Why Amish Furniture Shopping Doesn't Have to Be Hard

Dennis from California got this Princeton Dining Table and Meridian Dining Chairs in quarter-sawn oak with FC-106 Acres stain. But before he got his dining room set, he found the best way to shop for Amish furniture online. Here's what Dennis writes about Amish Furniture Factory.

The Best Quality Selection

“Our new table is amazing—the finish is smooth and pleasant to the touch; the chairs are solid and the cushions very comfortable. In fact, we noticed immediately that the (lumbar support) curve of the chair backs was an improvement on the previous chairs. [caption id="attachment_12015" align="aligncenter" width="600"]  
Our catalog shows the Meridian Dining Chair's curved back from different angles[/caption] "Our experience with the website and the company was exemplary. After visiting numerous stores in our area as well as visiting numerous websites, we concluded that the combination of features we wanted in a table was only going to be found on an Amish furniture site.

A Website That's Easy to Understand

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Dennis' chair seats have fabric upholstery in R1-31 Sunset[/caption] "We visited a dozen or so different web stores, and Amish Furniture Factory’s site really stood out. It was both easy to use and had a large amount of information available—it was easy to browse the various table and chair designs, the stain and fabric options were easy to review, and there was plenty of information about the wood types.

Human Customer Service

"I had made an error in my original order (placed through the website) I had selected a rustic oak instead of the regular oak and the staff caught the discrepancy and called me to clarify. Throughout the process, they were great to work with—they made a custom stain sample for us, and the final delivery was punctual and in fact earlier than we expected. There was an alignment problem with one of the legs and the company helped resolve that as well. "The next time we look to purchase custom hand-crafted furniture, we’ll be back here for sure. —Dennis”

Why This California Home Ordered Their Furniture In Advance

"The media cabinet and dining set are beautiful and worth the 10 weeks' wait!"

When Peggy from California chose a handcrafted dining room set and TV stand, she knew it would be made-to-order, just for her. That's why she was willing to order up to 12 weeks ahead. [caption id="attachment_11923" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Royal Mission 3272 - 72" Flat Panel TV Stand
 
Quarter-sawn white oak with FC-7992 Asbury stain[/caption] “Laura my furniture is perfect! The craftsmanship is off the charts! I'm sure with care this furniture will last a hundred years! I'm so happy. Laura thank you so much!" [caption id="attachment_11930" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Aspen Trestle Dining Table
 
Modesto Dining Chairs
 
Quarter-sawn white oak with FC-7992 Asbury stain[/caption] What kind of dream space would convince you plan up to 12 weeks in advance? Let's talk in the comments below.

How This Washington Home Got the Greatest Selection of Amish Bedroom Furniture

by Vicki Nemeth Michael from Washington found the greatest selection of Amish bedroom furniture by shopping online. Because we don't have a physical showroom, we don't have strict limits on what we can carry. That's good news for Michael's master bedroom. Francine Bed with Tufted Fabric Headboard Queen size Cherry with Washington stain C8-8 Pearl upholsteryFrancine Night Stands The Francine series is made in America by Schwartz Bedroom and Entertainment. Once Michael discovered the series, he decided to build his master bedroom with it. So he contacted Laura for advice on selection. In total, Michael built three bedrooms. Here is more of the master bedroom, and you can see the other two bedrooms below. Francine 9-Drawer Dresser with MirrorCustom Francine Dressing Table Cherry with Washington stain The Francine line's style features curves and detailing around furniture tops and bases, while understated inset drawers create the perfect balance of elegance and luxury. Francine 3-Drawer 1-Opening Media ChestFrancine 6-Drawer Chest Cherry with Washington stain Once Michael got all set up, he wrote, "We are very pleased with the furniture. It looks fantastic in the rooms and is of the quality we expected. Michael from Washington"

Naval-themed bedroom

In case you noticed, yes, he did say, "rooms." Michael's family has furnished three bedrooms (so far). The second room uses Schwartz's extensive catalogue again. For its naval-themed decor, this room boasts the Adrianna Bed's classic cannonballs. Adrianna Bed Full sizeAdrianna 6-Drawer Chest Adrianna 3-Drawer Night Stand shown without the opening Cherry with Acres stain

French country bedroom

The family chose a French Country set by J. Edwards Furniture to match the feminine vibe of their third bedroom. French Country Bed Full sizeFrench Country 6-Drawer ChestFrench Country 27'' 3-Drawer Night Stand Cherry with Baywood stain Michael is so pleased with his new bedrooms that, "We are planning another order to furnish a 4th bedroom and our office for next spring or summer." Do you have any bedroom furniture goals? Let's talk about it in the comments below.

