Old World kitchens — with their large cooking hearths or grottos and distressed, unfitted cabinets — trace their look to pre-17th century Europe. Often painted, the raised panel cabinetry should feature elements like cracking, beadboard, dish and cup racks, valence legs, flushed toes, and bun feet.
Expect to see:
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Furniture-look cabinetry
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Stone walls and/or floors
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Pewter or copper accents
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Mosaic tiles
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Brick or plaster walls
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Deep, rich colors
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Appliances hidden behind panels
Tuscan: With a softer, more feminine design, Tuscan kitchens rely on natural materials. While the cabinets are often painted in whites, creams or earth-tone yellows or browns, they tend to be monochromatic.
Other Old World styles: Italian Villa, French Chateau, Normandy cottage, Dutch cottage, medieval, Gothic, Mediterranean, Castle
