Country Kitchen Ideas
What is Modern Country?
If you want a country look for your kitchen you are probably thinking about a twig chandelier and roosters and geese on the counter. You envision fabric curtains with a fruit motif.
But country style has evolved to a more simple idea that uses textures, organic finishes and classic shapes to define the design. It is about using the traditional materials in a modern way, without all the embellishments and extra details that create clutter in a room.
It takes a cue from European country elements of plain stone work surfaces, wood floors and classic finishes and paint colors. There is lack of clutter and ornamentation and you feel like every element has a purpose for being in the room, not just for decoration.
The above kitchen in a model home typifies this idea. The island counter is a honed slate while the counter around the sink is a quartz stone in a simple texture. The cabinets are designed for an unfitted look, giving you the idea of a kitchen that has evolved over time. The narrow china cabinet holds a lot of items, making up for the lack of upper cabinets. Baskets add a rustic but useful storage option. Pine wood floors give the room a warm country feel while the stainless appliances add the modern touch.
Looking for something a bit more traditional country? This kitchen has it all. The rich milk paint cabinets give the room a warm family atmosphere.
There are many decorative elements in the room with a country touch.Even the small backsplash has two different textures. The preverbial rooster is there on the counter stating clearly that this is a country kitchen.
If you like this look go for it but make sure you have a common element such as a color scheme to pull it all together.
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This rustic room has all the elements of country decor without all the theme elements. It’s simple lines and weathered finishes speak to country living at it’s most basic.
To achieve this look use cabinets with a weathered finish, or paint your existing cabinets. Use honed marble, granite, slate or soapstone for the counters for a timeless feeling.
The center island can be counter height or a unique dining table that doubles as an extra work surface.
This kitchen almost has an industrial feeling that would be right at home in a city loft or a country barn.
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For a warm family kitchen consider adding beams to the ceiling. There are a variety of ways to get the look without having to install solid beams from an old barn.
There are reproduction beams made from a styrofoam base or you can have false beams made with lumber and distressed to look old.
If you want to create a lighter look with your beams you can paint them the same light color as the ceiling.
Items on open display will add decoration to your country kitchen and help to create your decorating style.
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This kitchen has a beautiful airy feeling set by the high ceiling and white walls and trim. It might seem a bit cold to some but the wood pine floor and rustic plank table top add warmth to the space with natural texture.
I love the darker base cabinets with the lighter upper storage. This gives the built in cabinetry an unfitted furniture look. In this case the base cabinets could be painted your favorite color and the kitchen would still look great.
What makes this kitchen modern country is the contemporary chairs, light fixtures and appliances. It has the look of a room that has it’s origins in the past with many generations adding their favorite things to update the room.
This combination of heritage finishes with updated accessories is what gives modern country it’s appeal.
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When you think of a country kitchen you think of cooking. This homey room boasts a cooking area that reminds me of the old hearths where they used to roast the meat and cook the soup. It definately gives you a desire to claim one of the island stools and chat with the cook as he makes something delicious for dinner.
The colors in this space are complimentary and soothing. Carpets underfoot add to the comfort factor telling us that this kitchen is built for humans, not a camera.
Adding a favorite painting and a vase of flowers will help make your kitchen a space where everyone will want to hang out.
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I love all the windows in this modern country kitchen! Light spills in and invites you to spend an afternoon baking and watching the birds outside.
The abundance of natural wood on the walls, ceilings and floors are balanced by the white base cabinets. The black hardware adds interest and co-ordinates with the accessories.
The island really adds a rustic country accent with its clean lines traditional looking legs. Storage baskets add texture and a natural element as well.
You might think that using this much wood might make the kitchen too rustic, however the use of modern elements such as the stainless stove and sink areas balance the wood with modern elements.
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