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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Design Style Week: 10 Country Kitchens

I try to incorporate all different design styles here on the blog, but I have to admit that I know I tend to show more contemporary and modern kitchens since that's where my own tastes lie.
In an effort to be more diverse I thought I'd show different design styles in kitchens this week.
I'll be covering one style per day including Traditional, Country, Craftsman, Vintage and Rustic.
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Country Style kitchens have changed and evolved a lot in the past 15-20 years.  No longer do they require a rooster on the island or pine cabinetry.
In real estate a Country Kitchen often is referring to the layout rather than the design.   Traditionally, a Country Kitchen is open to another room (usually the family room) and often includes a breakfast nook and/or a center island. 
The modern/updated version of Country Kitchens that we are seeing now usually include a farmhouse sink, granite or marble countertops, a more rustic style backsplash (example: tumbled travertine) and lighter stained wood cabinets or painted cabinets (or a mix!).  They will often be colorful and use fabrics, farm tables, beams on the ceiling, wood or natural stone floors, warm colors and have that homey/casual/cozy feeling.
Today Country Kitchens are probably better described as Modern Country or Transitional Country compared to the country kitchens of the past.
Photo: Kitchens.com

Photo: Living the Country Life
Photo: Country Living


Is a Country Kitchen your style? What would you do to update the look?

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