- Bring a glimpse of Amish life into your home through art. Realistic paintings that depict farmlands, barns, fields, livestock, rustic landscapes and open prairies work well for an Amish interior. For those who prefer objets d'art with a more creative bent, you can go for actual pieces of farm equipment, wagon wheels, farm tools or other mechanical gadgets that would be used to work the land. The objects can be arranged in a striking wall arrangement that may resemble a gallery or museum, or you can prop them in corners and in wooden planters if they are too heavy to hang.
- Solid, heavy and wooden is the way to go for Amish furniture. Since much of their furniture is made by hand, you can mimic the style by opting for handcrafted pieces that are bulky and durable. Oak, maple or cherry hardwoods are good choices that hold up well and complete the Amish look. Mission style furniture is very Amish, as are rustic and boxy looks. Any border and ornamentation should also be wood. Dining room seat cushions in simple leather will work well. For couch and easy chair cushions, choose leather or a thick, durable fabric in a solid neutral color or subtle pattern.
- No Amish interior decorating would be complete without at least one quilt, and preferably more. The cozy, colorful quilts can be used as furniture throws, bedspreads, area rugs in corners and places without a lot of traffic, tablecloths and even as wall hangings. You can pick out an Amish quilt from other types with a discerning eye. Amish quilts use both bright and subdued hues, but only with solid colored fabrics rather than the hodgepodge of prints you find on other quilts. Amish quilt designs focus on geometric shapes, with lots of diamonds, squares or elaborate medallions. They also favor other intricate designs, such as a quilted cables and feathered scrolls.
