Design & Decor Tips & Ideas
Eco-Friendly Furniture
Everyone’s interior design style is unique, and new trends emerge every year. Whether your Pinterest boards consist of modern farmhouse kitchens, traditional dining rooms, or minimalist living spaces, there is one thing that we all should consider when decorating our...
Supporting Small Businesses, Shopping Local, and Made in the USA
Whether you’re shopping for weekly groceries or a brand-new car, every purchase has a ripple effect that extends far beyond yourself. The way we spend money impacts other peoples’ lives, communities, and the global economy. It’s easy to thoughtlessly choose the...
How the Amish Furniture Industry Has Changed
When most people think of Amish furniture, they imagine traveling down Ohio’s or Pennsylvania’s country roads and stopping at quaint, cottage furniture shops attended by owners in 18th-century dress. While this idea reveals several misconceptions about the Amish (they...
Designing your “Sweet Suite”
Your bedroom is where you start each day, escape to relax, and finally lie down at the end of a long day. Just because it is a place where you spend most of your time sleeping doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be beautiful and serene. Separate from the style influences of...
To be Trendy or to be Timeless?
Your home is the backdrop of your life—the place where you make memories, spend time with loved ones, and grow older. Your home should be a reflection of who you are and a place that you are proud to show off to guests. Regardless of your style, you will face the...
7 Tips for Buying the Perfect Sofa
Picking the perfect sofa can be an anxiety-inducing task. Sofas are the heart of your living space. Every evening you lounge on them, and every time someone enters your house, it’s the first place you invite them to sit. They are the workhorses of the living room: we...
6 Considerations When Buying Amish Fine Furniture
Shopping for furniture is no small task and buying quality furniture can prove to be a difficult task if you’re not aware of the things you should look for. If you’re unfamiliar with Amish fine furniture builders, the process of purchasing a handcrafted furniture item...
Common Woods, Stains, and Finishes Used in Amish Furniture
When it comes to making fine furniture, the materials that are used are paramount to the final product. Today, we are diving into the world of fine furniture and the materials that are used to handcraft them, namely the different types of woods, stains, and finishes....
Shopping for Custom Furniture: The Amish Elegance Experience
Walking into a fine furniture store for the first time can feel like entering a whole new world of design possibilities. At a custom furniture store, that world is turned into a universe of possibilities because the customer can take a piece in the furniture showroom,...
A Real-Life Look into Amish Elegance: The Host’s Home
You have just moved into the house of your dreams. It has every amenity you could ever wish for. It contains a walk-in closet designed just for you, every light switch is functional and in the right place, and you have the perfect amount of guest rooms for the...