Freestanding Unfitted Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen
Hi there friend!
This might be the most excited I’ve ever been to share an article with you! Our Freestanding Unfitted Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen is complete! In this post I’ll be sharing views of the whole kitchen and discussing this style concept. Then I’ll be breaking it down further in additional posts about some of the specific pieces we’ve incorporated.
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Freestanding or Unfitted Kitchen
I love reading about the history of the architecture and design styles during the period of our home. It was built some time in the 1880s, which was during the Victorian era. It doesn’t have as ornate details as some Victorian homes so it falls into the Folk Victorian category, where utility played a big role. This makes sense since since it’s a farmhouse.
It’s interesting to see what the rooms in these houses would have included, their layouts, and how they were used. Kitchens during this time would have been freestanding or unfitted. Meaning that cabinets and appliances weren’t built in. Oftentimes they had mismatched cabinetry, and a central workspace. They were designed with function first.
I have been pinning kitchens like these for years and never really knew it was a whole thing! Haha! Unfitted kitchens are making a huge comeback and I can see why!
Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen
They’re packed with character and charm! I’ve loved antiques for as long as I can remember. Incorporating them in the kitchen like this honestly makes the kitchen feel like the rest of the house. It’s collected and cozy! It also gives you more freedom to switch things up. And we are loving it’s function!
Farmhouse Kitchen Island
Originally we had the sink in the center of the room within our antique store counter island. I’d always imagined having the picturesque farmhouse sink under a window, but I’d choose our large windows over that every time! We thought the island would be a good place for it, but we needed more workspace. So we swapped it for this antique harvest table that we already had! I’ll be sharing all about this awesome table soon!
Shaker Cabinet and Farmhouse Sink
And that brings me to this beautiful sight! I’ll be sharing all about this gorgeous farmhouse sink form Vintage Tub and Sink and its install details soon too! It’s what dreams are made of!!
Annnd speaking of dreams 😉 I’m wondering how long I’ll have to pick my jaw up off the floor every time I walk in here! Lol! After almost a year of having her she’s finally home y’all!! This cabinet absolutely makes this kitchen! It just feels right! You can see what this antique shaker style cabinet looked like when we got her HERE! I’ll get into how I refinished her soon! 😉
Click HERE for all the details on our kitchen sink!
Click HERE for all the details on the antique cabinet!
Click HERE for the details on our harvest table kitchen island!
Open Shelving
On the other side of the kitchen we went ahead and put the shaker style open shelving we built back up. Our plan is to either build or find another antique cabinet for this spot. And Ed really wants to build one! We’ll probably build a base first and then the upper part later, so we can enjoy the shelves a bit longer. We both really like how the shelving looks, but a wood toned base would look awesome!
We moved the butcher block to a different spot that makes more use of the other side of the kitchen, which you can see more of below!
Kitchen Decor
I haven’t added much decor to the room because I wanted to enjoy the simplicity of just having it furnished with the basics. I’m also still working on getting everything put away after our house has been in shambles the last two months from this renovation lol!
But you better believe Christmas is coming out this week! I’ll be sharing that on Instagram as well as a few other decisions I need to make about the kitchen. You can follow along @midcounty_journal
I’m also finally setting some time aside over the holidays to do a little investigating on the history of our home! I’ll report what I find!
Freestanding Unfitted Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen
I have to say I feel like I’ve been writing this article, this story of our kitchen in my head for a very long time. It has not been an easy process getting it here, and we still have things left to do, but we made it. When everything was finally in it’s place I stood back and told Ed, “I think we’ve really done something special here”. It’s in that moment that these renovations are worth it. It’s the most gratifying and fulfilling creative experience I’ve ever had. And it’s such an honor to be able to share it with you.
Thank you so much for your support, and as always for stopping by the blog today!
Click HERE for all the details on our kitchen sink!
Click HERE for all the details on the antique cabinet!
Click HERE for the details on our harvest table kitchen island!
