5 Must-Have Furniture Pieces for Condos & Small Spaces
Condos come in all shapes in Calgary—but not all sizes. Many condos are just small-to-medium-sized living spaces. This makes choosing the right furniture essential, as the pieces you pick can have a big impact on your space. With any small space, you should pick pieces that serve more than 1 purpose with additional features like [...]
Furniture Buying Guide for New Homeowners in Canada
Furnishing a new home can be both exciting and overwhelming. Every choice feels significant, from selecting the right pieces for your bedroom to ensuring your living room furnishings match your personal style and space. For first-time Canadian homeowners, factors like climate, quality, and sustainability add another layer of consideration. If you are a new homeowner [...]
Why Choose Birchwood Over Imported Furniture Brands?
Birchwood Furniture is where you can find furnishings designed for Canadian homes. From our living room pieces to our bedroom furnishings, everything we create is crafted locally in Canada, much of it in Calgary, and we are passionate about supporting the local artisans we work with. Birchwood furnishings are locally made, sustainably produced, and built [...]
How Canadian Furniture Brands Are Leading in Sustainability
Canada is home to some of the finest sustainable furniture craftsmanship in the world. When your choice of furniture could be the difference between supporting unethical practices and championing eco-friendly, community-driven artistry, the choice is clear. This is not just about aesthetics—your decision has far-reaching implications for quality, sustainability, and supporting local artisans. Canadian furniture [...]
Why Should You Buy Canadian-Made Furniture?
Furnishing your home is more than just a necessity—it is an opportunity to express your style, values, and support for your local community. Canadian-made furniture is quickly becoming a favourite choice among homeowners across Calgary and the rest of the country. It is not just about filling your home with beautiful pieces either—it is about [...]
Made in Canada: What Makes Birchwood Furniture the Best?
What if your furnishings could be more than just a statement piece? What if they could be a testament to craftsmanship, sustainability, and the enduring quality of Canadian tradition? For the homeowners that visit us for bedroom pieces, dining room sets, and other household furnishings, this is not a hypothetical—it is reality. Canadian-made furniture is [...]
How to Protect Your Wood Furniture from Scratches & Damage
Wood furniture can add warmth, charm, and timeless appeal to any room in your home, from your dining room to your bedroom. However, keeping it in pristine condition can be a challenge, especially amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. From accidental scratches to environmental impacts, many factors can wear down your wood pieces [...]
Why Solid Wood Furniture Is Worth the Investment
Imagine stepping into your home and being greeted by the natural elegance and enduring beauty of solid wood furniture. For many Calgarians, the appeal of solid wood goes beyond aesthetics—it is about investing in pieces that can stand the test of time. Whether you are redecorating or furnishing your first house, understanding the value of [...]
The Impact of Climate on Furniture Longevity
If you are not considering the effect that Calgary’s climate and environment can have on your furnishings, then you may be missing a key detail when it comes to picking quality pieces that can last for many years. Seasonal temperature changes and fluctuations in humidity can put your furnishings at an increased risk of damage [...]
