Are you tired of my kitchen yet?
If I were you, I may be tired of my kitchen.
But, here’s hoping you aren’t tired of my kitchen.
Because, its the second round of the What’s Your Style series, which means we are talking kitchens.
So today, I’m sharing a little bit more about my Vintage Modern Rustic Kitchen.
There are a few changes since the last time you saw it.
Vintage Modern Rustic Kitchen
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During the first round of What’s Your Style, we determined that my style was Vintage-Modern-Rustic.
And that shockingly, it all works together.
I showed you my living room (something I never thought would happen) and we chatted about all the different elements.
Today, let’s chat about the kitchen.
Obviously, the most rustic piece in my kitchen is the island.
As you know, Grunt Labor and I built the island ourselves (sans the countertop). I painted it a crisp white, but left the bottom shelf of barn wood untouched. I love that look of barn wood mixed with clean white paint.
The barstool makeover‘s brought them a bit more in the modern realm.
And did you notice the new addition over the island?
I finally found some pendant lights I loved. They are much more modern than the light fixture over the sink, which may get switched out soon.
Of course, my kitchen would not be complete without a touch of cotton somewhere.
And intricate hand iced cookies. Why, yes, I did make those. And no, I’d never lie to you about something like perfectly iced cookies. *evil laugh*
Isn’t the little vintage plate the cookies are on adorable? I have a small set of those that were my aunt’s. The cream and sugar set go well with the vintage coffee jar.
The open shelving has a bit of a rustic touch with the stained wood, but not as much as the island.
I will say that I love all the “white-ware,” but I’m not quite sure its still working for me. It may get changed soon.
The metal basket cookbook storage is another vintage touch.
My mother-in-law bought me this fabulous caddy from Pottery Barn. Its probably supposed to be used outside, but it is perfect to corral all the clutter on the countertops.
In the last kitchen tour, many people asked about my faucet. We bought it at Lowe’s and it was only $100 – a great price for a faucet. It has held up perfectly. To me, it has an old farmhouse feel which works well with the island, but it contrasts nicely against the classic subway tile backsplash.
I use a modern wood container to hold my salt, pepper, olive oil, etc. by the stove. Its easy access and makes the necessities a bit prettier. The same goes for the silver pitcher – a Goodwill find. I’m not quite sure what the round piece of wood is from that is behind it all. I picked it up at one of my favorite local shops because I thought it would be a nice contrast with the backsplash.
That’s it. My Vintage Modern Rustic Kitchen in a nutshell.
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Megan says
I think my whole kitchen is rustic and not in a good way. Well, except my new appliances but the rest is all waiting for time and money and then it’s see ya! I love your new lights! They are great.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahahhaha, Megan! I know what you mean – mine was that same way when we first got a hold of our house! Be patient – its worth the wait!
angela says
So much goodness! That island, the backsplash, the faucet! Everything compliments each other so well. Love!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You are too much, Angela! Thank you! Sometimes I can’t believe how well it all compliments each other and that I did it!
Roeshel says
Jenna, I just love your kitchen and the details! Rustic accents get me every time. Beautiful job!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Roeshel!
Selene Galindo says
I’ve always loved your kitchen girl!! I would so cook it up in there! And that’s coming from someone who doesn’t really see the point in cooking other than to keep the family alive!
Oh, and your pendant lights rock!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahahahaha! I feel you, Selene! Grunt Labor has been sick the last couple nights, so I really haven’t cooked dinner – I’m sorry he’s sick, but I’ve totally enjoyed not cooking! haha!
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
You know I adore you kitchen and your house and your style! Keep on cooking!
Kelly
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kelly!
Patricia Routt says
I love, love, love your kitchen. I couldn’t find one thing I didn’t like.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thank you, Patricia! Really? Not one thing? Wow! You totally made my day!
chris aka monkey says
well i got caught up on 2 days worth of kitchens…. just made me want to take a sledge hammer to ours then we would have to do something then lol so many creative women awe inspiring xx
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Chris, I totally know what you mean!! When we moved into this house, that’s exactly how I felt!! Work with what you’ve got though!
Jamie says
I could never grow tired of your kitchen! Sharing on my FB page today 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Jamie!
Chelsea says
I LOVE your kitchen so much! The baskets and the galvanized metal and that island… ahhh! Your style could also be categorized as ahhh-mazing 🙂 beautiful space friend!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You are too sweet, Chelsea! thank you!
mindie hilton says
Beautiful kitchen. Cute cookies too, lol.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
hahaha! You wouldn’t believe how long it took me to ice those, Mindie! haha! Thanks!
Tania says
I love your kitchen, it’s stunning! One of my favorite details is the locker baskets turned cookbook storage! Genius!
Tania
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Tania! I love those baskets too! They are so functional!
Ashley@Biggerthanthethreeofus says
Love the mix of modern and vintage. How you are storing your cookbooks is just lovely and those barstools…wow! Looks great.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Ashley! I love mixing modern and vintage. The contrast is always so fun!
Marsha says
Love your rustic touches. Your bins with cookbooks caught my eye. Had to pin that one.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Marsha! I love those cookbook holders too!
Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says
LOVE your kitchen and all the little details! Pinned 🙂 I’d love it if you shared this at The Makers link party going on at my blog right now. Hope to see you there!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Katie! I’ll head over!
