Farmhouse style eat in kitchen/dining table hutch decor
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Comments (107)this is a gorgeous kitchen! More on India ink as stain: I've used it on furniture a lot. Be SURE you get permanent India ink. It has some shellac in it to make it more waterproof. It has amazing coverage. I have done an entire armchair frame with only an ounce or two. It's also very messy if you drip it, so wear old clothes and get some disposable latex gloves. It may raise the grain on some woods. Sand the wood smooth before applying it, then do a very light sanding after it's completely dry, if it feels at all rough. Apply a second coat if the sanding removes any of the color. The color is a warm black. It's opaque but the grain of the wood will show through, unlike with paint. It's a pretty unique finish. I have never used Waterlox over my ink finishes, since they were furniture. I think you do need something though--the finish doesn't seem to be super permanent even though the ink is labeled permanent. (That's more for when it's used on paper, not furniture or counters that get a lot of wear and tear.) I used beeswax on the furniture which seemed to seal the ink pretty well. I don't think I would use it on wooden chair seats, though. Too much risk of rubbing off on clothing down the road....See MoreFarmhouse style
Comments (28)". If I decorated my home based on where it's located then by rights it should be filled with tile, flamingos and palm trees :/."-well..it's not exactly what I meant:) My house also reflects me, and my and my family's life-and I lived in three very different countries. I meant semi permanent elements..and was trying to get an understanding of what the question is about..I thought I was clearer than I probably was:) "I love vintage and antique shopping. I love mixing the old in with the new. "-yeah well then we both have a lot in common:) Unfortunately I don't have anything left from my greatgrandparents. Not from my grandparents either if to think of it I would love to It didn't happen that way I do have something though. It's a name. I loved reading your posts. I guess I'm a bit homesick and your posts reminded me of it. All the thread actually did. Julie you sound a very thoughtful person, authentic to herself. It's already a prediction of success, to me....See More150 years young farmhouse KEEP OR decorate around fireplace
Comments (10)Are you currently living here, just moving in or putting it on the market? As for your specific questions; look into getting a new mantel, much thicker and interesting, that can be slipped right over the current one. If you find the brick too dark, consider doing a whitewash or a German Smear technique on it. Heat proof black paint can freshen up the metal parts of the heatilator. What material is the wainscot? Is that just paint below or some kind of wood or product? Paint might be the key to that issue. A round table would work well in the squarish room. I'd look for more of a farmhouse style chandelier. If you're just moving in, I would wait on anything major in the kitchen. For now, just remove the wallpaper and paint it. Light sage green will look good with the pine cabinets. I can't tell much about the rad, but a table built in right over it might work if the height is correct. Look for radiator cover under Photos here at Houzz for ideas. You might replace it with a lower style one and then build a bench over it. Rad bench German Smear on brick...See MoreDECOENTHUSIASTE shoutout- DINING ROOM- leaning farmhouse Help please!
Comments (22)Hi Deco! Crazy day so just hopping on and so glad to hear from you! I really like black & white buffalo check but I don't want to put the $$ into redoing the chairs again and not crazy about a buffalo check wall with the barn print. I gave a different table in the garage and the matching chairs which are X back...4 side chairs, and two with arms like the one shown. The table is more of an oval with straight legs. Possibly I could use that set, paint it, and cover the upholstered seats with black/white buffalo check. (I think I may be able to handle that upholstery myself. Put a simple tablecloth down table. Gray/white would be my 2nd choice. What color do you think would look better with barn print since it seems to be staying for sure. Would need to decide on color of paint for buffet, china cabinet and chair frames. What did you have in mind for new lamps/ height/style? I didn't want to go too big or compete with barn print. Maybe decide after the rest of room comes together? If I kept camel back upholstered chairs as is and current placement of table, "new buffet" and china cabinet, what color of paint would you suggest for furniture to help breath life into chairs? I can bring different table with chairs in sometime this week. The X chairs are in rafters of garage so need to have hubby help get them down. His back is still resting from moving buffet from basement..:( Lots of possibilities and questions here..I see painting in my future:)...See MoreTammy Baker
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