Eastern Iowa’s First Homemakers Furniture Store Breaks Ground Next Week

Back in January, we got word that Homemakers Furniture was set to build its first location in here Eastern Iowa. Well, we're happy to report that an official groundbreaking ceremony is set for next week!

About Homemakers Furniture

Homemakers Furniture was started right here in Iowa by Carl and Ina Merschman. According to the business' website, the Merschman family opened their first furniture store in St. Paul, Iowa back in the 1940s, eventually founding and opening the first Homemakers Furniture in Des Moines in 1974. The company just celebrated its 50 year anniversary last year!

As far as furniture goes, Homemakers has a little bit of everything. They offer sofas, recliners, tables, beds, mattresses, desks, dressers, vanities, lighting, outdoor furniture, home decor, and more. In addition to shopping in-store, you can also order from the Homemakers Furniture website, which ships nationwide.

The New Store

The new Homemakers Furniture store will be located in Tiffin's Park Place Development right off of I-380 between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. It will be the second location for the furniture store and the first here in the Eastern half of the state. The official press release reads:

"The new Tiffin location will offer the same expansive selection Homemakers customers expect, from living room and bedroom sets to mattresses, dining, outdoor furniture, home decor and more. Shoppers will also enjoy access to Homemakers’ signature Design Studio, providing free interior design services, and the Partner Trade Program, which delivers exclusive benefits to interior designers, stagers, and decorators."

KCRG reports that the new store will feature a 200,000-square-foot showroom and its own warehouse.

The Groundbreaking

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Tiffin Homemakers Furniture will be held next Wednesday, October 15th at 11 a.m. They plan to open in 2028, but KCRG says it could be sooner. The new store will bring around 200 jobs to the area.

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