Country Kitchens

Country kitchens are all about the details; items such as farmhouse sinks, floral patterns and kitchen door design, which are all main features of a country style kitchen. The country kitchen look is ideal for creating a warm and homely feel.

If you want to create the country kitchen look, you should consider making use of natural materials such as wood and stone to provide a rustic feeling. Think about combining wooden doors and drawers with stone or terracotta tiles on the floor and wall for an authentic country feel. The right choice of colour can make a huge difference in bringing the country look together; opt for neutral colours such as white or cream or alternatively, earthy colours such as blue, green or red look fantastic too. For more of a French country kitchen feel opt for yellows and blues for a brighter look.

The typical country kitchen cabinet door features raised panels with a decorative element to them, usually in a warm wood finish such as pine or oak, but white or cream finishes are also popular. Round shaped handles will create more of a rustic feel but dark metal bar style handles that feature within traditional designs also work well.

A great look for a country kitchen is to display plates or decorative objects in a glass fronted cabinet or on shelving for that homely feel. A country kitchen is where tasty, home cooked meals are made, and displaying herb boxes, spices and any other fresh ingredients will really help to tie the look together. You could even install a hanging rack from the ceiling to display pots and pans, and cast iron or copper pans will look great within this feature.

Country style kitchens will ideally have a traditional style range cooker for an authentic look, but alternatively opting for more modern appliances can bring a modern twist to a traditional look and help bring your kitchen up-to-date.

A kitchen island is a great look for a French country kitchen if you have the space for one, providing you with extra worktop space for preparing meals as well as forming a beautiful focal point where you can interact with family members and guests. Alternatively a large rustic style dining table and chairs is also perfect for creating a country kitchen feel and whilst creating a space to enjoy traditional home cooked meals with the family. Finishing touches such as a vase with flowers; a big, scenic painting; and a floral table cloth and tea towels will complete the look of your country kitchen creating a warm and welcoming space that you enjoy spending time in.