A Kitchen Doesn't Have to Be Perfect

My farmhouse was built around 1875 and so the kitchen doesn't have a lot of stock cabinets. Instead, we have freestanding pieces along with a roomy built-in cabinet. We recently added bead board to the kitchen walls and will soon add more open shelving as we have no upper cabinets. More info about the beginning of this project is on my blog. But for now, here are pics of what we've done so far, although the walls and trim will get a fresh coat of paint similar to the colors already seen. #Bestof2012 #MyKitchen

To see more: http://townandcountryliving.blogspot.com/2012/10/working-on-kitchen.html

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Victoria Eubanks

Love it! I have an 1873 farmhouse whose kitchen needs to be redone-you've done a great job!

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 0
Donna Weber Hemet, CA

Reminds me of my grandma's kitchen.

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 0
Jennie Miller

This is absolutely gorgeous!!

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 0
Sondra A Janesville, WI

Beautiful! And very "clean" looking. Love the beadboard.

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 0
Mel Lea-Wood Australia

It looks perfect to me, I now have a serious case of Kitchen envy :)

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 2
Sue G Brandon, MS

Your kitchen is beautiful!!!

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 0
Nancy C

Great job and thanks for sharing where you purchased the free standing cabinet!

on Oct 25, 2012 · Like 0
Irene Knight

Very nice~ not practical with little kids or a messy homemaker or career person who doesn't have time to keep it up. Lovely to look at though

on Oct 25, 2012 · Like 0
Lannie Hagan Broomfield, CO

Love, love, love it! I have a white kitchen with cats, dog and grandkids. Its easy to clean and quick!

on Oct 25, 2012 · Like 0
Jeanine Wester Peoria, IL

i love your giant mugs! i'm glad someone else has an affinity for impractical cups like me lol

on Oct 25, 2012 · Like 1
Town and Country Living Elburn, IL

Thanks, everyone!!

on Oct 25, 2012 · Like 0
Connie Nikiforoff Designs Mandan, ND

Yup! This is a keeper! Love it!

on Oct 27, 2012 · Like 0
Sylvia B Portland, OR

Love, love, love the white! This is just gorgeous!

on Oct 28, 2012 · Like 0
Eleanor P Brooksville, FL

Love it! I love unfitted kitchens. You can make them exactly like you want. I am properly jealous of your kitchen.

on Oct 28, 2012 · Like 1
Town and Country Living Elburn, IL

Thanks so much, ladies!

on Oct 28, 2012 · Like 0
Donna J Houston, TX

This is very pretty! I wish I was neat enough to keep a white open kitchen like that. :(

on Oct 28, 2012 · Like 2
Deb Kwek

Will be doing are Kitchen this summer nice ideals love it :)

on Oct 30, 2012 · Like 1
Triumph Restoration & Des... Germantown, OH

Love, I want to see the other side...do you have your appliances hidden? Have you watched the Bronson Pinchot Project on DIY channel? He has awesome ideas on how to hide appliances in a historic home.

on Nov 04, 2012 · Like 0
Anne Woodstock, IL

Beautiful Jennifer!

on Nov 04, 2012 · Like 0
Cajas de Caramelos Spain

ha ha ha .... Jennifer ... I'll chase you and your beautiful kitchen wherever you are. It's lovely.

on Nov 25, 2012 · Like 1
Town and Country Living Elburn, IL

I love your inspiration just as much!!

on Nov 25, 2012 · Like 0
Carolyn M

Beautiful!

on Jan 01, 2013 · Like 1
Carrie H Pekin, IL

All I can say is wow! I love your kitchen! That's a kitchen I could live with for sure!!

on Jan 24, 2013 · Like 1
Marie Beverly Hills, FL

The all-white kitchen is out of this world

on Feb 15, 2013 · Like 2
Town and Country Living Elburn, IL

Thank you!! :)

on Feb 17, 2013 · Like 0

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