Farmhouse Dining Furniture

I'm moving into my first home (I had been taking care of my mother in her house for many years). So finally I'm buying my first house. I'm very excited but not so much in love with the kitchen cabinets and can in no way remodel the kitchen for at least 3 or 4 years at the earliest. Here's a virtual view of the model home: http://www.divosta.com/homefinder/model_ virtual_tour.asp?ip=1&commOrg_acctCo de=3120&plan_acctCode=45902
My house is the no frills version so it pales in comparison to the model but it looks like the cabinets are the same. All of my kitchen and dining room furniture is medium oak and I do love its quality and durability. I hate the whole kitschy looking farmhouse white and oak thing that was popular in the 90s. It was fun back then but I don't want it now. What can I do? I was hoping to put crown moulding over the cabinets but I see that the cabinets on the outside wall go right to the ceiling. Any ideas on how to tackle this on a budget?

Looks like a cute place! I think you could do a lot worse with the cabinets. I'd try looking at Lowes.com and bhg.com to get some ideas on basic kitchen remodeling. Painting the cabinet doors and adding new hardware is a good way to give it a personal touch. Good luck.

2007-06-09 16:09:12 by Florida Teacher

Canonbury Antiques - Oak Refectory Table Ladderback Chair Farmhouse Dining Set www.canonburyantiques.com

No offence against Danish design but... it's just not my thing. That being said, I am living in Denmark and having a very hard time finding good quality, more traditional solid wood pieces. In particular, I am in the market for a dining room set, including a china cabinet. I think a style that I am drawn to is considered old Swedish farmhouse type furniture. Can someone please direct me to some furniture sites that offer a little more than what is typically found in most furniture stores in this country? I'm trying to make a home here that I feel good in. Would I have better luck searching in Jutland versus Sjaelland?

We have had the same problem looking for a sofa and chairs, most on offer seem to be the type you would find in a office waiting room, not very soft. we were looking for something you can sink into rather than perch on!!!

Have a look here based on Fyn

http://www.pine-antique-furniture.com/in dex.html

Maybe they can help you or have something you can use

RR

2010-05-15 14:30:02 by menina0908

Price: $120.00 $57.22

White Finish Legs
Seats 2 People Comfortably
Solid Wood Pieces

i'm moving to a house that was built in 1850 and then added onto a few times, I've looked all over for ideas and can't find anything that seems to fit correctly. i like the liberty of london from target and the simply shabby chic by target, all though i can't find the liberty of london in stores anymore and they don't have bath accessories and not enough bedroom choices, and i feel that the shabby chic would be to dull for me.

any who i need help with this i'm out of ideas. i want bright happy colors but i want them to be similar to what they would have used in the 1850s.

2 full and 2 1/2 baths
one bedroom with 2 sets bunk beds for 13yr old and 15yr old girls with a 1/2 bath
1 bedroom for 2 girls age 2 and 3 i have farm bedding for the crib that i LOVE
library white book shelves and a black leather loveseat and chair
kitchen wood walls, wood cabinets, butcher block with random bar stools (plan to paint them to add color)
dining room 2 corner cabinets, light oak table and chairs
mudroom with full bathroom, all wood walls, etc
under steps play area, tile floor and wood walls
master bedroom, darker furniture with beige/brown bedding

Look at the site Sarah's House. They just finished a farmhouse and the bedrooms are great. Also look at the mudroom and kitchen for more ideas! See the links below.

The Designer Insider

2010-06-14 11:23:31 by ellie N

Price: $134.99

Set of 2 Windsor chairs offers classic, casual style with fresh color combination
Crafted of solid beechwood with natural-finish seat and crisp white back and legs
Fully assembled