Issis at Greenbrier

For Steve Issis, furniture is a family affair. He established Issis & Sons with his father in 1984 and now works with his two nephews.

The family treatment also extends to his employees. Nancy Gowens, operations manager for Issis & Sons for 16 years, said the reason for the company’s success is Issis’ attitude.

“Steve treats his employees as family,” Gowens said. “It’s hard to find a company that cares that much about their employees.”

After 39 years in locations around Birmingham, Issis & Sons has come to Vestavia. The popular furniture store is known for being a hub for the home. Inside, customers can shop for a variety of furniture, flooring and carpets in one place.

The latest move is intended to fit a niche in the local furniture market.

 “This location helps reach customers that had more difficulty coming to Pelham,” Issis said.

Complimentary designer expertise is offered with any sale. Issis & Sons designers are happy to help select a rug or design anyone’s dream living room. The company keeps up with current trends in fashion and home design, drawing from close to 260 vendors.

When customers step inside, they are immediately faced with an array of quality furniture for all areas of the home displayed throughout the nearly 30,000-square-foot store. Upstairs, several rooms of rugs provide plenty of options for the interested homeowner, and sofas marketed to a younger audience are sprinkled throughout the space.

“We select products and have designers and a management team that spend time researching products and how to lay out the store,” Issis said.

In addition to indoor furniture and flooring, Issis & Sons stocks outdoor furniture, drapes and blinds. Its unique inventory allows customers to design their entire home in one store. Issis & Sons experts install all products purchased at the store, a service provided to alleviate customers of worries that may come with installation.

Issis is proud of his business and enjoys his store family.

“We are blessed with a great family, employees and wonderful customers,” Issis said.