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Renovation coming up? Embrace sophisticated country style
By Kate Jerde and Lindsey Mather
There’s a certain warmth and charm to a rustic kitchen. And when it comes to creating this cozy look in the heart of the home, there’s no shortage of kitchen decorating ideas, from weathered wood beams and painted cabinets to rugged stone floors and farm tables. This classic style brings a casual and inviting feel to any home, whether in the city or countryside, and looks equally chic in both small spaces and large homes. We’ve gathered an array of country kitchens from the archives of Architectural Digest that are filled with inspiration to help you create the kitchen design of your dreams. Discover kitchen ideas that are sure to add rustic beauty to your space and inspire your next renovation.
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In his restoration of Château de Sailhant, architect Joseph Pell Lombardi installed a La Cornue range to update the 19th-century kitchen, which is outfitted with period copper cookware and kerosene lamps. The floor is paved with six-inch-thick volcanic stone, which references the volcanic Auvergne region of central France, where the home is situated.
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The walls and ceiling in the kitchen of a log cabin–style home in the foothills of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains are clad with salvaged wood. Interior designer Suzanne Kasler decorated the space with a pair of 18th-century French still lifes and a 19th-century English-oak rack.
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A stone wall, ceiling beams, and a barnlike door add rustic touches to the otherwise contemporary kitchen of a Malibu beach house designed by Michael Lee.
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Designer Russell Groves converted a 19th-century barn that had been moved from Canada to Connecticut into a 15-room house. The kitchen’s modern appliances and zinc-and-marble countertops contrast with the barn’s original wood beams, posts, and flooring.
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Architect Gordon Pierce conceived an informal ranch house for a couple in Colorado; Elissa Cullman designed the interiors. A muted color scheme is used in the kitchen, where wood finishes dominate.
Photo: Scott Frances
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Interior design firm Sills Huniford brought a contemporary interpretation of country to the kitchen of a Tribeca penthouse via beadboard cabinets and Venetian-plaster walls; the bleached-and-pickled table was originally painted black.
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Antique beams crisscross a Nantucket kitchen designed by Karin Blake and the Nantucket Architecture Group. Painted diamonds span the wood floor, and the counters are butcher block.
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Designer Linda Warren Simon added a graphic stripe of checkered tile to the kitchen of a house in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, by architect Gabor Goded.
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The kitchen of an 18th-century farmhouse in Tuscany, remodeled by architect Peter Kurt Woerner, features a hood framed with antique beams and a bold stone floor.
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In a 200-year-old barn that she transported to coastal Rhode Island, designer Ellen Denisevich-Grickis created an eclectic kitchen setting: Rustic beams mix with a vibrant Shaker-style island, Murano-glass chandelier, and Viking stainless-steel appliances.
The concrete floors are embedded with chips of mirror, mother-of-pearl, abalone shell, and sea glass.
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Whimsical details—a dramatically angled hood, and ceiling fixtures with overscale inverted lampshades—enliven the kitchen/family room of actress Diane Keaton in Beverly Hills. Designer Stephen Shadley remodeled the space; the range is by Viking.
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Architect Howard J. Backen built a dream home in Napa Valley for the owners of Diamond Mountain Vineyard. The spacious kitchen is at one end of a vaulted pavilion flanked by covered porches with sliding-glass doors. The kitchen is separated from the living area by an antique baking table from Ireland.
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Architect Bobby McAlpine and interior designer Ray Booth collaborate on a Cape Dutch–inspired home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A 17th-century portrait overlooks the kitchen table, which is surrounded with antique French chairs; the range is by La Cornue, and the custom-made doors feature hardware by the Nanz Co.
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In a Georgian-style house in Richmond, Virginia, decorated by Bunny Williams, the kitchen backsplash is sheathed in antique Italian tiles from Michael Trapp; the range is by La Cornue.
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Minchilli designed the lacquer cabinetry in the kitchen of this Martyn Lawrence Bullard–designed medieval castle in Italy.
