A Charming Spring Kitchen with Cottage Style
Enjoy touring a Spring decorated kitchen, brimming with vintage cottage style
Happy Spring! We’re still trying to keep some warmer temps here in Minnesota; saw some snowflakes the last couple of days. But Spring is definitely busting out all over inside our home! And it puts a smile on my face:) Hopefully you’re ready for a big dose of Spring today, too, because you get a tour of A Charming Spring Kitchen with Cottage Style!
This week we’ve been enjoying the Blogger’s Best Spring Home Tour, hosted by Kelly at The Tattered Pew. It’s so fun to see into beautifully Spring decorated homes; such inspiration! If you’re visiting from My Family Thyme, I’m sure you enjoyed Lynne’s pretty home. I’ll have all the rest of the links at the bottom; hope you can visit them all!
First Off, An Introduction
If it’s your first time here, welcome! I’m Lora, a vintage junk-loving creative soul. For many years I sold vintage in other people’s shops and then owned my own with a friend for 5 1/2 years. I’ve been finding, reviving and repurposing vintage my whole life! These days I love to share my experience and decoratively inspire my readers here on the blog and on my Instagram HERE.
We live in a 100+ year old Fake Farmhouse that we’ve slowly completely redone ourselves. Luckily Mr. Fix-it is very handy; my creativity and his engineering skills work well together. Our 3, now adult, kiddos learned a lot from the constant projects going on at our house! (Think they enjoyed it so much they’re having a hard time leaving;)
Cottage Style
This year my Spring decorating was inspired by the comeback of Cottage style, which has been renamed Cottagecore. My decor has always been inspired by the sweet, feminine, times-gone-by details that this style embraces. I love to combine this sweetness with rustic vintage farmhouse junk finds for that perfect blend of high and low.
Design details for Cottage Style:
- feminine details and trims
- happy, bright pastel colors
- florals & patterns on fabrics, furniture, walls
- plenty of smalls, especially collections
- vintage furnishings and accessories with character
Hope you enjoy my Cottage styled Spring kitchen tour!
A Charming Spring Kitchen with Cottage Style
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Kitchen Entryway
Like many old farmhouses, our back door is our main entryway. No one comes to the front door except the Amazon man;) When designing our kitchen years ago, my challenge was to make a pretty entryway for visitors without them needing to see any dirty dishes in my sink! Our entryway is space challenged, but it always welcomes visitors with a seasonal hello.
Straight ahead is the bathroom we created for the first floor. Every door in our whole house is a different vintage door we’ve added. “We” also added farmhouse trim everywhere. This house had a bad 60’s look when we moved in: gold linoleum and appliances, orange skinny trim, flourescent square light… you get the picture. We had to build the vintage farmhouse charm back into it.
{“DIY Repurposed Mirror Frame with Vintage Tin”}
Open Shelves for Seasonal Display
I love when my home embraces whatever season we are in, so I swap things up often (actually whenever other people dust;) I am a dish-a-holic and switch up my dishes every season, combining vintage with new. Open shelves work beautifully for function and display. Old wood boards held by new farmhouse-styled brackets corral our seasonal dishes.
The beautiful Marvin windows give me a view of our property. This whole wall is so much better than what it looked like before. (See the kitchen before in “Our Home’s 15 Year Anniversary”).
The deep windowsills allow me to enjoy seasonal pretties and fresh flowers at the sink.
Repurposed Vintage Projects Seen:
“Vintage Silverware Art for the Kitchen”
“Repurposed Vintage Sewing Machine Drawer Kitchen Organizer”
Vintage Collections in Glass Front Cabinets
I designed our kitchen and the cabinets and knew I wanted glass front cupboards, so I could enjoy my seasonal vintage collections without cluttering up countertops. I have used this trick throughout our space-challenged home (see “10 Styling Ideas That Make Glass Front Cabinet Displays Beautiful“).
When we remodeled the kitchen, we were able to create a pantry by popping a door through the former exterior wall. With a little step up and a vintage door, you’d think it was always there. It was one of the best things we did for this house. It even has a window. (You can see the inside in “Pantry Organization, Vintage Inspired”).
I designed this bank of cabinets to look like the built-ins of an old house. Over 10 years later, and I still love them!
My R.Atkinson Fox framed prints inspired my Cottage decorating theme. Learn more about his lovely and numerous illustrations and his career in “Collecting R. Atkinson Fox Prints”.
Cozy Cottage Sitting Area
At the end of our kitchen I’ve created a cozy sitting area that is probably the most popular spot in the house. I have had a table there at times, but then we all miss the comfy chairs. The small scaled loveseat and barrel chair sit on either side of our DIY repurposed coffee table ( “From Vintage Roof Rack to Cool Coffee Table”).
With our big patio sliding doors, you can feel like you’re sitting outside. I decorate the deck with seasonal decor to enjoy. Even though it snowed yesterday, I popped in fake forsythia branches, pussy willows and picked up some pansies for this special home tour!
This cozy sitting area is tucked in by a cupboard we created from old doors and hardware. For Spring I filled it with my vintage tin collection (learn more in “Collecting Vintage Daher Floral Tins”).
