The day has finally arrived. Come tour the reveal of our Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen. The space is light, bright, and beautiful, with a vintage, collected feel.
Today, I’m so excited to share our Victorian farmhouse kitchen reveal with you. We started on our kitchen about 6 months ago, and it took way longer to complete than expected.
Looking back, we bought our farmhouse one year ago, and started renovating before we even moved in. We started by refinishing the floors, and brought painters in shortly after.
Over the last six months, we (somehow) lived through not having a kitchen sink. But that is thankfully all behind us, and I now have a kitchen I absolutely love.
The idea behind this kitchen was not to have a pristine, stuffy new kitchen, but rather to create a space where you would feel at home; that you could leave wooden spoons in an old crock, or aprons hanging up, and you would feel comfortable.
I hoped it would have a lived-in, collective feel and I think we’ve done just that.
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Before The Renovation
Before, the kitchen was super dark. The trim was all painted a dark, chocolate brown, and all the walls were paneling. The cabinets were nice, but not my favorite color.
The window was super tiny, and didn’t let in much natural light. The window looked out over our property, the barn, and the kids’ playground. It’s a view I want to see, but the window was so small that it didn’t allow much of the view to really shine through.
One of the first things on our list was a much larger window to bring in the view, and brighten up the space.
Victorian Farmhouse Renovation After
You can find the original victorian farmhouse kitchen design plans here.
One of the first purchases we made was a 1940’s antique Caloric stove that we restored, and had a gas line run, too. Now, I get to cook on this vintage gas stove, and it cooks like a dream.
Over the stove is a wooden antique shelf that I found for $25 dollars, which we painted white to match the bead board. I then filled it with a few of my favorite things, like pottery, pretty little mugs, spice jars, and a brass candle a friend of mine made me. It all ties in.
The Sink
I found a cast iron, high back, apron front farmhouse sink at a salvage shop. It was already in great condition, it just needed to be cleaned up. We used some lime away and a lot of elbow grease to get it into tip-top shape.
We added a beautiful vintage inspired faucet and it turned out amazing.
In our last house we went with the IKEA farmhouse sink, but I wanted something genuinely vintage this time around.
Custom Cabinetry
We tore down all the old cabinetry and added beautiful, white, shaker-style custom cabinetry with inset drawers and doors.
Originally, we were going to do shaker-style drawers, but after a few were installed, I decided that I liked the flat paneled drawers better, so eventually, they will all be flat paneled to match.
My husband and I custom-made feet for the sink cabinet, to make it look more like a piece of furniture. The sink cabinet stands up a little higher off the floor, and it a little lower than the rest of the cabinets, making it really stand alone.
The large Victorian inspired work table/island measures 90.5” by 32” from the outside of the legs. The countertops hang 1″ over on each side.
Quartz Countertops
For the countertops, we went with a quartz from Allen + Roth in the color Peaceful from Lowe’s. I really like that it looks like marble, but isn’t really marble.
In our last house we went with IKEA quartz countertops in the color ocean foam. It was a beautiful speckle pattern, but marble is more appropriate for the era of this house.
Our cabinet maker also made the island from red oak and legs we found online. It was also topped with the same quartz. It has some large veining that I really love.
Fridge
Over the fridge, we needed to have a gap between the fridge and the cabinet. I found this beautiful antique piece that I believe was from an old piano.
We cut it down to size and painted it to match the cabinets. It adds such a beautiful touch while still allowing the air flow needed.
Hardware
We went with latches on the doors and bin pulls on the drawers, all in black. I always have a lot of cast iron sitting on my stove, and I have no intentions of moving it from that spot because I use it all the time. So it ties in the black.
We ended up having to cut some of the bead board to expose an electrical box due to a recommendation from our contractor. I couldn’t find anything to cover it up, and then I got the idea to hang some pretty wooden cutting boards to hide it.
Below that, I put a knife magnet and placed all of our knives on it. So now I have everything I need to cut and prepare food in a handy spot.
Window Trim
To make it tie into the rest of the house, we had some custom trim made by a local woodworker to match the trim throughout the house, and used some rosettes that I found at a local antique shop.
We also did this with our pantry entrance. When we bought the house, it had some cheap trim that tried to mimic the victorian style, but I actually found the trim at a local salvage shop.
I realize now we could’ve done that for the window, but it hadn’t occurred to me then.
Covered Up Outdated Paneling
In the original kitchen, the walls had this old, weird, outdated paneling. We are not sure why they did it, and didn’t want to rip it all out to see why they did it, so we just covered it up with bead board.
It ended up being a really great solution, and I love how the bead board looks. It adds such a lovely detail all throughout the kitchen, and was just a cheap way to cover up what was under there.
The walls were painted Benjamin Moore White Dove. It’s the same color we have in the eat-in dining room area.
