Shabby chic country kitchen ideas

24 Chic Country Kitchen Ideas That Elevate the Timeless Trend

Milk and Honey Life

The best thing about country-style kitchens is that they work whether you have a cozy, small kitchen or a large, oversized one. A little bit of rustic flair goes a long way to adding warmth and intimacy in a kitchen, which is why country-inspired decor has never really gone out of style when it comes to kitchen renovations.

From modern farmhouse to shabby chic to rustic and Scandi, there are many ways to embrace a country look and feel in your kitchen. Sometimes it takes just a deep farmhouse sink to get that lived-in feeling.

To prove just how universal and chic country-style kitchens can really be, we've rounded up our favorite ones. Click through for inspiration to bring a little country into your space.

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Jersey Ice Cream Co.

Exposed shelving is not only chic, but it can easily lend a rustic feel to your kitchen. Better yet, bring in some reclaimed wood for those shelves and you can create a provincial French kitchen in your own home.

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Design: Case Architects & Remodelers

Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

One of the most popular cabinet styles is a traditional shaker cabinet, and the good news is that this classic look works in both modern and country-inspired spaces. Keep it simple and stick to neutrals, and your shaker cabinets can easily lend a touch of country.

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Design: Case Architects & Remodelers

Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Whether or not you paint it is up to you, but if you have it, consider exposing your brick. Brick is a great way to add texture and give your space a more rustic feel.

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Jersey Ice Cream Co.

If you're the proud owner of new or vintage copper pots, why not show them off? Hang bars or pegboard on your wall to get that classic Julia Child-inspired look.

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Design: Winn Design + Build

Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Give your country-style kitchen a facelift by brightening up your cabinets. Keep a rustic look by opting for muted colors like green, gray or a soft yellow.

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Design: Case Architects & Remodelers

Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Few things scream "rustic" as much as exposed ceiling beams. Embrace your beams by keeping them exposed. If you don't have beams, you can still fake it with a DIY project.

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Ashley Webb

One quick way to give your kitchen a country facelft is by installing antique pendants over your island.

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The modern farmhouse style is a great way to embrace a country look without making your kitchen look dated or stuffy.

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Naked Kitchens

If you want to create a wonderful focal point in your kitchen, consider a vintage or vintage-inspired stove.

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Naked Kitchens

Navy is not only a popular color for kitchens these days, but it can also feel classic and traditional in a modern space. Paint your island or upper cabinets navy for a pop of color that still feels cozy and country.

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Jersey Ice Cream Co.

We can't get enough of the marble backsplash look. Not only are they elevated and chic, but they can take a standard kitchen with subway tile and really transform it into a showstopper.

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Jersey Ice Cream Co.

If you want to channel the Scandi, rustic style in your kitchen, consider keeping it subtle and neutral. Opt for warm whites or light grays for a cozy look and feel.

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Jersey Ice Cream Co.

Who needs a formal dining room? Instead, invite your guests directly into your kitchen and place a rustic farmhouse table right in the middle if you have the space.

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Jersey Ice Cream Co.

If you've never used black paint in your home, now is the time. Give your rustic kitchen a modern feel with a coat or two of a rich black paint.

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Milk and Honey Life

The right country kitchen requires the right lighting. Set the mood with a warm glow by swapping out traditional bulbs for Edison-style bulbs.

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Reena Sotropa

If you love country style that has a touch of kitsch, consider swapping out your tile for something a little more eye-catching. A patterned tile can add depth and interest to even the smallest kitchen.

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Amy Bartlam

Instead of installing tile in your kitchen, keep it country and bring your wood floors throughout the whole space. This not only adds warmth to your kitchen, but it also helps to unify the entire space in an open floor plan.

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Ashley Webb

A beautiful oversized country kitchen always has enough room for the whole family to crowd around the table. If you have the space, invest in an oversized island with seating so you can eat right where the action happens.

