Country Farmhouse Kitchen

COUNTRY FARMHOUSE KITCHEN from Farmhouse Wares
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The Vintage Style Wood Pantry Crate, set of three, is perfect for organizing your farmhouse pantry. The antique style logos, with old-style typography, makes these nesting crates look like they were just unearthed from your favorite antique shop.

With so much rustic character, this Recycled Wood Shelf with Four Coat Hooks fits perfectly with farmhouse style decor. The wood plank shelf is great for storing cookbooks or displaying your favorite flea market finds. The four metal coat hooks add vintage style. Ideal for a mudroom or for added storage in your entryway.

This wire plate holder offers a unique way to show off your collection of vintage plates and entertain with old-fashioned farmhouse flair. The Vintage Style Round Wire Plate Rack is large enough to hold 32 plates. Perfect for creating a rustic style buffet or keep it on your dining room sideboard for everyday use.

Add cheerful country style to your farmhouse kitchen with our Blue and White Gingham Dessert Plate. Made of ceramic, the classic gingham pattern of this dish is perfect for adding a charming cottage twist to your entertaining. Note: the white is an antique white. Includes one plate. Each sold separately. 6.7" Diam

Cozy Kitchen Makeover

Last week I mentioned how I gave my farmhouse kitchen a much needed makeover. I wanted to make things a little cozier, especially since the kitchen seems to be the hub of all our activity. Most of our meals are served in the dining room or out on the patio in the summer, so the kitchen has become more of a place to chat and enjoy cocktails as we cook. Because of this, I wanted seating that was a little more comfortable than the small antique Hitchcock chairs we had (shown in the before picture). I also cringed over the old round table we had. It was useful while my daughter was small as she could go to town with her art projects and other messes without me freaking out.

I painted the walls a creamy white to brighten things up. Then I found a wicker settee that fit perfectly in the small space. I made the farm toile pillows and the yellow check cushion. I had the antique farm table in storage, just waiting for the day my daughter was old enough not to destroy it. I found the cheerful yellow wingback chair at a tag sale. I actually love the feeling created by this large upholstered chair. It makes it feel more like a place to sit and chat or read. We tend to hang in here a lot more since the re-do, which is great because the kitchen also has beautiful views of my gardens. It may be a small farmhouse kitchen, but now it's a cozy one too.