Author: Riley Farabaugh

The youngest son of co-founders Peggy and Ken Farabaugh, Riley has filled different roles within the organization since it was founded out of a spare bedroom in the family home in 2005. Riley has been quickly learning more and more about woodworking, sustainable forestry, and the ins-and-outs of the furniture industry.

8 Environmental & Climate-Related Non-Profits to Donate To

Riley Farabaugh

Earth Day

At Vermont Woods Studios, we believe that businesses and individuals alike have a responsibility to not only care for their environment, but take proactive steps to have a positive impact on the earth. That’s why we’ve made such a strong commitment to sustainability. We source all our materials responsibly, everything we sell is made in the USA and built to last, we plant trees, and we steward a 109 acre forest at our headquarters in Southern Vermont. On top of that, we’re also now a member of 1% for the planet.

As part of our commitment to One Percent for the Planet, we allocate 1% of our revenue to support environmental causes. Most of that 1% is direct cash donations to approved environmental non profits. Here are some of our favorites:

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This blog is written by your friends at Vermont Woods Studios. Check out our Vermont made furniture and home decor online and visit our showroom and art gallery at Stonehurst, the newly restored 1800s farmhouse nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains.

5 Tips for Designing the Perfect Home Office

Riley Farabaugh

Home Office Furniture

With 30% of Americans working from home in 2023, having a functional home office has never been more important. While remote workers may have been able to get away with an improvised home office in the past, if you’re working remotely now, it’s likely that you’ll continue to do so for quite some time.

For those still working from the couch, at their kitchen table, or (gasp) from bed, it’s time to level up. A well-designed, dedicated workspace increases productivity due to a decrease in distractions and increase in boundary-setting between work and life. Sounds pretty good, right?

So, put your interior design cap on, because we’re about to dive into 5 tips for designing your home office.

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5 Furniture & Interior Design Trends for 2023

Riley Farabaugh

Furniture & Interior Design Trends 2023

We all appreciate the timelessness and longevity of classic design, especially with regards to high-quality pieces that we plan to maintain for years down the line. However, when it comes to how we style our space, it can be fun to include modern touches here and there as an expression of personal style. 

According to experts in the design space, here are the top 5 interior design trends for 2023 that you need to know about.

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6 of Our Most Affordable Wood Dining Tables

Riley Farabaugh

Last updated on March 14th, 2023 at 01:24 pm

Customer Photo: Sarah Shaker Dining Table
A customer in Ohio sent us this picture of his new Sarah Shaker dining table in natural cherry alongside our Contemporary Windsor Dining Chairs.

Lots of customers are spending more time at home nowadays, and they’re looking for ways to upgrade their home furnishings. What better piece of furniture to upgrade than your dining table?

Gustav Stickley, one of the most prominent American furniture designers of the last 200 years, was the first to note that the dining table is the “heart of the home.” But investing in a solid wood table can be expensive. All of our tables are built to last forever and guaranteed for life, and the prices reflect that. So we wanted to put together a guide to help people find high quality, solid wood dining tables at affordable prices.

Here are some of our most affordable wood dining tables:

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Our Top 9 Walnut Desks for 2023

Riley Farabaugh

Last updated on March 27th, 2023 at 04:02 pm

Walnut wood desks

Are you searching for the perfect walnut office desk to upgrade your home or workspace? Look no further! We’ve compiled our top 9 walnut wood desks that are guaranteed to bring a professional and luxurious touch to any room. Note that although some of the desks featured in this article are shown in cherry wood, they are also available to purchase in walnut.

9 Classic and Modern Walnut Desks to Enhance Your Office in 2023

With exceptional design details, sophisticated craftsmanship, and timeless style in mind, these ten walnut desks will elevate any setting from average to extraordinary. They are all handcrafted with sustainably-sourced wood for lasting beauty and durability.

Whether you’re looking for dark walnut desks, a walnut standing desk, or modern walnut desks with drawers, there is something for everyone. Because of the rich properties of walnut wood, any desk you choose is sure to become a stylish centerpiece in your home office or work area.

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5 Wood Sourcing Certifications for Sustainable Wood Furniture to Protect Forests

Riley Farabaugh

Last updated on March 2nd, 2023 at 02:57 pm

Sustainable wood sourcing is essential to protecting forests and conserving resources for future generations. Currently, there are five key wood sourcing certification programs that ensure companies use responsible forestry management practices and ethically sourced wood for their furniture and products. By understanding what each designation stands for and how they prioritize sustainability, you can make informed decisions when purchasing ethically sourced furniture. Read More

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Modern vs Contemporary Furniture Design: What’s the Difference?

Riley Farabaugh
Modern contemporary furniture | Dining rooms by Vermont Woods Studios
Our Modern American Dining Set in natural cherry wood.

Modern and contemporary are used interchangeably in most contexts—after all, even the dictionary lists them as synonyms—but when it comes to talking about furniture, architecture, and interior design, these two terms are not one and the same.

In most situations modern translates to “here and now”, but when discussing modern design and furniture, it is referring to various periods from the early to mid-twentieth century. Contemporary on the other hand is forever changing as it all about what is hot and trendy this decade.

Here is an easy way to remember the difference between modern and contemporary furniture: modern design will never change, while contemporary design is always being redefined.

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5 of Our Best-Selling Round Glass Top Dining Tables

Riley Farabaugh

American made round glass top dining tables

A dining table is one of the most important pieces of furniture in any home. It’s where you gather and feast with family. Sit and sort though mail. Laugh. Cry. And the longer you have a table, the more memories it accumulates.

If you’re looking for a new dining table, you’ve come to the right place. All our dining tables are made in America and guaranteed to last a lifetime. Although most of our tables are built with solid wood, glass top dining tables have become an increasingly popular choice. They’re great at making a space feel bigger than it is, and the glass top is easy to care for and helps highlight the craftsmanship and beauty in the base of the table.

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16 Sustainable Gift Ideas for Everyone On Your List (2023)

Riley Farabaugh

Last updated on January 10th, 2023 at 11:28 am

Every year American’s spend billions of dollars buying gifts for their friends, family, and loved ones. With the increasing urgency of climate change, we wanted to highlight some businesses that are working to make the world a more sustainable place- businesses that make great products and have sustainable practices baked into everything that they do. There are plenty of amazing companies to choose from that prioritize sustainable material sourcing, ethical production practices, environmental education, and low waste packaging.

While the gift guide below considers all of these factors, it also focuses on sustainable gift ideas that can help people lead more eco-friendly lifestyles.

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5 of Our Best Selling Small TV Stands

Riley Farabaugh

TV Stand & Media Console

These small TV stands are built in Vermont with solid wood and guaranteed to last a lifetime. They’re perfect in your living or bedroom to house your TV and provide extra storage for gaming consoles, DVDs, and more. Available in your choice of natural cherry, maple, or walnut hardwood. Built by hand and shipped white glove. Qualifying orders ship free!

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