Farmhouse kitchens can be found almost anywhere from the East Coast, Mid West to Southern California. You don’t have to live on a farm to enjoy a simpler way of life by decorating your kitchen in the farmhouse style.
Farmhouse Kitchens Full of Character
Texture and character personifies farmhouse kitchens. These types of kitchens embody good cheer and heartwarming meals. The cabinets can be created out of old furniture and countertops out of materials such as tile, stainless steel, concrete or Italian marble.
Farmhouse Kitchens are Warm & Inviting
Your current kitchen may require all new cabinets. There are many companies that build cabinets to look like old furniture. They often give new wood a mature look with some artful distressing and wire brushing. Farmhouse kitchens commonly have a comfortable, lived in feel, both warm and inviting.
To achieve this vintage, lived in feel visit antique and second hand stores to find a few old pieces to incorporate into your new farmhouse style kitchen. An old plate rack is a great place to display your collectibles.
Mixing old with the new is okay when designing farmhouse kitchens. Most cabinet makers can create face plates for your appliances. By doing this your brand new dishwasher, refrigerator and trash compactor blend in with the vintage décor.
Old farmhouse kitchens always had a gathering place. This could be an island topped with butcher block, peninsula or vintage kitchen table. These spaces also provide additional storage areas and prepping surfaces. Add a couple of bar stools and voila you have your gathering space.
Don’t forget the kitchen lighting. Today’s lighting manufacturers offer many new styles that look vintage. Don’t be afraid to mix an old fixture with the new. This adds interest as well as much needed lighting for prepping and cooking your meals.
Scour magazines and look online for photos of farmhouse kitchens to glean some ideas for your remodel. You will be amazed at the new appliances that are now available to look like vintage stoves and refrigerators. Compare prices and read consumer reviews of these items before you purchase.