Birchwood Furniture is a family owned business located right here in Calgary. In operation since 1978, this business is now managed by the second generation of the family. Because a quality sofa can last you anywhere from 10-15 years, taking the time to consider your use, covering choice and construction quality before you buy will […]
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 […]
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 […]
Supplier Spotlight: Birchwood Furniture
At Birchwood Furniture Galleries, we help our customers shop our extensive inventory to select the perfect home furniture and decor accessories. Today, we want to take you on a tour of one of our top Canadian upholstery suppliers – Birchwood Furniture. Since 1978, the Birchwood factory has been manufacturing quality fine furniture from its home […]
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 […]
Supplier Spotlight: Handstone Furniture’s Commitment to Quality and Eliminating Waste
As part of Birchwood Furniture Galleries’ dedication to excellent service and providing product knowledge, we’re bringing you another look inside one of our highly respected solid-wood furniture suppliers. You may recall a previous post about Handstone Furniture. Today, we bring you a more in-depth look at this company that has made a name for themselves […]
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 […]
The Best Wood for Furniture (Maple, Oak & More)
If you’re in the market for a new piece of furniture, we know it can get exhausting looking through hundreds of products and wondering which one you should buy. A common question we get asked when people are looking for new furniture is which type of wood is the best. Well, there are many different […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Mattress Shopping
Ever wondered how to shop for a new mattress? Wonder no more! Today, at Birchwood Furniture Galleries, we’re talking about the do’s and don’ts of mattress shopping. We know that finding a comfortable, quality mattress can be a bit of a challenge and we want you to rest easy knowing you have chosen well. Do […]
