Design Tips and DIY

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    The Psychology Behind Colour

    When it comes to your home, how much thought went into the colour choices of your furniture, wall paint and décor? Was it something that took a few days to decide or was it love at first sight? Well, colour is a powerful design tool that isn’t just about personal tastes, it can change the way a space feels and create a variety of moods. In fact, there is some psychological reasoning behind colour, which can help you create different vibes in each room of your home. Check out the different moods you can create with a few simple colour changes!

    Appetizing Did you know the colour red can increase your appetite? In fact, many restaurants use the colour red in their logos and dining areas to stimulate our sense of hunger. With that said, you can build up your appetite by using the colour red in your own kitchen and dining room. Since red is such a bold and energetic colour, you may want to only use it as an accent paired with other neutral shades. For in

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  2. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY , The Surplus Furniture Difference

    Surplus Furniture Experience

    Why Shop at Surplus?

    Furniture is the third largest purchase you will make in your life; right up there with cars and houses. Finding the right items for you that will fit your home and your wallet is difficult to say the least! So why shop at Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse? The answer is – we make it simple. 5700_sofaset Warehouse Environment Many retailers invest a lot of money into showcasing their products to the consumer, using fancy displays, complete with wall coverings and accessories. Now this model poses a few problems; one, these displays incur lofty costs which then get layered into the retail price of the products. And two, these showrooms reduce the size of the warehouse space, forcing retailers to rely heavily on distribution centers to warehouse their inventory. This creates lo

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  3. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY , The Surplus Furniture Difference , Home Decor

    Freshen Up Your Decor

    Surplus Furniture makes it easy to freshen up your home decor with the interior makeover your family deserves. We couple quality furniture with top-notch service and competitive prices to make the process of enhancing your home an easy and enjoyable experience. 

    Plus, with our comprehensive furniture financing and layaway programs, we also make home improvement more affordable for our customers. With minimum money down, and no time restriction to pay off your purchases, now is as good a time as any to start redecorating your home! 

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    From basements to bedrooms, we carry a wide variety of furniture and accent pieces for every room i

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    10 Terrible Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Furniture

    Are you getting ready to purchase new furniture for your home? Are you looking at living room, bedroom or dining room furniture? Regardless of what room you’re furnishing, the process is similar to buying a car – there are so many styles, colours and choices that it can take some time to find the perfect pick. The key is to be a savvy shopper…but do you know what mistakes commonly occur when buying furniture? Check out these 10 mistakes to avoid when purchasing furniture!

    1. Forgetting To Measure What’s worse than having your new furniture delivered to your home to only find out it won’t fit inside? Too often people will forget to measure rooms, doorways, hallways, stairs and even elevators which turns into a trip back to the furniture store. Before you head out to the store, take measurements of everything including windows! You want to make sure you have enough clearance in your home to accommodate the new furniture. And last but not least, re

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  5. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY , The Surplus Furniture Difference

    Part 3 : 3 Best Ways to Save Money At Surplus Furniture

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    The last and foremost best way to save at Surplus Furniture is to take advantage of the weekly and monthly sales that are going on. Let me start by telling you the definition of sales. Sales is defined as a rapid disposal of goods are reduced prices for a period. The thing with sales are they are never forever. They come and they go. You definitely do not want to miss out on a sale. Sales = Savings. It's a no brain-er. For example we are currently running out 5pc Package event. For any 2pc living room set you get you will get a chance to get a free 3pc table set. Now the catch to this is supplies are very limited. Once supplies are gone no free tables will be offered. Why miss out on getting yourself some free items. So next time you are in Surplus Furniture remember the sale you see now, might not be the same sale offered next time you come back. Why miss out!

    In conclusion, with how the economy is going nowadays every penny you save in one area will

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    Furniture & Mattresses for Back-To-School Season

    The back-to-school season is the second largest shopping period of the year in terms of consumer spending. Whether it's kids going off to college or university, kids moving out to their own place, or the constant growth of boys and girls, you can always bank on Surplus Furniture for any of your furniture or mattress needs. Shoppers are bracing for a tough economic landscape by ensuring any new purchases work within the budget they have made for themselves. The new trend of shopping is to shop for the necessities while also ensuring to get the best possible deal. Now let's go ahead and see what kind of mind blowing deals Surplus Furniture has to offer.

    Looking for a new mattress set?! Surplus Furniture carries a wide variety of sizes. Whether your looking for a twin set or your looking for a king set, Surplus Furniture has it all! Here are some great mattress deals for the back-to-school season:

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    Start School Off Right and Visit Us Today!

    It can be exciting for a new student leaving for college or university for the first time! Living in a dorm or off campus renting a house can also be nerve-wracking! Especially if you need to furnish your new place. Well, we've made it easy for you. At Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse, our packaged savings can get you all the furniture you need for your new digs without denting your wallet (or your parent's wallet)! During the month of August (2015) we have two great deals that will help you get everything you need for less than you think!

    House Full of Furniture Event

    1 HF_WebHave you rented an apartment for the year? Or maybe you are sharing an unfurnished house with some other students? Our House Full of Furniture Event is for you! For one unbelievable price, you'll receive a 9-Piece Living room package

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  8. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY , Home Decor

    How to Care for Your Area Rug

    An area rug can be a room’s most definitive and stylish decorative item. Depending on its size, shape, and colour, an area rug can change the entire look and tone of a room, or establish an elevated sense of cohesion among furniture. It’s for this reason that homeowners continue to turn to the area rug when decorating a home’s interior. While area rugs are staples of home décor, some homeowners may be unsure of how to best protect and preserve their rugs. To extend the longevity of your area rug, it’s essential to be diligent about regular care and upkeep. The quality of an area rug can quickly diminish as a result of foot traffic, sunlight exposure, dust, dirt, and stains if adequate care isn’t given. For area rugs delicately constructed or made of fine materials, this care becomes even more important. So how can you properly care for your area rug from Surplus Furniture?

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    How to Find the Best Price! RISK FREE!

    Hands with canadian dollarsAre you that type of person that goes from store to store to compare prices and product? Don't worry, you certainly are not the only one. Here at Surplus Furniture we have a great retainer program which allows you to do so – risk free!

    At Surplus Furniture there are always amazing sales, deals, and promotions. Although, these don't last forever, they're always dependent on while supplies last. Let's say you go to Surplus Furniture and find a sofa set that you like during our “3-Day, 40% off Event”. Whether this be your first or fifth store, you know it's a sale you cannot miss out on. The only thing holding you back is not knowing if there is a better deal out there. Now you are stuck contemplating whether you should go with our amazing sale or shop around. With Surplus Furniture, you can do both!

    You can play it safe with our Retainer Program. This allows you to shop around to compare prices with our competitors, while freezing the item(

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    Furnishing a Rental Property?

    Are you in the hunt for quality, inexpensive furniture to furnish your rental property? Look no further because there is a Surplus Furniture close to your area. For Rent SignCutting cost on your Capital Investment As a Rental Property Owner, your main objective is to cut costs on your Capital Asset and investing in good quality, inexpensive furniture is a great way to do just that. Plus, if you are buying for several properties, then you may qualify for our volume discounts. Now there are three options for furnishing a rental property, we have listed them below with their benefits. Fully Furnished * Saves tenants money, since they don't have to purchase furniture. * Furnished properties have a tendency to rent quicker. * Once the tenant l

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