Design Tips and DIY

A Larger Room Illusion  Natural light will immediately make a room appear larger, but if your room doesn’t have windows, or has fairly small windows, there are other things you can do. Using floor lamps and desk lamps and table lamps will help brighten your rooms and create the illusion of a larger room.

Just in time for Spring redecorating, here is a sneak peak to new items you will be seeing popping up in our stores very shortly! Keep an eye out. Each piece is crafted by Lane Home Essentials. Lane Home Essentials is one of the many Brand Names that Surplus Furniture carries. Being committed to quality allows us to guarantee you with the most comfort for the best value! Lane offers the latest technology to provide you with the absolute best products. Lane Furniture provides many different comfort options to their upholstery. Some of the features include; power recline, swivel & throw pillows. These features provide you with comfort and ease with no effort on your behalf! Just sit back and relax with the push of a button.

Furniture is the third largest purchase you will make, so we want you to enjoy your furniture for as long as possible. Here are some tips and tricks to keep your furniture lasting longer. Step 1. Cleaning Vacuuming your sofa weekly with an upholstery attachment will keep the sofa clean and dirt/debris free which can lead to damage. If something spills on your sofa read the manufacturer's label, this will tell you how to properly clean your sofa based on its material. Treat stains on leather furniture immediately. As soon as something spills, blot the spill with a soft cloth until the spill is soaked up. If you catch a spill quick enough, you can remove it before it leaves a mark on your sofa. Use a lint roller regularly. This is especially important if you have pets. Once a week, roll a lint roller over your sofa.

Clutter is bad for your physical and mental health. It can not only mentally drain you and frustrate you but it can cause safety and health hazards in your home! Too much clutter can be a fire hazard. It can also be a health hazard by collecting dust, mold or animals dander which is bad for allergies and asthma. Clutter is not always garbage, useless items or other items you need to throw out, you simply just don’t have a place for the items you want to keep! Storage items can help you organize and open up space in your home. Our Ashley Furniture Hatsuko Dark Brown Lift-Top Coffee Table is the perfect item to reduce clutter in your living room! With its clean lines and chic style, this c

At the end of each year, it’s nice to take a few moments and reflect back on the year that was. Look at the memorable moments and look at the moments that could be improved. So let’s take a look through the most popular sets at Surplus Furniture & Mattress Warehouse this past year. We will go through the top 3 items in each category. Bedroom Sets : 1. Ashley Furniture Willowton Bedroom Set This Ashley Bedroom set has a two-tone finish; a whitewash replicated worn through paint with authentic touch, and a replicated wood grained block pattern with an authentic touch. Large-scaled shapely bedroom collection features bun feet. Ring pull hardware in an antique brass color, accented with white paint hang up. Dressing chest with a slider door reveals open storage with two adjustable shelves and four drawers. Side roller glides for smooth operating drawers, Slim USB charger located on the back of the nightstand tops.

Surplus Furniture & Mattress Warehouse has some items that will make your holiday gatherings easier on you, and more comfortable! Sectional – The more seating the better. During the holidays many people will be visiting you all at once and your normal living room set up doesn’t always allow for the most comfortable seating when you’re all squished onto your sofa. Having a sectional can open up your living room to fit more friends and family comfortably. Fireplace – cozy up by the fire. Here in Canada more days than not its below freezing during

Bring Out Your Homes Inner Beauty Before you start going out and spending tons of money on purchasing new items that look rustic, take a look at what you already have and how you can use it. For example, wooden cupboards and shelves are often painted to look modern, but they can usually be refinished by sanding them down and staining them to the original wood colouring. This can save you money and keep your new product budget friendly. Use Nature as Your Inspiration When using nature as your inspiration it opens a lot of doors for you, materials like wood are commonly found in furniture and décor items already. Try to pick one type of wood and

Black Friday is originally an American holiday that falls on the Friday after the American Thanksgiving each year. Many people across the United States of America have the holiday off! As Canadians we aren’t so lucky, although we still celebrate the holiday and experience the great deals that come with it! The name “Black Friday” was said to originally be used by the local police department in Philadelphia in the 1960’s. It was first used by the police departments public relations newsletter in 1961. The day after Thanksgiving was deemed “Black” due to the high levels of traffic jams and customers that were becoming problematic for the local officials. In 1981 marketers started to catch on to the term “Black Friday” in a positive outlook for sales purposes. According to an article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the meaning actually points to accounting practices. At the time, accounting was still being done in handwritten ledgers, using red ink to symbolize a

In 2018 personal style has come a long way. Between hair, make up & fashion trends it’s very easy to express yourself with your personal style. So why can’t your furniture do that too? Oh, but it can! Let’s find out which style suits you. Read Each question and remember your answers. Which answer best describes you A) Do you like to stand out in a crowd? B) Do you like unique designs? C) Do you like to blend into the crowd? Pick your make up style A) B)

Years go by and trends change frequently; not everyone can afford to completely redecorate every few years. In this article we are going to show you budget-friendly ways to decorate & still follow up-to-date design trends. Accessorize to Revitalize The secret is to accessorize. We aren’t going to tell you to buy new furniture, we’re going to show you ways to work with the furniture that you already have and how to dress it up!