Different Types of Wood for Furniture Making

A long table made from wood slab.
Both hardwood and softwood can be used to make furniture, but your options for furniture made from softwood may be more limited. [...]

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What Furniture Goes With Dark Wood Floors?

A living room with a dark floor and beautiful decor with lighter shades of furniture than the flooring.
Typically, light wood furniture and other light furnishings pair well with dark wood floors because they can help balance a room’s design. [...]

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What to Look for When Buying Leather Furniture

A luxury brown leather sofa against a black wall in an elegant office space.
The best leather furnishings often pair quality hides with caring craftsmanship to deliver lasting luxury, beauty, and comfort. [...]

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Why Is Handstone Furniture Unique?

Handstone furniture in a living room
Proudly Canadian, rooted in tradition, and committed to quality, Handstone pieces offer more than just function—they represent a legacy. [...]

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5 Must-Have Furniture Pieces for Condos & Small Spaces

A small, corner-shaped living room with modern furniture pieces placed to fit the room's tight space.
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 [...]

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Furniture Buying Guide for New Homeowners in Canada

New furniture pieces piled up with boxes and other decor in a home where people have recently moved in.
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 [...]

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Why Choose Birchwood Over Imported Furniture Brands?

Modern Canadian-made sofa in a brightly lit living room.
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 [...]

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How Canadian Furniture Brands Are Leading in Sustainability

A Canadian-made sofa with several plants placed nearby in a large white room.
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 [...]

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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 [...]

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