Jolie Sikes-Smith knows a thing or two about making flea market finds look fresh. Along with her mom, Janie, and sister, Amie, she runs the famous Junk Gypsy store and starred in the Junk Gypsies television show that ran on HGTV and GAC. Here's how she filled her new-build kitchen (that she shares with husband Todd and son Cash Baker) with Lone Star style:
1. Buttery Walls
The soft creamy hue, combined with the natural wood stain on the windows, trim, and beams, creates a warm backdrop for the room's bold accents.
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Cream paint: Canyon Cloud by Behr
Wood stain: Golden Pecan by Minwax
2. Red Barstools
Jolie's barstool mix—a pair of swiveling tractor seats plus a vintage vinyl-covered number—are characteristic of her signature farmhouse-meets-retro look.
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Barstools: A variety of red bar stools for a similar look
3. Salvaged Island
Retrofitted with electrical outlets and reconfigured drawers, this 9-foot-long piece, originally a counter in a New Jersey general store, multitasks as a prep surface, breakfast bar, and homework station.
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4. Handmade Toolbox
This rustic caddy emblazoned with the name Larry Slifer, now stores plates instead of Larry Slifer's tools, and it's one of Jolie's favorite scores from the Round Top antiques fair. "I love that it has a story. Someday I'm going to meet someone who knew Larry Slifer!" she says.
5. Turquoise Cabinets
To give them a slightly weathered look, Jolie first coated the cabinets with blue interior oil stain, then used a rag to apply and partially rub off a layer of Provincial Wood Finish stain by Minwax. "Embrace color," says Jolie. "Just because kitchens are utilitarian rooms doesn't mean they should be quiet, sterile, or boring."
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Blue oil stain: Aquarius by Sherwin-Williams
Finish stain: Provincial Wood by Minwax
6. Stainless Countertops
Inspired by the industrial kitchens in her parents' chain of pizza restaurants, Jolie chose the stain-proof surface for its durability and versatility. "It's not fancy, and it goes with everything," she says.
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Countertops: Stainless steel tops for a similar look
7. Open Storage
On the cabinets flanking the vent hood, Jolie left the doors off for a casual look and convenient access to staple ingredients, spices, and dry goods stored in apothecary jars.
8. "Restaurant" Sign
To preserve its red color, Jolie coated the 20-foot-long vintage sign, salvaged from a Mexican restaurant in San Antonio, with clear polyurethane.
9. Pantry Upgrade
To give the functional space a farmhouse look, Jolie's husband, Todd, built two panels inspired by barn doors then stained them black. Over the pantry, a salvaged stained-glass window brings in light from the entryway.
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Wood stain: Ebony by Minwax
Hardware set: Low Profile Flat Track Hardware Kit By Agave
10. Mason Jar Cluster Chandelier
Over the sink, Jolie strung up a pendant light using quart-size Mason jars, threaded wire, and Edison bulbs.
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Chandelier: Mason jar cluster chandelier for a similar look
Jennifer Kopf is the Executive Editor of Country Living. She also covers antiques and collecting.
