Friends thought Annie was crazy to remove cherry cabinetry and brand-new countertops from the kitchen, but she wanted the space to have an authentically old Dutch look.



(n) Antique tiles from the Netherlands decorate the fireplace surround. (o) Vintage spice tins and a Delft-inspired pendulum clock continue the blue-and-white theme. (p) A photo of her Dutch grandparents near the kitchen sink. (q) “Doll-shaped cookies are a real treat in Holland. They smell and taste like black licorice.” (r) Twin refrigerators placed side by side with opposite hinges create an armoire look. Down cushions on chairs disguise broken rush seating.

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