Design & Decor Tips & Ideas
Amish Furniture- Myth vs Fact
Amish furniture has been around since the late 1800s, earning a name for its superior craftmanship and establishing itself as a point of pride in the Amish community. While these characteristics are important and still ring true, Amish furniture has evolved into so...
What’s Special about Amish Furniture? 6 Benefits of Amish Furniture
Amish furniture has been around for hundreds of years. It became popular in America during the 1920s and 1930s as part of the American Folk Art Movement, a cultural trend that celebrated the artistic traditions of American settlers’ homelands, specifically handmade...
Wood Selection for Solid Hardwood Furniture
Wood is a versatile natural building material, or rather a category of building materials, that plays a central role in the structure, appearance, and interior design of most homes. There are thousands of tree species and 50+ popular household woods. If you’re...
All About Amish Elegance
The journey from an idea to a realized dream, challenges along the way, periods of change and growth—every business has a unique story. In this interview, Angie Carroll tells the story of her Knoxville furniture store, Amish Elegance. She discusses the history of...
Heirloom Furniture- Why Quality Furniture is a Worthwhile Investment
An heirloom is a valuable object that has belonged to a family for generations. Heirloom furniture can be passed down to you from a family member or you could buy heirloom quality furniture with plans to pass it down to your children in the future. While heirloom...
Tips for Decorating a Small Space
Decorating a small space can be challenging. Whether it’s your first apartment or you are downsizing after your children have moved out, you can still make the space feel stylish and functional. Don’t be afraid to get creative with layouts or design. You never know...
Lake House Interior Design
A home on the lake is a special place—a place to enjoy gorgeous views, breathe fresh air, spend days on the water, get away from the city, and spend time with family and friends. Whether your lake house is your primary home, a rental property, the place you’ll retire...
Man Cave Design Ideas & Tips
In most households women take charge of the interior design--choosing furniture, color schemes, and décor that fit their own style. Most men don’t care, or even prefer, that their wives and girlfriends take the reins when it comes to decorating their homes. However,...
How to Care for Wood Furniture
Quality built wood furniture will never go out of style. From farmhouse to mid-century modern, wood furniture can be used in nearly every interior decorating style. Wood furniture can add a touch of warmth, elegance, and natural beauty to any living space. However, it...
Mother’s Day Gifts Your Mom Actually Wants
None of us would be here or be the people we are today without our mothers! We should make sure our mothers know they are appreciated all year long, but once a year it’s time to put aside life’s distractions and dedicate an entire day to celebrating and thanking the...