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Ashley Webb

A custom range hood is a great way to add a country flair to any kitchen. While it may add a few additional costs to your renovation, it's a great way to give your kitchen a personalized and elevated look and feel.

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Design: Astoried Style

Photography: Lisa Petrole

Embrace a vintage look in your kitchen by swapping out silver accents for copper ones. Not only does this give your space a country feel, but it also feels warmer and cozier than standard silver hardware.

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b.h. storm&co.

Instead of porcelain, consider stone. A deep stone farmhouse sink is a great way to channel a French country kitchen without looking outdated.

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Kerry Lockwood

Indoor plants instantly transform any room in your house. If you want to give your country kitchen a little more personality, consider laying a vine-y plant along the top of the cabinets.

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Nicki Wells

Not only is butcher block an incredibly attractive, rustic material to choose for your kitchen countertops, it is also one of the most affordable options. Opt for butcher block to give your space a little hint of rustic chicness.

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deVOL Kitchens

Dealing with older walls covered in texture? Don't cover them up. Instead, embrace them and forgo the kitchen backsplash to let them shine through.

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Shabby chic kitchen ideas that are packed with character

Love it or loathe it, shabby chic kitchens are one of the most popular interiors trends ever and it shows no sign of going out of style just yet. The phrase ‘shabby chic’ was first coined in the 1980s, with its trademark vintage styling, relaxed, romantic look and homely, timeworn furniture and furnishings, that were in contrast to the decadent, opulent trends of the time.

When it comes to shabby chic kitchen ideas, this eclectic look is as popular as ever and there are plenty of ways that you can add this style to your kitchen ideas, whether relaxed and rustic, soft and feminine or urban and industrial. With no hard and fast rules, it’s often just a matter of going with what looks good and feels right when putting a scheme together.

Shabby chic kitchen ideas

Vintage finds, timeworn furnishings, distressed paintwork and salvaged materials are all hallmarks of shabby chic kitchen style and while it has its roots in classic country kitchens, influences of industrial and farmhouse style, cottagecore and French country often come into play too. But whichever way you work this look, comfort and homeliness are at its heart, so it's not difficult to see why shabby chic style is as much loved as ever.

1. Create a rustic vibe with reclaimed timber

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Borrow from rustic kitchen ideas and ensure a unique, one-of-a-kind look by opting for custom-made kitchen units in reclaimed timber, rather than anything too luxe and glossy. Full of shabby chic character, these base units use standard kitchen carcasses with bespoke doors and sides fashioned out of recycled fruit crates, complete with original inked lettering.

Opting for open shelves in place of top units lightens the look and mood, with painted panelling giving a practical wipe-clean finish. Open shelves also allow space for a characterful display of vintage pieces from kitchenware to crockery.

2. Try a relaxed look with off-the-peg pieces

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Sleek built-in units look super-stylish, but for a more characterful vibe, swap wall-to-wall cabinets for freestanding pieces. With bags of character, this shabby chic kitchen uses vintage flea market finds in a mix of muted colours and timeworn finishes that create a warm and homely mismatched style.

Freestanding open shelving units allow favourite kitchenware and cooking items to be displayed - or can just as easily be hidden away with the addition of woven baskets, wooden crates and tin boxes to tuck them into. Add to the mismatched vibe by using a variety of kitchen worktop ideas, from solid butcher’s block to classic marble or timeworn stainless steel.

3. Team warm white and mellow wood

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It’s hard to go wrong with classic white kitchen ideas and the same goes when it comes to shabby chic style. You can team pretty much any colour with a white kitchen, but warm wood complements it perfectly, creating a relaxed, rustic style that’s comfortable and easy to live with.

A weathered wood floor is the perfect starting point in a white kitchen, which helps to anchor the scheme and tie-in the extra touches of wood around the room. Opt for open pine shelves, vintage wooden crates, chopping boards and signage to add personality, complemented by fresh greenery and foliage trailed on shelving as a finishing flourish.

