Category: Inspiration

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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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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7 Things You Need to Consider Before Getting a Porch Swing

Seth Carter 14/03/2024

Customers have turned to DutchCrafters for reliable Amish furniture for over 20 years. That doesn’t just pertain to indoor furniture. We have specialized in outdoor Amish furniture since our company was first established in 2003! Our outdoor porch swings are handcrafted, beautiful, durable, and immensely popular with our customers. But how do you pick the perfect porch swing? If you want a hanging swing to grace your porch, here are seven important factors you must… 7 Things You Need to Consider Before Getting a Porch Swing

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Why Is Viva Magenta Pantone’s Color of the Year 2023?

Beth Rice 13/04/2023

The Pantone Color Institute has been selecting a Pantone Color of the Year since 2000. Pantone began this practice to bring together the design community and create discussion about color and its effect. Pantone has joined color and design across the board for years, selecting a new shade each year based on what trends they’ve observed in fashion, home décor, technology and more. The reveal of Pantone’s Color of the Year has become a much… Why Is Viva Magenta Pantone’s Color of the Year 2023?

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Furniture Trends for 2023

Beth Rice 23/02/2023

Every year furniture trends and fresh ideas for interior design emerge. We love seeing new furniture designs coming from our Amish woodshops across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Amish woodworkers are always studying what customers want and flexing their artistic talents to create wood furniture in all designs with the latest functions. This year’s list of furniture trends bring forward some from last year while introducing some new exciting looks and concepts. Without further furniture adieu,… Furniture Trends for 2023

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Lighting Fixtures that Enhance Decor

Beth Rice 21/07/2022

One popular design trend this year involves getting creative with lighting fixtures that enhance décor and make a statement. How does lighting contribute to a room? What new looks are out there that will add to the design and still contribute enough light for the room’s activities? Let’s take a look. How Home Lighting Contributes The light in any room contributes to both the look and mood of the room. Three main types of lighting… Lighting Fixtures that Enhance Decor

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5 Handcrafted Cottagecore Furniture Ideas

Beth Rice 14/07/2022

Cottagecore has amassed quite a following. Loved for its natural style and feel-good practices, the cottagecore culture embodies rustic design, web-free habits and overall cozy feelings.  We have just the right pieces of handcrafted furniture to help capture the feeling, the style and the essence of cottage core. What is cottagecore? Cottagecore, also known as farmcore, seeks to be removed from the pressures and distractions of technology, television and fast pace processes. Inspired by western… 5 Handcrafted Cottagecore Furniture Ideas

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Create the Right Chi: Feng Shui Tips for Your Home

Beth Rice 16/06/2022

Your home is your haven. It’s your personal space for living, laughing and loving with family, friends and loved ones. The art of feng shui aims to fill your home with warmth, comfort and everything positive. Whether your style is contemporary or country, transitional or formal, the principles of feng shui offer help to provide balance and the right flow of positive energy throughout your home. What is feng shui? The practice of feng shui… Create the Right Chi: Feng Shui Tips for Your Home

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10 Unique Father’s Day Gifts Made in America

Beth Rice 02/06/2022

Looking for a unique Father’s Day gift that’s made in America?  You’ve come to the right place. All the gifts listed here are handcrafted in Amish country, in woodshops located in Pennsylvania, Indiana and Ohio. Lots of them are customizable, offering different features and functions. For dads and granddads alike, there’s sure to be a unique gift here that will stand out from the rest. Amish Rustic Half Barrel Wine Bottle Holder This unique wine… 10 Unique Father’s Day Gifts Made in America

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Very Peri Perks: A Look at Pantone Color of the Year 2022

Beth Rice 17/03/2022

Building custom furniture, we work with colors every day. Wood colors, stain colors and upholstery colors that enhance the look of each piece we build. Which is why we always have an interest in the Pantone Color of the Year and the perks it brings. Let’s take a look at the fresh new shade that’s being called confident, energetic and full of possibility. What is Pantone Color of the Year 2022? The coveted spot this… Very Peri Perks: A Look at Pantone Color of the Year 2022

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Interior Design Ideas for 2022

Beth Rice 20/01/2022

As our homes continue to take on the unexpected changes and demands of our adapting lifestyles, the ways we use them, decorate them and take refuge in them will be reflected in what are some exciting, attractive and comforting interior design ideas for 2022. Pandemic pressures hit us all hard in 2020 and 2021 and continue to do so, with home offices and makeshift classrooms popping up out of necessity within our homes. We looked… Interior Design Ideas for 2022

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