Archive for the ‘Design Style’ Category

Preparing for the Feast

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

As Thanksgiving approaches, our minds turn to the art of entertaining. We have gathered some helpful decor ideas as well as tips on the art of entertaining to assist you as you prepare for the feast!
Invites
While it may be a little too late to send paper invitations, its not to late to send a digital [...]

Before & After: Dining Room

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Welcome to Before & After, a new series on the blog!  We are highlighting customers’ homes before the arrival of their furniture and also after!   Many thanks to our customers who are willing to assist us with this.
This customer had relocated and moved into a new home.  Instead of moving with their old dining set, [...]

A Taste of Fall: Furniture Inspired by Food

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Cooler temperatures, Sunday football games, Chili and Pie.  All of these things have been on our mind as the warm summer sun has been replaced by the cool, crisp air that signals fall’s impending arrival.  Today’s post is inspired by two of our favorite fall foods: Chili and Pie.  We put together some decor pieces [...]

Guest Post: How To Refresh A Room On A Budget

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Remodeling and redecorating can be expensive. But you don’t have to spend a bundle to get a new look. There are lots of different ways to refresh a room on a small budget. One of the easiest things that you can do is go through the room in question and get rid of all the [...]

The Wonderful World of Couches

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

No matter if you’re a huge TV fan, a big reader or just love sitting around chatting with friends and family, couches are a must have piece of décor.  The couch has become the defacto center piece of American interior design and for good reason; they are just so wonderfully comfortable and functional.
If you’re looking [...]

The Right Way to Use Color

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

It can be a scary thing picking out the right color scheme for your house.  We have all seen examples of color gone wrong in someone’s house, so we know the pitfalls that exist when you’re sitting in front of the color wheel.  On the other end of the spectrum, not many people are cool [...]

The Universal Design Appeal of Amish Furniture

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

It’s a common misconception that just because the Amish ride around in horse drawn buggies and shun modern conveniences that their furniture is devoid of modern style. Nothing could be further from the truth!
When discussing Amish furniture, you aren’t talking about the style of the piece but rather its origins and level of quality. [...]

Selecting Furniture for Small Spaces

Friday, June 11th, 2010

The average size of the American home has grown tremendously over the past handful of decades. Homes which were once just over 1,000 square feet have swelled to 2,000 square feet and beyond. Despite this supersizing, there are plenty of Americans living in spaces that are less than 1,000 square feet. Many of these dwellings [...]

Wall Colors for Wood Furniture

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Redecorating for the new wood furniture purchases is not necessary. However, if you plan to change your wall color palette after buying new wood furniture, finding the right color can be a challenge. The real wood pieces often had tones and hues that go unnoticed until a conflicting or complimentary color is nearby.
Wood pieces also [...]

Amish Furniture Home Blog Carnival: Vol 2

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Here at Amish Tables, we believe embrace everything about Amish Furniture. That includes the it’s timeless quality and amazing craftsmanship, but also the lesser known eco-friendly, sustainability factors of Amish furniture. There’s also the amazing creativity that goes into interior designs integrating Amish pieces.
For this, our second Blog Carnival, we have collected posts [...]