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At a farm on Martha’s Vineyard, designed by Manhattan-based Kathleen Walsh Interiors, the residence’s kitchen features a La Cornue range, granite counters, and cabinetry with hardware by the Nanz Co.
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At their home in Mexico, designers Andrew Fisher and Jeffry Weisman devised the kitchen’s frieze as well as the mesquite-and-sabino-wood island, whose bronze legs were sculpted by Fisher.
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In an Italian fortress turned residence, designer Susan Schuyler Smith installed the center island and cabinetry in the kitchen. The mid-19th-century fireplace “was kept as the focal point,” says the designer.
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Antique Tunisian tile from Exquisite Surfaces makes a lively backsplash in Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady's Los Angeles kitchen, designed by Joan Behnke & Assoc. The space is appointed with Formations pendant lights, marble countertops from Compas Architectural Stone, custom-made alder cabinetry, an oak island, and a Wolf range.
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In a Napa Valley kitchen, sconces from Urban Electric Co. illuminate the sink areas, and pendant lights designed by the homeowner, designer Rela Gleason, are installed over the stainless-steel islands; Thermador refrigerator and freezer columns (one unseen) bookend the far counter, and the range is by Wolf.
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The kitchen of Carole King's Idaho ranch features a 19th-century Arcadian wood-burning stove, but also boasts modern touches such as granite countertops. The room is heated geothermally, with water from a nearby hot spring piped under the adobe floor tiles.
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In the kitchen of a home in Umbria, Italy, the massive oak-top island features sink fittings by KWC.
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A Tennessee kitchen designed by Suzanne Kasler features whitewashed cypress beams, white-oak cabinetry by W. B. Richardson, and a backsplash of Walker Zanger tile. Hickory Chair stools are pulled up to the granite-top island, whose sink fittings are by Rohl; the range is by Jade.
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A polished-concrete floor and a La Cornue cooktop offset the earthy wood in a São Paulo kitchen designed by Isay Weinfeld.
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At Villa Lunardi, the home of Dede Pratesi of the revered luxury linens firm, the original kitchen hearth is made of pietra serena, a stone commonly found in Tuscan houses; the table, covered in a vintage Pratesi cloth, is surrounded by 19th-century chairs inherited from Dede's grandparents.
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A Saint Moritz, Switzerland, kitchen's table and chair are from Switzerland's Engadine Valley; the backsplash tiles are 17th-century Portuguese.
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In the kitchen of pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque's Rome apartment, a cabinet is made of reclaimed 17th-century wood.
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In a Washington, D.C.–area home decorated by Darryl Carter, reclaimed-oak beams shelter the kitchen, which is equipped with a Viking hood and cooktop and Calacatta gold marble counters; the alabaster pendant lights are by Urban Archaeology, and the walls and cabinetry are painted in a white that Carter designed for Benjamin Moore.
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Exposed beams on repeat.
By Lauren Smith McDonough and Sienna Livermore
Courtesy of Erin Gates Design
Fact: You don't have to live in the country or the mountains to play with rustic design. You just have to have a few basic elements, like natural materials, a neutral palette, and a weathered/worn feel. These stunning kitchens are proof that no matter where you live, you can totally pull off a rustic kitchen.
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Industrial-Style
When rustic met industrial, magic happened. The exposed beams and stone walls create a rustic foundation, but industrial accents like metal stools, stainless steel, and black countertops add some edge.
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Wood on Wood
This mountain home's kitchen features a wood-paneled island, exposed wood beams, and wood cabinets. There's a whole lot of wood going on, but when you really want to get rustic—go big or go home.
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Bright & White
Pale oak floors and butcher block counters create a cabin vibe in this Florida kitchen by designer Tammy Connor. The black pulls stand out against white cabinets, adding a modern touch.
David Tsay
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Outdoor Goals
Lulu Powers' outdoor kitchen features built-in shelves, custom firewood holders, and liquor cabinets so an outdoor cocktail can be made at a moment's notice.
