Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Chris is the owner of Hearthside Furniture in Lititz, Pennsylvania, where he focuses on high-quality, handcrafted wood furniture built for long-term use. His connection to woodworking began early, growing up in his father's woodshop and learning the fundamentals of craftsmanship, materials, and construction—an influence that continues to shape his approach today. With nearly 20 years of retail experience, he combines practical shop knowledge with a customer-focused mindset, helping people choose furniture that is both functional and enduring, with a commitment to simplicity, integrity, and pieces built to last for decades—not just years.

Articles by Chris Martin

How to polish wood furniture

How to Polish Wood Furniture: A Step-by-Step Guide

Wood furniture can look dull for several different reasons. Dust and fingerprints may be hiding the finish, old polish may have created a cloudy film, or the finish itself may...

How to Polish Wood Furniture: A Step-by-Step Guide

Wood furniture can look dull for several different reasons. Dust and fingerprints may be hiding the finish, old polish may have created a cloudy film, or the finish itself may...

Read Blog
How to Clean Outdoor Furniture Cushions hearthside furniture

How to Clean Outdoor Furniture Cushions Without...

To clean outdoor furniture cushions, check the care label, remove dry debris, use mild soap and lukewarm water when approved, rinse thoroughly, and stand the cushions on edge to air-dry....

How to Clean Outdoor Furniture Cushions Without...

To clean outdoor furniture cushions, check the care label, remove dry debris, use mild soap and lukewarm water when approved, rinse thoroughly, and stand the cushions on edge to air-dry....

Read Blog
10 Things To Check Before You Buy Furniture

10 Things To Check Before You Buy Furniture

If you are planning to invest in furniture, choosing the right piece is about more than just finding a design you love. Furniture becomes a part of your everyday life,...

10 Things To Check Before You Buy Furniture

If you are planning to invest in furniture, choosing the right piece is about more than just finding a design you love. Furniture becomes a part of your everyday life,...

Read Blog
How to Buy Furniture: A Practical Guide to Fit, Quality, Comfort, and Value

How to Buy Furniture: A Practical Guide to Fit,...

Buying furniture involves more than finding a piece that looks good and fits your budget. A sofa can be attractive but uncomfortable. A dining table can fit the room but...

How to Buy Furniture: A Practical Guide to Fit,...

Buying furniture involves more than finding a piece that looks good and fits your budget. A sofa can be attractive but uncomfortable. A dining table can fit the room but...

Read Blog
How to Choose Traditional Area Rugs

Traditional Area Rugs: How to Choose the Best R...

A traditional area rug can change the way a room feels without changing the furniture, wall color, or layout. It adds warmth, softens hard flooring, defines a seating or dining...

Traditional Area Rugs: How to Choose the Best R...

A traditional area rug can change the way a room feels without changing the furniture, wall color, or layout. It adds warmth, softens hard flooring, defines a seating or dining...

Read Blog
Best Area Rugs for Living Room

Best Area Rugs for Living Room in 2026: Size, S...

An area rug can quietly change the entire feeling of a living room. It can make a large room feel connected, a small room feel finished, and a simple seating...

Best Area Rugs for Living Room in 2026: Size, S...

An area rug can quietly change the entire feeling of a living room. It can make a large room feel connected, a small room feel finished, and a simple seating...

Read Blog
How to Measure a Room for Furniture?

How to Measure a Room for Furniture?

A sofa may look perfect online or in a showroom, but it must also fit the room, preserve comfortable movement, work with doors and windows, and pass through every opening...

How to Measure a Room for Furniture?

A sofa may look perfect online or in a showroom, but it must also fit the room, preserve comfortable movement, work with doors and windows, and pass through every opening...

Read Blog
How to Assemble Furniture?

How to Assemble Furniture?

Furniture assembly can look simple until the screws refuse to line up, a panel is fitted the wrong way around, or the finished piece starts to wobble. The good news...

How to Assemble Furniture?

Furniture assembly can look simple until the screws refuse to line up, a panel is fitted the wrong way around, or the finished piece starts to wobble. The good news...

Read Blog
Best recliners for small spaces

Best Recliners for Small Spaces

A small home does not mean you have to choose between comfortable seating and usable floor space. The right compact recliner can provide head, back, and leg support without overwhelming...

Best Recliners for Small Spaces

A small home does not mean you have to choose between comfortable seating and usable floor space. The right compact recliner can provide head, back, and leg support without overwhelming...

Read Blog