Amish Furniture Care

A Guide to Incorporating Amish-Made Furniture from Carriage House Furnishings

Our Lahoma Kitchen island with sliding barn doors

When it comes to elevating your living space with unparalleled craftsmanship and enduring quality, Carriage House Furnishings stands as a beacon of excellence in the world of Amish-made furniture. From the bedroom to the living room, and even to the great outdoors, their thoughtfully designed pieces reflect a commitment to timeless beauty and functionality. Amish… Read more »

How to Store Your Amish-Made Outdoor Furniture

Our "Great bay outdoor dining set".

You’ve enjoyed another beautiful summer with your gorgeous Amish-made outdoor furniture, basking in the sun and making memories. But, as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Fall is quickly approaching, and while we wish summer could last forever, it’s time to prepare for the colder months ahead. In this blog,… Read more »

How To Make Furniture Last Longer

Whether you want to be more eco-friendly by reducing your consumption or you want to ensure you get your money’s worth, making furniture last longer is a goal of many. While many articles out there may push special soaps or insist that your everyday furniture be more “decorative” and less “integral”, none of them get to… 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 »

Furniture Restoration 101

As purveyors of fine wooden furniture, we feel an obligation to our work that compels us to preserve the work of the artisans who came before us. In an earlier post we shared some helpful tips for staining furniture with our readers. While a fresh stain and finish can work wonders to revitalize a piece… Read more »

Give Your Hutch a Makeover!

Hutches can be used to display your valuables and even as a place to safely store breakable items. However after some time, it may need a bit of a facelift. Here are some tips for giving your hutch some TLC. First, remove all of the items in the hutch and wash down the walls and… Read more »

Cleaning and Caring for your Amish Furniture

Amish furniture is particularly special in that it is made with superior craftsmanship, in the old style. So cleaning and caring for it should be your top priority once you bring it home. With the right care, it will last for eons, and can become treasured heirlooms that can be passed down from one generation… Read more »

Bee’s Wax furniture polish: an amazing product

Taking care of your quality handcrafted furniture may seem complicated- but it’s really quite simple! We recommend cleaning your furniture with a natural polish that prevents build up & the need for buffing. Around here a favorite product is the multi-purpose Bee’s Wax furniture polish. We’ve been using & selling this product for years and… Read more »

Caring For Amish Furniture

  Quick Advice on Caring for your Amish-Made Furniture   There are specific care instructions for Amish furniture, to maintain its beauty and polish. Keeping all furniture items out of direct sunlight exposure is highly critical for keeping your furniture in optimum condition. Too much sun exposure can change the look of the finish. It… Read more »