4. Fake a ‘timeworn’ style

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Weathered wood, distressed paint finishes and faded linens are part and parcel of shabby chic style. Avoid pristine items and hunt out imperfect pieces if you can, from fleamarket finds and thrift shop buys to newer pieces that have been given a timeworn finish for effect.

Painting mismatched furniture and newer finds is an easy way of faking a distressed, weathered finish. Use chalk paint for easy all-over coverage and then once dry, give wooden surfaces a light sanding so that paint flakes away in places to lend a lived-in timeworn look.

5. Add character with mismatched pieces

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Half the fun of a shabby chic kitchen is that you can experiment with the style, mix it up and bring in different influences. Whether elements of country cottage or farmhouse style, French country or a folksy flavour, there are no hard and fast rules as to what goes together, just go with what looks and feels right.

Starting with a simple white backdrop is a good basis for any scheme, creating a blank canvas against which more colourful elements or characterful pieces can be added. The classic farmhouse table is a staple of shabby chic style - it's a simple budget kitchen idea as it can easily be picked up cheaply in antiques shops and customised with paint with mismatched seating and colourful linens to accessorise.

6. Work in industrial elements

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Shabby chic kitchen style often favours the pretty, but can also work equally well when it has a harder, more industrial edge to it. Exposed brickwork, reclaimed floorboards and steel cabinetry lend a rawness that gives a well-used and lived-in look.

Balance industrial edginess by adding colour and softness where you can. A hero display piece in battered painted steel offers an area for display that can be prettied up with china and glassware, vintage kitchen pieces, linens and greenery.

7. Open up the space with shelving

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Adding colour and personality is key with this look. While painted cabinets and shabby chic furniture form a sound backdrop, it’s the finishing touches that pull this style together and give it character.

Swap built-in wall units for a run or two of open shelving. Factoring in open storage allows kitchen essentials to be within easy reach and offers a display area where you can showcase favourite things. From chintzy crockery and glassware lined-up in a row, to vintage kitchenware, painted enamelware and copper cookware, display pieces will help fill the space with colour.

8. Invest in classic pieces

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Fully fitted kitchens and appliances can often feel quite uniform in style, which doesn’t sit well with the more relaxed, mismatched charm of this look. Opt for a more informal set-up with a combination of fitted units and open shelving, teamed with standalone pieces such as a dresser or freestanding butcher's block, or a kitchen range taking centre stage.

If you're looking to add this look to small kitchen ideas aim to mix it up with surface materials too, to provide visual interest and contrast, from solid wooden worktops and stainless steel counters, to glossy tiled walls against rustic exposed brickwork.

9. Mix and match with pretty pastels

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A relaxed, lived-in look and mismatched charm is what sets shabby chic style apart from other looks. One of the easiest kitchen styles to put together on a budget, using reclaimed materials and finding a space for pre-loved pieces and vintage finds can help cut costs as well as create a unique, one-off vibe.

Upcycling furniture with paint or re-upholstering with fabric can be a thrifty way of giving unloved pieces a new lease of life. Kitchen cabinets are easily repainted for a quick colour pick-me-up or try transforming a farmhouse table and mismatched chairs with a lick of paint and pretty fabric seat covers.

10. Work in colourful elements

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While white is often the go-to colour in shabby chic kitchen schemes, don’t rule out using brighter colours and mixing in a few more contemporary pieces too. Part of the fun is in putting together unexpected elements, so adding a modern chair against a trad table or retro-style cabinet can add a quirky, surprise element.

Statement kitchen lighting ideas are another great way of working vintage style into a kitchen scheme. Antique chandeliers, retro pendants or colourful woven vintage light fittings can create a striking focal point in a simple scheme and add a pop of colour against a plain backdrop.

11. Create character in a contemporary extension

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Shabby chic style isn't restricted to cosy country kitchens, as this light, bright contemporary kitchen extension shows. All the hallmarks are here, from the limewashed wooden floors and mismatched vintage chairs to the open shelving and industrial lighting (these are on a grand scale to match the space). The result is a rough-luxe finish that feels airy and welcoming.

