Home Decor

  1. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY , Living Room Furniture , Home Decor

    Sofas vs. Sectionals: Choosing the Right Seating Choice for Your Home

    Selecting the ideal seating arrangement for your living space is a key decision that can significantly impact the functionality and aesthetic of the room. Sofas and sectionals are two popular choices, each offering distinct advantages depending on your needs and preferences. Understanding the differences between these two options can help you make an informed decision that aligns with your lifestyle and space requirements.

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    Transforming your Living Space for the Spring Season

    Step into spring with a renewed vision for your living space! As nature awakens and blossoms, why not infuse your home with the same vitality and serenity? At Surplus Furniture, we're passionate about helping you transform your living space into a haven of tranquility and style without breaking the bank. Dive into our blog series as we explore how you can elevate your living space for the spring season, one serene touch at a time.

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    6 Cottage Decor Ideas for Modern Canadian Cabins

    Updating your vacation home in Canadian cottage country and turning it into a magazine-cover-worthy getaway doesn’t require an interior designer—all you need are the right cottage decor ideas!

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    Redecorating Tips and Tricks – Decorative Accents

    Redecorating Tips and Tricks – Decorative Accents

    Over the years, table lamps and floor lamps have been considered stuffy and old fashioned, often replaced by modern ceiling light fixtures. However, over the years, lamps have undergone a fresh makeover providing fresh finishes, bright colours, and beguiling textures that will delight and rejuvenate your living space. So below are a few tips to help you discover fresh ways to introduce new style and visual appeal to your home.

    Compliment your Décor

    As interior designer Judith Balis has stated “Think of a lamp as part of the jewelry of a room. You need to select the right piece to compliment the rest of the room.” Make sure the lamp mimics the shape of the table it is being placed upon. For instance, if you are placing a lamp on a narrow side table, choose a lamp with a narrow base. If the lamp is being placed up against a wall, choose a lamp with a square lampshade, so it can sit flush

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    Lane New Arrivals

    With a New Year comes New Styles and New Arrivals. At Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse, we are excited to announce our new shipment from Lane Furniture. 2021 is going to bring some exciting new trends to furniture, like Biophilia (blend of nature and furniture design), Industrial, and Modern Rustics so our showroom floors will be adorned with exotic rich chocolate fabrics, rich industrial walnut grains, along with rustic espresso finishes all manufactured with the latest technology and quality.

    Albany Mocha Sofa and Loveseat

    Decorate your home with this Albany Mocha Sofa Set from Lane Furniture. It has a high pub back (42” height), pillow-top seating, and heavily padded arms. It is also covered in a super soft herringbone chenille with a deep rich colour. The sofa is accented with two toss pillows and hardwood lumber in all load-bearing areas of frames. The sinuous wire springs a

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    5 Reasons Why You Need An Area Rug

    At Surplus Furniture & Mattress Warehouse we have many options for you to decorate your home with. One of those options are Area Rugs! We have many different styles, prints and materials for you to choose from.  Here are 5 reasons why we think you need an Area Rug. Adds Warmth & Comfort Adding an Area Rug to your home adds warmth and comfort to the room. If you have Hardwood, Tile, Laminate or any other hard, cold flooring an Area Rug is a great way to provide warmth and comfort.

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    How Light Fixtures Can Improve Your Home

    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.

      Lighten The Mood You will often find people saying how they feel happier during the bright sunny days of summer, but feel more down and lethargic during the dark nights of winter. Lighting has a big effect on your mood and behaviour. Having a lot of lighting makes for a more joyful feeling. Adding lots of light with lamps can create a happier at

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    Must have items for the holiday season!

    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

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    Lamp Decor

    Table lamps play two different roles in your home: functional and decorative, so when it comes time to select a table lamp there are several things you need to consider. Both shape and style need to be taken into account when choosing table lamps that will fulfill your lighting needs and work with your decor.

    Table lamps are necessary for both ample illumination and great design everywhere from the living room to the bedroom. From modern to traditional and elegant to bejeweled lamps, airy lighting designs appeal to traditionalists and minimalists alike. They fit in with the modern décor of your living room, dining room and bedroom.

    Table lamps attract attention with its stylistic influences and inspirations from native rural and folk traditions, while its irregular textures and distressed materials convey a vintage sensibility. They make a grand statement on a side or end table.

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    Make a big change, with not a lot of money

    Want to change the look of your living room, but you don't have a lot of money to spend?  Some new accessories offer the perfect solution.  Accessories offer an instant way to change your look, colour scheme, and add some character to any room in your house without breaking the bank. A few accessories to help transform your living space include: Screen Shot 2017-01-13 at 1.36.30 PMArea Rugs -  A new rug does much more than add warmth, colour and comfort to the living space.  The right rug will “anchor” your furniture and set a tone for the entire room.  It will serve as a beautiful complement to other accent pieces and decor. We offer a selection of Ashley designed rugs to choose from. Scr

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