Much like Gustav Stickley, a dominant influence of the Spanish settler’s furniture designs in the early colonization of America, was the lack of good tools. While, like other settlers from other countries, the Spaniards brought the influence of their home land, they were so isolated in the New World that they succumbed to native materials [...]

Hepplewhite, Sheraton and Chippendale, the big three, were the Holy Trinity of furniture designers in the 18th century. Hepplewhite and Sheraton were extremely popular furniture styles in the late 1700s and remain the most desired of traditional designs even today. The traditional creations from the Amish woodworkers still keep the designs alive and affordable in solid [...]

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 [...]

The Amish crafted arm chair is a robust design of beauty and comfort. If any furniture has seen change and varying styles of design it would be the age old chair. Ancient wall art and pottery confirm that chairs have existed since at least 3000 B.C. Today there are hundreds of designs both in and [...]

Where and How to Hang Your Wall Art – Part 2
Just like Amish furniture your Amish quilt is meant to be an heirloom that lasts generations if properly cared for. In order to ensure the value of your tapestry quilt will be maintained there are a few simple tips. Select a focal point in your [...]

                                          
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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]