Monthly Archives: December 2018

  1. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY

    Tips To Make Your Home Pet Friendly

    Pet Friendly Mat If you are among the few lucky people that can have pets in your house than this article is for you! Pets are fun-loving companions that are always by your side and one thing to keep in mind when owning a pet is making your apartment pet friendly. Ensuring that your home is pet friendly really depends on what kind of pet you have or the kind of pet you plan on getting. Typically, cats and dogs are among the top choices for pet owners as they can be easily predictable and provide non-stop entertainment. When they get tuckered out, they will want some where to sleep, so what do you do? Just like humans, pets like to take naps, sleep and even dream so you want to have a space for them in your house to sprawl out and get some shuteye. Sometimes it can be challenging to designate a space for them in an apartment but there are some solutions. For a dog, consider a ‘doggie’ blanket that can be placed on a couch cushion because it will deter pet hair on the couch and be comfy enough

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  2. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY , Living Room Furniture

    Essential Considerations for a Couch and Loveseat Layout

    Have you recently purchased a couch, but aren’t quite sure how to plan the layout of your living space? The following are key considerations to keep in mind as you begin this next step in designing a layout that will work best for you. Determine Function The first step in determining the layout of your couch and loveseat is reviewing the function or purpose of the room in which the furniture will be placed. In most living rooms, TV viewing is prioritized as a primary focal point, resulting in layouts that place couches directly opposite from a television or the wall it hangs upon, with additional furniture like a love seats positioned with a comparably good view. But if you’re looking to place a couch in a basement intended for entertaining, or as added features to a master bedroom, your layout will be dependent upon differing components. In a master bedroom, a loveseat may work well in a nontraditional position such as facing the bed, placed at the end

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  3. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY

    Top 5 Ways to Organize Your Home

    Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse has stylish, affordable and most importantly, storage savvy and spatially efficient options. From storage unit bedroom sets, to lighting, sofas and dining room sets, Surplus Furniture in Canada has everything and anything needed to decorate, save space and look great all at once. Trying to reorganize your living space? Here we’ve broken down the top 5 ways to decorate and organize your home:

    1. Storage furniture: There’s no quicker way to have sleek, stylish bedroom décor that simultaneously saves space than with storage bedroom sets. These great looking pieces are sturdy, chic and match any style. With large, deep drawers and hidden spaces for personal items, bedroom storage units are the best solution for any bedroom.
    2. Floor lamps: Sleek, wrought iron floor lamps are a simple, subtle yet stylish way to add lighting to any room without taking up space. Avoid adding clutter to you

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  4. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY

    4 Tips To Keep Your Furniture Showroom Ready

    We've all had that thought when walking into a furniture showroom, how do they keep everything looking nice and new? Think about it – a lot of people come in every day to check out furniture to get a feel for it, sit down on it and envision it in their home. Showroom furniture can take a beating with consistent use but somehow, furniture stores manage to keep them looking spotless and new, time after time again. The sole purpose of furniture is to be used and if stores can keep their floor models looking amazing, than you can too! By checking out these four tips, you can keep your furniture looking showroom ready in your own place for years to come. 1. Couch Cleaning Couch CleaningFurniture should be treated like any other object in your home, meaning you should clean it re

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  5. Posted In: Home Decor

    Creating A Cozy Office

    It goes without saying that space can be an issue when living in a small  apartment and we are all guilty of piling up paperwork all over the place whether it's on a coffee table or on the dining table. Not only does this create a cluttered mess, but it's unsightly and no one likes it. However, with some clever ways you can create a cozy office space to keep all that paperwork organized and in one spot! Even if you don't have a dedicated room to call the office, you can still make room to arrange a cozy office space. Main Living Space Solution First, reevaluate the floor plan of your apartment and figure out which areas are not maximizing the given space. The ideal room to create a cozy office would be in your main living space because you may have the most floor space to play with. Consider rearranging the layout of your couches, coffee tables and TV stand to create that additional space where your office can be placed. If that means you move furniture

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  6. Posted In: The Surplus Furniture Difference

    Does Surplus have Factory Direct Prices?

    Tired of driving around the city looking for good quality Furniture at a reasonable, low price? Look no further, there might be a Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse close to your area! Our store guarantees you factory direct prices, here are some of the reasons why we are one of the most competitive Furniture Warehouses in the industry:

    • Non-Commissioned base, knowledgeable, courteous sales staff! You get the best service with no pressure selling! • We don't make our store fancy enough to pass you our decoration expenses. Plain and simple! • NO Frills! NO Pressure Shopping.... • We don't factor in the delivery fee so you can have the option to pick up your purchase yourself. These are just a few reasons why you need to shop at Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse, so don't hesitate to stop by one of our location near you! Click Here fo

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  7. Posted In: Living Room Furniture

    Alenya Charcoal Sofa & Loveseat by Ashley

    When you walk into our furniture stores you will see many great options for your livingroom, whether you are looking for fabric or leather.

    One of the highlights on our factory direct showroom floor comes in the form of an Ashley furniture fabric sofa and love seat. The 1660AC is one of our top selling sets. As you see in the picture below, this furniture set is sleek with straight lines and a dark grey neutral colour that will match most paint. The stylish teahouse lettering and cream background stands out on the throw pillows that come with this set. You will receive four of these beautiful pillows with a two piece purchase.Alenya Charcoal Sofa/Loveseat Set (1660 AC) Alenya Charcoal Sofa/Loveseat Set[/caption] At a low factory direct price, you will get a great bargain for furniture that

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  8. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY , Bedroom Furniture

    Finding a New Headboard ? What you should know.

    Perfect Size Headboard Size: There are some things you'll need to know before purchasing your headboard. First you'll need to determine what size your mattress set is. Second, if you have a metal bed frame that is compatible with a bolt on type headboard.There are different sizes of mattress available: TWIN - 38" x 74.5" FULL - 53" x 74.5" QUEEN - 60" x 79.5" KING - 76" x 79.5" [caption id="attachment_1024" align="alignleft" width="613"]Midnight Black 3PC Bedroom Set (0353MB) Midnight Black 3PC Bedroom Set[/caption] Colour: Once you've determined w

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  9. Posted In: Living Room Furniture

    Benefits of Bonded Leather

    When shopping for a new, beautiful sofa set or sectional, there are many questions we are faced with. What style do I want? What about color? Am I getting a factory direct price? Also, among the questions you might ask, is whether you prefer leather or fabric. Here are some benefits of choosing Surplus Furniture bonded leather. Bonded Leather Bonded leather, to be honest, is my personal favorite as it has so many benefits and upsides. Besides being very strong and durable, it is very stylish and very easy to clean and care for. If you have friends or family over and something spills on your new set, it is just a quick cloth wipe and it is back to brand new! [caption id="attachment_1019" align="alignleft" width="619"]Soho Espresso Bonded Leather

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  10. Posted In: Dining Room Furniture

    Factory Direct Dining Furniture

    Surplus Furniture has a wide selection of various furniture item's from Sofa & Loveseat Sets to Mattresses to Area Rugs and Lamps. But one of the best selections they have in the store are the Dinette Sets! Surplus Furniture has a wide range of Dinettes to choose from! They have all different styles and colours available with great contemporary and stylish modern looks. [caption id="attachment_1013" align="aligncenter" width="610"]Cappuccino 5-Piece Dinette (1170CA) Cappuccino 5-Piece Dinette[/caption] Our Dinette Sets are made with a Malaysian hardwood that is very durable and made especially for every day hard usage, with laminated or wood tops that are powder coated to prevent scratches and chips. The dinettes are also very easy to keep clean. The marble tables are constructed with a very hard tough 1/4

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