The 6 Careful Steps This Family Took to Choose Their Best Dining Room Furniture

by Vicki Nemeth Want to know how to shop for Amish furniture? Ask Dennis and Sharon from Nebraska.Hampton Trestle Dining TableAbilene Dining Chairs Both in rustic hickory with Acorn stain Their testimonial letter starts with, "Since we have purchased other Amish pieces over the last 15 years and had never been disappointed in the quality of craftsmanship, we were not apprehensive about ordering online." With that much experience, they're clearly Amish furniture fans. When they decided to buy a dining set for their open concept living room and dining room, they knew exactly how to find the best pieces. The search didn't start with us, but they ended up here because they did their research. Here are 6 important steps they took to make their home's best match in Amish dining room furniture. 1. Start shopping early Buying heirloom furniture is a major decision, so Dennis and Sharon didn't take it lightly. "We had shopped for an Amish dining room set for about 6 months at several local Amish furniture dealers and also online," they write. Starting to shop early gives you time to make careful decisions about your style, including viewing color samples. After you choose, Amish builders make each piece as it's ordered and can take over eight weeks. Delivery for handcrafted furniture is also a careful process. 2. Know your style  Say Dennis and Sharon, "We knew the style we wanted so it was quick and easy to make comparisons." They already had a lot of wood statement pieces in their farmhouse-country home. What's more is their living room had rounded edges on the upholstered furniture. Traditional-style furniture would match with the living room, but they had to avoid going full rococo in order to match the farmhouse decor. [caption id="attachment_10017" align="aligncenter" width="559"]
Hampton Hutch in rustic hickory with Acorn stain[/caption] Starting to shop early came in handy here. The time they spent made it possible to learn about the traditional style, manufacturers, and the name of the Hampton line. Then they could shop around. 3. Search the web Internet searching makes shopping around fast. Browsing both in person and online helped Dennis and Sharon decide that an understated traditional style was their best match. As soon as they knew the word "traditional," they were able to type that in and browse until they found out that the furniture they liked is called Hampton. Searching "Hampton" put numerous offers in front of Dennis and Sharon, and from there they could compare everyone's prices. That's where we came in: "Amish Furniture Factory's price was significantly less than any other local or online dealers and made Amish furniture affordable," they say. 4. Use your imagination when purposing furniture [caption id="attachment_10011" align="aligncenter" width="559"]
Hampton Cabinet Sofa Table in rustic hickory with Acorn stain[/caption] More than just a dining room, Dennis and Sharon's space contains a living room. So they may have considered a sideboard, but instead they chose the Hampton Cabinet Sofa Table, which fits perfectly behind their sofa. Remember not to hold yourself back with strict rules about handcrafted furniture. Get what you will love to use in your home. 5. Call customer service  Another benefit to starting to shop early is you will have enough time to ask for customizations. After all, it is handcrafted furniture. Unlike mass-producing factories, craftspeople's methods leave room to add the individuality you need to perfectly suit your home. This includes custom measurements, shelving, or finishes like two-tone or weathering. [caption id="attachment_10023" align="alignright" width="300"]
A sample of hickory with Acorn stain. Dennis and Sharon chose rustic Hickory, which would have the same color but more dark knots and pits on the surface.[/caption] If a piece of furniture is almost exactly what you want, it's a good idea to call the office to mine the staff for knowledge. Say Dennis and Sharon, "Laura was very helpful, communicated well and reviewed our order several times for accuracy. Stain samples were sent to us and we could customize the furniture." Many pieces of furniture have options beyond what are listed on their webpages. You never know what customizations could be possible if you would just ask. It's almost always the right choice to have physical wood and stain samples shipped so you can view them with the lighting you intend to use in your space. This takes time too. Finally, it's important to make sure you got your order right. Buying Amish furniture is a commitment and you wouldn't want to get all hyped up only to be delivered the wrong furniture. We've corrected orders after shipping before, but re-shipping and waiting all over again is quite the hassle! 6. Choose white glove delivery  Just do it. If you've just bought Amish furniture, it's worth the investment to get professionals who will carry it all into your house for you and put it together in the right places. Right now it's only $30 more than curbside delivery and it will save you the work of lifting and the risk of damaging your hardwood furniture and your house. Here's why white glove delivery was the best choice for Dennis and Sharon: "Communication on the delivery date was great and delivery was right on time. We chose the white glove option for delivery. The delivery man was excellent. He was friendly, clean, well-organized, and did his job in a very professional manner. He showed us how to open the table and store the leaves and made sure everything was to our satisfaction." Hampton Trestle Dining TableAbilene Dining Chairs Both in rustic hickory with Acorn stain. After 6 months of shopping, Dennis and Sharon were pleased with their order. "Upon examination of our new dining room furniture, we found it to be handcrafted in the manner that we always expect from the Amish. It is a beautiful set. We would definitely order through Amish Furniture Factory again and highly recommend them." Have you ever bought anything that had to be so perfect, you spent months shopping for exactly the right item? Let's talk about it in the comments.

New Jersey Kitchen Gets a Smooth New Pantry

"My experience with purchasing my pantry with Amish Furniture Factory could not have been better! I appreciated the guidance provided while making my decision. Receiving samples of the stained wood was very helpful with matching the color to my kitchen. [caption id="attachment_9850" align="aligncenter" width="381"] Broadway Mission 2-Door Pantry Cabinet in quarter sawn white oak with Michael's Cherry stain[/caption] "The delivery was a little earlier than first stated even though I ordered over the holiday and it was custom built. Even the delivery all the way to NJ went well, the driver kept in touch so I’d know when he would arrive and was prompt. The pantry was delivered in perfect condition. [caption id="attachment_9847" align="aligncenter" width="438"] Mary chose the option for 8 rollout shelves.[/caption] "I absolutely love the pantry; it holds so much food. The quality is 10 out of 10!Mary from NJ"