A Spring Refresh—for You and Your Furniture—in Amish Lancaster County

Perhaps the lingering grays (and blues) of winter have you looking to make a change in your environment. But you don’t need to plan an elaborate and exorbitant trip to Fiji in order to alter your surroundings: all you need is a décor refresh. By planning a trip to Lancaster County to peruse their plentiful selection of Amish furniture stores, you can combine your desire for a change of scenery with the desire to change the view from inside your home—by simply acquiring some gorgeous heirloom furniture.

At Country Lane Furniture in Annville, a large selection of handcrafted hardwood furniture is on display in a hospitable and pressure-free atmosphere. Most of the pieces here are crafted of premium hardwoods—from solid Cherry, to Northern Red Oak, to Black Walnut, to Maple. Be sure to check out their selection of live edge pieces to achieve that sought-after rugged look. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursdays. Note that the store closes at 4 on Saturdays and does not reopen until Monday morning.

In Bird in Hand, you’ll find Creative Rustic Furniture, which sells farmhouse décor and pieces crafted from reclaimed barn wood. Browse their curated selection of unique knickknacks and functional furniture to envision how you can transform your living space. This establishment is open from Wednesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Kings Amish Furniture, located in both Intercourse and Gordonville, offers fine furniture built by over 40 distinctive Amish furniture builders. While Amish furniture has long been associated with built-to-last, traditional styles, the pieces at Kings put the chic side of Amish furniture on display. In addition to a wide array of furniture for the bedroom, office, dining room, living room, and nursery, Kings offers premium customization, allowing customers to select their preferred wood, stain, and hardware. Visit either of their two locations on Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. (opening 9 a.m. on Saturday).

At Peaceful Valley Furniture, which has two storefronts in the towns of Intercourse and Strasburg, you will find an array of outdoor furniture as well as premium dining and bedroom furniture in oak, pine, maple, and cherry woods. You can also shop their selection from their website prior to (or in lieu of) in-person browsing. Peaceful Valley Furniture is open from Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (but open until 6 p.m. on Fridays).

In the town of Gordonville, Snyder’s Furniture has been selling customizable handcrafted wood furniture since the early 1980s. Here you can guarantee that your furniture will be tailored to you and last decades: every piece comes with their lifetime guarantee. The showroom is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday until Saturday, except for Tuesday and Wednesday when the showroom closes at 4 p.m.

George’s Furniture in Marietta, was started by George Martin after he designed and built a rocking chair that would not tip over backwards. Since the mid-1970’s George’s has been selling artisan-quality hardwood furniture in cherry, oak, and maple with a variety of made-to-order styles and finishes. Drop by to buy their signature non-tipping rocking chair in one of seven different styles and sizes. George’s is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Saturday.