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curioussofa Shabby-chic Style Kitchen

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Example of a cottage chic kitchen design in Other with wood countertops, white cabinets, white appliances and a farmhouse sink — Houzz

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behrycaj wrote:
Sink - What do you call this sink style and where did you get it?
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Lucie Bouchard
You can find similar sinks at restoration shops.
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com
TO ALL: Check your local Craig's LIst for these old farm sinks.
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kakie111 wrote:
where can I get the light over the sink?
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mscaitlinrose
that chandelier is so beautiful. any advice on recreating it?
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com

See comments above on chandelier.


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kt78910 wrote:
What kind of wood did you use for the countertops? Looking to do this in our kitchen but I've heard that using Oak, Maple, etc is difficult becuase of the potential water damage
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deniseyoung123
What kind of wood did you use for countertop? I hear maple is very hard, but I love the walnut. What kind of oil do you use on it? And since you are oiling it does that mean no stain or polyurethane was used?
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com

I have no idea the "kind" of wood but found it a Lumber Liquidators. It is what they sell as a regular butcher block (maybe Maple?). See here: http://www.lumberliquidators.com/ll/c/x-lft-Maple-Butcher-Block-Countertop-Williamsburg-Butcher-Block-Co.-MABB8/10006983


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mollygirl7 wrote:
Love your design work. Do you know what the wall paint color is?
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com

My paint color above is pretty nondescript. It was just a light gray. The aging on the column and around the edges is done with Ralph Lauren's Glaze tinted in Tea Stain. Not sure if they still have that color match now but a coffee color is what you want (not tea!). Tea coloring can actually turn too pink.


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talinumber1 wrote:
Island - Where is the island from is it custom made?
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com

This is just an old table found at a garage sale. The metal trim was a
salvaged piece of metal known as Victorian flashing, used around the top
of a house to keep the birds away. It was just long enough to nail
around 3/4 of the table. Hunt your local antique shops or perhaps Ebay
for one.


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Valter and Anna fon Eynik

Good day, I'm a designer, unique furniture maker. I can make beautiful island in rustic, country style or any kind of furniture for order. Any custom sizes and additional details. Please, check my page herehttp://www.houzz.com/pro/bezaleel-orthodox/valter-fon-eynik and contact me, if interested. God bless!

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Jennifer F wrote:
Light over the Island - What is the brand and model of the light over the island?
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Architectural Antiques
We have a similar one
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com

The picture above is the style of rim I started with but half of the crystals were missing. I hand wired various lengths and styles of more crystals to make it more irregular and longer in length.


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canderson23 wrote:
Pole - What paint or other material was used to stain/finish the pole? I have a large pole in my kitchen and am looking for ideas on how to give it texture without adding bulk. Thank you.
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swingsetgirl28
what color flat paint did you use?
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com

Any old gray paint.


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Jenny In Penn wrote:
How did you make that butcher block! I have the bones but want to add - How is the metal trim done?
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com
This is just an old table found at a garage sale. The metal trim was a salvaged piece of metal known as Victorian flashing, used around the top of a house to keep the birds away. It was just long enough to nail around 3/4 of the table. Hunt your local antique shops or perhaps Ebay for one.
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jbelle10302 wrote:
What does the stove look like? Where did you get the sink?
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com
The stove was also a large vintage style 4 burner, found on Craig's List.
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com

The sink found at an Estate Sale but I've seen many on Craig's List.


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Pamela Berry_Santini wrote:
I love the table, did you make it? How/where did you find the tin trim underneath the tabletop? Thank you!!!!
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com
I bought the table as-is at a garage sale and added the metal trim later. It is antique flashing used on Victorian houses which I found at a flea market somewhere.
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Carol Percy McNeff
love the table!!! i need one!
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Angela Kiley wrote:
Faucet - Where is the faucet from and what finish did you use?
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com

It was so long ago I cannot remember the company but a lot of manufacturers are on board with this style now. Look here: https://www.google.com/search?q=oil+rubbed+bronze+vintage+style+faucet&newwindow=1&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=wpdYVdiUMoKfgwSBzYCADw&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg&biw=1180&bih=702&dpr=2


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Kara Carriker wrote:
Where did you find the island? I love it!
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com

This is just an old table found at a garage sale. The metal trim was a
salvaged piece of metal known as Victorian flashing, used around the top
of a house to keep the birds away. It was just long enough to nail
around 3/4 of the table. Hunt your local antique shops or perhaps Ebay
for one.

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john_durable wrote:
love your 3 light chandelier...is it an antique or can I find one?
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com

It is a vintage light original gold! I sprayed it in brown and then with a few spritzes of black. Nowadays I see there is an espresso color spray paint to make it look like oil rubbed bronze.


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kwch wrote:
Where might I find the brackets used on the shelves?
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stacy1061 wrote:
Love the little shelves - Where can I buy these shelves? Thank you!
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Jennifer Dreyer wrote:
What paint treatment was used on these cabinets? The entire kitchen is gorgeous!
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com
Just any old white paint and aged with glaze.
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tabathag wrote:
hi, just curious what youve done on the post in the corner? is this a paint technique or plaster?
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com
I just distressed it too death with average interior paint and Ralph Lauren's Glaze tinted in Tea Stain. Then some sanding.
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awfiles art & design wrote:
What brand/kind of refrigerator is shown?
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Debbie Dusenberry, aka CuriousSofa.com
It is vintage, one of a kind.
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hbuchman wrote:
mirror? - Who is the maker of the mirror and is the finish bronze or black?
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plumbrookatonah wrote:
I am building a house and I want to do natural cedar shingles. But, I
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What Houzz contributors are saying:

Shawn Gauthier added this to Clever Combo: Aged Wood and Metal
Capturing the look can be as simple as tracking down the perfect piece. This island may be small, but with repurposed metal and wood, its aesthetic effect is striking.
Samantha Schoech added this to 12 Inspiring Real-Life Vintage Kitchens
Go simple, spare and elegant. Vintage pieces like this chandelier and island table are rustic and chic, but not slick or new. The muted colors keep it calm.
Kathryn Peltier Design added this to Inspiring Ideas for Vintage Kitchen Islands
Create Your OwnWhat do you get when you combine an old wood table and a piece of Victorian flashing? A one-of-a-kind island. Any kind of old finish should be sealed for safety around food and easy cleaning.

What Houzzers are commenting on:

Anna Maria Cook added this to Seaside School
I like the colored island with a rustic wooden top instead of stone.

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