Solid Wood vs. Veneer: How it’s Made
When it comes to purchasing case goods, there is a common misconception that we hear all the time – solid wood is better than veneer. Misconceptions As you may remember from a previous blog on this topic, this is not always the case! Veneer has some great attributes, and is an option that should not [...]
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 [...]
Spruce Up Your Home for the Holidays
Every year about this time, people find themselves out holiday shopping. With enticing sales, beautiful window displays, and eye catching products, beautiful new decorations and bobbles makes us all crave a little something new for our homes! If you are looking for something bright, shiny and special to bring into your space without breaking the bank, we’ve got [...]
How to Buy a Sofa
At Birchwood Furniture Galleries, we’ve always have your best interest in mind. In conjunction with this month’s Custom Upholstery Sale, we thought it’d be a great time to walk through the basics of how to buy a sofa. Because a quality sofa can last you anywhere from 10-15 years, taking the time to consider these points before [...]
Customize your Dining Room in Style
Buying dining room furniture at Birchwood Furniture Galleries is a special affair. We offer customization unlike anywhere else! Whether you are looking for that lived in, eclectic look, or you want to create our own custom style, Birchwood Furniture Galleries is the store for you. With styles ranging from ultra modern to super traditional, and everywhere in between, [...]
Our Relief Story
A lot has gone on in our neck of the woods since our last post. As you may know, Southern Alberta was struck with extremely damaging floods. This June and July have been extremely trying times for many families in Calgary, High River, and many other Southern Albertan towns and communities. Our Commitment to Helping Here [...]
Planning Makes Perfect: What to Remember When Refurnishing Your Space!
Here at Birchwood Furniture Galleries, we know first hand how important planning is when refurnishing your home. We are here to help make it as stress-free, and enjoyable as possible – here are some important tips to get you started! DON’T GUESS, MEASURE! The first thing we recommend is measuring your room and creating a floor plan so [...]
Upholstery Fabric Trends
Like any other type of fashion, interior trends are always changing. We want to keep you informed so that you can keep your space up-to-date and stylish. What’s big right now? The trend is taking classic upholstery and fabric designs and transforming them into contemporary fabrics suited for the modern world. A few examples of these classic styles [...]
How to Buy Dining Room Chairs
We’re having a custom dining sale at Birchwood Furniture Galleries this month. What better time to go through some basics about how to make your dining room chair selection! We know making major purchases for your home isn’t as easy as it seems, so take these points into consideration when looking for what is right [...]
