Erin's Urban Farmhouse - Get The Look

Urban farmhouse is farmhouse without the clutter. Keep the warmth of timber and hand-finished pieces, lose the rooster canisters, and add one bit of polish so it reads as a city kitchen rather than a country one.

This edit is small on purpose. It pulls together six Papier HQ serving pieces that set a table in that style: hand-carved wooden salad servers, gold and wood salad servers, a set of two gold cheese knives and a set of three gold and wood cheese knives, wavy salt and pepper shakers in natural or dark brown, and a round tray in natural mango wood.

To get the look, mix materials but keep the palette tight: warm timber, a little gold and white or cream crockery. Put the salt and pepper shakers on the mango wood tray in the middle of the table, and leave the salad servers out on the bench between meals. For more, see our kitchen range or gifts for the foodie.

What is urban farmhouse style?
It takes the warmth of a farmhouse kitchen, with timber, handmade pieces and simple shapes, and pares it back for a modern home. Expect natural wood, cream and white, a touch of gold, and far fewer knick-knacks than the country version.

Which pieces in this edit go together?
All six are from Papier HQ and share a timber and gold palette, so any combination works. The two cheese knife sets and the gold and wood salad servers match most closely if you want pieces that look like a set.

Do these serving pieces make a good housewarming gift?
Yes. Salad servers or a set of cheese knives are useful from day one and do not depend on someone's decor. Add the wavy salt and pepper shakers to turn it into a bigger gift.