33 Comments
Irene McLendon
Amanda, I am truly amazed and humbled by your ability vision and create such beautiful spaces in your home. In my dream of dreams I would live in a home such as this but instead, I will live it vicariously through you and Ed. You always have and will continue to inspire me. I love your quest to live simply and am striving myself to follow in your footsteps of clean, simple living. Love from AL💙
Mary Beth
Just beautiful! Lots of heart and soul went into this lovely kitchen.
Carolyn
Wow your kitchen is so beautiful. You have created an amazing space. I can’t wait to see what you do next.
Carol
Sarah
Amanda!! It turned out SO beautifully. All of that hard work sanding every individual floor board was SO worth it. This is stunning!
Vicki
Wow – simply amazing. Your beautiful kitchen is brimming with charm. Thanks for sharing your journey 🥰
Crystal
It’s GLORIOUS! The cabinet alone is worth the price of admission! 🙂 Add the floors and all the antiques and I’m in a big ol puddle of drool! #kitchenlove
Mia
Love it! Practical me is wondering where you put the dish drainer when you wash up-
Kathy
I love everything about this kitchen. The floors are absolutely gorgeous!!
Amanda
Thank you Kathy!
Sue I.
I love it…. So beautiful and lovingly done! ❤️
Teresa
Such a warm & beautiful place to be preparing delicious meals especially in time for Christmas❤️ Just curious if you plan on adding an old cabinet beside the sink for dishes etc. ?
Vicki
Wow – simply amazing. Your beautiful kitchen is brimming with charm. Thanks for sharing your journey 🥰
Amanda
Thank you! This means the world to me!
Kim Baker
Looks beautiful! Thank you for sharing this journey with us.
Amanda
Thank you for being here! It’s a blessing to be able to share it 🙂
Christine
It’s truly stunning all your hard work has paid off in the total renovations I remember so well when you both started here. That cabinet is stunning and I can’t wait to read how you managed to get it to look like that ! You both are truly an inspiration I look forward to seeing and learning more with you guys in your continued journey ❤️
Amanda
It’s amazing to be able to share this process with you! I truly appreciate your kindness. I read it to Ed and he’s beaming 🙂 So much good stuff to come!! Have a great night!
Sandy
Amanda
Your home has been such an inspiration. I love all the white walls with the wood furniture., everything looks clean and just prefect. I am so glad I found your blog.
Sandy
Amanda
Hi Sandy!
I’m so glad you did too! Thank you! Have an awesome evening!
christine kneeland
Amanda, it is absolutely stunning! I love it! You blood, sweat and tears surly paid off. Enjoy this beautiful space!
Merry Christmas!
Amanda
This brought tears to my eyes. I poured myself into this so that truly means so much.Thank you!
Janel McCoy
It is absolutely perfect! So unique!
Amanda
Thank you SO SO much! Lots of love went into it.
Betty Gandy
I love everything about it!! However I too have to wonder where you stack dirty/clean dishes. I would have to have a space by the sink for mine. Not admitting that I have a lot of dirty dishes. 🙄
Amanda
Thank you! I knew we’d have to figure some things out to make the sink super functional for us, a challenge I enjoy 😉 I’ll share what I come up with!
Robin Drewes
It’s beautiful !!!! I’m so happy for you . Glad that your vision came to life .. Keep following your heart and you’ll hear what your home and you want ❤️❤️❤️Love following you
Amanda
Robin!! Goodness thank you thank you!
Sandy Gardner
So tickled for all of the hard work bringing about this beauty of a kitchen! Yay y’all! Enjoy
Amanda
Thank you Sandy! This truly means so much!
Debbie Kozan
The warmth and beauty that you have restored to this old family farm house is beyond words ❤️. I love the simplicity of it all! Amanda your talents are remarkable! Enjoy your beautiful home!!!
Amanda
Well this made me cry! Thank you! I feel so called to do it and I’m grateful to be able to!
Joan
This renovation is Amazing!! You should both be so proud of what you’ve accomplished after a lot of hard work!
Amanda
Thank you Joan! We’ve been enjoying it for sure! Merry Christmas!