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COTTAGE KITCHEN WITH CHIPPY ACCENTS

I have another adorable cottage kitchen to show you today.
This one is in a house in the Historic District of Wilmington, NC.
Since the owners use this house on a part-time basis they kept the kitchen small
 but it's large on charm with some unique accents and chippy pieces of furniture. 


The small table and chair are SO cute and I love how some vintage
cupboards were mixed in with the traditional cabinetry.


I think the vintage chandelier adds a lot of personality too.


The corner of the kitchen shown below uses an old dresser for added
storage and some pretty artwork on the walls.


I found this kitchen on Houzz where it was featured as a "Kitchen of the Week."
I was surprised by some of the comments which you can read HERE.
Many had strong opinions about using vintage items with chipping paint in a kitchen.
Some just really didn't like the look and others felt it would be unsanitary
 and possibly even a health risk around food preparation.
  (Ensuring that there had been no lead paint used on these pieces is a valid point.)

This is my favorite quote from one of the comments:
"This is a cute kitchen, but I, too, am not a fan of the peeling paint "tortured" furniture look."

 The designer, Melanie Bowe of En Vie Interiors, left a comment saying that
the pieces had been cleaned, sanded and sealed so there would not be any flaking.

Do you like this kitchen?
I know that most of us bloggers love our "tortured" furniture but
what do you think about using it in the kitchen?
I would love to hear your thoughts.


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  1. Unknown6/03/2014

    It's a cute kitchen, but I'm not a huge fan of the vintage cabinet in its shabby state. I love the look of vintage cabinets incorporated in new kitchens, but I prefer that they be sanded and painted.

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  2. Brenda Pruitt6/03/2014

    I don't care for it THAT tortured. What I like is the table in the kitchen. I have always loved an eat-in kitchen.
    Brenda

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  3. Kim 6/03/2014

    I think it's a lovely space. I agree, some of the pieces are a bit too tortured for my own every day kitchen, but I think it would be great as a vacation space! I just love that sink area...sweet!

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  4. Dawn6/03/2014

    Darling kitchen I am pinning it.

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting6/03/2014

    I LOVE IT!! It would not be functional for my family for everyday use but it would be sweet for a vacation home!!

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  6. Betty 6/03/2014

    The kitchen looks lovely. I would like our next kitchen to be light blue.

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  7. Pamela6/03/2014

    What a divine space!!

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  8. SImple and Serene Living6/03/2014

    I lived in Wilmington for 8 years and love the houses in the historic district there. I adore this kitchen. I'll take tortured furniture any day of the week. xo Laura

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  9. chateau chic6/03/2014

    I LOVE this charming kitchen. There shouldn't be a problem since everything has been sealed. It has so much personality!
    Mary Alice

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  10. Kelly6/03/2014

    I love it! It's so cute and full of charm. I think as long as your appliances and counter tops are food safe, what's the worry?

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  11. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living6/03/2014

    Love this and would definitely use chippy furniture in the kitchen! :)

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  12. Art and Sand6/03/2014

    I love the kitchen . . . that little table is wonderful.

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  13. NanaDiana6/04/2014

    I do like the kitchen. Love the table and the whole kitchen just has a fun, vintage feel to it! xo Diana

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  14. mah6/04/2014

    I LOVE it and like the designer said, it is sealed, so there won't be any chips of paint falling off!

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  15. Vickie @ Ranger 9116/04/2014

    I love the look!

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  16. carol jane6/04/2014

    I agree. Not an all year round space. But an awesome vacation spot!!!!

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  17. carol jane6/04/2014

    i agree. Perfect for a vacation spot, but not an everyday kitchen.

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  18. Unknown6/04/2014

    What a sweet Kitchen! I bet the rest of the house is cute too!
    ~Liz

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  19. Custom Comforts6/05/2014

    Cute little kitchen. I wouldn't mind the chippy look as long as the chips wouldn't fall into the food. I have seen antique tables in Country Living before that I would never eat off of, but to each his own. This little kitchen is charming.
    Cindy

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  20. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson6/08/2014

    Well, I'd gladly torture a bit of furniture. lol! I love the look and I would use it in a kitchen. Sealing it is a good idea though. I have an old cupboard out on my porch. Last year we finished our basement and I wanted to use it in the kitchen. We really couldn't get it to work so I am now saving it for my (some day) potting shed. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  21. Stacey6/09/2014

    I think that kitchen is adorable! The chippy cabinet looks perfectly at home there. Knowing that it's cleaned and sealed I'd say it would be fine there. I do worry about lead based paint on old things but sealing works. Right? Either way, it's gorgeous..

    I realized when you left me a message earlier that I don't believe I've been seeing the updates to your blog. Has anyone else told you that? Maybe I need to investigate. :)

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