If you are tired of your boring kitchen, or just like the style of a retro, country themed kitchen, then you may wish to look at the tips below.
If you wish to implement any of the designs, or have ideas and want to talk about them, then it is worth contacting a qualified tradesman.
Below are tips and ideas on how to design a country style kitchen and help with choosing the right furnishings for that perfect finishing touch.
Designing a Country Style Kitchen
Shaker-style units are often essential for the making of a country-themed kitchen. Complete with round knobs, they can provide a welcoming family touch to any kitchen.
Choosing the right material is also a point of interest, and may seem daunting.
We recommend cabinets that are made of wood, combined with aged surfaces for that true country feel.
Groove Panelling
Groove panelling in kitchen on wall
Whether it’s left with the original, musky, wooden tone, or painted in a retro colour, groove panelling can be a must-have to any country-style kitchen.
Complete with decor, this choice can be the perfect addition to the theme.
Dining Table and Chairs
Chunky kitchen table with vase of flowers
Finding the right furniture that will compliment your kitchen can be difficult, so why not stick with what you know? A large, chunky table can help make your kitchen the ‘go to’ place in your home, complete with wooden chairs.
Go with a nice oak, pine or mahogany to continue that country feel.
Sinks
A Belfast sink is recommended for the workspace in this style of kitchen.
Belfast style kitchen sink
Keeping the traditional theme going, Armitage Shanks produce wonderful country-style sinks and they are worth investigating.
If you are not sure of which style you think would suit a country-themed kitchen, have a chat with a qualified tradesperson.
Don't forget to also take a look at some vintage style taps to go with the Belfast sink or country style washing up area.
Vintage kitchen taps
Colour
Country is a word that screams ‘home’. For a warm, welcoming look, go for a cream colour, to give your kitchen that extra splash of personality. For a more modern twist on the country-style then look to grey tones, or a cool blue shade.
Cream colour palette
Appliances
To give the perfect, rustic feel to your kitchen, you may wish to invest in some timeless classics.
A large range cooker, in a soft shade will do wonders to enhance any original features in your kitchen.
Working with bricks, instead of finished walls, will also augment the country inkling that your kitchen provides. It doesn't have to be the large appliances either which makes your rustic, country cottage kitchen look pop. Some authentic looking smaller appliances like kettles and toasters can also go a long way to setting the whole thing off.
Decor and Accessories
Choose something like a plaid blind to compliment the colours in your cabinets, and you will feel as though the kitchen obtains a beautiful touch. If you have a large kitchen, a beautiful rug can really set things off, but of course, bear in mind the nightmare of having to keep the rug clean, particularly if you decide to position it beneath a large kitchen table and chairs.
Kitchen blinds on window
Completing the look with custom accessories can finish off the kitchen.
Rustic storage, hanging accessories, mix and match tableware or any pretty decor can really bring the country style home.
Rustic storage shelves in kitchen
Bring the outdoors inside
If you're lucky enough to have some fruit trees in your garden, or some herbs or vegetable patches, get creative with your living kitchen decor with thoughtfully placed fruit bowls grown by your own hand, on worktops and tables.
stove in background with basket of fruit on worktop
Pop some lovely herbs on your cooking area worktop for both easy access to add to delicious dishes home prepared, and also to make the place look earthy and natural as part of your whole theme.
Herbs in kitchen area
Planning the perfect kitchen can be stressful, but if you find that you are unsure about anything, be sure to contact a qualified tradesperson or kitchen designer for the main units, layout and worktops.
