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3 December 2021
How to get the Country Kitchen look
When you picture a country kitchen what would you think of?
Beautifully crafted cabinetry with plenty of wooden accents, brick walls, large wooden tables and original oak flooring?
Whether you’re looking for something to fit a smaller country cottage or a country manor house - it’s the fixtures, fittings and the overall finishes of these embellishments that are so important to achieve a look that’s both stylish and rustic.
What are Country Kitchens?
Country kitchens are inspired by rural living; a rustic, lived-in feel. It offers a homely and comforting environment based on traditional and timeless values. If you’re dreaming of stone flags and wooden beams, this look can be achieved with any property both old and new.
A quintessentially English design, this kitchen signifies practicality and comfort, creating a serene and homely feel.
If you’re looking to achieve an English country kitchen, read on to discover how to get the look:
How to Design your Country Style Kitchen
For a country kitchen theme, your hardware should be as practical as it is beautiful.
Can you picture a country kitchen without seeing a large white ceramic butler sink, topped with ceramic faucets? These deep sinks make the traditional farmhouse chores such as washing the dog, scrubbing the vegetables, and cleaning platter plates an easy task. For an additional luxurious feel, a marble sink will become a significant statement piece on its own.
This robust and sizable sink is easy to clean and looks stunning against darker cabinetry with Alexander and Wilks hardware. This hardware is perfect for a country kitchen as it comes in a variety of finishes to suit the different country kitchen styles - from antique brass to polished nickel, or even black.
Stone Flooring for your Country Kitchen
With the invention of underfloor heating, stone flooring underfoot is a warming addition to your country kitchen. A classic choice that gives an authentic look with a touch of modernity to the country vibes. If you opt for a natural finish, the flooring can be the most forgiving with its textured surface and natural markings, compared to contemporary flooring.
Quartz and Marble Countertops
For a stately home-style country kitchen, why not invest in some beautiful quartz or granite countertops? A marbling effect adds a touch of luxury that can be streamlined to your backsplash. The cool white marble and quarts help to accentuate the traditional colours perfectly.
To enhance a country-style atmosphere, use wall sconces in your kitchen as this helps to soften the light while creating an ambient glow.
Larder Cupboards and Brass Embellishments
An essential addition to any country kitchen would be a larder cupboard. Traditionally they were used to help keep dairy and meat cool to keep it fresh. Today, a storage larder cupboard is used for dry goods, table linens and even breakfast stations. These designs are quickly becoming an essential add on to any country themed kitchen.
Handles, Drawer Pulls and Knobs for Country Kitchens
Typically, this design style doesn’t have high shine hardware such as polished brass or chrome. Instead, naturally aged metals would suit this style such as brushed antique brass in knobs and pulls. However, in recent design, polished chrome and nickel handles have been used to make them look much more modern.
When looking for brass accompaniments to create a more streamlined featured in your kitchen, a cabinet cup pull or t-bar cupboard handle from the same range would compliment this perfectly. As well as this, not many people consider adding coat hooks to feature in your kitchen, but these would work fantastically next to your oven to hang up your tea towels or on the back of your door to hang up your aprons.
Modern Country Kitchens
Modern country kitchens follow many of the same design formulas as traditional country kitchens, but the details may change. While matt and aged metals rule the traditional, try updating cupboard handles and knobs to a more polished look to modernise the room. Adding colourful kitchen cabinets or decorative tiles can make a kitchen feel more contemporary.
Why You Need a Country Kitchen
Natural, rustic features and good lighting, with a focus on practicality and homely feels, are all-encompassing when you step into a country kitchen. If you’ve been dreaming of wooden beams and original oak flooring then these kitchens are a must!
To find out how you can incorporate a country kitchen into your home - contact More Handles on 01228 516 516 today!
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