In a kitchen I am very fond of using old pieces of furniture instead of cabinetry, where I can. I find it gives a kitchen a more lived-in, individual look.
In my own kitchen at home I have used a chest of drawers which houses my napery collection and also an old French Armoire which we use as our pantry.
When I stumbled across this image {top} I instantly fell in love with the old table which they used in the centre of the kitchen. I love the look of the aged marble with its dints and scratches and chips.
Talking of dints and scratches and chips...I often have clients who are worried about marble getting damaged. I always say to them that in actual fact, marble looks better with age!
Image 1 - Source unknown
Image 2 - Anna Spiro
32 comments:
Inspiring idea! These examples are simply gorgeous!
I totally agree w/you... I am amazed that small chest fit just right in that space!.. Also, I like the white w/the dark pieces u used... it is unique and funky...
I just adore the simplicity in the first picture!
Hey Anna, the painting sets your cabinet off so beautifully & gorgeous teapot with shabby-chic colours.
Amazing... how such a small idea.. can give so much character to the room!! Lovely inspirations! Thanks for sharing them!
The piece you used is beautiful and it works/fits perfectly!!!
That top kitchen is one of my favorites! It is an Elizabeth Martin design but I'm not sure where it was featured.
Really love both of these images! Very, very pretty.
love it. white marble is my favorite. i like wood floors to show some wear as well. perfect looking doesn't look at all real to me. thanks for finding and sharing such gorgeous images.
I agree with you - the kitchen table with the marble top is wonderful! I love your use of the chest of drawers, too. Lovely post.
I couldn't agree more . . . I love using pieces of furniture in random spaces for my Interior Design . . . more REAL, COMFORTABLE and FUN! Thanks for sharing!
XOXO, Alexandra
Amazing!
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Love the chest of drawers. It's so wonderful to bring life into the kitchen, by older pieces. The first photo marriages new and lived in pieces perfectly! Great post!
yes, I love this! i'm still jealous of my mom's kitchen island- an antique desk that was converted with a granite top and turned wood legs that extend it's counterspace.
kitchen antiques soften the otherwise industrial look of a kitchen's expance...lovely inspiration photos!
I saw this image in Elle Decor's article on the home of Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos. However it was a bit confusing because there were two different kitchen images in the magazine article, this one and one tagged as being from their previous home. Online they have the previous homes kitchen featured and this kitchen isn't shown. As I said, a bit confusing.
Tricia - Avolli
i agree, anna, the use of vintage pieces in a kitchen definitely give it warmth. both pics are great.
Beautiful pictures! I just loved the painting on the wall!
Have a nice week. Marianna
Dents, scratches and chips in furniture. A few of my favourite things.
I love that kitchen...so fresh and open. The richness of the wood is so comfy...I love your piece of furniture...same richness.
Love your blog
Janet
I totally agree with the patina theory. I just got this amazing industrial stainless steel table, and I love the fact that the finish is far from perfect. I certainly wouldn't want to feel like I was living in a museum... great post!
xo Katherine aka. Urban Flea
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Absolutely love this!
great idea... I love that chest of drawers with the china on top... I wish my kitchen was big enough to do this! :)
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I Loved the painting on the wall above the chest!!!Simply lovely!
Was it made by you????
xxx,
AL from Brazil
YES! I agree! And your chest is lovely and perfect. :)
I adore the pale blue on the wall.
I love perusing through your blog. You do your title "absolutely beautiful things" justice! I added you to my blogroll.
Chloe
I love that old look simple pretty!
great kitchen also...have always loved beaded board.
I would have to agree with you as far as the marble table is concerned because when I went to change mine my interior designer said...the old ones cost more than the new ones and there was a demand for the old and patchy ones...so I am still with it and seeing this picture I am glad I did not part with it.
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I just adore the simplicity in the first picture!
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Beautiful wood table in the kitchen, matches nicely with the white cabinets. Thanks for sharing.
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