Modern Living Room Furniture Ideas
Renovating, redesigning, redecorating, or even just rearranging your living room can be a fun way to freshen up your living space, but when it comes to updating a living room with modern furniture, where do you start? Getting inspiration for a new living room design is one of the most enjoyable parts of recreating your [...]
Choosing the Best Upholstery Fabric for You
Choosing the right fabric for custom, hand-made furniture can be the difference between fantastic furnishings and less pleasant pieces. There are many beautiful options to choose from, but it is important to select something that suits both your personal taste and your furniture needs. The best upholstery fabric for your furniture is the option that [...]
How to Tell if Furniture Is Solid Wood
Whether you need new dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, or specific feature pieces, solid wood is always a great choice—but when you invest in wood furniture, choosing authentic, quality pieces can help you feel confident it will last for years to come. It’s important to know the furniture you purchase is actually solid wood. Real [...]
How to Remove Watermarks from Wood Furniture
Getting new furniture is always an exciting experience, especially when you know your new furniture is sourced from local materials and manufactured in Canada. Calgary can be a tough climate to nurture furniture in, and you deserve excellent quality with long-lasting pieces. At Birchwood Furniture, our team believes in offering excellent service and premium quality, [...]
How Long Does Living Room Furniture Last?
Your living room is described as the heart or soul of the home—a space where people gather to socialize, connect, and enjoy. Apart from the decor, such as carpets, photos, and paintings, furniture is the predominant footprint in a living room. One question we get a lot from our clients over the years is, how [...]
Custom-Made Wood Furniture: What to Know
How do you furnish an awkward space in your home? How can you find a piece of furniture unique to you and your style? If you’re finding it challenging to find the perfect piece of furniture for your needs, custom-made furniture could be a great option. If the thought of ordering custom furniture overwhelms you, [...]
How to Clean Dirty Wood Furniture
Is your favourite piece of furniture starting to look a little dirty? Or perhaps you’re in the market for a new item and are considering which would be easiest to clean. If you need advice on how to clean wood furniture, you are in the right place. At Birchwood Furniture, we know how important it [...]
How to Choose Wood for Furniture Making
Are you interested in building your own furniture but do not know where to start? At Birchwood Furniture, we know everything when it comes to furniture–including which building materials are best. While almost any type of wood can be used to build furniture, some woods are a better choice depending on your goals, your budget, [...]
How to Arrange Furniture in an Awkward Living Room
Your living room is one of the most important rooms in your home. It’s where your friends and family gather and create memories for years to come, which is why it’s so important to have a living room you can enjoy. As you can probably guess, how you organize the furniture within your living room [...]
