Simple and Serene Living: farmhouse kitchen

farmhouse kitchen

Although I love all the modern appliances that come with an updated kitchen, to me there is nothing homier than gathering around a harvest table in a farmhouse kitchen. And who says you have to give up modern conveniences to achieve that warm feeling. Even with a small budget, you can add farmhouse charm to your own kitchen.

I love the hooks with the hanging pots in this photo. An old ladder (look for these in thrift stores and at garage sales) hung from the ceiling with hooks can support an array of old pots. The pots don't have to be useable and I like ones with an aged patina.

copper pot

This antique hand forged copper pot has a wonderful aged patina and is ready for hanging.

Baskets, both woven and wire, make lovely display items as well as being useful for storage.

gathering basket

egg basket

painted gathering basket

Old worn kitchen wares are an inexpensive addition to a farmhouse kitchen. Hang them as a display on your wall, or place on a counter as a catchall.

Think tin colanders, graters, gelatin molds.

vintage strainer

primitive colander

tin star mold

and although we can't all have a lovely old fireplace like this one to hang our iron pots,

we can still have the iron pots for hanging, a place to show off photos or postcards, or a lovely place for a potted flower.

cast iron bean pot

cast iron cauldron

Have a wonderful Thursday. I am heading off to another auction this afternoon.

photos via hooked on houses, designerplumbing, airlase, ilana stephens, imsovintage

AngelaAugust 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM
The strainer as a message board is really cute!
AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 11:51 AM
We love our beat up old farmhouse table. One of my tips for spending more time there is to have upholstered chairs on either end. We often go and sit at the table to use our computers, read, etc. I like everyone gathering in the kitchen and time worn always lends itself to comfort.
Melissa {AllSewnUp}August 11, 2011 at 2:39 PM
I love the primitive colander, as well as the out of the brick wall faucet!
www.MaisonStGermain.comAugust 11, 2011 at 4:54 PM
Love all of your photos. I have a farm sink on my 'wish list':) Thanks for stopping by to say hello:)
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 11, 2011 at 5:45 PM
I love the warm feeling of a farm house kitchen too. Great inspiration here.
Mrs. Means @ Vintage Means on EtsyAugust 11, 2011 at 8:53 PM
I love what you did in this post. Very creative way to present your items. Plus everything was so gorgeous!
About JollyJillyAugust 12, 2011 at 5:23 AM
Hi im a new follower from the blog hop
I really enjoyed your blog and hope you will visit me over in the uk anytime
www.jollyjillys.blogspot.com

ps im going to grab your button to put on my blog
PamelaAugust 12, 2011 at 3:34 PM
What a fun visit I've had this afternoon. Such a cozy kitchen, I think I'd like to sit and watch you cook. (I'd like to sit anywhere and watch cooking as long as I didn't have to do it!) Seriously, I do love all your treasures and how you've used them to create your home.
marianneAugust 12, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Love your vintage blog....that kitchen is so adorable... please visit my blog and follow if you would like...
www.bondedwithlove.blogspot.com
Donna GelineauAugust 12, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Great suggestions. Thanks for visiting me at Reno and Reorganization, I am following you back.
Miss Gracie's HouseAugust 12, 2011 at 9:20 PM
Those are true farmhouse treasures! Thanks for the visit...
Rene
DianeAugust 17, 2011 at 5:18 PM
New to your blog and enjoying it. Love a feel and look of a farmhouse kitchen. I have a large country kitchen in my heritage house and love, love the space! We are following each other now in our search for vintage treasures! Diane