Megin says
I love it all, Jenna! The open shelves, the rustic, the WHITE! And those little vintage cream and sugar jars are a-dorbs, too.
Thank you for sharing this at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206.
~ Megin of VMG206
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Megin!
Corey @ Tinysidekick says
I love all of the touches in your kitchen Jenna! Especially the wire baskets you use to store your cookbooks! Great idea and so unexpected.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Corey!
Kandice says
What is the paint color on your cabinets? I LOVE that color!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hi Kandice! It is called Frost. It was one of the color options in the Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations kit!
Katie @ Little House of Four says
I love your kitchen and the rustic touches you added. The island with barn wood is amazing. I pinned to my “kitchen renovation ideas” board for future reference!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks so much, Katie!! The island and barstools are my favorite part in the kitchen!
Charlene says
I’m actually in love with precious yellow and gray bird curtains! Do they have a name or where to find?! Thank you!
Charlene says
I meant previous***
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
You bet! Its right here: https://www.onlinefabricstore.net/premier-prints-barber-corn-yellow-kelp-slub-fabric-.htm
charlene says
Awesome!
Denita Smith says
Hi Jenna! Love your site (I am a newbie!). Just wanted to tell you I’ve worked in the restaurant business a few decades-ahem- and I believe I can solve the mystery of the cute worn wooden board leaning on your backsplash. With big pizza ovens and big pizza pans, one needs a big wooden ‘flipper’ pizza-taker-outter! Sometimes they were used for a cutting board as well-hmmm, unsanitary?! Great site, sure glad I found you 😉 and perhaps mystery solved of the round wooden board!!!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Ahhhhhhh! That is so cool, Denita! Now, I finally know what it is! Thank you!
mary ballerin says
Hi Jenna – I use galvanized baskets hung by cup hooks screwed into the wood under by cupboards, instead of on a rail, to hold my spice jars and S&P shakers, etc so that *when* I paint my cupboards and do a white subway tile back splash there won’t be holes in it. I’m about to hang my paper towel roll from another basket, it’s great to get stuff off the counter. I didn’t realize you used a Rustoleum kit to paint your cupboards white, I have an unopened kit – do you still recommend it? I put a bamboo cutting board behind my knife block, they really look nice together. I wondered if something wood on the wall behind your whiteware would make it pop. I know this is an older post, maybe it’s different now? Are your grandma’s? glasses not on the shelves anymore? I love those glasses! Anyway, I have rustic baskets; vintage industrial fiberglass swivel chairs from our junior college, my great-grandparents’ c. 1900 curved glass oak china cabinet with their Nippon china luncheon set displayed inside and modern glass vases with real-looking fake flowers on top; my Crosley turntable sitting on a mcm piece with my albums displayed underneath and my Amazon Echo sitting on top – quite the mix. I need to ask – not being critical or rude – do the uneven ends of the rustic boards on the bottom of your island ever get bumped by shins? Something draws my eyes to those boards whenever I see your island. I want to take a saw to even them out, like you do when finishing up decking. It’s just my thing. I have an antique 5-legged oak work table whose legs would be great for making an island, with a leg to spare, lol. I knew I’d seen a great idea for displaying cookbooks and here it is, thank you! I have several vintage galvanized wire baskets that were being left in a shed when my elderly neighbors’ home sold so I grabbed them (with permission). I just need to find wall space, somewhere. Oh, decades ago I used a coffee pot from the Chicago Hilton Downtown’s room service tray (oops, I was young, and drunk) to hold my kitchen utensils. I must look through my mom’s silver pieces for a large pitcher to use. Still looking for that gold ‘fruit’ bowl from Target, I have an eBay search saved. 😉
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Hey Mary! Yes, the first time around in painting my kitchen I used the Rust-Oleum kit. It definitely wasn’t bad, but I do think it probably cost me more in the long run than just using paint would have. The kit said it would paint the fronts and backs of doors of a large kitchen. However, the fronts alone had to have 3 coats and there wasn’t enough paint in the kit so I had to get another one. I do still have my grandmother’s glasses on the shelves, but I’ve redecorated other things on the shelves. I love those glasses too. As for the wood on the kitchen island, nope, there haven’t been any bumped shins or at least none that I’m aware of! I hope you find that gold fruit bowl from Target – it’s one of my favorite things!
mary ballerin says
Hmm, I bought the kit on sale but it sounds like purchased paint and some already-owned primer might be cheaper when done with my HomeRight sprayer. Thanks for the reply and info. Maybe I can sell the unopened kit. Oh, sorry to bug you again but did you use a coat of polyacrylic on your cupboards or do you suggest waxing for durability? The car waxer thingy doesn’t have great ‘star reviews’ on Amazon. Surprised. I love my HomeRight Max sprayer when used to paint my new shed. I haven’t had a chance to use the spray tent yet – winter in IL.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
I agree, Mary. I do think it would be cheaper in the long run as well. Yes, do a coat of polyacrylic. Waxing isn’t near as durable as polycrylic. On a side note, I’m surprised about the reviews of the HomeRight car waxer on Amazon too. While I don’t do much waxing, I’ve always preferred poly, I have used it for waxing before and it made the job so much easier.