Guest Picks: Take Your Kitchen Back to a Simpler Time

I yearn for a kitchen that doesn't have those sterile-looking stainless steel appliances and isn't separate from the dining room. Growing up, my family ate in the kitchen, and the table was in the middle of the floor, where it was easy to jump up and grab anything needed for meals. Aprons were hung on a hook to grab when cooking. People sat around the table and chatted, and the cook could chime in. It was a sweet time, a simple time. And of course, the kitchen was the heart of the home, and the home of the heart.

I've gathered products this month for a vintage kitchen with a farmhouse feel. The major appliances are a bright and spirited red, reminiscent of another time. Black, red and white are perfect color choices for this classic, old-time kitchen. — Brenda from Cozy Little House

Market Stripe Dinnerware - $24.00 » You can't go wrong with red and white dinner dishes. I love their simplicity; they remind me of old-time restaurants from my youth.


Big Chill Studio Top-freezer Fridge, Cherry Red - $2,495.00 » Of course, I adore this red color. It is simple yet classic. I would love to go back to this style with two simple doors.


36-inch Aulani Single Bowl Italian Fireclay Farmhouse Sink with Drainboard - $669.95 » I like the clean lines of this simple farmhouse sink, even if it isn't as deep as the ones popular some years ago. The drainboard on the side is great, too.


Belle Foret Wall-mounted Vessel Filler with Metal Cross Handles - $259.24 » You don't see faucet handles like this anymore; they're a part of the past. I think they will look fantastic with the farmhouse sink.


Big Chill Stove, Cherry Red - $4,295.00 » I can see cookies just about to come out of this oven. Mmm.


33-inch Baldwin Double Bowl Fireclay Farmhouse Kitchen Sink, Fluted Apron - $779.95 » The vertical lines on the front of this farmhouse sink caught my eye. They give it a real touch of class and remind me of beadboard, which everyone seems to love.


Tivoli Extending Pedestal Dining Table, Almond White - $799.00 » I'm a sucker for red and white kitchens. This pedestal table, paired with red chairs, would look beautiful. It might not be vintage, but it has the right look.


Stella Chair, Red - $199.00 » You can always go with an classic-style chair — and maybe add some cushions for comfort. I really like the high-gloss finish.


Retro Dishwasher Panel, Cherry Red - $525.00 » This is a dishwasher panel — how fantastic! I truly want one of these. I don't even use my dishwasher, so this would be great for me.


Bailey Trestle Dining Table - $2,495.00 » This made-for-a-big-family trestle table in black would bring another color component into this vintage farmhouse kitchen. A red, black and white color scheme would give a kitchen a very spirited theme.


Sunset Trading Sunset Selections Arrow Back Side Chair, Antique Black - $94.00 » I love these sleek and shiny black chairs. The Windsor look is timeless.


Merola Tile Boreal Quad Checker Black and White Porcelain Mosaic Floor Tile - $5.72 » I like this black and white checkerboard look for this vintage country farmhouse kitchen floor. It reminds me of yesteryear.


Tivoli Glass Cabinet, Almond White - $999.00 » I would go with this cabinet with glass doors for kitchen storage. I'd pair it with open shelving on the walls for a simple look.


Logan Modular Wall System - $3,589.00 » Free-standing shelves — they have to be cheaper than a built-in unit. I also like the idea of being able to rearrange them. And if you move, you can take the whole set along with you!


Kitchen Concepts 2 CO25928 Wallpaper - $13.77 » I would like one wall covered in this striped wallpaper. It has the look of ticking stripes, and the vertical lines would make a wall seem taller.


Spectrum Wall Mount Scroll Spice Rack, Black - $15.89 » I like this spice rack with the scrolled styling. It would look good anywhere, and you can use in any small space on the wall or simply put it on the countertop.


Cotton Apron, Red Border - $24.00 » What's a vintage kitchen without an apron to don while working? This one has a grain sack look and is edged with red.


Patchwork Measuring Spoons - $14.00 » Now that the kitchen is basically finished, it's time to have some fun. Add some playful measuring spoons with patchwork-style patterns.


Lodge Logic 5-piece Cast Iron Set, Black - $74.99 » And for good measure, you have to have some cookware from yesteryear as well. Grandma cooked with heavy black cast iron, and cornbread never tasted so good!

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