| Softening the hard edges and industrial look of | | | | page are also fine sources for "country". |
| commercial style kitchens by using original vintage | | | | Perhaps you already own a very functional kitchen |
| tables and chairs from earlier generations or | | | | table that you acquired a long time ago and now you |
| transforming existing furniture is very popular today. | | | | are tired of it. Or suppose you inherited a family |
| There are many different styles you can choose from | | | | member's table years ago and now you wonder if it |
| such as "cottage", "retro", "country" "Bohemian" and | | | | still "matches" your new kitchen. Wait, don't call your |
| more. | | | | neighborhood thrift shop just yet..."shabby-tize it! " |
| Whether you fall in love with a quirky painted table, a | | | | In other words, change the character of your current |
| re-purposed cottage style table, a Formica top retro | | | | kitchen table and chairs by changing the color, stain, |
| table, a forties enamel top table or a distressed | | | | fabric or even style. For example, brighten up a dark |
| wooden farm table, all of these looks can bring | | | | table and chairs by painting it white or another light |
| warmth and creativity back into the kitchen. Many | | | | color. Another idea is to consider keeping your original |
| home owners are discovering that buying "vintage" is | | | | table but adding interesting vintage chairs. Mixing and |
| paying off and can often be a terrific alternative to | | | | matching periods is very "in" right now. Or make |
| purchasing higher priced newer manufactured table | | | | adjustments to the style of chairs by replacing the |
| and chairs. | | | | seat cushions or seat covers with updated fabrics. |
| So where can you find these wonderful relics of past | | | | Even vintage chairs can look amazingly "modern" or |
| generations? If you want painted cottage style tables, | | | | "Urban Chic" with a funky geometric patterned fabric |
| there are numerous antique dealers who have on-line | | | | used on the seat cover. |
| stores that feature older tables which have been | | | | If you have a large family and require a lot of seating , |
| repainted in white or pastel cottage colors. In fact there | | | | than you may find that an oversized Farm table is just |
| is a "cottage industry "of cottage themed shops. Listed | | | | what your room needs. Add some old Country style |
| below is my website address where you will find a list | | | | benches with comfortable cushions to match your |
| of businesses featuring cottage style furniture. | | | | color scheme and you are on our way to warming up |
| Retro and country tables can be located in the same | | | | your kitchen. |
| way. Metropolitan areas are usually a good source for | | | | Another great way to bring charm into today's |
| funky Formica topped tables. Also consider searching | | | | "contemporary" kitchens is to accessorize your kitchen |
| Craigslist and on-line auctions. Farm tables will show up | | | | with a unique piece of vintage furniture such as an old |
| in the antique shops in "the country" and off the beaten | | | | Hoosier cabinet. which was used as a baking |
| path. Many of the dealers listed on my website links | | | | cupboard in the early 1900's. |