Bracko Brothers’ reputation built on quality furniture and customer service
Furniture shopping doesn’t have to be intimidating or complicated, says Carey Bracko.
The owner of Bracko Brothers would know, he’s been in the business since he was 16. The family run store, originally known as the Oak Shoppe, has been a fixture in Calgary for 40 years — it’s longevity built on a simple premise.
“We have always strived to make our customers’ purchasing experience, and our customer service, the best it can be,” says Bracko. “It has been our family tradition to stand on and behind what we do here.”
The Calgary furniture store originally focused on solid oak tables and chairs before expanding to offer other woods, such as cherry, maple, walnut and hickory. The overall products sold evolved to include upholstery, leather and more.
The focus on quality and value, though, has remained constant. The store, located at 5711 Blackfoot Trail S.E., has a diverse array of midto high-end furniture for living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms, including mattresses and adjustable beds. They have pieces for home offices, too.
Customers have so many choices today. They can choose a complete room setting, add a unique item or mix and match different pieces to get a more eclectic look when they are decorating.
For those looking for more options, Bracko Brothers offers many levels of customization. Someone buying a table, for example, can choose the shape of the table top, the table edge, base, the type of wood, stain, surface treatment and height.
Other customization options include upholstery choices, stain colours for solid wood furniture, or even the size of individual pieces. They can pretty much tailor the furniture to meet the customer’s desire.
And the process doesn’t have to be intimidating. Bracko Brothers’ sales staff and designers can help.
“If you aren’t sure where to start, one of our designers will help guide you with your design decisions or give you a full in-home design consultation to create the home you envision,” says Bracko. “They will go out, do sketches, and help them out with their selection and all of the things that they’re looking for.
“It’s quite effective and free,” he adds. “It’s something we do all the time.”
When it comes to suppliers, Bracko says Canadian furniture companies have been the foundation the business was built on. He points to their 3,000-squarefoot studio dedicated to the products of Palliser out of Winnipeg.
“The quality craftsmanship of many of our manufacturers leads to furniture that will stand the test of time,” says Bracko, using Simply Amish, which boasts a lifetime warranty, as another example.
“Focusing on things that last a lifetime,” benefits sustainability efforts, Bracko says, adding “it’s more environmentally friendly to buy furniture that lasts.”
While the name Simply Amish may conjure thoughts of traditional pieces, the company’s products on display at the store feature transitional and contemporary designs, says Bracko, adding “they can do any style you want.”
Staying current with design styles is second nature at the store.
“With 40 years of experience in the furniture business, we are continually looking for the latest design trends to bring in while maintaining the level of quality we have always been known for,” says Bracko.
So if you’re looking for stylish quality furniture at a fair price, it’s hard to beat Bracko Brothers.