For most people the kitchen is the hub of the home! In our family it has always been the place we spend the most time, whether we are simply cooking for each other, hosting for friends or having a party - everyone seems to gather in the kitchen! So it’s a space that should be carefully thought out to not only be functional, but also stylish! Adding vintage and free standing furniture to your kitchen can be a great way to add character and personality, and can make your kitchen appear more expensive.
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Here are some tips for incorporating vintage furniture into your kitchen and how it can make it appear more high end-
Choose high-quality materials: Look for furniture made from high-quality materials like solid wood or natural stone. Find out how to properly take care of the furniture so that it can stay looking it’s best and increase the durability and longevity. Don't be afraid to mix and match vintage pieces of furniture with modern ones. The combination can create a unique and eclectic look that is both interesting and functional. Avoid cheap-looking materials like laminate or plastic.
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Add decorative elements: Choose furniture with decorative details like carved moldings, ornate hardware, or intricate designs. These details can add an expensive look to the kitchen. Refurbishing and upcycling vintage furniture can help bring it back to life and allow you to customise furniture into a perfect fit for your kitchen. Consider repainting, refinishing, or reupholstering the piece to give it a fresh look. If you need help with this you can find out about my furniture painting and commission service here!
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Pay attention to your colour scheme: Select furniture pieces that have a similar colour scheme or finish, if you want to create a cohesive look and in turn make your kitchen feel more expensive. However if you want to create a pop of colour or a statement piece in your kitchen, a free standing piece of furniture is a great option for this also!
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Incorporate open shelving: Use open shelving to display your best-looking dishes, glasses, and accessories. Look for pieces like this sideboard below if you want a mix of open storage and some concealed space to hide things you don’t want to display, (this piece is available here with free courier service). This will add an upscale feel to your kitchen and make it look more expensive. Not to mention the fun you can have styling up the shelves! And when you want to give the space a fresh look you can change things around on your shelving and voila!
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This sideboard is perfect for adding character, texture and interest to your kitchen whilst making it feel more expensive! The open shelves are also great for storage and displaying your favourite items! You can SHOP this piece here
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Consider a statement piece: Look for a standout piece of furniture, such as an ornate hutch or an antique table. This will add character to your kitchen and give it a unique, expensive feel. Make sure the furniture you choose is functional and can be used for its intended purpose. For example, a vintage kitchen table can be used for dining yet double up as a workspace. Vintage furniture pieces that can be repurposed for use in the kitchen can really add character to you space, for example, an old hutch or china cabinet can be used for storage and display.
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This solid wood vintage dining table is great for adding character and warmth to my clients kitchen, whilst also providing lots of seating for entertaining. The table also doubles up as a great work/home office space
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Keep it clutter-free: Keep your counters and open shelves clutter-free to make your kitchen feel more spacious and sophisticated. Clutter can really impact our mood and how we feel about our space, if you want to find out more about this topic you can do in my blog post here! The scale of your furniture is also important to consider, if you have the room, opt for large pieces of furniture with plenty of storage, this will help keep the clutter behind closed doors of your beautiful furniture! Win win!
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Free standing furniture is a great opportunity to make your kitchen feel more expensive! However remember to focus on high quality materials, hunt out pieces with decorative details, pay attention to your colour scheme, and maintain a clutter free space. Free standing and vintage furniture can not only make your kitchen feel more expensive but is a great way to create a space that compliments your style and personality!
If you are looking for a piece of vintage free standing furniture for your kitchen, or any other room in your home or Air BnB, then get in touch today to find out how I can source it for you! We can work together to repurpose and create the perfect piece of furniture for your home and help you create a space you love that reflects your style and personality! You can read more about my furniture painting and commission service here!
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