Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Quality Furniture in Fort Thomas, KY
Best Furniture Gallery has been a trusted name in home furnishings since 1941, rooted in the heart of Fort Thomas, KY. Founded by Charlie Best, our legacy began with a commitment to quality and customer relationships that endure generations. We specialize in curating premium American-made furniture from renowned brands like Stressless by Ekornes, Smith Brothers, and Bowles Mattress, ensuring every piece meets rigorous standards of craftsmanship and comfort. Our personalized design services, both in-store and in-home, reflect our dedication to understanding each client's unique lifestyle needs.With an 18,000-square-foot showroom, we offer an immersive shopping experience where customers can envision how furniture integrates into their living spaces. Our family-owned operation extends beyond sales, with a meticulous delivery process that prioritizes care for both products and customers' homes. Over eight decades, we've maintained Charlie Best's original vision: building lasting relationships through exceptional service, competitive pricing, and a curated selection that caters to diverse tastes and functional requirements.
Services
Furniture Sales
Interior Design
In-Home Consultations
Mattress Selection
Delivery Services
Room Planning
Accessories Retail
Trade Services
Clearance Center
Stressless Showroom
Details
- Year established: 1941
Highlights and features
- We offer 80 years of expertise in curating premium American-made furniture
- Our in-home design service personalizes solutions for your unique space
- White-glove delivery team trained in careful handling of furniture and homes
- Exclusive regional access to Stressless by Ekornes ergonomic seating collection
- Family-owned operation maintaining generational customer relationships since 1941
What people say
Unparalleled service quality
Knowledgeable design consultants
Careful delivery handling
Competitive pricing
Generational trust
Services
Interior Design
Our certified design consultants provide personalized space planning for complete room transformations. With access to exclusive brands and custom configurations, we help visualize furniture arrangements through in-store consultations and home visits. The service includes fabric selection assistance, dimensional analysis, and style coordination that reflects individual tastes while maintaining functional living spaces.
Mattress Selection
Specialized mattress guidance focuses on ergonomic support and comfort preferences. We feature Bowles Mattress products with pressure-mapping technology for personalized recommendations. Our consultants explain coil systems, foam densities, and hybrid options while considering sleep positions and health requirements to ensure optimal spinal alignment and rest quality.
Stressless Showroom
Exclusive regional display of Stressless by Ekornes reclining furniture featuring patented Plus System technology. Norwegian-engineered designs incorporate weight-sensitive headrests and adaptive seating mechanics. Customers experience pressure-point relief through live demonstrations of recliners, sofas, and lounge chairs available in premium leathers and performance fabrics.
Delivery Services
Professional installation includes room-of-choice placement, protective floor padding, and glass component cleaning. Our trained team provides two-hour delivery windows with evening confirmation calls. Special handling for antique pieces and large-format furniture ensures damage-free transport with unpacking and debris removal included in every delivery.
Room Planning
Digital room visualization tool allows customers to experiment with furniture layouts and dimensions. The interactive planner includes manufacturer-specific product specifications for accurate scaling. Designers assist with traffic flow optimization, focal point creation, and multi-functional space utilization while maintaining aesthetic cohesion across living, dining, and bedroom environments.
People
Craig Reis
Co-Owner
Co-owner with 20+ years of furniture industry experience, specializing in customer relationship management and showroom expansion. Maintains generational continuity since acquiring the business in 2002 while modernizing operations and introducing new product lines.
Carolynn Reis
Co-Owner
Co-owner focused on merchandising strategy and interior design services. Recognized for curating accessory collections and maintaining quality standards across 18,000 sq ft showroom. Provides personalized client consultations with emphasis on functional home decor solutions.
Questions
What makes Best Furniture Gallery different from chain furniture stores?
As a family-owned business since 1941, we offer personalized service with no pressure sales, exclusive regional product lines like Stressless recliners, and white-glove delivery that treats your home with special care.
Do you provide design assistance for small spaces?
Our certified designers specialize in optimizing spaces of all sizes using our interactive room planner and in-home consultations to create functional, stylish living environments.
What mattress brands do you carry?
We exclusively feature Bowles Mattress products, known for their pressure-mapping technology and American craftsmanship, with expert guidance to match sleep preferences and support needs.
Are financing options available?
Yes, we offer financing plans with approved credit to help customers acquire quality furniture while maintaining budget flexibility.
What are your delivery procedures?
Our trained delivery team uses protective equipment to prevent floor damage, provides two-hour windows with prior confirmation, and includes unpacking and debris removal with every delivery.
Can I see furniture arrangements before purchasing?
Our interactive room planner lets you visualize different layouts with manufacturer-specific dimensions, while our in-home design service provides personalized spatial recommendations.
