Posts Tagged ‘Amish Furniture Styles’

~ Hanging Amish Quilts as Tapestries in Your Home ~ (pt 1)

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Where and How to Hang Your Wall Art – Part 1
A large colorful quilt hung as a tapestry above an Amish crafted couch or a smaller quilt above an Amish Mission style buffet can not only lend color but tie a home’s theme together. Amish furniture and quilts have long been sought after by collectors, [...]

Mission Furniture Kept Alive by Amish Artists and Craftsmen

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

 The modern day Amish craftsmen have kept the tradition of Mission furniture, crafted in hard solid American woods, alive into the 21st Century. Mission design was originally inspired by Southwestern North America’s buildings, actually real Missions built for and by missionaries. The Southwest United States had architecture that was influenced by the natural environment that [...]

What Mattress Is Good For My Amish Built Solid Hardwood Baby Crib?

Friday, August 8th, 2008

                                          
You’ve spent months selecting the perfect solid hardwood baby crib by Amish craftsmen. You’re comforted in knowing you’ve bought the best for your newborn. This heirloom quality investment will last your child through many years, as it converts to their first big kid’s day bed, then later a single bed with designer head and footboards. [...]

DECORATING WITH AN AMISH DESIGNED GRANDFATHER CLOCK

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

You’ve wisely invested in your home and lifestyle by acquiring high end Amish furniture that will last a lifetime but did you realize you can include an heirloom Amish timepiece, an alternative to traditional Grandfather Clocks, to match your décor? While still as collectible as antique clocks Amish clocks require less maintenance and have just [...]

THE AMISH QUILT AND COMMUNITY

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

 
In many homes across the nation the Amish blanket chest or quilt rack contains one of America’s greatest pieces of artworks; the Amish quilt. These quilts hold a stature of reverence in textile design and execution. The Amish belief that belongings should be necessary, durable and aesthetically pleasing is perfectly showcased in the Amish coverlet.
Amish [...]

Tables, Tables, and More Tables

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Every room of the house needs tables. We use them to place lamps on for lighting, to keep drinks and snacks nearby, to highlight art or plants, and to have a place to store books, remotes, or other small items. Without tables we would constantly have to be bending down to pick things up off [...]

Transform Your Staircase

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

A staircase is often one of the most ignored parts of the home when it comes to redecorating, yet it is one of the most heavily used areas of the home. Many people avoid decorating a stairway because they simply have no idea how to make it better. Fortunately, transforming your stairway into a focal [...]

Using Lighting in Your Home Decor

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Having the proper type and amount of lighting in a room can dramatically impact how a room looks and how it is used. You need to carefully consider what kind of lighting will work best in a particular room while assessing how the room will be used.
For instance, living rooms and bedrooms can be difficult [...]

Affordable Amish Furniture

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Amish furniture is well known for its high quality craftsmanship, beauty, and long lasting sturdiness. However, you might not think that you can afford to own a piece of handmade Amish furniture, but you’d be surprised how affordable it really is. Even on the smallest budget, you can start adding Amish furniture pieces to your [...]

Adding Serving and Storage Space

Monday, July 7th, 2008

When it comes to extra serving and storage space in the kitchen or dining room, you can never seem to have enough. With all the plates, glasses, utensils, linens, pots, pans, towels, appliances, and other items you need for serving meals it is always useful to have as much storage space as necessary to keep [...]