Category: Older

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 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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5 Log Cabin Essentials

Beth Rice 29/02/2024

There’s something simple and appealing about rustic log furniture. It symbolizes a simpler time and connects us to a feeling of getting away from it all. The richness of the wood and the natural look with knots and imperfections creates a connection to nature. It’s a connection that helps us to disconnect from the pressures of the day and helps create a relaxing atmosphere. If you had a log cabin or lake house to furnish… 5 Log Cabin Essentials

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5 Questions About Elm Wood

Beth Rice 08/02/2024

Mixed in with the big players of Amish furniture like oak, cherry and brown maple, elm wood can get lost in the shuffle. While it may not be the wood that’s first thought of for furniture, elm brings its own unique qualities to the table so to speak. Just what is elm wood like? Here are answers to the top five questions about elm wood. Is elm a good wood for furniture? Elm wood is… 5 Questions About Elm Wood

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What to Look for When Buying Outdoor Wind Chimes

Beth Rice 01/02/2024

Soothing, relaxing and decorative, wind chimes can add something special to an outdoor space. On the patio, by the pool, in the yard or on the porch, wind chimes add a nice feature. The decorative aspect enhances the space while a wind chime song can help you relax and add to the enjoyment of your time outdoors. Depending on the material they’re made with, some wind chimes will last longer than others. The material also… What to Look for When Buying Outdoor Wind Chimes

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5 Furniture Items for Hygge Style

Beth Rice 25/01/2024

There are plenty of reasons to embrace hygge. What is hygge? Hygge is a Danish concept that’s been part of the Danish culture since the early 1800s. It embraces a feeling of cozy contentment. It’s the high that comes from enjoying the simple things in life. A sunset, the warmth of a fireplace, a comfy bed on Saturday morning–these are all examples that can bring on that “hygge feeling.” Dressing for a formal event, working… 5 Furniture Items for Hygge Style

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