Design Tips and DIY

Whether you’re living in a tiny apartment with limited space or in a sprawled-out home, storage is something we never seem to have enough of. Lately there has been a shift in focus towards smaller spaced living further reinforcing the importance of maximizing your space while tapping into smart and creative ways to achieve this. One of the most efficient ways is through proper storage and we’re pleased to offer a few tips.

Tip 1: Don’t Underestimate Your Bed The bedroom is where you spend most of your time sleeping however, it’s also a great place for storage. Why not maximize your space by purchasing a storage bed? Although it may not be Feng Shui and some experts may cringe at the idea of storing items under your bed, if you are lacking space, a storage bed is an efficient way to save space and take control of your inventory. Ideal for small starter apartments, modern storage beds come in a range of designs from very basic with clean lines to more

Your bedroom is perhaps the most important room in your home. It's the place where you sleep, so it's important for it to be a relaxing environment. You also want it to be arranged in a practical manner so you can move around the space as you go through your daily routine. It's easy to create a beautiful room without sacrificing your personal style. Here are a few tips you can follow to arrange your bedroom furniture in an appealing and functional way. Traditionally, folks tend to place a double, queen-sized, or king-sized bed against the centre of the wall opposite the main door to the room. With this arrangement, the headboard is the centre of attention as you enter the room. If the dimensions of your room prevent you from positioning your bed on the wall across from the door, other possible choices depend on which walls are long enough to accommodate the bed. Diagonal placement works well when you have the space. Do not place a bed under a window, if the window will frequently be

With the new year creeping up on us, we are here to bring you the top 5 trends that 2018 will bring us in home decor. Hard Geometric Patterns Are In – Circles are the new triangle! Diamonds are the new leopard print! Start with something small such as new lamps or an accent chair and eventually dive into a full graphic wallpaper. Olive Green is Back – Green is making a comeback! Olive green walls paired with lilacs and yellow accent furniture is sure to turn heads and make your guests appreciate the interior designer in you. Colorful Trim – Enough with the boring white or wood trim. Pair those white walls with a beautiful matte charcoal trim to give your home a warm, inviting, and modern feel! Plants, Plants, Plants! - Now would be the time to start researching what plants would be great to have in your home. Don't think the upkeep is worth it? Put one plant in your home in 2018

This is a quick 5 step guide to assist you in refinishing your room. This will make it easy to furnish your house with low priced yet high-quality furniture. Step 1 - Set a Budget  When looking into refurnishing or first time furnishing a room you must know your limit and stick to it. It is important to allow yourself to enjoy your new room and not regret your purchase. With our amazing financing option, we can set you up with no interest or payments for 1 FULL YEAR! This way you can enjoy your furniture today and not worry about payments.   Step 2 - Make a Plan  You first need to measure. Not only getting the direct measurements of your room, including your floor area, you also need to take a few different things into consideration. The height of ceilings for clearance, hallways into the room and of course entrances. This will definitely protect you from purchasing a product t

The living room is one of the most used place in your home. Whether you’re relaxing after a long day, grabbing a quick bite to eat and watching the game, or entertaining guests, your sofa or sectional will be well used. That doesn’t mean your sofa needs to appear worn. Follow this care guide to keep your living room furniture looking as new as the day you brought it home.

Daily maintenance

Spot cleaning

At Surplus Furniture, a lot of the items in store are flat packed to help with delivery and to save you money. One item that can be tricky to put together at home is the metal bed frame. We didn't have a lot of space in the office, so we've assembled a smaller display version and documented the process for you, to help make it a little easier!

1. Spread out riveted head and foot bars to form a 90 degree angle with long side bars.
2. Insert rollers or glides.
3. Join both halves of head support, and both halves of foot support, according to boxspring size, using the keylock assembly system.