The country kitchen is slowly becoming the most popular kitchen design across Europe and the United States. Warm and welcoming, the country kitchen integrates a blend of colors, textures, rustic furniture, and architectural factors, to create a cozy and inviting work room in the house. If you have been seduced by the country kitchen style, our range of designers and builders can help you plan the ultimate kitchen remodel, able to bring your vision to life and create the kitchen of your dreams. Before speaking with one of our team members, read the following information to help narrow down your preferred options.
Country kitchen in 3 styles
The country kitchen can be based on 3 main sub-categories; American, French, or Tuscan, which include the following elements:
American country kitchen - oversized furniture, floral or geometric fabrics, natural and/or low sheen painted woods such as pine, and flat paneled cabinetry.
French country kitchen - light wood finishes with low shine or glaze, furniture and cabinetry with gentle curves and rounded corners.
Tuscan country kitchen - dark woods, large range hoods, natural materials for countertops and sink, heavy furniture, metal for cabinet panels, and painted furniture with a time-worn look.
Elements of a country kitchen
This kind of kitchen design uses several techniques to emphasize its country style:
Windows - usually decorated with plants and floral window dressings, the most popular colors being variations of red, blue, white, and yellow.
Kitchen table - often round with set chairs and matching cushions to the curtain drapes.
Floor - hardwood floor paneling!
Accessories - kitchen utensils, pot racks, vegetables and spices, unique or antique like items such as watering pots and wooden clocks, mugs, etc.
Lighting - pendant lights for illuminating the bench space, and soft lighting around the meals area and appliances.
A Quick Tip
A successful country kitchen will mix the opposites and yet keep a good balance between them; natural materials with industrial materials, soft and hard surfaces, light and dark areas, and old utensils and new appliances
