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  1. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY

    Your Complete Guide To Rustic Design

    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

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

    The History Of Black Friday

    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

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  3. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY

    Can You Bring Your Personal Style To Your Furniture?

    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)

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  4. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY

    Design On a Dime!

    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!

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  5. Posted In: Living Room Furniture

    We Are Now Selling Lifetime Furniture Products!

    Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse has always been focused on supporting local vendors and communities. With over 30 locations across the Country, Surplus Furniture store is proud to offer Canadians amazing deals on the brands they know, at prices they love. As part of our focus on supporting local, we are pleased to announce a new partnership with Lifetime Furniture! Lifetime Furniture is based in the Greater Toronto Area, and they have been serving Canadians since 1989. They strive to provide stylish, durable, and comfortable designs, and they use 100% Canadian lumber. The Lifetime Furniture collection includes an incredible array of sofas, loveseats, and sectionals. Here is what else you need to know: Lifetime Furniture Product Details:

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  6. Posted In: Mattresses

    Serta Motion Beds

    Introducing motion beds by Serta! What fantastic news we have this month. Not only have we just introduced our NEW Serta Mattress Line (Exclusive to Surplus Furniture), we are also rolling out our NEW motion frame. SERTA Adjustable Motion Bed Frame       The NEW Serta Motion adjustable foundation allows you to adjust the head and foot of your mattress, so you can find the perfect level of comfort and support. This upgraded design features: Wireless remote: allows you to easily raise and lower the head and foot of the mattress without the hassle of wires. One-touch zero gravity: allows you to adjust your legs to a higher level than your heart helping relieve pressure off the lower back and promote circulation. Easy Connect: Easily synchronizes

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  7. Posted In: Mattresses

    Features & Benefits of a Pillow Top Mattress

    Pillow top mattresses represent the pinnacle of luxury in the bedding industry. They are often associated with the finest mattresses in the world. In addition to being associated with luxury, pillow top mattresses provide several benefits to its users. Let’s take a look at four of the biggest benefits of using a pillow top mattress. Comfort A luxury pillow top gently contours to your body and automatically adjusts to the different pressure points of the body. This allows you to be fully supported during sleep and provides you with maximum comfort. The contouring of the pillow top allows less disturbing motion, which can often hinder a good night’s rest. A pillow top mattress generally will absorb the movement of someone’s sleeping partner, thus helping provide undisturbed rest. Given all these reasons, a pillow top mattress might be the most comfortable and best mattress available on the market today. Less Pain The extra cushioning of a

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  8. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY , Living Room Furniture

    Fabric Sofas? With Pets and Kids?!?

    Feeling stuck with Leather? Many people automatically assume that they are limited to purchasing a leather sofa when they have kids/pets at home – even though they'd really love to have fabric. Of course leather seems to be the smartest and safest choice where messy fingers and dirty paws are at play. While leather seems to be the practical choice, I have some fantastic news to share!! You don't have to trade what you want for fear of soiled fabric. Surplus Furniture sells a fantastic extended fabric warranty that will put even the most doubtful customers at ease.

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  9. Posted In: Home Decor

    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.

    Looking

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  10. Posted In: Living Room Furniture

    New TV but have nowhere to put it?

    At Surplus Furniture we carry the finest TV stands with fireplace inserts that money can buy. Made by the industry leader Signature Design by Ashley Furniture, there are two different styles to choose from.

    Both measuring at 63 inches wide by 20 inches deep, the Frantin and Trinell tv stands will fit most living rooms and bedrooms conveniently adding hat perfect touch of comfort and style.

    The Frantin tv stand is a beautiful replicated oak grain, with two smooth, side gliding drawers, and has become a top seller. It showcases a tapered shape for a sculpted contemporary look with side roller glides for smooth operating drawers and adjustable shelves with warm pewter colour drawer handles.

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