If you came over to enjoy a cup of coffee with me, we’d probably sit here!
{“9 Must-Haves for Creating a Cozy Sitting Area in the Kitchen”}
Spring Cottage Decor Everywhere
Are you getting the cottage decorating vibes? I even pulled out some vintage floral teacups for that English cottage style. Along with my fun Easter centerpiece (“DIY Chocolate Bunny Centerpiece“), I’ve got all the sweet and charming accents that make Cottage Style so endearing!
Well, we’re back at the entryway where we started. Hope you enjoyed the tour! Yes, with Cottage style, there’s a lot going on. But it’s so fun to decorate with all your pretty vintage finds!
To continue this fun tour, visit Kristin at White Arrows Home next. You’ll love her lodge-beautiful home in my neighboring state of Wisconson!
Thanks so much for visiting! Hope A Charming Spring Kitchen with Cottage Style inspired you! If you enjoyed your time, become an Insider to keep the ideas flowing!
Pin, share, and enjoy the rest of the inspiration!
Bloggers’ Best Spring Home Tours
Monday’s Tours
The Tattered Pew / My Thrift Store Addiction / Bricks n’ Blooms
Shiplap and Shells / Cottage In The Mitten / Cottage On Bunker Hill
Tuesday’s Tours
Midwest Life and Style / Open Doors Open Hearts / Cloches and Lavender
Amy Sadler Designs / Up To Date Interiors
Wednesday’s Tours
Simply2Moms / Sand Dollar Lane / DIY Beautify
The Ponds Farmhouse / Pasha Is Home / Lantern Lane Designs
Thursday’s Tours
StoneGable / My Wee Abode / County Road 407
She Gave It A Go / Aratari At Home / Willow Bloom Home
Friday’s Tours
Lora Bloomquist Create and Ponder / White Arrows Home / Follow The Yellow Brick Home
Robyn’s French Nest / tatertots and jello / My Family Thyme
Sharing at these lovely parties:
I love your kitchen and your decor is spot on Lora! I wish my collection was as big as you have, I keep collecting those beloved pieces and adding them to our home. Our cozy cottage is a bursting at the seams though. Thank you for sharing with Whimsy Home Wednesday.
Thanks, Cara! It’s all about shuffling things in and out!
Hi Lora, thank you for your sharing. It gives me some ideas how to decorate my house 🙂 I would like to know where you buy the rabbit (green one) in your photo! Thanks <3
Moss rabbits can be found on Amazon or at hobby/floral/craft stores.
So Beautiful photos. Lovely kitchen!
Thank you!
Lora, thank you for sharing this spring cottage decor with us! It’s awe-inspiring. After reading this post, I had some new ideas for my house decor
Wonderful, Jennie! Have fun:)
Hi Lora, I’m a little late, but have thoroughly enjoyed your wonderful cottage-y Spring Kitchen tour. Every photo is a feast for the eyes. Just beautiful. I think my fave is your wonderful comfy sitting area next to your kitchen. I love it all!!
Thank you, Debra:) Yes, that little sitting spot gets plenty of love.
Lora, I just love your kitchen home tour! There are so many fun finds to see and I am sure you enjoy them all. Also, I just heard you on the Blogging Creatives on Fire podcast – you did a great job😊 You and I have a lot in common so I wanted to pop over and say hi! Pinning this post 😊
Thanks, Cindy! I love your style, too and caught your MMSMP painted pinecones tutorial; great job! Glad you enjoyed the podcast; it was a first for me and really fun!
I just loved seeing your spring home tour Lora! The ceiling colour in the kitchen really caught my eye. I love how you have included so many pretty vintage details in your home, and those florals are so lovely and charming!
Thanks so much, Shawna! All the home tours were amazing!
Lora your home looks SO pretty all decorated for spring! I love your kitchen!!!
Thanks, Stacy!
Lora, I just love your cottage farmhouse kitchen! It is so charming and you have it decorated beautifully! Your vintage treasures and vignettes make me smile! It is so much fun to join you on this tour. Happy Spring!
Enjoyed touring with you, too, Lynne! Thanks:)
Your “fake” farmhouse is one of the cutest I’ve EVER seen. Your tour was amazing and I think I stared at each photo for several minutes trying to soak up the adorable details. Plus I think I pinned all of them as well. You’ve done such an incredible job with all the projects and it totally looks authentic. You need your own several page spread in a magazine! At our farmhouse, everyone enters through the back as well and I’ve barely touched it. It’s full of crap. Boots, horse feed, tools, the vacuum, paint cans etc. We have no storage but you’ve changed my thinking. That space is getting an overhaul. So glad to have hopped with you this week and was able to see your oh-so-fun cottage kitchen. Happy Spring Lora.
I appreciate your kind words, friend:) Yes those dumping grounds are a challenge to make functional and pretty, but so nice when you can enter with a smile!
Lora your vintage cottage decor is so charming as always! I really love your picnic basket vignette–pinned! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thanks, Cecilia! I borrowed that idea from Debra at Common Ground; loved her picnic basket arrangement she did for Spring!