That area has plaster walls, and there is nice distinction with a large case opening to separate the dining area versus the kitchen with the bead board, while still flowing nicely. 
Large Antique Hutch
For extra storage, we brought in a large, antique hutch to store all of our dishes, bowls, and plates that we use regularly. This is where the previous owners had kept their refrigerator.
This kitchen actually provides a ton of storage, and we still have plenty of space. We even have drawers that have nothing in them yet.
In the large cabinet, I store my grain mill and grains with an extension cord, so now I don’t have to lug everything out every time I want to mill fresh grains to bake bread or feed my starter.
If you’ve been following us awhile, you may notice that I got a KitchenAid Stand Mixer. While I loved my Bosch mixer, I didn’t like having to keep dragging it out every time I needed it, and wanted something that was pretty enough to leave on my counter.
A few Changes From The Original Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen Design Plans
If you saw our original post and video of the original plans, a few design changes were made.
We had a cabinet built around the KitchenAid refrigerator on our contractor’s recommendation. I really liked the idea, so the side of the refrigerator isn’t showing. It also just helps tuck it away, so you don’t just see the side of the fridge when you first walk into the house.
Farmhouse Lighting
We went with this 3-light pendant brass chandelier that provides so much light over my massive workspace. We’ve had it for a few weeks now, and I’m just obsessed with the amount of space it provides. Seriously, the island table is amazing.
On the back wall, we added some similar-looking brass sconces, and in the eat-in dining area, we have an antique brass chandelier. Everything ties so nicely together, and I am loving the blend of old and new.
Adding Color
To add some color, I brought in a new rug with a vintage vibe. It’s nice and dark, which is perfect for a high-traffic and often-used area.
Our Berkey water filter has a new home right on the counter to the right of the sink. I also figured out that with the new sink, I can just take the top canister off the Berkey and fill it in the sink, which is a total game changer.
If you want all the details for the eat-in kitchen area and the entryway, you can find them here.
Another project we have planned is our built-in office area right next to the kitchen. That was part of the original plan, and we will be diving into that renovation soon.
When we first did the kitchen area, I didn’t really realize that we have four quadrants: the main kitchen area (the one I’m showing you today), the eat-in area, the office and the pantry. The last two are on the project list to start next. Until then, I’m trying to just enjoy our newly-updated spaces.
Thanks so much for joining me for our Victorian farmhouse kitchen tour. I hope you love this space as much as we do.
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Julie says
It’s so bright and beautiful friend, I love it!
Lisa says
Thanks so much Julie!
Evelyn Fear says
This would be my DREAM KITCHEN; I LOVE absolutely EVERYTHING about it, and wouldn’t change a thing.
Lisa says
Thank you so much!
Candice says
Where is the dishwasher??
Lisa says
We ditched it! We never used one in our old house either, so I knew we wouldn’t need it.
Cynthia says
Hi! How wonderful it all is!!!! Could you tell me..What is the cylinder thingy to the right of the sink?
Wishing you continued success and much Joy! ⭐️
Lisa says
That is my Berkey water filter. You can find the review here: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/berkey-water-filter-review
Patti says
Looks so good-clean, bright, open and fits the age of your house in a “modern way”.
Enjoy.
Candy says
Good morning, I love the kitchen! I have been looking at the rug that you used for my kitchen. How does it hold up? Does the top stay on the pad without shifting? Is it easy to wash? It really looks great.
Maureen says
Thank you so much for sharing your home with so many viewers. I am new to your channel and am also renovating our 1907 family farmhouse. I have been in our house 8 years and it sure does not look like yours. Lol maybe one day! You are such an inspiration to to me and love your style and how at ease you make me feel when learning new things. Thank you ❤️ Maureen.
Lisa says
Don’t worry! Our last house took 10 years to renovate and it still wasn’t complete when we sold it! I only did this fast because it’s my livelihood to fix things up for the blog.
Karolyn Love says
Lisa, your whole kitchen is just so beautiful! You and your hubby did a great job! It’s so practical and perfect for your family living space which is undoubtedly where all families gather! Truly, a kitchen and dining area I would be so proud to work and eat in!!
Marianne in Mo. says
I love how it all came together for you! I would have had a hard time visualizing this with the old kitchen still in place. I recall when you first showed the farmhouse and talked about the kitchen, and I though “why not just paint the cabinets and live with this for a while?” But you knew what was in your vision better than I did. My only suggestion would be to paint the toe kick under the sink cabinets black, so it disappears. Then the feet you made will truly look like they “work.” It’s a little trick to fool the eye. Honestly, a really great redo of a farmhouse kitchen! Bravo!
Mary says
The kitchen looks beautiful! Those windows really look good and I am envious of your stove! It all looks very well put together and streamlined “old” farmhouse.
