interior design, kitchen
The Kitchen Trend I’m Dying To Use For Our Next Remodel
For months we've been postponing the inevitable at our house - a total basement remodel. It's been on the 'someday' list for quite some time, but thanks to some old plumbing issues, we're finding it necessary to open some walls down there so, we're biting the bullet and going for it! And that means some fun remodel projects!
Of course I've already started pinning ideas like crazy, and in the process have decided that this kitchen trend is one I'll be adopting into our design if I can. So what is it? Well, it's a little hard to explain but basically it's bringing old-world or salvage pieces into the kitchen with a mix of modern style to create a totally unique look...
I absolutely love the idea of potentially using some old cabinetry for the kitchen space downstairs. Right now, the basement is set up to be a separate unit if we ever wanted to rent it, but in the meantime, we are hoping to use this space to act like a cellar kitchen. We'll use it for things like canning and pickling, and I'm learning more about making herbal salves and tinctures, so this will essentially be our connection from the items we collect from our garden to our kitchen and pantry.
Given the old world-inspired use of the space, it seems only logical that it might have some old world charm...
This kitchen space from Vintage Whites is major inspiration for the kind of kitchen we're going for. Between some custom cabinetry (with the sink) and antique cabinets, it's a lovely eclectic mix of elements, with tons of charm.
Of course, there are ways to do this that don't require large salvage pieces. You can use salvaged doors for cabinet fronts, or just recreating the look entirely - a move that's pretty popular in many a Magnolia Home remodel (like the two below).
The trick is to intentionally go for more of a mismatched look in the pieces, whether it's actually antique or not. I love the look below from House Inhabit where an old buffet has been built into plaster-style built-ins. The addition of a simple pine wood door next to the cabinet next to it makes it feel like it's all been created over time. This is really the style I'm going for!
Of course, there's a definite possibility that we won't find the exact salvage piece we need, in which case we'll have to imagine ways to create a similar look with new cabinetry.
One space that's really giving me inspiration for this is a minimalist kitchen by Semo Design. I love the natural textures of each element - it's clean and quiet and bright which is everything I want and need this space to be.
Now that we're getting moving no this project, I promise to bring you a little tour of the basement soon so you can see what we're working with, along with some plans as soon as we have them! This is going to be as much of a budget renovation as we can make it, which means we'll try and keep the original layout, and probably have to make some compromises while trying to bring some long-lasting style and somewhat quality elements to the space as well. Stay tuned!!
I love the idea of having a kitchen-like cellar in the basement for canning and pickling. Especially since you have your own garden. The large sink would be great for preparing for a canning project.
I noticed and love this trend too. Old salvaged wood brings so much soul to a place !
Growing up in NY, we always had basements. I moved to NC almost 20 years ago and found that basements were not very easy to come by. Fast forward to 1 month ago – we purchased our forever home, which included a basement! I have been trying to figure out what to do with the space, it has a fairly outdated wet bar area. The ideas you posted above is giving me the inspiration I need to start moving forward with making some decisions! Thank you 🙂
ohhh – that makes me so excited!! i never had a basement growing up, but my grandparents did. it was where they canned tomatoes and cured meats and always kept my favorite treats. i hope mine can be as magical!
We are starting our basement remodel too so very curious to see what you do. Are you doing a waterfall island? Thats what we are leaning towards and are still debating what material to use here.
Hi Sara! Our kitchen is quite small so there won’t actually be an island! Myself, I’m not typically a fan of the waterfall look, as it’s too much stone for me! Follow your gut and use the material you love!!
Totally love the charm and beauty of the kitchen!!! Very inspiring.
The natural wood combined with the white paint is amazing! I also love the ceiling with the exposed beams!
It looks so minimalistic and so modern at the same time! The wood texture with the combination of the plain white paint makes it look so simple yet beautiful and feel luxurious.
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I totally get that it’s part of the look, but some of the cupboards look crooked. Do you have trouble opening them? This style is BEAUTIFUL but also feels like a lot of work. And sometimes the refurbished stuff can be really expensive, given the time it takes to refurbish it. I guess if you have the extra kitchen you can make it a long-term DIY project. Buy a few sanders off of Craigslist or what not, and make it your hobby 🙂
If we refurbish something old, we’d be able to replace the hinges, get it all in working order, etc. I wouldn’t buy anything that needs too much work, but honestly don’t think it will be that hard! The harder part will be finding the right piece! We may not find one in time, in which case we’ll go with traditional cabinetry and try to use salvage pieces elsewhere!
Wow! The wood cabinet refinishing is stunning! I love the natural beauty.
Really love what you did in your kitchen!! It’s very amazing that you can withheld that long time but if it’s for your home you really want the best of the best.