Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Furniture Store in Columbus, GA
Hinson Galleries has been a cornerstone of fine furniture and interior design in Columbus, Georgia since 1951. Founded by Robert LeGrand Hinson, Sr., our family-owned business has evolved while maintaining core values of quality, customer service, and community connection. Our showroom spans decades of design expertise, offering curated selections from renowned manufacturers like Lexington Home Brands and Sherrill Furniture. With three generations of family leadership, we combine heritage with modern innovation to meet evolving customer needs. Our complimentary design services, led by experienced professionals like Laura J. Kunze and Kim Matthews, help clients visualize and execute personalized spaces. From entire home transformations to single-room updates, we specialize in making high-quality furniture accessible through everyday discounts of up to 40%.Our unique history includes repurposing a former Kroger grocery store into a 20,000-square-foot design destination that showcases complete room vignettes. We maintain exclusive partnerships with manufacturers such as Hancock & Moore to offer products unavailable elsewhere in the region. Our commitment to local tastes and styles ensures every customer finds solutions tailored to Southern living. As a trusted community institution, we continue to balance tradition with contemporary design trends while preserving the personal touch that has defined us for over seven decades.
Services
Furniture Selection
Space Planning
Custom Rugs
Lighting Selection
Window Treatments
Interior Paint Consultation
Accessory Placement
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1951 with generational design expertise
- Complimentary professional design services from certified experts
- Exclusive product lines unavailable at other regional retailers
- Everyday discounts up to 40% on premium furniture collections
- Showroom displays complete room vignettes for real-life inspiration
Services
Furniture Selection
Our designers help clients choose premium furniture pieces from exclusive collections. We offer access to top brands like Hancock & Moore and Theodore Alexander with expert guidance on style and functionality. Every selection considers durability, aesthetics, and budget requirements for residential and commercial spaces.
Space Planning
Professional space optimization services maximize room functionality while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Our designers create customized floor plans that balance traffic flow, storage needs, and furniture placement. We use advanced visualization tools to demonstrate how different configurations work in actual living environments.
Custom Rugs
We provide bespoke rug options tailored to specific dimensions and design preferences. Our collection includes handcrafted pieces from Jaipur and Loloi Rugs with customization available in patterns, colors, and materials. Each rug complements existing decor while meeting practical requirements for different room types.
Lighting Selection
Comprehensive lighting solutions cover chandeliers, sconces, and task lighting fixtures. We help clients choose appropriate lighting layers for mood, functionality, and style. Our showroom displays options from leading manufacturers like Visual Comfort while offering custom solutions for unique architectural features.
Window Treatments
Custom drapery, blinds, and shutters enhance both aesthetics and energy efficiency. Our designers work with premium fabrics from Schumacher and Lee Jofa to create tailored solutions. We offer complete installation services for window treatments that match interior themes while providing light control and insulation benefits.
People
Laura J. Kunze
Interior Designer
With over 20 years of Columbus-area experience, Laura combines local knowledge with creative vision. Former owner of Grand Interiors design shop, she specializes in merging client preferences with current trends to create functional, beautiful spaces using Hinson's exclusive furniture collections.
Kim Matthews
Interior Designer
A 30-year design veteran and Auburn University graduate, Kim brings Atlanta expertise to Columbus. Her background includes residential projects and furniture buying experience. She offers comprehensive design solutions informed by training with Atlanta's top designers and understanding of regional architectural styles.
Susan Turner
Allied ASID Designer
Retired nationally recognized designer with celebrity clientele and publication features. Her award-winning work spans multiple design genres, bringing unique perspective to Hinson's projects. Though retired, her influence continues through the store's design philosophy and client approach.
Questions
What are Hinson Galleries' showroom hours?
Our regular hours are Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, and Sunday closed. Check our Facebook page for holiday schedule updates.
Do you offer design services?
Yes, we provide complimentary design services with experienced professionals for furniture selection, space planning, and complete room transformations.
Are prices negotiable?
We offer everyday discounts up to 40% on most lines, including special orders. Our pricing provides exceptional value compared to standard retail furniture prices.
What manufacturers do you carry?
We feature exclusive collections from Lexington Home Brands, Sherrill Furniture, Hancock & Moore, Jonathan Charles, and many other premium brands unavailable elsewhere in the region.
Can I order custom furniture?
Yes, we offer custom order options through our manufacturer partnerships. Our designers help create tailored solutions matching your specific style and space requirements.
Do you serve areas outside Columbus?
We serve clients throughout the Chattahoochee Valley, LaGrange, Auburn, and surrounding communities with delivery and design services available regionally.