Victorian-Style Towel Bar
Keep dishcloths handy by mounting this simple rod on the side of an island. $25; bedbathandbeyond.com. Printed cotton cloth, about $7 for four; homegoods.com for stores
Vintage Stool
This former milking perch boasts a handsome painted patina. Spice up your kitchen’s seating with similar models, found at online auctions. From about $20; green.ebay.com.
Cup Pull
Lend drawers old-school appeal with classic zinc hardware coated with an oil-rubbed bronze finish. About $7; rockler.com.
Slim Pendant
Balancing the flash of the room’s other overhead fixture, this simple lamp puts a sophisticated spin on task lighting. About $120; shadesoflight.com
Painted Bracket
Take a page from the homeowner and create a custom shelf by topping a pair of ornate cast-iron supports with a painted board. About $18; hoah.biz
Crystal Chandelier
Mimic the look of the homeowner’s 120-year-old antique for a fraction of the cost with this equally glamorous fixture. About $350; homedecorators.com
Glass-Door Cabinet
With two drawers and three shelves, this walnut-stained hutch provides practical storage while letting you put treasured tableware on display. $280; target.com
Decorative Corbel
Give a standard island architectural detail by installing one of these sculptural maple carvings on either side. $120; vandykes.com
Salvaged Sink
A utility-sink-and-backsplash-in-one, this gently used earthenware workhorse is a budget-friendly alternative to buying new. $350; noreast1.com
Tumbled Marble Countertop
Rustic travertine tiles deliver unexpected heft to pale wood—and are tough enough to stand up to daily food prep. About $4 per square foot; lowes.com