Country Kitchens
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User:riverajessica @timeAndDate(1299778803)
When your home isn't so much a castle but a cottage, thinking too modern is your enemy. If your home has an old fashioned rustic feel, why not embrace it? Instead of a cold kitchen or a kitschy kitchen, explore the decorating options that come with country-style decorating. Quaint and cozy, a country kitchen has a warm, inviting personality. Friends and family will want to gather there for good company and a hearty meal.
Bare Basics
Cabinets are an expensive place to start; we're afraid Formica just won't cut it, so you will need to make changes to your wall and base cabinets. Most countrycabinets'>salvaged wood seen in rustic homes.
'''Around the Room'''
Take a look around your kitchen and think about some of the parts you cannot live without, minus the appliances; we'll get to those shortly. Your sink, cabinet handles, and lighting will also need some attention if your kitchen is going to remind guests of a bygone age of Americana.
Walls
Appliances
Unless you're planning on joining the cast of a historical survival show, you're going to want topline appliances in your kitchen. Fortunately for you, there are tons of appliances that retain a country look without sacrificing energy efficiency or function.
If paneling isn't for you, keep your large appliances simple.
stove burner covers.
Accents
This is where the character of your kitchen comes from. You can get everything else rightstocked kitchen that's just a tad cluttered. You want to give off an air of abundance and warmth, so lots of fresh fruit and bread should be visible and available for snacking.
Furniture
Once again we turn to distressed wood for our country kitchen, this time for furniture. More experienced home repair and building types can build their own tables and cabinets from salvaged wood; stain color doesn't matter, as mismatched woods only add to the room's charm. Below are some pieces that could add character (and storage space!) to your country-style kitchen.
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