Farm House Renovations

Tradition and the Farm House Kitchen
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Farm House Kitchen.

Older fans of cartoons probably remember the incredibly silly “Car of the Future” and “House of the Future” cartoons that were produced in the 1950’s. These parodies of the nonsensical ‘products of the future’ that would be on display at The World’s Fair were biting in their satire. Considering the future of the world did not contain the loads and loads of utterly impractical items that the World’s Fair would have on display, those cartoons were on the money in their biting commentary.

There are just certain expectations as to what items will make up the acceptable image of a farm house kitchen. That is, a farm house kitchen will look downright silly if things that simply don’t belong or don’t fit in adequately are employed as part of the kitchen’s landscape.

Interestingly, those who want to decorate a “farm house kitchen” don't actually live on farms. Instead, they want to use a hearty, country theme to make their kitchens feel more like a home than a spaceship.

If you're building a farm house kitchen, what are some of the elements you should include?

One of the most important parts of a farm house kitchen is the island, which is usually made with a pine base. Often, in such a kitchen, you will find an island that is specifically designed for people to sit at it. It will most likely be a permanent fixture with a matte counter top, rather than a shiny granite or marble. This dullness adds to the farm house atmosphere.

Another important part of the farm house atmosphere is earthen colors – dark browns and greens and grays. Carved pieces and wooden beams also usually makes a good addition to a farm house atmosphere.

If you wish to replicate a farm house atmosphere in your kitchen, it is important to focus on functionality, colors, and wood, of course.

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