Lisa Romerein
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Stone Meets Wood
The stonework in this French-inspired kitchen by designer Inga L. Rehmann steals the show—even when going head-to-head with an 1800s Spanish trestle table with upholstered stools.
Victoria Pearson
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Open Shelving
Open shelves, instead of upper cabinets, give this small cottage kitchen designed by Ken Fulk an airy feel. The shelves and countertops are made of galvanized metal and the cabinetry is made from old fencing.
Nelson Hancock
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Tree Columns
Designer Markham Roberts embraced the surroundings of this Pacific Northwest home, which includes Madrona tree-trunk columns in the kitchen.
Paul Costello
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Colorful Backsplash
Designer Sara Gilbane went with common rustic details, like wood cabinets and a shiplap ceiling, in this Florida kitchen, but also opted for a surprising blue backsplash to create a bright and happy vibe.
Eric Piasecki
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Log Walls
Designer Thom Filicia brought his fresh perspective to a classic log house. Open shelving in the kitchen lets the walls take center stage, while cobalt blue cabinets prevent the room from becoming too dark and dreary.
Anne Schlechter
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Spanish-Style
This Richmond, Virginia, Spanish Colonial Revival house was designed by Lili O'Brien and Leigh Anne Muse and features an antique bench as the kitchen island.
Victoria Pearson
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Weathered & Cozy
The kitchen in this Los Angeles house has a comfortably weathered look, thanks to designer Chris Barrett. Bianco Strata Nero countertops were chosen to blend in with the antique marble sink from Compas Stone.
Francesco Lagnese
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Pine Walls
Designer Susan Ferrier enhanced the pine walls in this Alabama house on Lake Martin by incorporating even more wood, in the form of a rustic table and chairs. French doors make sure light can shine in.
Annie Schlechter
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Exposed-Beams For Days
The exposed beams and rich floors in this rustic retreat in Cashiers, North Carolina, by architect James Carter and designer Jane Hawkins Hoke, make the room rustic from top to bottom—literally.
Trevor Tondro
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Salvaged Wood
The kitchen of this Charleston guesthouse features cabinets paneled in old-growth cypress wood salvaged during the home's renovation. Designer Cameron Schwabenton chose unlacquered brass hardware, which ages over time, to add another rustic touch.
Ngoc Minh Ngo
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Barn Beams
Designer Mick De Giulio transformed this old Illinois Barn into a stunning kitchen, complete with floors made from reclaimed barn planks.
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Rustic kitchen interior - design features, photo of rustic kitchen
Styles in the interior
February 08, 2022 Reading time 5 minutes
Petr Velvetov
Permanent author of the Divano.
ru Blog, interior designer with more than 10 years of experience
A calm and measured rural lifestyle is something that a city dweller may periodically miss. Therefore, the popularity of country style does not decrease every year. A rustic-style kitchen is an opportunity to add coziness and a homely atmosphere, to equip a place for relaxation and rest from the hustle and bustle. What is the difference between the direction, and what rules should be followed when finishing, we will understand in the article.
Rustic features
When choosing a rustic style for their home, owners want to create a cozy and intimate environment. It is important to do this without sacrificing the modernity and functionality of the style, so the following features must be taken into account:
- The predominance of a natural, natural range. When making a harmonious combination of dark and light, pastel shades, bright contrasts should be avoided;
- Use of natural materials in decoration and furniture.
The advantage is given to wood, stone; - Handmade furniture and decorations are welcome. It is desirable to have one or two such items in the room;
- The selection of elements for decoration should correspond to the style: the decorations have a simple shape, a rough texture or a specially aged look;
- The presence of a large amount of textiles is important: towels, napkins, tablecloths. Ideally, they should be handmade: knitted or sewn by hand;
- Original items that correspond to the atmosphere of the time become the decoration of the kitchen. Wooden figurines, iron trays and Gzhel-style dishes and other similar items look organic even next to modern furniture.
The interior is well diluted with combinations of different textures and patterns on textiles and walls. A discreet palette with an original texture will also help maintain the mood of the direction.
