Different Types of Wood for Furniture Making
Both hardwood and softwood can be used to make furniture, but your options for furniture made from softwood may be more limited. [...]
What Furniture Goes With Dark Wood Floors?
Typically, light wood furniture and other light furnishings pair well with dark wood floors because they can help balance a room’s design. [...]
What to Look for When Buying Leather Furniture
The best leather furnishings often pair quality hides with caring craftsmanship to deliver lasting luxury, beauty, and comfort. [...]
Why Is Handstone Furniture Unique?
Proudly Canadian, rooted in tradition, and committed to quality, Handstone pieces offer more than just function—they represent a legacy. [...]
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 [...]
