On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Mount Vernon, Oregon. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 23. Sperling's comfort index for Mount Vernon is a 70 out of 100, where a higher score indicates a more comfortable year-around climate. The US average for the comfort index is 54.
A Hoosier cabinet placed in a small dining room can serve as a china cabinet or a hutch buffet. A substantial coat of primer, paint and modern hardware will give the cabinet an updated, contemporary look. Placed in front of an accent wall, the cabinet can be emphasized as a focal point.
All the hardware, from the porcelain enamel top to the ant traps is available from companies that specialize in the restoration of antique Hoosiers (see Sources). Your cost will be about $475 for lumber and $300 for the tambour system and cabinet hardware.