It is worth striving to minimize artificial materials in the finish: plastic and chrome parts will look out of place.
After all, it is required that the design looks simple and relaxed, even a little careless.
Color solutions
When arranging a rustic-style kitchen design, shades of natural wood are chosen as the base. At the same time, they are usually light, since dark ones fit worse into rooms of a small area and do not always harmonize with each other.
For a small kitchen, choose combinations of not too dark furniture and neutral walls. They are diluted with light green, muted blue, milky, vanilla, caramel and other soft tones.
The background is often white. This solution allows you to visually expand the space. Popular in modern trends, gray and black are used in rare cases. Instead, let's say a natural brown shade.
To add bright colors, preference is given to rich shades of natural origin: sand, terracotta, chocolate. With caution, you should choose shades of blue and green, which often act as an accent.
Saturated, but not too flashy colors can be used in accessories.
Crockery, curtains, tablecloths and textiles can be accented. For example, orange, red, green, blue.
Kitchen set and furniture
The main requirement for a headset and furniture in general is their laconic form and a slightly aged look. Natural wood is chosen as the material for the kitchen set, more inexpensive material is chipboard or MDF covered with veneer. They are decorated with glass inserts, carved details, neat fittings. Plastic and other non-natural materials must be discarded.
The color is selected taking into account the dimensions of the room and the rest of the design. A universal option is a headset with a dark bottom and a light top. The rest of the furniture should have a close shade to the tone of the headset, textiles or finishes. Wooden or rattan models are suitable, which are complemented by forged details.
The design of headset cabinets may include an upper tier of open or closed racks. There should be no decor and patterns on the surfaces - minimalism is very important.
Rustic kitchen details
When creating a rustic kitchen project, a lot of attention is paid to the details of the situation. To create the atmosphere of a Russian hut, it is important to choose the right apron lining, wall decoration, decor and accessories.
Apron
The apron plays an important role not only as a protective coating, but also as a link between the wall decoration and the color of the headset. It can also act as a color accent and become an addition to the countertop. Shelves, hooks for textiles, holders for dishes and much more are attached to the apron.
In a rustic style, the apron is usually lined with brick or stone masonry. It is acceptable to use both natural and decorative stone. Before laying, both options must be treated with a special varnish, which will allow the canvas to become less dirty and easier to clean. Wallpaper with masonry imitation and protective glass is also suitable for country style.
Walls
The walls in a familiar rural house do not have to be absolutely flat, they are characterized by a slight roughness and a non-smooth texture.
To recreate this effect in a modern rustic kitchen design, the wall cladding should be wood. This option is good for a large area, but does not always look good in a small space. There are many alternatives for this case:
- Dye. You can paint the walls in white or warm shades of brown, beige, olive;
- Textured plaster. Thanks to the rough texture, it turns out to give the finish a simple and casual look, characteristic of a rustic direction;
- Wooden cladding. Clapboard and wood-like panels perfectly help to imitate rural life;
- Brick. Brickwork or imitation brickwork is used in a small amount, wood should remain the base material. In urban conditions, brick finish allows you to realistically simulate a stove. Such a solution can be complemented by wooden or plastered surfaces, which make it possible not to visually reduce the area;
- Wallpaper. Not the best option for a rustic kitchen project, but if you want, you can pick up washable products that are plain with a textured surface.
Plant motifs or geometry should be abandoned - such a design is closer to the style of Provence; - Tile. A versatile option that is appropriate in country style. Monochromatic slabs are selected for it, collections with imitation of wood or stone texture will also be a good choice. For an apron, tiles that are plain or with a classic ornament are recommended, as well as canvases with an imprinted pattern or a clear textured pattern. It is permissible to decorate both the apron and part of the wall with small-format ceramics;
- Wallpaper. For country music, images of any rural beauties are suitable: a birch grove, a picturesque green meadow, a beautiful lake, or an imitation of carelessly processed boards.
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For a kitchen in country style, a wooden floor is great. The plank surface must be sanded and covered with a protective layer. A popular lacquer finish is an inappropriate choice for a rustic style.
