I did know that the woodstove and brick wall behind it would have to be a consideration. I do like the look of bricks but I wasn't sure if I liked it in my kitchen. And I may not have a decorating bone in my body but I do have a general idea of what I like. With the brick wall in mind, I thought something rustic would be nice but I didn't want antlers hanging from my walls or deer skin on my floor. I then thought country but I'm not a huge fan of florals or gingham. So I thought what about cowboy country? I do like alot of horse /cowboy decor but wasn't sure if a kitchen was the best place for it. Saloon doors in the kitchen entrance just isn't my thing. I scratched anything antique as I like antique in moderation but that's it.
So I began researching the internet and magazines and it was while I was looking up different styles of kitchen islands that I came across this image and immediately it spoke to me and the ideas in my head began flowing.