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Amish Fireplaces: What You Need to Know About the Classic Flame Electric Fireplace Insert

Seth Carter 10/01/2025

Many of our Amish builders use the Classic Flame Electric Fireplace Insert for their Amish fireplaces. Today, we will get into why the Classic Flame insert is so popular with our expert craftsmen. Why We Use Classic Flame Electric Fireplace Insert Classic Flame’s Advanced 3D Flame® Effect: The patented technology of the Classic Flame insert provides what many believe are the most realistic-looking electric fireplace insert flames. The technology even makes the 3D Flames look… Amish Fireplaces: What You Need to Know About the Classic Flame Electric Fireplace Insert

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Best Amish Fireplaces for 2025

Seth Carter 08/01/2025

Over the past few years, electric fireplaces have begun to overtake gas fireplaces in popularity. There are many reasons why the tides have turned. Electric fireplaces continue to dominate in 2025 due to their modern functionality, eco-friendliness, and sleek, solid-wood designs. This year’s top picks showcase not only the innovative features customers love but also Amish craftsmanship, premium materials, and styles that fit every home. Electric Fireplace Trends in 2025 Before we dive into the… Best Amish Fireplaces for 2025

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How Much Electricity Does an Electric Fireplace Use?

Seth Carter 05/12/2024

Based on the average electricity cost in America, a standard 1,500-watt electric fireplace will cost $0.27 per hour. The precise amount will depend on how much you run it, your actual rate per kilowatt hour, and the wattage of your electric fireplace. Keep reading to understand how much an electric fireplace will add to your electricity bill each month. Electric fireplaces are a popular, energy-efficient alternative to traditional fireplaces. But how much electricity will one… How Much Electricity Does an Electric Fireplace Use?

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5 Best Finishes for Walnut Wood

Aspen Foltz 14/11/2024

DutchCrafters Amish Furniture has been in business for over 20 years and has completed thousands of orders in the years of business. We reviewed nearly 25,000 orders over the past few years to determine Amish furniture’s most popular stains and finishes for our popular wood species. Let’s take a look at our most popular stains for one of the most premium hardwoods in fine furniture: walnut. Walnut is One of the Most Popular Wood Types for Fine… 5 Best Finishes for Walnut Wood

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5 Best Finishes for Cherry Wood

Seth Carter 31/10/2024

DutchCrafters Amish Furniture has been in business for over 20 years and has completed tens of thousands of orders in the past few years. We reviewed close to 25,000 orders to determine Amish furniture’s most popular wood types. Today, we look at our order history to determine the most popular finishes for our third-most-popular wood type: cherry. Cherry Wood is the 3rd-Most Popular Wood Type for Amish Furniture Cherry wood accounted for about 14% of… 5 Best Finishes for Cherry Wood

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5 Best Stains for Maple Wood

Seth Carter 26/09/2024

DutchCrafters Amish Furniture has been in business for over 20 years and has processed tens of thousands of orders in the past few years. We reviewed over 25,000 orders to determine Amish furniture’s most popular wood types. Today, we look at our order history to determine the most popular finishes for our second-most popular wood type: brown maple. Brown Maple is the 2nd Most Popular Wood Type for Amish Furniture Not only is brown maple… 5 Best Stains for Maple Wood

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5 Steps to Setting Up a Shared Home Office Space

Aspen Foltz 12/09/2024

Ever since COVID, working from home has become even more popular. In fact, one in five workers is currently working remotely, so the odds of having a shared workspace at home have increased. We’re going to provide you with a guide on the most important things to consider when setting up your shared home office space and some organization ideas.  Here at DutchCrafters, we have received thousands of orders for office furniture and our furniture specialists regularly… 5 Steps to Setting Up a Shared Home Office Space

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Red Oak vs. White Oak: What’s the Difference?

