If you are looking to refurnish your home, our seventh annual Anniversary Sale, kicking off in March, is the event for you. Whether you are looking for a new bedroom set, sofa, or accessories, we will be offering incredible savings. Our quality customizable furniture lines are made right here in Canada. Our manufacturers produce beautiful […]
Quality Canadian-Made Casegoods
Now that we’ve shared how Birchwood Furniture is made, and what fabric options you have when ordering one of their upholstered pieces, we’d like to share some information about our case good products! We carry several great Canadian made wood furniture lines. Our top selling lines are Canadel, and Canadian Furniture Manufacturing Ltd (Canadian). Our clients specifically seek out our Canadel […]
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 Impact of Climate on Furniture Longevity
If you are not considering the effect that Calgary’s climate and environment can have on your furnishings, then you may be missing a key detail when it comes to picking quality pieces that can last for many years. Seasonal temperature changes and fluctuations in humidity can put your furnishings at an increased risk of damage […]