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Decorating a Country Kitchen with Nostalgic Flair
by Jessica Ackerman

Description: Tips for updating your kitchen with an old-fashioned country theme.

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The charm of a country kitchen is warm and welcoming. It provides a comfortable down-home feel, but a country kitchen does not have to include farm animals to fit the style and look of a true country kitchen. If you love the look and ambiance of a country kitchen, you can enjoy the warmth and welcoming atmosphere while giving it unique nostalgic touches not typically found in country-style kitchens.

Consider the following fresh new ideas for decorating your country kitchen. Put away the geese with country blue ribbons around their necks, and consider decorating with wrought iron wall décor, farm-style cabinetry, a country-style sink, vintage framed photos, and impressive marquees over doorways and windows.

Updating Older Cabinets

Older kitchen cabinets can be updated with a fresh coat of paint. Begin by sanding the surface to remove any varnish or gloss, and after applying interior latex primer, give the cabinets a coat of rich cream-colored satin latex paint. Any other accent colors you choose will go well with the cream-colored cabinetry, and it will give the kitchen a warm and nostalgic country glow.

After updating kitchen cabinets with a fresh coat of cream-colored paint, add new hardware to complete the look. Consider choosing brushed chrome handles and knobs to give the cabinets an antique appearance with unique nostalgic flair. Even cabinets that were never outfitted with knobs and pulls can be remodeled with new hardware that will give them an entirely new expression.

Wrought Iron Wall Decor

A kitchen does not have to be decorated with roosters and geese and blue accent pieces to look like a country kitchen. Instead of going with typical farm-style décor, consider classic wrought iron wall hangings. They will give the room rustic appeal and charm that looks far more impressive than poultry and other farm animal decorations and wall hangings.

Country-Style Sink and Faucet

A country kitchen would not be complete without a farm-style sink. Instead of a stainless steel sink, choose a nostalgic white enamel sink with a modern dual handle gooseneck faucet. This sink and faucet combination will fully accommodate deep pans and stockpots while adding a great deal of down-home nostalgic charm.

Decorate with Vintage Photos

Instead of decorating a country kitchen with framed prints and reproductions of paintings, consider decorating with unique vintage photos. Frame and mat vintage photos you have on hand, or request copies of old photos from friends and family. Pictures of old cars, barns, and people are ideal in a kitchen as well as any other room in the home, and they add a nostalgic feel without costing a lot of money.

Marquees

To add dimension and design to your country kitchen, consider hanging cast resin marquees over windows and doorways. This is a fresh approach to decorating, and it will add a lot of style to the room. Marquees are available in all sizes and designs, and you will find just the right marquee to add a touch of nostalgic flair and style to your country kitchen.

Jessica Ackerman is a senior staff writer for Wall Decor and Home Accents, and she has extensive experience in interior design. Jessica specializes in decorating vertical spaces with candle sconces , architectural pieces, wrought iron decor , and unique wall art.