Buying Amish bedroom furniture means getting solid wood pieces built to last. You’ll want to choose carefully to find the best fit for your family. This Amish bedroom furniture guide will help you invest in pieces you’ll love for years.
Bedroom Functionality
Although some initially consider style, functionality should come first. The primary considerations in function are space, storage needs, and lifestyle.
Daily Use & Comfort
Consider how you use your bedroom—whether it’s just for sleeping or also for relaxing, dressing, or watching TV. Some people prefer to keep the room simple and basic, while others like to encourage a relaxing haven. If you spend a lot of time in your bedroom getting ready, include a vanity. Do you relax in your room, outside of bed? Most people prefer a chair or bench, but some appreciate a couch for lounging or watching television. If you use a CPAP machine, think about adding a cabinet designed to store it neatly. For nighttime readers, make sure your nightstand has plenty of place for books.
Room Size
Take the size of your room into account. If your bedroom is large, exact measurements may not be necessary. A comfortably fitting bed will have 24 to 30 inches on three sides to create a pathway. If your room is small, place the bed along your longest wall, ensuring the headboard won’t block a window. Solo sleepers can push the bed near a wall, but couples need access from three sides.
Storage
Some need multi-functional pieces, like a bed with drawers. You may prefer pairing a chest of drawers with a dresser. If you want to cut down on storage, consider combining a chest of drawers with a separate mirror. If you have limited storage for larger items like blankets, add a chest at the foot of the bed.
Closet Substitutes
Freestanding closets can meet any major storage needs. A chifferobe includes cabinets or drawers on the right and a closet on the left. A wardrobe replaces a closet the most directly, offering a bar with enough space to hang pants, shirts, and sometimes, short dresses. An armoire is larger than a wardrobe. Amish furniture makers often combine the two, building wardrobe armoires that contain custom blends of drawers and hanging space.
An inviting, well-designed bedroom supports healthy routines and habits. Lacking proper storage for your belongings can quickly turn a safe haven into a place of unnecessary mental stress.
Design Preferences
Function determines what you need; design shapes how it feels. What kind of atmosphere do you want to create in your sleeping area? The next section is full of bedroom furniture buying tips.
Headboards
For instance, think about whether you prefer a minimalist or maximalist approach to decorating. High headboards add visual weight. Low-profile headboards and light colors make a room feel more spacious. For nighttime readers, high headboards provide a supportive back rest.
Collections vs. Individual Pieces
Do you prefer matching collections or unique, individual pieces? You may prefer to make the bed a stand-out feature with other pieces blending in. Some collections, like the Arts & Crafts Bedroom Collection, contain many options, allowing you to view the different types of wood and finishes. Some people prefer to showcase one distinctive bedframe and offer complementary furniture alongside.
Finishes
Wood finishes affect mood. Dark pieces warm up a space, making them key to large, cold rooms. They tend to be found in traditional furniture. Light pieces offer visual clarity, making them perfect for minimalists who live in small spaces. Modern styles often utilize lighter hardwoods.
Lighting can change how designs looks. If your room is filled with natural light, you might want to fill it with cooler, muted shades like gray and blonde. If your room lets in less natural light, deeper tones help create a cozier impression. Choosing the right finish is a key way to enhance your room’s mood, size, and light.
Wood
Most Amish bedroom furniture makes use of natural material instead of upholstery, metal, or particleboard. The Amish are known for their wood-joining techniques and careful sanding.
For these careful craftsmen, each species has distinct visual traits. For instance, while both oak and maple are hard, oak highlights warm undertones in most finishes, while maple pairs well with cool-toned finishes. Oak’s grain features more prominently, while maple’s grain tends to be blurred and offer less contrast. Cherry, one of the softest of the hardwoods, also has the warmest undertones with a blurred, smoky grain. Among these, different finishes offer infinite variety.
Furniture Styles
Furniture can be grouped into broad categories, like modern and classic. Beyond these categories, aesthetics influence mood. Some people prefer texture, contrasting colors, and layered looks. This approach is often called maximalist. Its appeal lies in variety and visual interest. Others prefer blended colors and a calming atmosphere. This approach aligns with minimalism. Many people fall between the two.
Many people mistakenly believe that Amish produce only plain furniture. While it’s true that they specialize in Mission, Shaker, and other simple styles, they also make and design modern, rustic, and traditional collections. After defining your style using this Amish bedroom furniture guide, you can explore broader categories.
Modern
- Characterized by straight lines or sweeping curves, with bold, geometric shapes
- Feels clean, dynamic, sleek
- This style draws upon more varied materials than other Amish furniture, such as the popular Uptown Lahaksa bedroom collection. It uses warm, neutral or dark tones accented with pops of color that often show up in complementary art, throw pillows, etc. Other contemporary looks such as Mid-century Modern and Scandinavian will show up in this genre.
Rustic
- Characterized by distressed or textured timber
- Feels natural and homey
- Rustic pieces often have a rugged, natural charm. It usually features heavy, textured wood in natural finishes that bring out warm tones. If you prefer unique pieces that hint of a simpler time, this furniture is for you.
Shaker
- Characterized by gentle curves, wooden knobs, and tapered legs
- Feels simple and functional
- Shaker often has medium to light finishes in styles that highlight the natural beauty of wood and basic designs. These aesthetics blend in with a room, while providing elegant, clean lines.
Mission
- Characterized by simple edges and lines, elongated, straight vertical and horizontal lines
- Feels functional without sacrificing beauty
- Mission uses right angles and unadorned edges without beveling to highlight the simple beauty of wood. The grain is emphasized and varnished with the intent to shine. If you like American history, there’s almost no other more evocative furniture than Mission.
Traditional
- Characterized by graceful ornamentation, claw legs, and scallop shell designs
- Feels like old-school charm with timelessness
- Traditional style, once associated with grand old homes, now is often mixed into modern settings for a layered vintage look.
Conclusion
At Amish Traditions, we value the kind of lasting quality that comes from thoughtful craftsmanship. We hope this Amish bedroom furniture guide has helped you consider not just the look of your room, but also how it supports your lifestyle, space, and daily routines. With the right balance of function and style, your bedroom can become a space that feels both personal and enduring.