For rural kitchens, natural stone and porcelain stoneware with its imitation are common.
The first option is more expensive and requires more complex care, so it is rarely used. Ceramic looks no less natural, but is durable.
If the layout of the apartment involves combining the kitchen with the living room, then a combination of a wooden floor in the recreation area with tiles in the place of eating and cooking is welcome. Floor boards are painted or left minimally finished with only a protective coating to emphasize the natural look of the flooring. In the living room, it is permissible to replace the solid wood floor with a parquet board of a shade similar to the rest of the floor covering. This option will cost less than natural wood, but is visually indistinguishable from the board.
An alternative to such a floor covering is often a laminate with increased strength or linoleum. Stone can be easily replaced with porcelain stoneware. Artificial finishing materials are often cheaper and more practical than natural counterparts. When choosing them, it is important that the tile exactly mimics the natural texture and pattern or has a neutral shade.
Decor
In a homely and cozy rustic style, textiles become the basis that sets the mood. Natural materials, lace, medium-sized floral and floral motifs, ruffles and frills are welcome. Rustic style in the interior of the kitchen is hard to imagine without knitted napkins, wicker lampshades and rugs, small soft pillows on the sofa and chairs.
Additional decor includes earthenware and wooden utensils, painted vases and planters, potted plants, mirrors in stylized frames, beautiful landscapes in paintings, black-and-white and retro photographs.
Lighting
The choice of lighting fixtures depends, among other things, on the height of the ceiling. If it allows, then you can use pendant lights on a long cord. In this case, chandeliers and lamps made of wood become the central source of light. The most stylized and characteristic models are forged, in the form of a cartwheel or with leather elements.
Additional lighting is desirable to place on the walls.
Sconces or overhead rattan lamps will help create a special charm and mystical atmosphere.
In the area where food is prepared, high-quality lighting is required. Small recessed lights that will be almost invisible in daylight will do the job perfectly.
It must be remembered that the light in the interior of a rustic kitchen should be, like all decoration, natural and warm. Lighting necessarily creates an atmosphere of a relaxed summer holiday, spending time by a burning fireplace. If the kitchen is combined with the living room, then this element of style must be present.
A large number of lamps in a room with rustic motifs carries not only a functional load, but also helps to give the country design a harmonious finished look.
Who will suit rustic style
The rustic interior of the kitchen will appeal to those for whom unity with nature and a sense of calm is important. This is a good option for residents of large private wooden houses.
But this does not mean that apartment owners cannot harmoniously design a room in this style. On the contrary, for them it is a way to get closer to nature.
In this style, connoisseurs of traditions and natural materials will definitely find something for themselves. Fans of collecting antiques and looking for unusual gizmos will find the opportunity to use original items to enliven the space.
Since there should be as many decorations as possible in the design of a country-style kitchen, the direction will not leave indifferent their admirers. The abundance of accessories will create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. Technological innovations and modern details should be abandoned or added very carefully.
Due to the adherence to traditions, the rustic style is also liked by connoisseurs of the classics. The advantage of country is that it is permissible to add more color, shapes and textures here. But it is worth taking a closer look at natural materials, abandoning expensive furniture, overly textured finishes and pompous decorations.
Simplicity and elegance are the characteristics that a rustic design should match.
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If you follow the recommendations of the designers, you will not need to contact specialists for help. The rustic style is not difficult to implement: uneven walls, raw wood in the finish, ease in choosing textiles and cute trinkets for decor will only add charm to the setting. You can draw ideas for your home from the photo - thanks to the "chips" and spectacular design solutions, you will be able to equip the kitchen in a real rustic style.
Rustic style kitchen design: decoration, furniture
Tired of the hustle and bustle of the big city, many residents of megacities acquire small country houses, where they have the opportunity to relax their souls and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of rural tranquility. Accustomed to comfort and style, the modern owners of rural estates pay great attention to the interior of their home, starting with its very heart - the kitchen.
