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  1. Posted In: Living Room Furniture

    Furnishing the Basement

    You've found it. The perfect sofa or sectional for the basement! It's the perfect fabric, the right colour, comfortable and the right price! BUT... Will it fit? Basements can sometimes be tricky to furnish since stairways can be narrow and steep. Don't be discouraged; there are a few methods and tricks to use, so hopefully you can find out if your sofa will fit before you leave the store! First things first: using a measuring tape, find the dimensions of the tightest space you need to navigate to get to the basement. If you have multiple entrances to the basement, like an exterior door, measure that too - it might be a little wider or easier to get through. Now, armed with those dimensions, visit the store. Find the dimensions of the sofa. You need to know the height from the floor to the highest point on the back, the depth from front to back as well as it's length from one arm to the other.

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  2. Posted In: Living Room Furniture

    Recliner Options

    Now that you have made the choice to enhance your in-home viewing experience with one or more home theater recliners, you need to make a few more decisions: Do you want luxurious leather or durable microfiber upholstery? Do you want options like a Buttkicker, power recline or lighted cup holders? Before you give up and go back to sitting on your old second-hand sofa, here are some great collections designed by Ashley to help you choose the perfect home theatre reclining furniture. 1. Linebacker Espresso Bonded Leather Double Motion Sofa/Loveseat The Linebacker DuraBlend reclining sofa is wrapped in a smooth DuraBlend upholstery along the seating area with matched polyurethane cover everywhere else. The smooth surface of the upholstery offers a shiny leathery look that enhances any living room décor with a sophisticated touch. Sink into the plush divided back cushions and pillow top arms for a comfortable relaxation. Features a metal drop-in unitized seat bo

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  3. Posted In: Mattresses

    Looking for a Mattress at Surplus...

    MattressSo your looking for a Mattress, at Surplus Furniture our selection of mattresses can supply anyone with a great night sleep.

    You spend over one third of your life in bed so you need a great mattress to enjoy it. At Surplus Furniture, we have quality, brand name mattress sets, at factory direct prices, ready for same day delivery!

    Finding the right mattress shouldn't be about the price tag. An expensive mattress doesn’t equal better sleep. Keep in mind, every mattress is different, just like every person is different. There are tons of mattresses on the market today, Memory Foam Mattresses, Pocketcoil Mattresses, Pillowtop Mattresses, Eurotop Mattresses, each with their own unique qualities. So make sure that you test the mattress before you buy it.

    At Surplus F

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  4. Posted In: Living Room Furniture

    Gorgeous Table Sets Brought to Your Home by Ashley Signature Design

    Ashley Table Sets!

    Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse carries a wide variety of Ashley Coffee Table Sets:

    0533 Northshore 3PC Table Set

    1. Northshore 3pc Table set


    Inspired by the grandeur and grace of Old World traditional style, the North Shore coffee table set is nothing short of stunning. Rich-looking aprons and legs are accented by the most intricate appliques. Faux marble tabletops lend an opulent look for less.

    0317 Mattie 3PC Table Set

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  5. Posted In: Dining Room Furniture

    Standard Height vs. Pub Height

    Picking the right dinette...

    Choices! Sometimes having more than one option can make selecting furniture more confusing than we like. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind before heading out shopping for your new dinette:

    Standard Height: Table measures between 28"- 30" Tall.

    diningheightStandard height tables are considered more formal than counter height tables and might be a better fit into a formal themed dining area because of this. Most people find standard height tables are more comfortable to sit at because their feet touch the ground while

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  6. Posted In: Dining Room Furniture

    Surplus Furniture Terminology Part One: The Dining Room

    Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse always strives to create a fun and easy shopping experience for our customers! We realize that at times certain terms in our industry could cause some confusion. Hopefully the following examples of furniture terminology will be helpful when you are ready to make your next purchase. 

    2155 Empire 5-Piece Dinette SetStandard, Pub or Bar Height When you are shopping for dining room table sets the salesperson will ask you if you are looking for the regular height like the Crown Mark model#2155 or the pub height style model#2185. <

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  7. Posted In: The Surplus Furniture Difference

    The Fun Surplus Experience

    Layaway Larry in Calgary, AB Have you ever come across a familiar sight, perhaps a sign or symbol or mascot, which brings a smile to your face? That familiar sight for me is Layaway Larry. He can be found in front of every Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse location from the Canadian coast to coast. A giant wacky wavy inflatable tube man, he screams promises of free layaway and beckons you inside the front door of the store, where your first rate furniture shopping experience starts. Layaway Larry in St.John's, NLFirst of all, it would be amiss to not preface the following by saying that Layaway Larry and his antics very adequately mimic the vibe of the store. As soon as you walk through the front door it hits you; this place is FUN. Now most people don’t equate furniture s

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  8. Posted In: Living Room Furniture

    Types of Sofas

    Shopping for sofas can be pretty tough as there are many different styles, colours, and shapes. To help narrow down the choices, we have come up with a guide to the types of sofas that we carry at Surplus Furniture.

    English

    The English sofa is also known as rolled arm which is a bit low in relation to the high back. It is very comfortable because it is cushioned all over. This kind of design goes way back and has been a timeless choice for shoppers.

    Sectionals

    Sectionals usually come in L or U shape and is multi-piece. It is ideal to use in small areas because the pieces can be configured depending on the space available. Screen Shot 2016-07-12 at 2.25.21 PM

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  9. Posted In: Living Room Furniture

    Small Livingroom? No problem.

    The livingroom is probably one of the spaces you spend the most time in (or where you do most of your entertaining). So choosing furniture for a small one can have it’s issues. A few helpful tips and the right furniture choices can make a small space look open and inviting!

    Screen Shot 2015-07-02 at 11.00.25 AMStay away from bulky, oversized furniture which can make a small space seem even more cramped. Pillow top cushioned sofas may sound like the ultimate in luxury, but sleek and slender ones fool the eye into thinking the space is larger. The Haskett Charcoal Sofa and Loveseat set is a perfect example.

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  10. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY

    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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