Seth Carter 30/08/2024

When most people talk about “oak furniture,” they are referring to red oak. Unfinished red oak has a slight pinkish hue, and white oak has a beige-brown hue, making it darker than red oak. These two types of oak are largely defined by characteristics other than color, including grain patterns, density, etc. Climb the oak trees below to learn more! Table of Contents Rise of White Oak in Amish Furniture Oak is the most popular… Red Oak vs. White Oak: What’s the Difference?

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Is Mission Style Furniture Still Popular?   

Aspen Foltz 15/08/2024

Mission-style furniture has been wildly popular for well over 100 years. While it may have had some slight ups and downs, it has never disappeared and never truly gone “out of style.” Many of the top-selling pieces at DutchCrafters Amish Furniture are Mission style. Right now, it is as popular as it has ever been, and judging by history, it will remain that way for generations to come. Table of Contents Why Mission Style Furniture… Is Mission Style Furniture Still Popular?   

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5 Steps to Fix a Squeaky Bed

Seth Carter 18/07/2024

Far too many Americans suffer from a squeaky bed. The creaks and squeaks can keep you up and cause you to require far too much caffeine in the morning. If you are here, then you are likely a victim of a squeaky bed frame, and you seek a solution. You came to the right place. DutchCrafters is the world’s largest collection of Amish furniture online. We know a thing or two about quality bed frames… 5 Steps to Fix a Squeaky Bed

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How Buying Solid Wood Furniture Reduces Landfill Waste

Seth Carter 04/07/2024

Fast Furniture is Quickly Filling Our Landfills In 1960, we “only” threw away 2.1 million tons of furniture in the landfill each year. Nowadays, we surpass 12 million tons annually, and furniture disposal is becoming an environmental crisis. What is Fast Furniture? Fast furniture is toxic, cheaply-made furniture that is not fit to survive a move and is destined for a landfill near you. As its popularity has soared due to its low price, so… How Buying Solid Wood Furniture Reduces Landfill Waste

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Best Contemporary Furniture Award of 2024 Goes to Amish Furniture Store?

Seth Carter 20/06/2024

You read the headline correctly. An Amish Furniture retailer won the Best Contemporary Furniture Award in 2024. DutchCrafters Amish Furniture won Sarasota Magazine’s Best Contemporary Furniture Award of 2024. This win is significant for DutchCrafters, because we are proud to feature some of the best contemporary and modern furniture available. This award highlights what many people may not know. Many customers assume that Amish furniture is all old-fashioned, traditional styles. While we offer plenty of… Best Contemporary Furniture Award of 2024 Goes to Amish Furniture Store?

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Outdoor Bar and Dining Furniture: What’s Hot in 2024

Seth Carter 14/06/2024

Outdoor dining and bar furniture is very popular in 2024. In this post, we explain what and why our customers around the country are buying these outdoor furniture styles. We even share some of our best-selling outdoor bar and dining furniture. Table of Contents What is Outdoor Dining and Bar Furniture? How Popular is Outdoor Dining Furniture? Top 3 Best-Selling Outdoor Dining Furniture Products in 2024 What is Outdoor Bar Furniture? Top 3 Best-Selling Outdoor… Outdoor Bar and Dining Furniture: What’s Hot in 2024

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5 Best Solid Wood Bookcases

Seth Carter 16/05/2024

We sifted through thousands of Amish furniture orders since the beginning of 2023 to provide an authoritative list of the most popular solid wood bookcases over the past 16 months. Amish-made bookcases are lauded for their durability and reliability, which come with their solid-wood construction. Amish Appreciation for the Printed Book As we enter the digital age, more people opt for eBooks and audiobooks. The Amish will always appreciate printed books since you likely won’t… 5 Best Solid Wood Bookcases

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5 Best Stains for Oak Wood

Seth Carter 26/04/2024

Oak seems to be the wood type most synonymous with Amish furniture. Is oak the most popular wood type for Amish furniture? DutchCrafters has been in business for over 20 years, and we have processed tens of thousands of orders just in the past few years. We reviewed over 25,000 orders to determine Amish furniture’s most popular wood type. What is the Most Popular Wood Type for Amish Furniture? Oak was the runaway winner as… 5 Best Stains for Oak Wood

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