I haven't dealt with them but most of the Amish manufacturers are very upstanding and solid craftsmen and business people. If you like what you see and get a good feeling from the people, I say go for it.

Just like anything, before of a big deposit, and check a couple references. Pay as work is completed.

Disclosure: I'm a kitchen designer and cabinetmaker as well.

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Wow, Xc60. Replacing the word Amish with any ethnic or race identifier might help you rethink your statement. I'm sure the entire Amish community is not engaged in animal cruelty.

Actually, it's how I feel and if more people are able to be aware of this horrible practice of puppymills for profit done by many including by the Amish and showed our displeasure by no longer doing business with any who participate perhaps they would rethink puppymills as a business. Of course not every Amish person runs a puppymill but too many do. This has nothing to do with race and of course anyone can do as they please, I just wanted to let others know so they can be aware. All the best. :)

Wow, as a resident of Central PA, near many Amish farms, I really have to chime in. Many puppy mills are run by both Amish and Mennonite on their farms. I am VERY opposed to puppy mills. The unfortunate reality is that many of these farmers have turned to this industry as a way to make money since the traditional ways of farming often no longer allow them to make a living. In my opinion, supporting the Amish (and Mennonite - not the same, and many get them confused) who choose to go into business in construction and wood working actually helps the puppy mill situation. From their perspective, they need to make a living and the choices are limited due to the nature of their lifestyle. So, get your pet from a shelter and your cabinets from an Amish man if you want the Amish to go into business selling cabinets rather than mistreated dogs.

Holy cow! So I'm really curious about the Amish loft cabinetry as well because it's what I want to use when the time comes. Are of of the people who purchased these cabinets still around and can chime in an opinion?

Apologies to the OP.

Once again I brought this matter up only to let others be aware. But as a huge animal supporter do not believe in or would ever support the horrible conditions that these puppy mills have their dogs live in to make them money.

I would rather starve, they are making money off these poor dogs backs, no excuses ever. We all have to make a living but perhaps some of the Amish need to rethink the ethical way to do this. We all have money problems in this economy. To me it's similar to a pimp, plain and simple. Just because the economy is bad it's not ethical to run puppy mills.

I am one of those that feel if someone is doing something wrong we need to speak up period. Maybe my point of view may not be favored here but saving a life or two compared to saving money on my cabinets is more important in my books. Who speaks for the dogs? More need to be aware tell the Amish..... That we will buy from you only when you stop supporting and running mills. Yes, buying their cabinets may help with them with their income but to make more of a difference for the sake of the poor dogs in long run a huge cut of their income would make more of an impact and make them rethink their puppy mills.

xc, the thing you don't seem to get is that by avoiding all Amish, you are punishing those that chose NOT to do puppy mills. I do not support puppy mills in any way shape or form, and do not consider a bad economy as an excuse to open one!!! Where did I say that?! By taking away more traditional options of income -- CABINET MAKING, you are likely pushing more Amish toward a very bad choice. By punishing those that are making the right choices, due to the unethical choices of a few, you are likely making the situation worse. The solution is not to just "boycott all Amish people." Encourage people to get their dogs from shelters and reputable breeders, and yes, educate them about puppy mills. I'm all for that and do the same. But persecuting an entire religious group because of the bad choices of a few (and by the way, even more puppy mills are run by Mennonites, so educate yourself on which groups you choose to persecute) is just WRONG, and encouraging others to do this same will likely only worsen the situation.

badonis, I seriously considered Amish Loft. Went through the quote process and even went to see a kitchen that was located in my area that used them.(I too could not get to PA to see their small showroom). Maybe ask Audrey if you can get a reference for someone that has installed the cabinets in your area. I will tell you, I thought the quality was outstanding for the price and the look I wanted. Ultimately, I decided against them due to the fact that they only do inset doors and I did not want to have any issues with the doors sticking etc due to evironment changes etc. But they were truly beautiful. Hope this helps.

ModaCucina,

Thanks for the words of wisdom...will do

ae2ga,

Thanks for your comments, any info I receive I will pass on.

Kpowers,

That is definitely something to think about, I live in NJ and not sure if that is something i would have to worry about. Thanks

Avoiding Amish-run businesses because of a few Amish running puppy mills is like avoiding all business run by African-Americans because of Michael Vick's involvement in dog-fighting.

At issue is whether Amish Lofts makes good cabinets. If you know of any Amish puppy mills, please inform the appropriate legal authorities.