benchcraft, Homeelegance and more and accept all major credit cards and offers in-house financing and covered delivery.

For more information, call (281) 941-4678 or R.L. cell (713) 261-5777 you can also send an email to sales@laportemattressandfurniture.com.