Picture this: sunlight spilling across wide‑plank floors, the sharp scent of freshly cut pine, cabinet doors that welcome your touch like an old friend. That’s the feeling we chase in our workshop every day at TN Farmhouse Furniture. We’re a tight‑knit Tennessee crew, building kitchen cabinets that look like they’ve belonged to your family for years — and will still be around for the next generation.
The Wood Tells the Story
We start with boards worth bragging about. Reclaimed barn beams, Appalachian oak, knotty pine—wood with visible rings of slow growth and the occasional nail hole that whispers of a former life. We sand just enough to invite a smooth glide, then seal the grain with hand‑rubbed oil or beeswax so it glows without losing its character.
Built Slow, Built Right
There’s one dovetail jig in our shop; everything else is done by eye and hand. It takes longer, but the payoff is drawers that stay square and doors that won’t sag when the kids raid the cereal stash. We use mortise‑and‑tenon joinery, solid backs, and full‑extension slides because shortcuts have no place in a room you’ll use three times a day.
Finish Options That Feel Lived‑In
Rustic doesn’t mean rough. Maybe you love a soft white wash with tiny chips at the corners, or a two‑tone look—charcoal gray bases, honey‑stained uppers. Our finishes are layered, sanded, and sealed so they age gracefully. No harsh lacquers, no factory shine—just an honest, mellow patina that gets better with time.
Storage That Works Hard
Pretty doesn’t cut it if you can’t find the paprika. We tuck full‑height pull‑outs beside the stove, build deep drawers for cast‑iron, and hide recycling bins behind tilt‑out panels. Soft‑close hardware keeps the hush in an early‑morning kitchen, and adjustable shelves make space for everything from Dutch ovens to dog treats.
The Island: Community in Wood Form
A big, rugged island has a way of pulling people in. Ours can hide a microwave, stash wine bottles, and still leave knee room for a quick breakfast. Top it with butcher block or stone, add corbels if you like a bit of curve, and suddenly the island becomes homework station, snack bar, and party buffet all at once.
Modern Details, Old‑Soul Heart
You’ll never see soft‑close hinges in a 19th‑century farmhouse, but you’ll thank us for them in yours. Hidden under‑cabinet lighting, discreet power outlets, and pull‑out tiered spice racks keep the space efficient without stealing the rustic vibe.
A Greener Take on Tradition
Salvaging wood keeps history alive and logs out of the landfill. When reclaimed stock runs low, we source from local sawyers who manage their forests responsibly. Offcuts warm the shop stove in winter, and sawdust heads to a nearby farm for bedding—waste is a four‑letter word around here.
From Clinton to Your Home, Wherever That Is
If you’re near East Tennessee, drop by 732 S. Charles G. Seivers Blvd. The shop smells like cedar shavings, and we’ll hand you a mug of something warm while we walk the stacks. Too far to travel? We offer virtual consults and ship cabinets nationwide, crated tight and insured all the way to your driveway.
Ready to Start Sketching?
Call us at (800) 677‑1058 or send photos of your current kitchen through our website. Tell us about the Sunday chili pot that needs a home or the baking sheet that never fits anywhere. We’ll map out a layout, swap ideas until it feels perfect, and then get to work—one board, one dovetail, one story at a time.
Because a great kitchen isn’t measured only in feet and inches. It’s measured in the clink of coffee cups, the scrape of a chair leg, and the quiet satisfaction of knowing the cabinets holding your life together were built by people who love what they do.