We’re seeing an increase in the popularity of industrial farmhouse styles throughout the design world. Oftentimes, this style is seen frequently in kitchens and powder rooms, but also looks great in bedrooms and dining rooms. With the rise of the rustic kitchen comes a new outlook on elegance by incorporating a few necessary elements. These farmhouse kitchens must have the following:
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Charles Petersheim is an extremely successful builder and developer in Sullivan County, New York. After the September 11th tragedies, he picked up and left New York City and worked by fixing up a few old barns in the Sullivan County area. Eventually, Charles began designing and building homes that focused on the prevailing “new old†concept. By using local materials within the building process, like creating a driveway from stone that has been grated out of the ground, the homes that Charles and his crew build have become increasingly popular among urbanites wishing to have an escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy city.
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Vintage inspired barn lights are the perfect addition to any vintage industrial home. The Minimalist Copper Cage Pendant ($128 each) and the Minimalist Polished Brass Cage Pendant ($124 each) are both sold at Barn Light Electric. These two vintage inspired pendants are based on the innovative spirit of the second industrial revolution. In the photo above, a pendant similar to the featured brass cage and copper cage pendants, complement the rustic look of the industrial farmhouse style kitchen. The Second Industrial Revolution saw truly unique lighting designs. During this era, creative lighting fixtures with an emphasis on maximum performance and simple elegance were designed for manufacturing facilities, shops, and overhead factory lighting. Today, these vintage inspired fixtures are commonly found within urban lofts and industrial farmhouse style homes.
Customary of the Victorian Era, elegantly decorated kitchens dominated the architecture of this time period. Punctuating this style was the use of ornate wooden spindles, large open kitchen spaces, and ample amounts of counter space. This classic building style has found itself incorporated into new modern construction, with residential homeowners bringing this clean and functional style into their suburban homes. Through the use of subtle ornate styling tweaks, the modern-day Victorian kitchen has been adapted to fit almost any style of home, adding both sophistication and charm to create a unique cooking area.
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