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David in a Field of GOLIATHS
In the world of big box lifestyle home stores, RG Décor stands alone like David in a field of Goliaths. At RG, it’s about so much more than just selling furniture.
RG has quite a buzz around Indianapolis. Owner, Karen King highlights the foundation of their success. “Our family owns a few businesses in the home service industry,” says Karen. “I focus on leading the design team and buying for RG Décor. My husband, Tom and I travel 3-4 times a year to market. I really strive to keep the best quality furniture and decor in stock.”
Their service companies, Sani-Bright Carpet Cleaning and Oriental Rug Cleaning of Indianapolis are led by the Kings’ oldest son, Jordan. Meanwhile, youngest son Kyle operates his own landscaping company.
“We just love the home service and design industry,” Karen enthuses. “We like to say, if you can clean, maintain, repair, design or sell it for your home, we do it. For us it’s all about partnering with clients to help their vision for their homes come alive.”
The RG Décor design team plays an important role in bringing those client visions to life.
According to Karen, “While I’m the face that you see on commercials and in advertising, it’s our design team and staff that are the heartbeat of RG.”
“Beth is just finishing up an amazing remodel of a 1980s estate home in Zionsville. The bathrooms are just gorgeous,” says Karen. “I had a chance to be there on the install day and the furnishings and bedding are amazing.”
Karen recently collaborated with another team member, Heather on helping a young couple furnish their cabin out of state. “We had about half of the furnishings in stock and the rest we are special ordering,” she says. “Heather had some great ideas and is so fun to work with.”
Meanwhile, designer Allison just completed a multi-location project that needed office updates. According to Karen, “She did a wonderful job meeting the client’s request to lose the traditional office furniture feel by softening it up and making it comfortable.”
There are even more exciting things in the works at RG Décor. “We recently purchased Wicker Works of Brownsburg,” says Karen.
“I’m excited that Kelli Pawolski with Wicker Works is joining us. Wicker Works will retain its own identity. They are Indiana’s largest casual furniture store, and we are privileged to have obtained them.”
They are also looking forward to another exciting collaboration according to Karen. “Tom and I met last week with our 2024 Home-A-Rama builder. That’s going to be an amazing project with Hamed Homes,” she says. “Our partnership with Indy’s top builders at the
Lighting As Part Of Your Design
Lighting has become even more of a focal point in homes mount lighting that makes a statement that not all woods or metals match Instead, they complement each other to create a cohesive design. matches; rather, the focus is about what you like,” says Karen.
Style That Brings Comfort
When we ’re faced with stress and anxiety, we seek comfort, homes “People want their home to be a haven,” says Karen a decorative item, a piece of art, or something that’s been handed down through the generations like grandma’s China saucer or crocheted blanket
Giving New Life To Old Trends
As far as design trends that seem to have faded away, Karen with a mostly grey home Karen says you need not panic “Some warmer tones complement each other and provide warmth for a fresh, updated look,” says Karen there pieces you want to incorporate? How’s the room going to be lived in?
Home-A-Rama puts our work on full display. It takes everyone on the RG team to make it happen, it’s a highlight every year.”
Check Out Our Work
Long term, who knows what will be next for RG. “I never want us to lose the coziness of our current showroom, but we need more space,” Karen says. “I am excited to see what we become in the next 3-4 years.
answers provide direction on how the design will come together.
“At the end of the day, everyone wants to step inside their home, take a deep breath, and think, ‘I love it here,’” says Karen, whose goal at RG Décor is to provide just that.
For now, RG Décor is dedicated to serving a diverse clientele. From the individual who comes in looking for a new sofa, to the family who wants help furnishing a few rooms, to empty nesters who are building and want a total design vision or even a builder who needs them to walk through the process of selections during construction. RG can help design and plan it all.
When asked, what is one thing she wants clients to know, Karen says, “It’s important to me, our team, and our family that you are greeted warmly, whether it’s on the phone or in person, that you are listened to, and ultimately served well. We are out to earn your trust every day and, in the process, make some new friends.”
“We want your dreams to come alive and for you to love what we create together!”
Visit rgdecor.com to learn more, find inspiration, or even tour past project homes.
RG DÉCOR
4341 W. 96th Street Indianapolis, IN 46268 317.733.1200 rgdecor.com