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Design :
Kitchen Styles
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Country
Country
Country kitchens are cheery and welcoming, with light and/or bright
colors, painted and glazed cabinets, woven baskets, floral motifs, and
decorative shelving and molding.
Expect to see:
- Floral, checked, striped, gingham and plaid patterns
- Window and wall treatments in fabrics such as chintz and calico
- Beadboard wainscoting and paneling
- Painted, glazed and distressed cabinet finishes
- Chicken wire or metal cabinet inserts
- Handmade, hand-forged, homespun look
- Antiques and flea-market finds
French Country: Framed cabinets in either raised or
recessed panels outfit a room with French country flair. Cherry and oak
cabinetry—glazed, distressed or pickled for an authentic finish—reign
supreme, though pastel painted cabinetry is also a wise choice.
Decorative shelving, the use of beadboard, a butler’s wall or pantry and
plate racks will add to the genuine French Country feel.
English Country: Slightly more proper than French country,
English country style relies on a square cabinet design accented by
curves. To maintain a handcrafted look, light or natural cabinets in
pine or oak are prevalent. A sizable wooden mantle range hood, wood
cutouts in valences, and intricate crown and rope molding add
authenticity.
Farmhouse:
The words “wood” and “heirloom” should guide
your decorative decisions when creating a farmhouse kitchen. Stained
wood, both light and dark, fit in well, though excessive glazing and
finishing can create a look that’s a little too complicated.
Cottage: Consider driftwood-like finishes for a seaside
cottage feel. If you’re leaning more toward a lake look, a slightly
darker (but still natural and wooden) cabinet is your best bet.
Other country styles: Tuscan Country, Swedish Country,
garden, farmhouse
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