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| Custom Futons | 2300 JFK Rd. Dubuque, IA 52002 | (563) 556-2880 |
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Meet the Owners
Due to recent product improvements more people are using futons to furnish their homes. According to Parker, that is why their store
targets middle-aged individuals as well as college students who are looking for alternative furniture. “Its quality furniture that can convert
from a couch to a bed,” he said. “People don’t always realize just how comfortable and practical these pieces really are.” Mattresses are
made on-site and all products come with a warranty.
When asked about how much someone could expect to spend on a futon Parker said, “We really try to offer something at every price
point.” He noted the importance of having more affordable units for college students but also stressed that many of the items they carry
are of a higher quality than what you might find in a college dorm room. “That’s why college students aren’t the only people buying futons,
he said, the product looks and feels so much better than it used to so it’s become a logical choice for home owners who are furnishing
guest rooms and other living spaces.”
The Parkers celebrated Custom Futon’s five year anniversary in July of 2011 and extended their gratitude to all of the customers that
have been supporting their business. “We are very fortunate,” said Parker. “We’re lucky that people in Dubuque understand the
importance of supporting small businesses. These first few years have been a real blessing in that regard.”
targets middle-aged individuals as well as college students who are looking for alternative furniture. “Its quality furniture that can convert
from a couch to a bed,” he said. “People don’t always realize just how comfortable and practical these pieces really are.” Mattresses are
made on-site and all products come with a warranty.
When asked about how much someone could expect to spend on a futon Parker said, “We really try to offer something at every price
point.” He noted the importance of having more affordable units for college students but also stressed that many of the items they carry
are of a higher quality than what you might find in a college dorm room. “That’s why college students aren’t the only people buying futons,
he said, the product looks and feels so much better than it used to so it’s become a logical choice for home owners who are furnishing
guest rooms and other living spaces.”
The Parkers celebrated Custom Futon’s five year anniversary in July of 2011 and extended their gratitude to all of the customers that
have been supporting their business. “We are very fortunate,” said Parker. “We’re lucky that people in Dubuque understand the
importance of supporting small businesses. These first few years have been a real blessing in that regard.”
Andy Parker and Jenny
(Sewell) Parker both grew
up in Dubuque and
graduated from the
University of Iowa.
Together they own and
operate Custom Futons, a
retail store specializing in
futon furniture located on
the corner of JFK and
Asbury. “I worked
throughout college at a
futon shop in Iowa City
and after Jenny and I were
engaged we decided to
open Custom Futons,”
said Parker. “We both
grew up in Dubuque and
felt there was an
opportunity to open a
specialty store here.”
(Sewell) Parker both grew
up in Dubuque and
graduated from the
University of Iowa.
Together they own and
operate Custom Futons, a
retail store specializing in
futon furniture located on
the corner of JFK and
Asbury. “I worked
throughout college at a
futon shop in Iowa City
and after Jenny and I were
engaged we decided to
open Custom Futons,”
said Parker. “We both
grew up in Dubuque and
felt there was an
opportunity to open a
specialty store here.”
As Published in the Telegraph Herald