12. Give a barn kitchen a contemporary lived-in finish

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Is it a country kitchen? Is it an industrial kitchen? With elements of both at the same time, we're going to say it's actually shabby chic kitchen ideas - those distressed pressed-tin tiles on the wall above painted Shaker units certainly seem to point that way!

Antique and vintage accessories and furniture - mostly made from dulled metal - are placed throughout the space, tying the disparate elements together. A solid wood breakfast bar brings in some natural warmth and colour.

13. Choose free-standing furniture for a rough and ready space

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Free-standing kitchen furniture is a great way to achieve the shabby chic look. This glass-fronted painted cabinet both stores and showcases an eclectic collections of plates, ceramics and serveware. Rough wooden accents and wood panelling bring a more casual tone to the space.

14. Boost a white kitchen with colourful shabby chic accessories

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Warm solid wood worktops bring a cosy feel to an all-white kitchen that's packed with tactile surfaces, from metro tiles to panelled units, industrial metal to painted floorboards. Taking the look from modern country to shabby chic are a series of colourful and well-placed accents, including vintage bar stools, pale blue pendant shades and a jumbled array of artwork hung on the wall. Fresh and fun.

15. Mix up vintage and industrial finishes in a modern kitchen

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A smart modern country kitchen, with built-in wooden worktops, benefits from pieces of furniture and kitchen accessories in contrasting materials. Here vintage bar stools, made from distressed metal and well-worn leather, bring a relaxed element to this structured space, while brushed metal pendant shades add a glam touch. Retro cookware and storage jars complete the shabby chic line-up.

16. Mismatch whitewashed timber for a cohesive shabby chic look

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This all-white scheme is the ultimate shabby-chic look; it has a scrubbed-wood beach house type feel that is fresh rather than fussy. A well-worn wooden table adds a rustic edge that is matched by the timber worktops, while pendant shades are hung low enough over dining table and work surfaces to function as task lighting. An open roof-space and stripped floors - all painted white to match the walls - bring a fresh liveliness to the kitchen.

17. Try vintage-look open shelving

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Metro tiles, rough-hewn open shelving, reclaimed vintage cabinets, scrubbed wooden table and brushed metal fittings - this kitchen is shabby chic from floor to ceiling. The kitchen storage ideas are key to this look being successful, shabby should never mean messy. Everything has its place, from the Kilner storage jars to the foldable dining table, bringing order to an array of design styles and kitchen essentials.

18. Place shabby chic furniture at the heart of the scheme

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Look to buy second-hand furniture that can channel the shabby-chic look single handedly. In this traditional country-style kitchen the addition of an antique oversized butcher's block and stools - all sporting distressed white paintwork - suggests shabby chic in an instant. A white metal pendant cements the look and it's cleverly placed to highlight the star feature too.

19. Mismatch wooden furniture for a warmer take

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If you're not a big fan of painted furniture, just hone the look down to one piece. Timber finishes draw the disparate elements of this modern kitchen dining area together; the painted table sits at the centre of the space, contrasting with the unfinished and varnished timbers of the mantelpiece, storage and chairs. Mix and match antique upholstered chairs with designer versions for a freer interpretation of shabby chic.

20. Reverse the tables with a glossy rough-luxe kitchen

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Traditionally we think of shabby chic kitchens being pale country cabinetry boosted with industrial accents, but this space turns that idea on its head. A high-gloss kitchen offers a gleaming black backdrop for rough-hewn flooring, a heavy-painted wood country dining table and mismatched vintage school and church chairs. It gives the usually girly style a more grown-up feel, that looks amazing in an urban home.

21. Pick pastel paint for a soothing kitchen space

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Swap a white kitchen colour scheme for the palest of green and discover a richer, less stark version of the shabby chic look. In this kitchen, country essentials such as a twin butler sink and plate racks - which house a selection of pick-and-mix plates and French-style ceramics - create a welcoming scheme whose warmth is reflected by the choice of curtains (rather than blinds) and a richly mottled marble work surface.

