For the renovation, I have been searching for architectural pieces that I can use in found condition that will reinforce the age of the house. With all the new construction, I have made careful design decisions that will keep the old cottage feeling old.
One piece I came across from one of my favorite downtown McKinney antique dealers, is the old French Farmhouse window. It will have a place of prominence in the house. It is in the direct line of sight as soon as you walk in the front door. It will be set, with its current worn finish against a wall of white plank boards in the kitchen, above the kitchen sink.
The kitchen sink, by the way, will be an old zinc trough. I believe the pairing of the old window and trough sink will be lovely reminders of the age of the house. I have seen them at a number of dealers at Round Top, so I’ll add it to my list of things to get:
The cherry on the sundae will be an old brass wall mounted sink faucet…if I can find one.
As I was looking on the Houzz website this weekend, an old French farm house kitchen caught my eye. When I clicked on the link and saw pictures of the entire house, I spied a window very similar to mine. I am in heaven.
I hope you find some inspiration.
Always,
Cindy
xoxo
The window looks very similar to the one I bought from Chase Hall in downtown McKinney, pictured above the post.