Archive for the ‘Furniture Tips’ Category

5 Vital Tips for Antique Shopping

Monday, August 30th, 2010

When it comes to buying new furniture, it sometimes seems as though your options are limited.  You can either buy a mass produced piece, which can be trendy and lack character or pay a lot more money for something made with some true craftsmanship.  If you refuse to go down the first road but don’t [...]

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 [...]

Wood Furniture for Childrens’ Rooms

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Outfitting a child’s room with wood furniture doesn’t seem like a difficult endeavor at first. Aside from infant furniture, wood pieces are often design for the adult boudoir. However, with a little consideration, you can find furniture to outfit your child’s living space.
Safety
Safety is the foremost concern in looking for childrens’ furniture. Parents look for [...]

Is That A Couch?

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

From the aristocratic lounger to the American household staple, the couch has come a long way in it’s journey to King of the Living Room. This family room essential is basically a combination of a settee and a sofa, two very established furniture pieces. However, other couch-like pieces out there make choosing the right lounger [...]

Trends for 2010: A Twist on Traditional

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

In keeping with the green and simple trend for the coming decade, decorators are keeping the sturdy heirloom pieces and and adding a little flair. Call it “traditional with a twist”.
Not all of these heirloom pieces are actually older. Many are sturdy, real wood pieces of furniture that will hold up for the next several [...]

3 Tips for Organized Family Togetherness

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Family rooms are a place where the entire family gathers, with their respective clutter in tow. No matter how many times you tell the kids to put away their toys, the family room is a magnet for clutter. The collective messiness makes the space appear smaller and less inviting. Fortunately, there are ways to organize [...]

Modernizing the Home Office

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Many people forget the home office when modernizing the rest of their home decor. The home office is the place where many of today’s self-employed spend much of the day. It’s also a place to escape the everyday distractions and get work done at home.  When designing a home office space, many feel that a [...]

Coming Soon: Home & Decor Blog Carnival!

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Amish Furniture Home is excited to announce a new feature coming soon to our blog – on the third Wednesday of every month, we’ll be posting the Amish Furniture Home Interior Design & Decor Blog Carnival!
What’s a Blog Carnival?
A blog carnival is a type of blog event that is easily compared to print magazines (thanks [...]

Go Green, Keep the Wood

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

The green movement has taken over the furniture industry. It has come with a few misconceptions about what green furniture actually is. Most people are surprised to learn that green furniture can be made of wood. Sure, there is the recycled material made from bottles and cans. For those who love the look of real [...]

Kovels say Yes to Furniture as Investments In a Slow Economy

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

 
Can furniture be a wise investment? Even in a slow economy? According to the Kovels website data gatherers number three of the Top Twenty most sought after searches in July 2009 was indeed furniture. The Kovels are considered the leading expert in collectibles and antiques and not only publish the most sought after price guides [...]