Hope you put the cabinets to good use that were the “before”.
Once you have used your kitchen for a few months, like thru the summer, please give us an update of how it is all working. Nice job.
Dianne G says
You guys did a beautiful job! Well worth the wait.
Enjoy
Ramona Deppeler says
Your new kitchen is beautiful… You will have some new meals in that wonderful place… Love it!
Connie says
Your new kitchen is beautiful! All of your planning and work has paid off. My only change would be a light fixture above the island table with clear glass and at least some metal. The solid white shades seem to blend in with the sea of white behind it.
Can’t wait to see your next project!
Carol says
You guys have done an amazing job! It looks beautiful. I love the blending of old and new, and that working island is awesome.
Ayleen Rivera says
Its beautiful. Now momma is happy which makes Pappa and the children happy too!
I have the same rug which was in the bathroom. Now its in my kitchen just like yours. Hope you don’t mind my taking your idea.
Blessings
Ayleen
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Suzanne says
Your kitchen is beautiful Lisa! It’s bright, cheerful, and I love the elegant simplicity. The light fixture over the island is GORGEOUS!! I may have told you previously, but your stove is just like the one my aunt had back in the 1950’s. And I got a big smile when I saw your “new” sink. In 1958, my parents moved us all into a Craftsman style house having that same sink! As a girl, I washed many a dish in it. Then, in the mid-sixties, mom and dad decided to renovate the kitchen and it got a double stainless steel sink, a dishwasher, (yay!) and wooden cabinets, rather than the original metal ones. It was a nice kitchen for the times, but yours is MUCH better!
Just out of curiosity, what kind of paint did you use around the stove? I need to repaint in my kitchen and need to know what will hold up to scrubbing off grease splatters.
CB says
Hi Lisa! I absolutely love your new kitchen island! I’m in the process of remodeling my kitchen and I went to the website that you shared to look at the legs and I wanted to ask you if you would share the dimensions of your island? I would like to have an island made like that for my kitchen. Let me know, thank you!
Michele M. says
WOW!!! I have so been looking forward to this reveal – and I am NOT disappointed. It is just perfect for you and your family, Lisa. Well done – you worked so hard for this and I am so happy for you all.
Have a truly blessed and wonderful new year and decade!!
Pamela says
I love your new kitchen! The eat in area makes it really cozy. I would love to see some photos of your kitchen at night to see how those lights look when they’re on and it’s dark outside. I’m trying to decide on lights for my new kitchen and there’s so much to consider! You have great abilities to visualize a finished project. Thank you for helping those of us who don’t have that gift.
Bethany says
Yay, I’m so happy for you! It’s so beautiful!
Alissa says
Lisa, this is absolutely stunning! I love how you took your time and found all the right pieces, and made adaptations to fit within your budget without compromising the look of your dream kitchen. This is so inspiring! (The cabinets in the kitchen in our new home are currently painted Pepto Bismol pink – eek!). Your kitchen is gorgeous and simple and welcoming. Congratulations!!
Carol Wilson says
Your new kitchen is beautiful! It makes you fill good when you finish a project and you stand back and take a look and it looks like what you could see all along. AMAZING!
Kathy says
Lisa—Just love it all! We will remodel soon, so I am getting lots of ideas.
Love the rug. Did you get the teal? If so, is the color close to what is shown on website?
Lucia says
Love all of this kitchen. You are so right when you stated to add “collection” items to your home and that is exactly what I am doing to our newly renovated home. Thanks Lisa1 You are amazing and remind me of myself!
Elizabeth says
It might sound odd but would you do a tour of your stove. I would love to see what the oven and inside space looks like.
Liz says
Your kitchen is charming! I was excited to see you don’t have a hood vent above your stove. Has this worked out okay? Is it a problem not to have it vented/have a fan? We are going to redo our kitchen soon, and I love the idea of not having one solely for looks but didn’t know that this was possible.
Lisa says
We have personally never had one, even in our last house, so maybe I just don’t know what I’m missing. In this house the stove is next to a window, so I guess I could open that if I was ever worried about it. All that to say, we don’t miss it!
Laura Muchow says
Lisa, What is the paint color on your kitchen cabinets? Benjamin Moore White Dove…same as your walls and/or bead board?
Christine says
What kind of beadBoard did you use? I plan on putting a horizontal beadboard backsplash I. My kitchen but I’m worried about it behind my sink. Of course, I don’t have a beautiful high back sink like you but you also have it behind the stove which could be problematic. I’m currently thinking about a waterproof Beadboard product but it’s very thick. Is your Beadboard the ordinary panels?
Lindsey says
I love your kitchen island/work table! We just bought an 1880 Victorian and will be redoing the kitchen as well. I’ve been looking for an island similar to this one. How did you piece this together? Did you have it custom made?
Love the finished product!