22. Personalise kitchen space with arty objects

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The stainless steel appliances are in place, you have a rustic exposed brick wall, country-style cabinetry and open shelving... it looks great, but something is missing. Your own personality!

Use kitchen wall decor ideas and shelves to bring a bit of extra character to this family space. Whether it's spelling out your initials, framed art prints or random objects you've picked up at a flea market, these are what make a shabby chic kitchen feel like its actually your cooking space.

23. Use dining accessories to zone a shabby chic kitchen

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Simple touches can change the whole feel of a kitchen. In this beautiful multifunctional space, all it takes to add glamour and a chic French vibe is a crisp white tablecloth. Combine with smart stripped-wood cross-back chairs, glass candelabras and gleaming ice buckets to suggest shabby chic style without committing to a full-scale kitchen makeover.

24. Be bold by mixing textures and styles

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While original terracotta floor tiles might not be synonymous with shabby-chic style, this kitchen still manages to pull off the look with aplomb. By whitewashing brickwork, fitting glossy metro tiles and hanging a rise-and-fall pendant and ornate mirror around a central painted table and upholstered chairs, the styling manages to embrace the flooring as part of the look.

25. Blend French country with chateau chic kitchen style

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Traditionally the most relaxed area of a kitchen, a breakfast bar can make a strong focal point for shabby chic style. Here, bar stools are swapped for high seating with a French-style painted and upholstered finish. The gleaming marble and ice-white finish is set off by an offbeat aged bronze chandelier overhead, which ticks the 'shabby' box perfectly!

26. Mix matt and gloss finishes for visual contrast

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Achieve a pared-back shabby-chic feel in your kitchen by painting tongue-and-groove doors to match stripped and painted wooden floorboards. Unpainted furniture, including a pew-style bench, introduces a rustic touch, while hi-gloss black worktops add the glamour element. The simplicity of traditional Shaker-style units makes a nice contrast.

How can I make my kitchen shabby chic?

Essential ingredients in a shabby chic kitchen include worn, well-loved furniture in distressed finishes, low-slung metal pendant shades or glamorous sparkling chandeliers. Scrubbed farmhouse-style tables, open shelving and white painted French-style furniture with scrolling carved wood details are also ideal for playful layering.

Group or make a feature of different styles to set apart distinct spaces for different kitchen tasks. For instance, highlight food prep surfaces, rustic butcher's blocks and utility sinks with practical pendant lighting; the dining area can showcase a scrubbed rustic table, refectory-style benches and smart upholstered chairs; a breakfasting space can be set apart with modern bar stools and glorious hi-gloss marble surfaces. Yes, it's eclectic, but that laid-back mix-and-match style is the aim here.

What is shabby chic colour?

Whites and neutrals are favourite decorating colour palettes in the shabby-chic kitchen. Use them on ceilings, walls and floor too (if you dare) and they will create a bright and vibrant stage for essential fixtures and fittings in your cooking area. Many shabby-chic kitchens will extend white tones on to cabinetry, appliances, lighting and storage for a cool and ultra-chic feel.

But shabby chic kitchens ideas don't have to be white. Shades of gentle grey or green have a classic feel that will bring a naturally warmer atmosphere to a shabby chic scheme and work particularly well on kitchen cabinetry.

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Shabby chic - English style at the intersection of modernity and antiquity. Here's how to create a cozy vintage kitchen that you won't want to leave.

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Elena Khorosheva

Publication date:

25-06-2020

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The name "Shabby chic" literally translates as "shabby chic". This direction is somewhat reminiscent of other styles - for example, Provence or country. But, unlike them, the interior in the style of Shabby chic implies the obligatory use of items with a touch of antiquity. It is retro elements that are the calling card of the “aged luxury” style.
Let's talk about what a Shabby chic kitchen can look like and why many people like this design option. Kitchen furniture, floor and wall decoration, decor, lighting - let's analyze the main nuances that are easy to implement in any kitchen. nine0003

Shabby chic in the kitchen - why you'll love it

Shabby chic has a British author Rachel Asheville who restored and resold vintage furniture in the 1990s. Gradually, this hobby gave life to a new direction in interior design: the combination of antique and modern furnishings turned out to be so colorful.