The design of a country-style kitchen has its own characteristics and differs significantly from the usual design of a city apartment kitchen. At the same time, it is no less effective and can have a very different performance. Many of the decor elements can be made with your own hands or you can purchase country-style designer items.
Rustic kitchen has its own characteristics
This will be a pleasure to cook in
Design in this style does not require large financial costs
The interior of a rustic kitchen is always concise and simple, but at the same time filled with softness and warmth. Combining these qualities in one room is made possible thanks to the features of the rustic style:
- decorative carvings on furniture;
- natural wood, no artificial materials;
- fireplace or stove;
- retro accessories;
- warm colors.
Creating such an environment does not require cosmic financial costs and innate design talent.
Rustic style in the kitchen is one of the easiest to implement.
Almost all kitchens can be made from wood
The main feature of the rustic style is simplicity
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- 1 Style directions
- 2 Finishes
- 2 rustic kitchen design:
- 7.1 See also
Style directions
Ethnic design is quite popular all over the world, and each country leaves its own special imprint on it. Thanks to this, the ethno style was divided into many directions.
Direction
Colors
Finish
Accents
Classic
Black, white, red
Dark wood floors, light ceiling
Houseplants, antiques
Provence
Delicate pastel shades: beige, peach, mint and others
Textured plaster, light walls, use of stone, brick and old boards
Antique or handmade furniture, lots of textiles and souvenirs, floral patterns, open shelves,
Scandinavian
Highlights on white background
Plank or laminate flooring, tiles may be present, light walls required
Minimal décor, spacious bright space, simple furniture, lots of light sources
Russian
All shades of wood + bright textiles
Slightly sloppy whitewash, wooden floor, use of natural stone
Wooden utensils, embroidery and painting, baskets with fruits, herbs and mushrooms, flowers on the windows, oven
Mediterranean
White and all shades of blue
The backsplash can be finished with ceramic tiles with majolica, for walls - textured plain wallpaper, plaster or brickwork
Fine wrought or wicker furniture, nautical theme, natural textiles, simple curtains or blinds.
Country
Milky, beige, bright yellow, chocolate, green, blue, orange and light gray
Wood paneling or wall paneling, checkered, polka dot or traditional patterned wallpaper, wood flooring
Curtains with pelmets, earthenware, wicker baskets, decorative plates, carpets and embroidery
All of these styles mix and match to create fresh and unconventional solutions for your home. The main mistake to avoid when creating a rustic-style kitchen interior is excessive lurid combinations.
Ethnic style is divided into several categories
It is not necessary to do everything in one style, you can combine several directions and get a unique interior
Natural wood is a must in the interior of the kitchen
See alsoKitchen design features in Khrushchev
Finishing occupies a special place in the interior of the kitchen in ethnic style.
It is she who tells us about the style of the room and should suggest thoughts about the comfort and tranquility of provincial life. Even entering a room with a bare floor, walls and ceiling, we already understand that in front of us is a village house, and not a modern city apartment. By finishing you can determine the style in which the room is made
Rustic style usually uses natural wood for decoration
See alsoKitchens with gas boiler: design
Walls
The main technique that is used to decorate the interior of a modern kitchen in ethno style is wood-like wall decoration. It's great if the walls of the house are actually wooden. Otherwise, to create this effect, you will have to resort to the use of decorative panels or wallpaper with wood imitation.
You can visually expand the area of a small kitchen with the help of photo wallpapers. Be sure to choose a pattern that will organically fit into your interior: the image of a birch grove is suitable for Russian-style kitchens, floral patterns for Provence, and murals imitating rough boards will look in the spirit of a Scandinavian interior.
Rustic finishes tend to be somewhat rough, so uneven textures, whitewash and stucco work well here.
Walls can be finished with wallpaper, plaster or wood paneling
Perfectly straight lines may not be achieved
Whatever material you choose, the main thing is that everything is harmonious
See alsoItalian style kitchen interior
Ceiling
The decoration of the ceiling in a village house has its own characteristics. Here, decor in the form of ceiling beams is actively used. Usually these ceilings are quite massive, the material of execution is natural wood, and the color is chosen a little darker than the main surface of the ceiling. In the interior of a Russian-style kitchen, it is customary to decorate these beams with bundles of dried mushrooms, herbs and garlic.
