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Furniture Care
For all of your care and cleaning needs for furniture in New Braunfels, we’re here to help! At Amish Oak in Texas, we know you want to keep your heirloom furniture looking like the day you bought it for as long as possible. Different types of furniture require different types of care. From fabric furnishings to solid oak pieces, these articles can walk you through the day to day care and cleaning that will keep your furniture in great condition. Learn to dust without leaving scratches in your solid wood dining table, read about conditioning your leather couch without staining it, and discover the best ways to keep your fabric furniture from fading.
Caring for Glass Surfaces on Furniture
The use of Glass as a furniture component and a decorative element has grown steadily throughout the years. Glass is beautiful and easy to clean thoroughly, so it has been a choice material for use in accenting furniture for decades. It is also a very hygienic...
5 of The Best Oils to Use for Wood Furniture
Wood is a beautiful material that can be used to fashion beautiful and timeless furniture. It’s very versatile material and stands the test of time when cared for properly. However, wood does not stay healthy and lustrous forever without proper care. Fortunately, you...
How to Decorate the Surfaces in Your Home
Most people have a specific design aesthetic they really enjoy and want to bring into their homes in one way or another. Whether it be floral accents, candles, printed art or something else entirely, most people want their homes to reflect who they are and what makes...
Furniture Maintenance
Heirloom furniture can require occasional maintenance to keep it looking like new. These articles will help New Braunfels and San Antonio furniture owners learn the best way to maintain their high quality furnishings at home. Whether it’s casual maintenance or significant repairs, we’re here to help. From quick remedies for a small spill on a leather armchair, or tips on the proper way to repair a deep scratch in a solid wood desk, these articles will look at the best maintenance tips for your heirloom furniture.
Caring for Glass Surfaces on Furniture
The use of Glass as a furniture component and a decorative element has grown steadily throughout the years. Glass is beautiful and easy to clean thoroughly, so it has been a choice material for use in accenting furniture for decades. It is also a very hygienic...
To Polish Or Not To Polish
For many homeowners, some of their prized possessions are their hardwood furniture pieces. Whether hand chosen at a local furniture store or passed down through the generations, hardwood furniture is a wonderful addition to any home. Amish furniture made from real...
Body Oils And Your Leather Furniture
No matter how careful we are to keep food, beverages, and pets away from it, leather furniture will still receive everyday wear and tear. A sometimes unnoticed cause of damage to leather furniture actually comes from your skin. What Do Body Oils Do to Leather?...
Furniture Materials & Quality
At Amish Oak in Texas, we often get questions about the types of furniture materials we use, and about the quality of the heirloom pieces we carry in our New Braunfels and San Antonio furniture stores. Have you ever wondered why different types of wood are better for certain pieces of furniture? What the difference in real leather and faux leather is? Or even what type of fabric furniture would be best for a household with pets? These articles can answer these and more questions about your furniture in San Antonio.
Your Guide to Choosing the Perfect Bed
Choosing the right bed is crucial to creating a comfortable and stylish bedroom. With so many different options to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. With various materials to consider, such as wood, metal, and upholstered beds, and a wide variety of...
Choosing Sustainable Furniture: What to Look For
Eco-friendly furniture is increasing in popularity each year, and the trend shows no sign of slowing. The retailers and furniture stores that care for the environment are making an effort to provide durable furniture that will last for the years to come. By doing so...
Trendy vs. Timeless: Which Furniture Style Should You Choose?
When decorating your home, you might have a love-hate relationship with trends. On the one hand, trends can be a great source of inspiration, and there's no end to the fresh and exciting styles you can choose from. This can also be a source of ire: you’re constantly...