Category: Inspiration

How to Set Up a Home Bar Furniture Set

Seth Carter 30/01/2025

A home bar furniture set is a great way to improve your at-home hosting ability. It provides a functional gathering area for friends and family alike to enjoy themselves. Home bar furniture is a great investment. Not only will it serve as the center of many gatherings, but it will also act as a décor piece where you can express your style. Dress it up for the holidays and down for casual get-togethers. DutchCrafters offers… How to Set Up a Home Bar Furniture Set

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Why Solid Wood Makes the Most Romantic Furniture

Seth Carter 30/01/2025

With the excitement and mystery of romance in the air this time of year, we’re here to help love blossom with Amish-made furniture providing the backdrop.  If solid wood makes the most romantic furniture, then I guess one could say we are like love experts at DutchCrafters because we specialize in solid wood furniture. Wood is has a romance about it that inherently links us to it. We depend on trees to breathe. We are… Why Solid Wood Makes the Most Romantic Furniture

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Best of Berlin Gardens Patio Furniture in 2025

Seth Carter 24/01/2025

Berlin Gardens continues to set a high bar for eco-friendly outdoor furniture. Berlin Gardens is one of our favorite choices for creating the perfect backyard oasis with our customers. They have everything you need from patio bar and dining furniture to sizzling fire pits. Let’s kick the year off right with picks for Berlin Gardens’ best products in 2025. Comfo-Back Poly Adirondack Chair The Comfo-Back Poly Adirondack is one of the most popular Adirondack chairs… Best of Berlin Gardens Patio Furniture in 2025

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Is it Hard to Assemble a Gazebo Kit?

Seth Carter 22/01/2025

Assembling and installing a DIY gazebo kit can be accomplished with the help of a friend or two and moderate skills. This guide will help you decide if you can handle the job or if you need to hire some help. Take your outdoor living space to the next level with an Amish-made DIY gazebo kit from DutchCrafters Amish Furniture. A gazebo enhances the atmosphere and will help your family and your guests relax in… Is it Hard to Assemble a Gazebo Kit?

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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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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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