Creating an Office to Inspire
We know that there are few things less inspiring than being stuck behind a boring desk all day. It’s hard to feel motivated to plug through your work when your furnishings and surrounding four walls are as drab as the paperwork you’re completing. All the more reason to invest some time and energy into livening [...]
Carve Out Your Perfect Entertainment Area!
At Birchwood Furniture Galleries, we value family time above all else. And after a busy day, we know that many families like our own gather in front of the television to relax and decompress. Your entertainment area is a perfect opportunity to create not only a comfortable space but a beautiful one- whether it’s a quiet [...]
Home Decor Trends 2015
During the frosty month that is January in Calgary, our lucky buyers were able to sneak away to Las Vegas for the annual furniture and home decor market. With over five million square feet brimming with the best of what home design has to offer, the Vegas market is a great place to scope [...]
New Season, New Inspiration!
As hard as it is to admit, our short albeit wonderful summer seems to be drawing to a close. Time to put away the camping gear, get those winter tires ready and swap out your light layers for cozy knits. What gets us through the cooler temperatures and the constant threat of snow? The new and [...]
Supplier Spotlight: Handstone Furniture
In our last post, we gave you an in-depth look at one our highly reputable upholstery suppliers. This month, we want to talk about one of the most trusted custom-made, solid-wood furniture manufacturers that we have the pleasure of working with, Handstone Furniture. Handstone Furniture started in 1999 as a one-man woodworking shop. Since its [...]
Outfit Your Summer Home
With blue skies and well-above-zero weather, we are starting to see that the elusive Calgary summer if finally around the corner! Many Albertans are dreaming of heading to their mountain, lakeside or country retreats. Whatever you call your home-away-from-home; be it a cabin, cottage, camp or chalet, you’ll likely be making plans to start up [...]
The Amish Tradition: It’s about Quality and Choice
Here at Birchwood Furniture Galleries, we pride ourselves in providing our clients with choice, so, when we were given the opportunity to carry the line, we jumped at it! Hand made in barns in Indiana, each Borkholder piece is one-of-a-kind with the option of customization to fit your needs and specifications. This product truly is a great fit [...]
Recreate Your Space with Colour
Every year end comes with the excitement of the new Pantone colour of the year announcement in our industry. Designers, decorators, taste makers alike share their predictions in the few months and weeks leading up to Pantone’s reveal. We are always keeping our ears and eyes open when it comes to these colour predictions, as we [...]
Our 4th Anniversary Event Kicks Off Tomorrow!
It’s that time of year again – time for our biggest sale of the year! Our anniversary sale kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, March 1st, ending April 13th. This year, we are thrilled to present you with a new showroom experience paired with un-matched savings. Come in to see the latest trends, hottest colours, and timeless styles. We’ve [...]
