Sustainable Furniture Buying Tips: 5 Questions You Should Be Asking

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 Megan Fulton Leave a comment

Being a sustainable company may be trendy now, but how do you know if what you’re buying is truly sustainable?

Our company was founded with the mission to save the rainforest. We are a wood furniture company that uses only sustainably harvested wood from North America. It’s been 17 years and we still guarantee that. Now it seems big name brands and celebrities are making claims of sustainability when they put their names on home goods. With so many products and brands now claiming sustainable practices, it may be hard to tell if the products you’re using really are eco-friendly.

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6 Unique Solid Wood Shaker Bedroom Collections

March 13, 2017May 27, 2019 Megan Fulton Leave a comment

Last updated on May 27th, 2019 at 01:51 pm

shaker bedroom — Our Vermont Shaker Bed, nightstand and Chest

Simply Shaker Doesn’t Mean Shaker Furniture is Always the Same

If you frequent our blog, you’re probably an expert in Shaker Furniture. One thing I’ve noticed about shaker style furniture is how easily stereotyped it is. I’ve come to notice when people think of the Shaker style, they think of plain and simple furniture.

But, Vermont handcrafted Shaker style furniture is anything but plain and antique.

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Desks That Match Your Living Room Furniture

February 27, 2017February 24, 2019 Megan Fulton Leave a comment

Last updated on February 24th, 2019 at 05:09 pm

Because A Modern Home Brings Everyone Together

So long are the days of dens and home offices, at least in the traditional sense. With homes being built and renovated with an open layout, families are coming together in different ways. While everyone is constantly on the go, on their phones or laptops, open layouts help bring everyone together.

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Top Quality Wood Furniture: A Buyer’s Guide

February 22, 2017August 14, 2018 Megan Fulton 1 Comment

Last updated on August 14th, 2018 at 03:33 pm

Tips and Advice on Buying High Quality Wood Furniture

Shopping online for high quality wood furniture requires some research. After all, fine furniture is a big investment–one you’ll want to own and enjoy for a lifetime. Vermont furniture makers have a rich history of crafting quality hardwood furniture for over 200 years. They are considered America’s fine furniture authority so we’ve rounded up a bit of their wisdom to share with you.

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How To Turn Dinner Time Back Into Family Time

February 3, 2017February 24, 2019 Megan Fulton Leave a comment

Last updated on February 24th, 2019 at 05:10 pm

Traditions Over Technology

As I was thinking about what I wanted to focus this blog post around, I realized something. I can’t remember the last time I had a family meal at the dinner table that wasn’t forced because of a holiday. I mean, yes, my family eats dinner each night, usually something cooked at home, but we don’t sit around the table. We maybe eat in the living room while watching the news or eat while working on our laptops. And, I don’t think I’m alone.

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Tips For Purchasing Eco-Friendly Furniture

November 29, 2016August 14, 2018 Megan Fulton Leave a comment

Last updated on August 14th, 2018 at 03:49 pm

It’s Easier to Shop For Eco-Friendly Furniture This Holiday Season Than You Might Think

The effects of climate change are real. You can see it in the flooded streets of Miami or the wildfires in the midwest and west coasts or the droughts across the entire country. It’s undeniable that weather is getting more extreme each year. But, we’re not climate experts. We’re here to let you know there’s a way to positively impact the environment and that’s by purchasing truly eco-friendly furniture.

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Endless Opportunities With Shaker Style Furniture

October 24, 2016February 24, 2019 Megan Fulton Leave a comment

Last updated on February 24th, 2019 at 05:08 pm

With hundreds of Shaker style furniture pieces, Vermont Woods Studios is your shaker furniture destination.

If you got to know me, I think you’d quickly figure out I’m one of the most indecisive people out there. Even the simplest of choices I over-ponder and then doubt once I’ve made up my mind. I’m talking everything from which dessert after dinner to which jacket to wear to the direction I want my bed facing.

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Natural Wood Species: What’s the Difference?

September 28, 2016March 31, 2017 Megan Fulton Leave a comment

Last updated on March 31st, 2017 at 02:39 pm

We’ve decided less is more. With so many options out there, we specialize in 4 natural wood species.

If you frequent our blog or have visited our website, you know then that we talk at length about the characteristics of natural cherry wood. If you’re new, not to worry! I’ll go over it in here so you won’t feel behind. But, what I really wanted to do for you, was breakdown the four natural wood species we work with: cherry, maple, oak and walnut.

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9 Natural Wood Desks To Update Your Home Office

September 20, 2016November 13, 2018 Megan Fulton Leave a comment

Last updated on November 13th, 2018 at 10:37 pm

Don’t Underestimate The Power Of Natural Wood Desks.

From traditional to modern, having a solid wood desk at home is a guaranteed way to get your work done. Balance your checkbook and bills, write reports and respond to emails, by having a focused space in your home to get down to work you’ll free up more time that you may have otherwise been procrastinating.

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5 Sleek and Simple Wood Beds To Love This Summer

June 27, 2016November 4, 2022 Megan Fulton Leave a comment

Last updated on November 4th, 2022 at 03:15 pm

Clean, Refreshing and Relaxing Wood Beds Can Transform Your Bedroom Into An Oasis.

There’s nothing like escaping into your bed after a long summer day spent in the heat and humidity. When my body is exhausted from soaking in probably a little too much sun and being swept up in the waves at the beach, there’s little I look forward to more than slipping in-between the cool sheets and blankets at night.

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