Country Style Kitchens
Country styled kitchens are difficult to define exactly as they have an eclectic feel, which means that they have all sorts of bits and pieces from differing styles and periods combined to create the country look.
There are also regional styles that are probably more well known like French Provincial Country Style or Old English Country Style, Colonial American Country Style. They all bring a similar feeling to the style, that of a safe, warm and comfortable homely ambience to the kitchen.
| Generally timber is a major feature either in the cabinetry and or the flooring and the furniture.Timber counter tops are popular or simply a mobile timber island or cutting block.The finish to the wood is simple and often a white wash or distressed look is used over the wood to create a weathered or aged feel.
Most country styled kitchens have room for a kitchen table and chairs. Usually in timber or wood, with a plaid or checked upholstery. The preferred timber types are pine, maple or the local wood in plentiful supply. |
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Pot racks – generally metal, and timber chopping blocks are features and numerous other forms of display for cooking utensils and jars of sugar, flour, salt and condiments etc.
The country style kitchen lacks order and symmetry but it does possess visual movement and controlled clutter. The style allows for combinations of accessories and wrought ironware, copper pans, ceramic plates and jugs, different patterns in fabrics and collectables. They are functional and homely. Many finishes are different, combining timber with painted tiles, metal work and ceramic, as long as there are no high contrast clashing combinations – the country feel exists.
| Generally timber is a major feature either in the cabinetry and or the flooring and the furniture.Timber counter tops are popular or simply a mobile timber island or cutting block.The finish to the wood is simple and often a white wash or distressed look is used over the wood to create a weathered or aged feel.
Most country styled kitchens have room for a kitchen table and chairs. Usually in timber or wood, with a plaid or checked upholstery. The preferred timber types are pine, maple or the local wood in plentiful supply. |
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Pot racks – generally metal, and timber chopping blocks are features and numerous other forms of display for cooking utensils and jars of sugar, flour, salt and condiments etc.
The country style kitchen lacks order and symmetry but it does possess visual movement and controlled clutter. The style allows for combinations of accessories and wrought ironware, copper pans, ceramic plates and jugs, different patterns in fabrics and collectables. They are functional and homely. Many finishes are different, combining timber with painted tiles, metal work and ceramic, as long as there are no high contrast clashing combinations – the country feel exists.
