Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Nook. You know how when you move you have everything all planned out? Where all of your furniture is going to be placed and how it’s all going to look? So did I. Then I moved in and nothing really fit LOL. My dining room table at the cottage, which I love, is way to big for my kitchen eating area. And my rugs were too big for the rooms. But I ended up having a fun time moving all of my furniture around to all of the different rooms until I figured out where everything would go. I am still experimenting, but I thought it would be fun to share how my home is coming along.
The kitchen eating area is not huge in the new house. My table wouldn’t fit so I tried my office table and that didn’t work either. Then I tried an Ikea table that I bought as a game table for the basement. And I love it. The table is called Docksta and it was $199. I brought the chairs I was using at the cottage with my big dining table and I liked it. But it wasn’t really comfortable. I wanted a space where we could relax and read a book while eating lunch. Or for someone to sit there and talk to me while I make dinner.
In the cottage I had a banquette which I sold to the new owners. But I thought having a little banquette settee would soften up the space and make it a little cozier. And the way that the lights are wired in the kitchen nook this placement worked perfectly.
I hung my favorite sign from Sincerely Us shop which I had previously hung in my bedroom at the cottage.
And underneath I put the bench that I built and was used with my big dining room table at the cottage. It is the perfect place to display my cutting board collection. I think it’s so fun.
I also changed out the light fixture from a really basic silver chandelier to these globe lights. Before, the metal chandelier was kind of distracting in the space, but after hanging the globes, since they are clear the globes are very light and don’t distract from the cute saying on the wall.
The globe lights also go with the clear pendants that hang over the kitchen island.
Overall I probably would have put in a little larger of a table if I had planned it out, but after looking at larger tulip tables, they were all quite a bit more money. Instead of $199 for a table I would be paying at least $800 up to a couple thousand. And since the space isn’t that large, I don’t think it would be worth the expense.
I am still looking for different chairs. Maybe ghost chairs? Or I found these x-back wood chairs that I like too which would bring in the wood from the frame of the saying and the cutting boards.
It’s fun to see the space evolving. And I have noticed that the kids have been hanging out in the kitchen nook for longer and sitting on the settee while I cook. I love that!!
What space are YOU working on in your home?
Let us know in the comments!!
xoxo
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Hi! Can you please tell me which size sign you bought? Thanks!!!
OMG I love everything you did, but was instantly obsessed with the “Lets Stay Home” print! That’s pretty much my life motto most of the time. Can’t wait to order my own and add to the house…now just to find a good spot. Thanks for sharing!
Jen
Hey, what size did you order of the “Let’s Stay Home?” I just bookmarked the site on Etsy! I just ordered, site unseen, a banquet 2 seat cushioned chaise for the dining room on super clearance at William Sonoma. Little nervous! Might have to wrap it in plastic with teenage boys running around the house! Okay, so I didn’t see your sign size in your post! I always try to check and reread posts before bugging the author for the “deets.” Can we still say “deets?” laura {not a trophy wife}
Where did you find the “Let’s Stay Home” sign? I love every thing you’ve done!!
Thanks Kathy!!
The sign is from the etsy shop Sincerely Us – there is a link in the post 🙂
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I’m dying to know where you bought the lights over the round table!! Would you pleeaaasseee let me know? ☺️ Stunning design by the way!! ????
Hi Heather!!
Sure! The lights are from Overstock 🙂
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Thank you!! ????????
I think your kids staying put a little longer makes it all worth it! Love everything about this set up! Functional AND cute! Yay you! 🙂
Thanks Mary Beth! Yes – it’s been good so far!!
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I LOVE your new place. It seems to be coming together nicely and also seems really natural to you. A nice fit:)
Thank you Melissa! We are loving it so far!
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I love everything about this cute space! It’s so lovely, bright and inviting. That globe chandelier is perfect. And I have ALWAYS been a fan of the French X back style chairs, so that gets my vote. I think they’d tie in the wood elements beautifully.
Thank you Kara! I really like those chairs too!
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Hi Jen-
I just stumbled upon this post as I was looking for a sign like this one for my kitchen wall. What size is this? Is it the 24×36 “framed” option?
TIA
Kristina
Hi Kristina! It is the largest size – I think it’s closer to 30 inches?
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