Weekends, holiday breaks and visits from loved ones can pass as quickly as they come. These are the times for those memorable family gatherings. For magic movie nights where laughter flows throughout the room, we offer a framework of fine living room furniture perfect for your media room. Capture that special time with loved ones all comfy and cozy right down to the pets curled up on the living room rug. Preview To get things started,… Movie Night: How to Create the Perfect Media Room
As fall turns into winter, your beautiful outdoor furniture prepares to hibernate for a while. Much of the modern outdoor furniture today is crafted to withstand the elements and can endure the changes in the weather. However, cleaning and storing your outdoor furnishings will help to keep them bright and fresh until the spring flowers begin to bloom. Cushion Cleansing The most important part of preparing your outdoor items for winter is a good cleaning.… How to Store your Outdoor Furniture for the Winter
Bar stools aren’t just for use at the bar anymore. These versatile pieces of furniture elevate the design of a room and add character with their styles, colors and textures. Breaking Down Bar Stool Heights Table Height: These are shorter stools that can provide alternatives to dining chairs. Generally 16 to 23 inches tall. The average person’s feet will touch the ground. Counter Height: Great for use at the kitchen bar or island. Generally 24 to 26… Beyond the Bar: Other Uses for Bar Stools
Living with your significant other brings a sense of joy and comfort to your life. However, their taste in interior design may not. While your personalities seem to fit together seamlessly, your style preferences do not quite match up. For many women, it may be tough to fight the urge to feminize the home with touches of pink throughout. On the other hand, men may struggle with turning every room into their own personal man… Happily Ever After: How to Merge Design Styles with Your Partner
Whether it’s in the morning for breakfast, a lunchtime break, or gathering together to prepare dinner, your kitchen is the heart of the home. And kitchen islands are the heart of the kitchen. They serve many different purposes to accommodate the various needs you have throughout the day. A breakfast nook is transformed into a baking station and later serves as a place for a casual dinner party. Easily improve the efficiency of your kitchen by adding… Island Time: Anchor Your Kitchen with These Ideas
As the alarm goes off and you rise and shine, your mind may review the day’s upcoming events: Drop the kids off at school, attend your morning meeting, and run to the bank on your lunch break. But before any of that can possibly take place, you’ll need to greet the day with a few moments set aside for you and your favorite cup of coffee. Where is that cozy place in your home where… Coffee Zones: Places to Enjoy your Cappuccino
It happens every year. You’ve almost made it through your entire gift list, but notice one or two names missing a checkmark. A bit of panic ensues. You realize just how fast the holidays are approaching. You rack your brain trying to decide what those unique final people might hope to receive this year. You’re able to pinpoint a few of their interests but are still stumped when it comes to a gift. We’re here… Gifts by Personality Type
“A place for everything and everything in its place” was the slogan that propelled the roll-top desk to popularity during the 19th century. A desk full of small drawers, hideaways, and perfectly sized compartments with a top that could be closed to conceal any clutter was a delight for many and became a popular choice for small to medium-sized offices. But first, it began with a king. The History of the Roll-Top Desk At the… History of the Roll-Top Desk
Siblings may argue, but at the end of the day they can take comfort in knowing they have a best friend who is always close by. Even closer if they are sharing a room. A shared bedroom isn’t something to fear. Siblings who share a room learn how to problem solve, share and resolve conflict. To make a shared space work, we’ve listed all of the furniture essentials, as well as how to make the… Making Room to Grow: Furniture for a Shared Bedroom
Light up any space with the warmth of a fireplace. With winter just around the corner, staying warm becomes a top priority. Creating a focal point in your home is effortless with an inviting flame that the family can gather around. Eliminating concerns like smoke and ash cleanup as well as carbon monoxide, enjoy the benefits of electric fireplaces. Not only do they manage to produce realistic looking flames that will illuminate your home, they can also… How to Pick the Perfect Fireplace
Our families and loved ones come in all shapes and sizes, and our furniture is designed to provide you with styles you love and support you need. Look for the following elements when selecting dining chairs to ensure longer-lasting durability, especially for big and tall shoppers: Amish Dining Chairs with Extra Room With the average dining chair being 16-20 inches wide and 16-18 inches deep, we’ve compiled a list of styles with a little extra… Big and Tall Dining Chair Buying Guide
Got guests? If you’ve got friends and family planning to stay with you for the holidays, we’ve got the goods on creating a warm, inviting guest space with solid wood Amish furniture. It’s quite possible that as you start thinking about your holiday menu, the perfect gift for that family member who has everything, and the holiday recitals you need to attend for the kids, Great Aunt Ida will plan on coming to visit for… Holiday Guests: How to Create an Inviting Guest Space
Greeting us upon arrival, comforting us after a long day, and making us smile when we need it the most, our animal friends aren’t just pets — they are family. Whether they have a wagging tail, whiskers, or a wiggly nose, they hold a special place in our households. At DutchCrafters, they also hold a special place in our office. Our pets have selected their favorite furniture with their own special flair. We feature them… Our Pets’ Favorite Furniture
A healthy home environment benefits those most important to you — your family. How does supporting the environment factor into your furniture selections? You might be pleasantly surprised to find out some of the eco-friendly aspects of handcrafted Amish furniture that can serve you inside your home. Nurture Your Natural Side When it comes to furniture, a natural, pure product is best. Removing materials like plastic and particle board from your home gives a little… 7 Eco-Friendly Indoor Items
Have you ever gone on your morning walk and returned with something you found outside? Something that was just too beautiful in its natural state to resist? Maybe you grabbed a pine cone, a stone, or the perfect fall leaf. Sometimes nature’s elements that appear in your path just have to come inside. Let us introduce you to the beauty of live edge wood. Live Edge Defined The live edge is the natural edge of the… Beneath the Bark: The Beauty of Live Edge Wood
