--- title: Furniture + Design Learning Centre | Sasha Spencer description: "After spending over a decade behind a microphone, Sasha brings her \"gift of the gab\" to McElheran's. Her love of writing and storytelling is matched by a passion to enhance your day with valuable and helpful information." image: https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/Blog%20Banner.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer/page/1#main-content) [Schedule A Visit](https://mcelherans.simplybook.me/v2/#book) [![McElherans New Logo-01 Cropped](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/McElherans%20New%20Logo-01%20Cropped.jpg?width=205&height=52&name=McElherans%20New%20Logo-01%20Cropped.jpg)](https://mcelherans.com/) - [Living Room](https://mcelherans.com/collections/living-room) - [Dining Room](https://mcelherans.com/collections/dining-room) - [Bedroom](https://mcelherans.com/collections/bedroom) - [Home Office](https://mcelherans.com/collections/home-office) - [Accents](https://mcelherans.com/collections/accessories) - [Design Services](https://mcelherans.com/pages/design-services) - [Pricing](https://mcelherans.com/pages/pricing) - [About](https://mcelherans.com/pages/about-us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Living Room](https://mcelherans.com/collections/living-room) - [Dining Room](https://mcelherans.com/collections/dining-room) - [Bedroom](https://mcelherans.com/collections/bedroom) - [Home Office](https://mcelherans.com/collections/home-office) - [Accents](https://mcelherans.com/collections/accessories) - [Design Services](https://mcelherans.com/pages/design-services) - [Pricing](https://mcelherans.com/pages/pricing) - [About](https://mcelherans.com/pages/about-us) - [Schedule A Visit](https://mcelherans.simplybook.me/v2/#book) # Furniture + Design Learning Centre Your most important furniture questions answered all in one place. [![living room with fabric skirted sofa and two accent chairs around a rectangular coffee table over an area rug](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/sherrill-title-min.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/about-sherrill-furniture) [product comparisons](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/product-comparisons) ## [About Sherrill Furniture](https://blog.mcelherans.com/about-sherrill-furniture) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Jan 16, 2023 9:15:00 AM Sherrill Furniture is a long-standing company, with quite the reputation as one of the leaders in th... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/about-sherrill-furniture) [![living room with fabric sofa and chair, coffee table with three matching end tables over an area rug](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/BERN-TITLE-min.png)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/about-bernhardt-furniture-company) [product comparisons](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/product-comparisons) ## [An Overview of Bernhardt Furniture Company](https://blog.mcelherans.com/about-bernhardt-furniture-company) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Jan 9, 2023 9:15:00 AM As the oldest and one of the largest family-owned and operated furniture companies in the US, Bernha... 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[Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/about-bermex) [![deep seated two cushion sofa in front of three large pictures](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/COLETTE%20(1)-min.png)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/best-sofas-for-tall-people) [sofa](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sofa), [measurements and size](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/measurements-and-size) ## [The Best Sofas for Tall People: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Fit For You](https://blog.mcelherans.com/best-sofas-for-tall-people) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Dec 19, 2022 9:15:00 AM If you’re on the taller side, it can be a struggle fitting into a world that, well, seems to cater t... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/best-sofas-for-tall-people) [![living room setting with a leather sofa and two fabric accent chairs around an upholstered bench over a carpet](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/century-mix-min.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/mix-leather-and-fabric-furniture) [furniture](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/furniture), [leather](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/leather), [fabric](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/fabric) ## [How to Mix Leather and Fabric Furniture](https://blog.mcelherans.com/mix-leather-and-fabric-furniture) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Dec 12, 2022 10:52:05 AM Who says you can’t have the best of both worlds, right? Leather furniture is an attractive choice, a... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/mix-leather-and-fabric-furniture) [![living room of leather furniture, including a sofa and two tufted chairs and a detailed wooden coffee table over an area rug in front of a fireplace](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/WHITEMORE-LEATHER-min.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/what-to-expect-with-leather-furniture) [leather](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/leather) ## [What to Expect From Your Leather Furniture](https://blog.mcelherans.com/what-to-expect-with-leather-furniture) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Dec 8, 2022 7:51:56 AM You’ve heard all the good things about leather - and they’re all true! But since it is a natural mat... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/what-to-expect-with-leather-furniture) [![living room with sectional and two accent chairs around an upholstered ottoman with serving tray](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/cornerstone-min.jpg)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/choosing-the-right-sectional) [measurements and size](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/measurements-and-size), [sectional](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/sectional) ## [Choosing the Right Sectional for My Space](https://blog.mcelherans.com/choosing-the-right-sectional) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Dec 5, 2022 8:48:22 AM Even if you’ve just started your hunt for the perfect sectional, you’ve probably noticed that there ... [Read more](https://blog.mcelherans.com/choosing-the-right-sectional) [![comparison picture of a Canadian made chair and American made chair with text saying Canada vs US upholstery furniture manufacturers](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hubfs/Canada-min.png)](https://blog.mcelherans.com/canada-vs-american-furniture) [custom furniture](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/custom-furniture), [upholstery](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/upholstery), [Edmonton](https://blog.mcelherans.com/tag/edmonton) ## [Canada vs. US Upholstery Furniture - Which Should I Buy When I Live in Edmonton?](https://blog.mcelherans.com/canada-vs-american-furniture) ![Picture of Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sashaicon.jpg?width=50&name=sashaicon.jpg) [Sasha Spencer](https://blog.mcelherans.com/author/sasha-spencer) Dec 1, 2022 8:31:52 AM Isn’t it funny how you never realize how much goes into a decision until you actually have to make o... 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