Dark wood floors can be an excellent choice for a variety of rooms, from your home office to your living room. While dark floors can make a room feel darker, they can also work with furnishings like your living room furniture to give your space depth.  Your personal taste is one of the most important factors to consider when picking furniture, but there are other details to consider when furnishing a space with dark wood floors. Typically, light wood furniture and other light furnishings pair well with dark wood floors because they can help balance a room’s design.  However, light co ..read more

Whether you’re ordering custom hand-crafted furniture or picking hardwood furniture from an existing catalogue, knowing which types of wood can be used for furniture—and how they differ—can help you make the right choice for your needs.  Both hardwood and softwood can be used to make furniture, but your options for furniture made from softwood may be more limited. In either case, both hardwood and softwood furniture can be durable, long-lasting, and beautiful, as long as you treat them with proper care. So, how do you pick between creamy white oak, redwood, cherry wood, maple wood, or oth ..read more

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 meets your needs for fabric durability, furniture use, and style. There may be more than one option when it comes to durability, so when in doubt, let your style guide you.  Consulting your local furniture experts can also help you deter ..read more

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, and that includes helping you maintain your new wooden furniture that is built to last.  Things like watermarks can affect the quality of your wood furniture over time, so it is essential to remove them right away. Heat ..read more

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, our team at Birchwood Furniture is here to help you see how simple it can be! With the right strategies and experts on your side, ordering custom-made furniture should be a stress-free experience.  Keep reading to learn more about why you should invest in custom-made furniture, how ..read more

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 solid wood furniture often costs more, weighs more, and has noticeable features like construction features, carved details, and a natural wood grain.  It is possible for manufacturers to imitate some of the features of solid wood, such as a dovetail const ..read more

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 long does living room furniture last? And we think it’s one that deserves an answer. As with any purchase, the longevity of your living room furniture depends on the type, quality, material, and usage. Generally, living room pieces, such as a sofa, can last between 7 to 15 plus years ..read more

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, & your intended aesthetic. There are many types of wood that are commonly used in homes, including softwoods and hardwoods, and they all have unique qualities. So how do you begin to identify the type of wood to use for your furniture? If you are renovating your home ..read more