Ethan Allen

Ethan Allen is a furniture and home decor retailer that sells upholstered seating, dining tables, bedroom pieces, lighting, rugs, and outdoor furniture. The San Marcos store is one of its design centers, where shoppers can look at furniture and get help choosing pieces for a room.

Design appointments can be booked through the company's website or by phone, and the design center also offers free design help along with the company's fabric and finish libraries. The store has outdoor seating, and the company's customer service line is open weekdays during business hours. Ethan Allen also runs clearance sales and offers financing through its own credit card.