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Amish Hickory Furniture and the Log Cabin Home

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:59:20 +0000

Amish Hickory furniture in the Log cabin themed home is as much about a lifestyle as a design style. The creation of this interior design may be the simplest and most economical interior design for you to capture because of its use of found natural items as decoration and the use of quality investment pieces from the Amish. Using organic furniture and natural elements as accessory tools you will achieve the native and outdoor feeling of the Log Cabin lifestyle; a lifestyle that showcases the beauty and functionality of native hardwoods.

The Amish create furniture for your rustic Log Cabin style dwelling from red or white oak, walnut & cherry accentuated by the deciduous hickory tree. Like the Amish community, the Cabin home hosts an atmosphere of simplicity, hospitality and gracious living. The Log Cabin interior is a home that demands when you walk inside the door you slow down and relax. It is a home that friends and family love to gather in, spinning memories as they gather round an Amish crafted red oak and hickory pub table and bar stools.

Mixing antiques throughout your cabin home helps bring personality while the Amish rustic furniture brings character. Use heirlooms from the past alongside your new Amish heirloom furniture. Worn, painted pieces blended with the high quality Amish Log Cabin hickory bring a storyline to your room. Birch bark picture frames highlighting your family gatherings sitting atop a chest made of walnut with hickory twig accents say more than you can about the life you lead.

The bounty of nature is captured by Amish woodworkers in the hand made solid wood creations for the Log Cabin lifestyle. The use of comfortable accessories such as quilts, denim pillows, flannel throw blankets and leather upholstery make the room wrap around and hug you in its atmosphere. From fireplace to candle light, the Log Cabin longs for the warming glow of either. Adding elements like fishing poles, hiking boots and fishing creels take the guest on a journey far from the every day. River rocks, wildlife depictions, wrought iron chandeliers, and found items that depict the wilderness you love are essential for the creation of your own personal camp.

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

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:10:29 +0000

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, decorators and home owners for their high quality and design. Amish quilts and their unique patterns and solid colors in tapestry became a part of Amish communities in the late 1800’s and a recognized American art form in the 20^th century. Tapestry, a word rooted in Latin (tapetium) is taken from the Greek and is an art form at least as old as the Egyptian pyramids. Modern Amish crafters produce intricately stitched and consciously assembled fabrics into both contemporary and country designs, using the same techniques as those used in centuries past.

Amish quilts while functional are also a beautiful and timeless art form that can be made into an important decorative home accessory, just like paintings or sculptures. Quilted wall tapestries bring warmth and color and add a soft relaxed, elegant and rich texture not found in any other art form. Amish quilts can be a cost effective option to add color to any room but especially a rental home or apartment, where painting may not be an option. Since Amish handiwork is of heirloom quality knowing how to display your precious textiles is important in preserving your investment as well as your home’s aesthetics.

Most antique or modern Amish quilts must be converted into a tapestry wall hanging. Age can cause a fabric to become fragile and the risk of damage from hanging increases. Hardware like rods, hooks, finials & brackets can keep them safe when properly used. Your decision on which style to use will depend on your decorating theme and the fabric itself. The costs of different hanging methods can vary considerably. The options may range from quite expensive to absolutely free except for some of your time and imagination.

Visually your tapestry will have great impact so placement is crucial. Depending on the size this may be dictated by the available space. Large tapestries are a very easy answer for homes with higher walls since they can add interest and warmth to a large blank slate. By making a mock up of the fabric’s size with newspaper or butcher paper you can try it in several spots and levels before attempting to permanently install hardware. Remember placement of your Amish quilt tapestry near or over your Amish solid wood crafted furniture will help tie together your home decorating theme.

Incorporating Amish Style in Your Home

admin — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:17:17 +0000

The Amish are known for their plain and simple lifestyles. They work the land, dress plainly, and generally live a simpler life than the rest of us. While you might be tempted to escape the fast paced world for this quieter one, you would probably end up missing your modern conveniences in about a week! Instead, you can easily incorporate this feeling of the simple life into your home’s decor by bringing in a few Amish furniture pieces.

While it can sometimes be difficult to express what Amish style is, it is generally one that focuses on simplicity, functionality, and excellence. This can be seen in the types of furniture Amish craftsmen create. Amish furniture will almost always have smooth, straight lines and little adornment beyond the occasional decorative door pulls. This is reflective of the Amish belief that there is beauty in simplicity. This makes incorporating Amish furniture into any style home easy because these classic pieces will go with just about any modern design style from traditional to contemporary.

The Amish also believe that everything should serve a purpose and should serve it well. As a result, the Amish are famous for their high quality furniture pieces that are both functional and built to last. You can find Amish made furniture for every room of your home, such as armoires, barstools, entertainment centers, high chairs, quilt racks, sofas, wine racks, and more.

So, if you are looking to incorporate Amish style into your home, you will have plenty of items to choose from. Amish furniture is stylish, beautiful, and modern, so rather than buying another machine manufactured table that will only last a few years, why not invest in some handmade Amish furniture pieces that will last a lifetime?