Give the Gift of a Jewelry Storage for Valentine’s Day

Cherry Jewelry chest with roses

In addition to chocolates and flowers, Valentine’s Day is recognized as a time to gift jewelry to a loved one. Diamonds and gold are often seen as a sign of affection and can be a beautiful expression of love. However, over the course of many years, you’ll eventually need somewhere to store all that jewelry…. Read more »

Properly Caring for Your Bird House

Large Bird Feeder with Copper Roof

A beautiful summer day illuminates your garden, yet you still feel like something is missing.  Suddenly you realize; it is not what you see that is unsatisfying but instead what you don’t hear.  The air is still and quiet without the natural ambiance of your favorite feathery visitors. Investing in a quality bird house, often… Read more »

Tips on Creating a Rustic Bedroom

Rustic Bedroom Decor

With an emphasis on strong and rugged textures paired with simple and neutral colors, the rustic style suits bedrooms fairly well. Transform your bedroom into a relaxing and rustic space with the following tips from Carriage House Furnishings. Country Colors and Texture Whether you’re a fan of wood paneling, distressed wood, or reclaimed wood, these… Read more »

Decorate with Rustic and Fall Elements at Home

Rustic Fall Elements at Home

We’ll be honest: the fall is one of our favorite times here at Carriage House Furnishings. Why, you might ask? Aside from apple donuts and fall foliage, it’s the season where we can really bring in that rustic feel to everything we do and that starts first with the home. Here’s how to decorate your… Read more »

How to Style and Display Your Cabinets

Carriage House Furnishings Cupboard

For a long time, people didn’t see cabinets beyond their usage. Cabinets merely stored things, and that was it. However, cabinets can be styled and displayed to complement a room’s aesthetic, and say something unique about its usage. In recent years, display cabinets have increasingly attracted well-deserved attention as a key design component of any… Read more »

Understanding Rockers and Gliders

Hickory Swivel Glider at Carriage House Furnishings

When decorating any nursery room, you’ll likely have to decide between a rocker and a glider. Rockers and gliders are both essential items throughout your child’s development and will likely be in the family for years. But many times, customers are unaware of the differences between the two chairs and end up buying a rocker… Read more »

Tips on Achieving Farmhouse Style at Home

Farmhouse Decor at Home

In recent years, many homeowners located within suburbs and cities have started to decorate their homes in a farmhouse-focused motif. Farmhouse décor often creates feelings associated with warmth, comfort, and family and many people are busy creating a space that reflects that. Consider these ideas for creating the charm of a farmhouse within your home…. Read more »

Setting Up Your Ideal Patio

Setting Up Your Ideal Patio

The warmth of the summer months persuade us to spend most of our time outdoors where we can enjoy the season.  Setting up your ideal patio for the summer depends on your purpose for the patio; will you use your space to accommodate large gatherings of family and friends or for more private, special occasions… Read more »

How to Decorate Your Kitchen Island

Amish Made Furniture in Pennsylvania

Kitchen islands come with many benefits: they provide extra kitchen storage, allow for additional seating, and grant more space for cooking. If you bought a kitchen island from Carriage House Furnishings, consider adding some décor to help make it a focal point of your home. Showcase Your Green Thumb Simple yet charming, fresh greenery and… Read more »

Benefits of Purchasing American-Made Furniture

Amish bedroom heirloom furniture

Carriage House Furnishings is so proud to design, build, and sell American-made furniture. We love producing unique, American-made pieces that will be part of your family for decades to come. Purchasing furniture is an investment, and if you are willing to make that investment, consider the benefits that come with buying American-made furniture. Reliable Craftsmanship… Read more »

Wood Furniture Cleaning Tips that Work

Wood Furniture Cleaning Tips that Work

Have you turned into a dusting fiend trying to protect all of your beautiful wood furniture? Well, that’s the case for most trying to keep natural air pollutants from forming a grimy layer on the surfaces in their homes. We know first-hand from working with our own bespoken wood furniture that nobody likes a build-up… Read more »

Shaker vs. Mission Style Furniture

When people attempt to define Amish furniture design, they are often unaware that this style includes two different furniture makes: shaker and mission furniture. There are distinctive differences between the shaker and mission styles of furniture. Here we delve into the history behind each style. A Look behind Shaker Design The shaker movement was born… Read more »