Advantages:
- Handmade and original
- Can be made from hardwood or soft wood
- Durable
Disadvantages:
- Not as easy to find as most other wood products
OVERVIEW of Amish Kitchen Cabinets
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home, and the right choice for kitchen cabinets is key to the successful execution and ongoing use of the space. Now more than ever, you can choose from a diverse range of kitchen cabinet materials and finishes. For each aspect of home design and remodeling you can also strive to make choices that are 1) Functional, 2) Stylish, 3) Cost-Effective, and 4) Environmentally Sustainable. These are the four key guiding principles in the GREENandSAVE strategy. You will find that in certain cases, one or two of the criteria take precedent over others. However, as you review the home improvement options that are right for your home, you may be surprised to learn that reaching all four is more achievable than you thought.
Selection Tip: In choosing a kitchen cabinet material and finish make sure to think through the countertop and backsplash that will work best for your design and installation. Solid surface and natural stone materials typically need to be precut prior to installation versus tiles that can be cut and set right on the job site. Kitchen countertop backsplashes sometimes look great when they match the countertop material, but you can alternatively enhance the countertop material by choosing a different tile to run from the top edge of the counter all of the way up to the underside of the head cabinets. If you decide on the tiles, also take care in choosing the right color grout and look for new tile grouts that are stain resistant. Think of the kitchen cabinets, countertops, and backsplashes as an integrated kitchen design system, so try to avoid buying one before you get perspective and price out the materials, finishes, and installation implications for all three.
DETAILS on Amish Kitchen Cabinets
Amish furniture is usually handcrafted, rather than being made with the use of motorized tools. Since it is handcrafted, the furniture is often made with a single piece of wood and can be quite valuable.
Amish furniture can be found in local stores near Amish communities or online furniture stores. It is sold usually under Amish management from Amish groups, so their value, and their reliability, is guaranteed.
There are a variety of options when choosing your Amish furniture, because it can be made from hard wood or soft wood. These options include oak, hikory, cypress, and red or white cedar.
If you are considering Amish furniture to redecorate your kitchen, or any other room in your house, know that you are getting a very valuable product. Amish furniture may not be as easy to find as other wood types, but the majority of their products are handcrafted, original, and guaranteed to be stable and durable in your home.
GREEN Considerations:
If you decide to supply your kitchen with Amish wood, make sure to use FSC-certified or reclaimed wood. A Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification guarantees that wood is grown and harvested in a sustainable manner. Many companies also use reclaimed wood, meaning they use salvaged wood to produce beautiful products.
Checking to be sure that the products you are placing in your home are manufactured and sold in eco-friendly ways is half the battle of keeping your home environmentally-friendly.
