INSPIRATION: Cow Kitchen
Do you remember in the 80′s when “Country Style” included black and white cow print everywhere?? Holstein printed kitchen towels, plates & a rug were all it took to give you a “country edge” in the kitchen?? It’s the ill remembrance of said black & white print that still gives the word “country” a bad taste on some people’s palates.
The truth is that “Country” is now hotter than ever ~ whether you’re taking a weekend trip to getaway, or following the trend of many other thirty~somethings to buy a little land in the country, move to a small town, and find a slower pace to life {our family fits solidly into that trend}. “Country” is not only a lifestyle trend, it’s a decorating style that is now seen with everything from industrial lighting to rustic settings to urban hideaways.
{Image via Apartment Therapy via Cottage Living}
Do you consider your home “Country” but are afraid to use that word?? I LOVE the image above, such a clean looking space ~ a little bit country but with a modern vibe. If/when we move to the apartment above the store I would LOVE to do shelves & baskets in the kitchen. One because it’s an easy & inexpensive way to update a kitchen, but also because I love the idea of showing off my white dishes that have been hiding in our cabinets for years. Here are a few more ways to achieve this look in your own “Country” kitchen…
Cow Canvas Hanging available from Rusty Star Jewelry
We also have these in stock at the Cactus Creek Store and they are really nice looking, especially for the price!!!
Vintage Ironstone from All Things White on ETSY
Ironstone is a great collectible if you like to go out treasure hunting. OR, if you are trying to find just a couple of pieces to complete a set, you can always try ETSY or other online sources. I’ve always just bought white dishes whenever I find them at discount stores or in a sale bin, it makes it much less painful when they break {which tends to happen with three boys in the house}, and I never have to worry about matching dishes.
Ruby Red Glass Bin Pull from Van Dyke’s Restorers
A great way to update any kitchen or bathroom… a few new pulls on the drawers and cabinets can transform a place quickly and without spending a lot of money.
Quilt Lined Baskets ~ DIY from Country Living
I’ve never thought about making my own lined baskets from scraps of fabric… GREAT idea!!
Red Floral Rug
Anchor your space with a big rug. The right choice can bring a whole space together, define your style, and give you something soft to step on.
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