We came across an article about Michael Palace’s furniture creations, located on SonomaPatch while trawling through our trusty saved search for “furniture” on our favorite news aggregator.  Palace has a background in art and design and has spent decades working as a carpenter, contractor, and custom remodeler.  After realizing the sheer amount of waste that is produced via construction can be alarmingly high, he decided to do something about it.  He started off by saving usable pieces of construction materials and figuring out a way to repurpose them.  He now puts his findings to good use by designing and creating custom-designed furniture.

The article is an engaging and worthwhile read.  In addition to describing how he comes across the materials he uses for his creations (sometimes by donation, other times by simple foraging), the article highlights the benefits of Palace’s waste-not approach. Palace’s work process is also given some treatment.

A particularly rewarding passage occurs when the author, Morgan Ray, describes how Palace constructs his carefully wrought creations by using tried-and-true methods of quality furniture crafting, not simple fixes like nails and screws.  Ray describes the “mortise and tenon joints, dovetail drawers and doweled jambs” Palace frequently employs, which we find to be a rather pretty turn of phrase.

From one organization that understands quality furniture to Palace, a kindred spirit located in sunny California, we offer cheers and support for fighting the good fight.

While rooted firmly in our tradition of unparalleled excellence, however, we continue to make strides toward the future.  Among other things, we do so by reading a variety of furniture-, relocation-, and rental-themed blogs and articles.  We like to, from time to time, bring some of our findings to you.  Some of the posts we find can be illuminating, some can be engaging, and some can be outright fun.

Today, we stumbled across a press release on SFGate.com about ViaBoxes.  ViaBoxes are, according to the press release, “furniture cubes” that can be combined in any number of ways to provide a growing family or business with a variety of furniture options, depending on their needs at that given moment.

We’re big fans of this sort of forward-thinking solution.  We, as purveyors of Toronto furniture rental, understand the difficulties inherent in planning ahead, along with the benefits of doing so.  Clever solutions that make the hassle of relocating or expanding or simply changing less rigorous can be brilliant in our book.

The next time you’re looking to do some of that in the Toronto area, don’t hesitate to contact us.  We’ll put forth our full efforts to make sure you’ve got the best solutions to your unique needs, whether that be rental furniture for one or clearance furniture for an entire office.

Used Furniture Makes Toronto Homes Comfortable

So you just moved into your new Toronto home, and after paying a security deposit, application fee and first and last month’s rent, you’re broke — too broke to buy any furniture. The good news is that you have an affordable option: used furniture! It’s one of the biggest secrets of bargain shoppers. You can save bundles on a bedroom set, sofa or desk just by getting it used. The best part is that you’ll probably have a hard time telling that it’s used — furniture in our inventory is in great shape.

In fact, some used furniture is only used for days or weeks. This can happen when, for example, a company wants to furnish an apartment for a corporate relocation. If the person’s stay is only for a short time, there’s no longer a use for that furniture, so it may become available for purchase.

But I want stylish furniture, you might say. Not to worry! You’ll find plenty of stylish, modern pieces in our inventory. From leather recliners to ergonomic desk chairs to pristine sofas, it’s easy to find used furniture that will make your Toronto home not only comfortable, but beautiful.

Your Toronto Used Furniture Source

We don’t mean to brag, but our selection of used furniture is unbeatable. We’d love for you to come and see it so that you can find quality pieces to make your home look wonderful. Stop by our Toronto showroom, or contact us online. Feel free to call us with questions, too: (416) 785-0932 or toll-free at 1 (800) 618-1733. We also offer furniture for hire and office furniture.

One of our favorite quotes from the article is this one: “If the furnishings are done in good taste and are gender-neutral, I think that when someone walks in they already feel like it’s a home versus just an empty shell.” This is a great point. If a person can see himself at home in a space they’re considering, they’re more likely to rent it or buy it.

Though the article focuses quite a bit on landlords who rent apartments furnished with their own extra furniture (this saves them the trouble of moving it or storing it), they mention the benefits of home staging: “We have showed our furnished properties to renters who have their own furniture and I think it just helps sell the space because … it’s staged.”

Consider Home Staging

Whether you’re trying to rent or sell your home, consider home staging. It’s easy and affordable, and it could pay off greatly if your property rents or sells much more quickly than if it were empty. Businesses like Executive Furniture Rentals make furniture rental for home staging a breeze. We’re proud to offer fantastic looking, quality furniture that will make your home sparkle. We have everything from bedroom sets to sofas to dining room tables and even home office furniture.

Stop by our Toronto furniture showroom, contact us online or call us for more information:(416) 785-0932 in Toronto, or 1 (800) 618-1733 toll-free. And if you’re looking for Toronto used furniture, we have that, too!

Used Furniture is a Toronto Secret

Whether you’re furnishing your home or office, used furniture may be a solid choice. Bargain hunters have long known about the incredible deals you can get on used furniture in Toronto. If you don’t mind furniture that is slightly used, you can save quite a bit of money on used furniture. Many  sofas, bedroom sets, dining room sets, desks and other used furniture may have only been used for a temporary relocation situation of a few months.

So Many Options

A common misconception about used furniture is that only old, outdated, dirty furniture is available. If you don’t know where to look, it’s easy to assume this is the case. But Executive Furniture Rentals has an amazing selection of clean, gently used furniture that will complement your home or office instead of making it look outdated. It’s possible to furnish your entire home or office when you come to our store — our used furniture selection is expansive.

Buy Used Furniture in Toronto

Thanks to Executive Furniture Rentals, it’s easy to buy used furniture in Toronto. We invite you to stop by our expansive showroom or contact us for more information — we’ll be happy to assist you with your project, big or small. We also offer furniture for hire. Our store couldn’t make it easier for Toronto residents to furnish their homes quickly and in an affordable way.

From rental sofas to rental dining room sets to rental bedroom furniture, home staging covers it all. Neutral colors and quality furniture in your home help make it easy for buyers to see themselves living comfortably in your home. And if they feel comfortable in it, they’re more likely to buy it.

Don’t think you could pick out the right rental furniture for home staging? No problem. Our home staging professionals can help you pick out the rental furniture that will make your home shine.

Home staging is affordable and easy. Some real estate agents and experts recommend updating a home’s look and style by improving the furniture, draperies and rugs, but many people assume they mean you should go out and buy these things. That can add up fast, costing you thousands of dollars. With furniture for hire, you rent monthly and do not have to worry about what you’ll do with the furniture once your home sells. Executive Furniture Rentals moves in the furniture and also moves it out.

So if you’re selling your home in Toronto, home staging may be a great bet. Contact us or stop by our showroom to find out more about how our rental furniture can make your home outstanding on the market. Also, feel free to take a look at our home staging photo gallery to see some examples of what can be done.