Your furniture is a big part of what makes your house feel like home. When you’re looking for the right pieces, the last thing most of us want is cookie-cutter options from a huge corporate chain store.

Fortunately, there are several local, family-owned furniture stores in Dayton, Ohio that offer a more personalized experience while still carrying top brands and high-quality products.

In this article, we review 7 local favorites for you to consider if you’re in the market for new furniture. We’ll include location(s), brands they carry, real reviews from past customers, and any other important information you need to know!

7 Locally Owned Furniture Stores in Dayton, Ohio

Kings Furniture and Mattress

Where to find it: 8586 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, OH 45342 AND 3187 W. Siebenthaler Dayton, OH 45406

Kings Furniture & Mattress is family-owned and has been operating in the Dayton area for more than 25 years. It carries top name brands like Ashley Furniture, Catnapper, Simmons, Bassett Mirror, and more. Kings is convenient because it’s a one-stop-shop for every room in the house, and pieces come at budget-friendly prices.

What customers say: “Great place to shop for all of your home furniture. If Jay does not have what you’re looking for, he is willing to try to find it. Financing is available! I take all of my family to this store for furniture!” — from Google Reviews

Furniture City

Where to find it: 156 Woodman Drive, Dayton, OH 45431

Like Kings, Furniture City is a family-owned business operating in Dayton since the late 90s. The store boasts high-quality furniture at discount prices, a continually updated inventory to reflect the latest trends and styles, and superior customer service — including fast delivery times.

Brands carried at Furniture City include Ashley Furniture, Beautyrest, Signature Design by Ashley, Serta Mattress, and Jackson Catnapper.

What customers say: “I love my new furniture I got from Furniture City. Nice quality with great prices, absolutely love their customer service. Delivery service was prompt and very attentive to details, I will definitely shop there again.” — from Google Reviews

Dayton Discount Furniture

Where to find it: Dayton Discount Furniture has three locations:

36 S Central Ave, Fairborn, OH 45324

2898 S Dixie Ave, Kettering, OH 45409

128 N Dixie Dr, Vandalia, OH 45377

If you’re looking for discount prices, Dayton Discount Furniture is definitely a place to try — they advertise sales at 70% below retail prices. Dayton Discount Furniture features a wide variety of styles to choose from for every room, including outdoor seating sets and home decor.

If you’re looking for an exceptional bargain, you’ll want to check out the scratch and dent options, which have slight damage (often not noticeable without close inspection), but come heavily discounted.

What customers say: “We came in last week to get a sectional and a small table. We had looked at >10 other stores and items were either too expensive or would not be in stock for months. Bobby and Sara were both really helpful and made great suggestions. They have really knowledgeable staff who know the products and think about how it will work for customers. We look forward to picking up our furniture when we go to move!” — from Google Reviews

Watson’s

Where to find it: Many locations

Watson’s has been in business for more than 50 years. Once a small family-owned store, it’s now grown to be one of the top furniture destinations in the Midwest, with 20+ locations in Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Illinois.

The store has a unique inventory, selling both indoor and outdoor furniture as well as pools, spas, fireplaces, rec room tables, and other game accessories.

What customers say: “[Sales staff] was attentive, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make our family comfortable and cared for.  We had 3 young rambunctious children in tow and she was so kind to them and involved them in the process of buying our outdoor furniture.  I was incredibly impressed by our visit and will recommend them to others.” — from Google Reviews

Morris Home Furniture & Mattress

Where to find it: Many locations

Today, Morris Home Furniture & Mattress has several locations across Ohio and Northern Kentucky, but it had its beginnings on 5th Street in Dayton, Ohio.

Every store has an extensive selection of indoor and outdoor furniture, including home office furniture and a variety of home decor and accessories. Well-known brands carried by Morris include Ashley and BetterSleep. For bargain prices, check out their outlet, clearance, and sale selections listed on their website.

What customers say: “I had such a great experience at the Dayton Mall location. I was looking for a very specific feature for my new sofa. The general manager, and his team went above and beyond in recommending the best option.” — from Google Reviews

Lower Valley Furniture

Where to find it: 5690 Lower Valley Pike Springfield, OH 45502

Lower Valley Furniture is a single-location, family-owned furniture store serving the Dayton area in nearby Springfield for 40+ years. They carry a long list of well-known name brands, including Ashley, Lane, Tempurpedic, Best Home Furniture, and Catnapper.

Lower Valley is known for its beautiful showroom —a treat to visit to view furniture as it will look in a fully decorated space. If you like to see and test your furniture in person before you order, you’ll enjoy shopping at Lower Valley.

What customers say: “Wonderful! Great place to shop. The sales woman who helped us was fantastic! Answered all of our questions, helped us measure the pieces, explained all of the details to us, very helpful. We’ve been to every furniture store in town and did not receive that level of customer service from any of them. If you want great customer service, shop here!” — from Google Reviews

Cedar Hill Furniture

Where to find it: Cedar Hill has three locations:

Huber Heights

7900 Cedar Hill Drive

Kettering

960 E Dorothy Lane

Springfield

5506 Urbana Road

Cedar Hill was founded in 1972 by three brothers and their brother-in-law. Today, it’s still family owned and operated, and it’s become known as one of the best places in the Miami Valley area to find high quality furniture at affordable prices.

Cedar Hill prides itself on sourcing and selling American-made furniture thanks to time-built relationships with furniture companies in the area. Brands sold at the store include La-Z-Boy, Tempurpedic, Simmons Beautyrest, England Furniture, and Vaughan-Bassett (among others).

What customers say: “We were looking for just the right furniture for our newly decorated living room and were becoming discouraged until we went to Cedar Hill in Springfield. Ryan helped us to find just the perfect furniture. It was in stock & delivered in two days. The store offers a wide variety of well made furniture! it could not have been easier. Highly recommend!” — from Google Reviews

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