Raw logs or planks are usually used for these ceiling structures. Artificial materials are used much less frequently.
The downside of this decor is the decrease in the height of the room due to it. Therefore, it is used only in the interior of kitchens with high ceilings.
Special attention to ceiling finishes
Ceiling beams often found on the ceiling
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For flooring, a wood-effect laminate is quite suitable. Particularly interesting and natural are its varieties, depicting boards of different widths.
A wooden floor made of oak planks will fit perfectly into the interior of a rustic kitchen. Do not cover it with varnish, grinding and impregnation will be enough.
The room will look even more charming if you add a few woven rugs to it, which are very popular in the interior of village houses.
Usually wood is used for flooring
The floor can be tiled, it will look nice
The kitchen will look even better if the floor is laid with a wicker rug
See also MDF countertops for kitchen units: features, classification, selection tips.
Rustic furniture
A significant part of the country style is furniture. Massive tables and wide sets made of natural wood take up a lot of space in the kitchen and attract attention, setting the tone for the entire interior.
The main components of a country style kitchen are:
- large table;
- massive chairs and benches;
- wide kitchen cabinets;
- sideboards and cabinets.
All of them are decorated with carvings, panels, gratings and paintings that you can create with your own hands. It is also worthwhile to approach the choice of equipment for the kitchen very subtly: it should not look deliberately modern and progressive. Ideally, if you manage to find such models that will be executed in a retro style, but at the same time have a good functional filling.
Decorating a rustic kitchen requires simple, uncomplicated furniture.
Give preference to open cabinets and shelves, try to refuse closed models, since in country style even ordinary dishes are part of the overall decor. Large Scandinavian-style kitchens complete with rough oak furniture. It will go well with the ceiling beams that often decorate such rooms.
Interesting furniture design of kitchens a la Rus. A feature of this trend is the use of benches instead of chairs, painted furniture and bright textiles. The stove and the chest are also key elements of Russian cuisine, and it can be quite difficult to fit them into modern homes.
Decorating a rustic kitchen requires simple, uncomplicated furniture
Furniture usually made of natural wood
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Since the basis of the rustic-style kitchen interior is the use of natural materials, and in particular wood, it is better to replace modern plastic windows with ordinary wooden ones.
Don't forget to remove the blinds as well and hang simple linen or cotton curtains in their place. For a house decorated in Russian style, bright curtains with floral patterns are suitable, and for a classic or Scandinavian style, checkered or striped.
There should be a lot of lighting in the kitchen, especially in the work area. To do this, lighting fixtures are placed not only on the ceiling, but also on the walls, and are also built into furniture. The design of the lamps is selected so that it fits into the overall atmosphere of the room and does not look too modern.
Preferably wooden windows
Curtains can be used in linen or cotton
There must be enough light in the kitchen
See also European-style kitchen design: distinctive features and interesting design ideas, photos of interior examples
Classic country kitchen
The advantage of the classic style, which allows it not to go out of fashion for centuries, is an amazing combination of simplicity and elegance in one interior.
A competent approach to such a design requires a competent ratio of the colors used among themselves: red, white and black. White is always taken as the basis. So the kitchen room will seem brighter, and, therefore, spacious. With the help of light shades of walls and ceilings, you can create an illusion that visually makes the area much wider.
Rustic kitchen should be simple and clear
Preferably dark wood furniture
Dark shades of black, gray and brown are used mainly as framing: furniture elements, ceiling beams, flooring. To do this, it is better to use materials from natural dark wood.
Red color makes the kitchen more vibrant and life-affirming. It is used in details and accents: towels, curtains, tablecloths. There may well be red furniture, but you should buy it very carefully so as not to overdo it in the amount of red items. An unusual element of decor can be a red brick wall on one side of the room.
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