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

Rug Size Guide for Living Room - Featured Image

Rug Size Guide for Living Room

Picture this: You have moved the sofa around three times, adjusted your coffee table twice, and yet something about the room still feels incomplete. The furniture is great, the walls...

Rug Size Guide for Living Room

Picture this: You have moved the sofa around three times, adjusted your coffee table twice, and yet something about the room still feels incomplete. The furniture is great, the walls...

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10 Best Area Rugs for 2025-26 - Featured Image

10 Best Area Rugs for 2025-26

Walk into any beautifully designed space, and you will notice one quiet hero that brings everything together. It is not always the sofa, the artwork, or the lighting. Often, it...

10 Best Area Rugs for 2025-26

Walk into any beautifully designed space, and you will notice one quiet hero that brings everything together. It is not always the sofa, the artwork, or the lighting. Often, it...

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How to Choose the Perfect Rug for Your Home - Featured Image

How to Choose the Perfect Rug for Your Home

Choosing a rug can make or break a room’s design, the right rug adds comfort, style, and cohesion, while the wrong one may feel out of place. With countless sizes,...

How to Choose the Perfect Rug for Your Home

Choosing a rug can make or break a room’s design, the right rug adds comfort, style, and cohesion, while the wrong one may feel out of place. With countless sizes,...

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Where to Buy Rugs in Lititz, PA - Featured Image

Where to Buy Rugs in Lititz, PA

Lititz, Pennsylvania, is a town that wears its charm effortlessly. With its historic streets, cozy homes, and a community that values craftsmanship, it feels like the kind of place where...

Where to Buy Rugs in Lititz, PA

Lititz, Pennsylvania, is a town that wears its charm effortlessly. With its historic streets, cozy homes, and a community that values craftsmanship, it feels like the kind of place where...

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How to Convert a Full Bed to a Queen: A Complete Guide

How to Convert a Full Bed to a Queen: A Complet...

Upgrading from a full bed to a queen is one of the easiest ways to improve comfort without completely replacing your bedroom furniture. Whether you want more sleeping space, already...

How to Convert a Full Bed to a Queen: A Complet...

Upgrading from a full bed to a queen is one of the easiest ways to improve comfort without completely replacing your bedroom furniture. Whether you want more sleeping space, already...

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Best Furniture Brands 2025-26 - Featured Image

Best Furniture Brands 2025-26

When you search online for “best furniture brands,” you’ll find glossy lists full of luxury imports, clickbait rankings, and trendy direct-to-consumer names. They look great in a slideshow, but they...

Best Furniture Brands 2025-26

When you search online for “best furniture brands,” you’ll find glossy lists full of luxury imports, clickbait rankings, and trendy direct-to-consumer names. They look great in a slideshow, but they...

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Best Musical Wall Clock – A Complete Buyer’s Guide - Featured Image

Best Musical Wall Clock – A Complete Buyer’s Guide

A wall clock that plays music isn't just a way to tell time, it's a statement piece, a mood-setter, and often, a memory trigger. Whether you're drawn to nostalgia, want...

Best Musical Wall Clock – A Complete Buyer’s Guide

A wall clock that plays music isn't just a way to tell time, it's a statement piece, a mood-setter, and often, a memory trigger. Whether you're drawn to nostalgia, want...

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Cedar Chest Buying Guide (Showroom Edition) - Featured Image

Cedar Chest Buying Guide (Showroom Edition)

A cedar chest offers more than storage—it's organization with a signature aroma, heirloom quality that lasts generations, and practical protection for your textiles. But here's what many don't realize: cedar...

Cedar Chest Buying Guide (Showroom Edition)

A cedar chest offers more than storage—it's organization with a signature aroma, heirloom quality that lasts generations, and practical protection for your textiles. But here's what many don't realize: cedar...

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How Much Does Custom Furniture Cost? - Featured Image

How Much Does Custom Furniture Cost?

When it comes to furnishing your home, the choice between mass-produced pieces and custom-made furniture often comes down to one key question: how much does custom furniture really cost? While...

How Much Does Custom Furniture Cost?

When it comes to furnishing your home, the choice between mass-produced pieces and custom-made furniture often comes down to one key question: how much does custom furniture really cost? While...

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