Lora, I keep coming back to your sweet blog. Just love the farm house decorated for spring! You’ve given me so many ideas and inspired me to keep collecting those adorable ceramic planters, pretty dishes, linens, picnic baskets and even to create a cozy sitting area in my kitchen/keeping room! I’m on the hunt for just the perfect love seat or small sofa and chairs to fit the space. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Jan in MA
Thanks so much, Jan; glad you’ve been enjoying it here and feeling inspired!
I hope you know by now how much I LOVE your beautiful home, Lora. I am in awe of all your vintage goodies. I found a vintage canister in one of your glass cabinets that looks identical to the one I have in my hope chest that was my Nana’s. It’s the exact same one and I’ve never seen another one before. I imagine sitting in that cozy spot having coffee with you and checking out all your vintage finds. Happy Spring!
I so appreciate that, Kim:) Which tin is like your Nana’s? They each are a garden’s worth of beauty; I love looking at them!
I am a dish person, too! It’s so fun to see part of your pretty collection. Your built-in cabinets are one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful treasures with us. So nice touring with you this week!
I’ve had to part with a couple sets lately; just couldn’t find places for them all! It’s good though; makes me have to decide which ones I truly love and will use:) Thank you!
Lora I love seeing all of your collections displayed in your kitchen. You did a great job designing and I love the window and how it has such a pretty vibe. The cafe curtains are darling too! Pinned and so thankful to have you join me this week!
I’ve loved joining in this week, Kelly! Such a talented group of kind ladies. Thanks for organizing all the details!
You know I am loving all of your vintage cottage accents! Even during the farmhouse craze I have stayed more true to vintage cottage style, mixing in English, country French, and even American kitsch in with farmhouse, and you have always done an eclectic vintage- cottage mix too, which is why I enjoy your tours so much!
Your built in cabinets are so authentic and filled with the most wonderful springy treasures.
Wonderful tour!
Yes, incorporating some of the trends can be fun, but sticking in our own style lane creates a unique, personal and collected home. That’s why these tours are so fun; to see everyone’s unique homes:) Thanks, Amber!
Love your pretty spring farmhouse Lora! So many beautiful colorful details. Fun touring with you this week. Pinned!
Thanks, ladies!
Such a pretty tour Lora. You have a pretty kitchen and pretty spring touches
Thanks, Cindy! I’ve so enjoyed all the beautifully decorated homes this week:)
Too many things to comment on that I love!! Everything looks fabulous..and I really love the light above your sink.
Thanks, Jennifer! Got it years ago at Restoration Hardware; it was definitely my splurge choice:)
Hi Lora!
Ok I am in love with your home!! I love all of the details. It’s so warm and charming! I love how you have kept the charm of the era. So beautiful! I pinned your outdoor tea party to my spring board to share. Thanks for letting me stop by!
xoxo
Aw, I appreciate your kind words, Jennifer! So happy to be touring with you today:)
Lora, I adore your pretty cottage kitchen all decorated for spring. My favorite is all of the green vintage finds. And the flowers! So happy to be on this tour with you this week. Pinned!
Yes, I love green; it’s my favorite and I use it as a neutral all year long. I went a little crazy at Trader Joe’s-I’d never been there before. Now I know how dangerous their flower dept will be for me;)
Your cozy cottage style is so welcoming, Lora! I love that you have made your 60s house work for your decor style.
Well, it’s a 1900’s house that had 60’s decor…but there’s nothing left of that anymore;) Thanks for visiting, Julie!
Beautiful. I love how you incorporated your antiques.
I’m enjoying the collections I’ve had packed away for 2 years; it’s like reuniting with old friends:)
Your sweet floral curtains are cottage-y perfect. 🥰 But wait! There’s a wonderful vintage basket tin that looks like it was made just to go with the curtains! Lovey combinations throughout the tour. Definite inspiration to celebrate the seasons in my own home!
Yes, that basket and the curtains do coordinate nicely! And I’ve never used them together! The vintage curtains were a thrift store score and the basket I got from my mom, because she knew she could give me anything vintage and aqua and I’d be a happy girl:)
I LOVE all of your vintage Spring goodness!! It’s so festive and cheery for this new season! You style shelves so beautifully!
Thank you, Rachel! I love styling shelves. I used to do it for clients and then for my store. Now I just do it for myself…and the WWW!
This is so pretty Lora, I love all the spring accents and vintage details. Pinned!
Tania
Thanks, Tania! On our gray Spring days, the happy colors help!
Breathtaking!
You’re so sweet; thank you!
Lora!! I love your Spring Cottage Kitchen!! It’s so much fun and full of life!! ❤ But I’m 100% certain that if I had a Chocolate Bunny Centerpiece sitting out it would be half eaten!! Hahaha So much fun touring with you sweet friend!!
If he were real chocolate, I’m sure he’d have an ear missing;) Thank you!
Lora,
I loved your tour. The cute seating area with the awning was precious. I loved everything about it.
That awning wall is my favorite in the whole house:) Thank you!