A shabby chic kitchen has the following features:

An abundance of vintage or artificially aged interior items0143, repair with traces of time. In a Shabby Chic kitchen, there are always things with a history that link generations - or at least make such an impression.

Pleasant to the touch natural materials : wood, textiles, ceramics, sheepskins, etc. In the interior of Shabby chic there is no place for plastic and cold metal surfaces.

Delicate, diluted with white shades of pink, blue, brown .

Handicrafts, intricate small decorations, floral patterns . Shabby chic style is the opposite of modern minimalism, it is much warmer and more tolerant of small things.

A large amount of natural and artificial light thanks to light shades in the design of the kitchen, light translucent curtains and an abundance of lamps.

Why is the Shabby Chic kitchen so attractive? First of all - a truly homely, cozy atmosphere. If you decorate the interior correctly, you will get a bright space filled with things that are passed down from generation to generation. nine0003
Shabby chic kitchen decor

Combine modern furniture and decor with retro elements to create a cozy, aged luxury kitchen. Some surfaces of your choice should show signs of time: scuffs, patina, or even cracks and chips.

Kitchen set and dining group

Shabby chic style kitchen set:

Classic or country style, rustic, Provence.
nine0148 With embossed fronts : contoured frames, milling, three-dimensional patterns will come in handy.
Light . The ideal option is a white kitchen, but you can also choose light blue, beige, pink facades or sets with the texture of natural wood.

Optional - aged . To create a feeling of restored vintage furniture, for example, patina on the facades will help.

An example of a suitable set is the classic ELEGANCE kitchen by Nolte with snow-white frame fronts. Some of the doors in the top row of cabinets are transparent, and this is also in line with the Shabby Chic concept. nine0003
As for the dining group, it is better to choose solid wooden furniture. A round or rectangular table should definitely be covered with a tablecloth made of natural material. Wooden chairs can be with colorful floral upholstery and legs painted with white paint. If you choose chairs without upholstery, place soft textile seat cushions on them.

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You can put several different chairs around the dining table - Shabby chic style allows for such eclecticism. nine0203

Walls

Shabby chic walls should be light in color. You can choose a solid color coating in pastel colors or a wallpaper with a delicate floral print. We advise you to glue thick, wear-resistant and always washable wallpapers - after all, despite the elegant design, we are still talking about the kitchen.

What materials are suitable for wall decoration, except for wallpaper :

Matte wear-resistant paint in muted shades;

Wall panels in plastic, veneer or solid wood. nine0151

The apron above the work surface is also better to make it light. The easiest option is to tile this part of the wall with white or pastel tiles.

Ceiling

Shabby chic kitchen design involves a white ceiling - it can be either stretched or simply painted. The main thing is that the surface is matte: glossy stretch ceilings will not fit into a vintage interior.

The ceiling does not have to be perfectly flat : on the contrary, slightly cracked plaster or peeling paint will give a special chic to the interior of the kitchen. nine0003
An important element of style - moldings or plaster moldings around the perimeter of the ceiling . If desired, you can additionally decorate the relief elements with gilding.

Floor

Shabby chic interiors are always full of details, so the flooring should be neutral and unobtrusive. You can often save an old floor with just a little freshening up. And if you still decide to lay a new coating, choose any material that is durable and comfortable for you in a natural shade. nine0003
Suitable e.g.:

Antique parquet board;

Laminate imitating the texture of oak, birch, beech and other types of wood;

Plain ceramic tiles with a matt finish;

Porcelain tile with wood or natural stone effect;

Dense linoleum, as close as possible in pattern and color to natural wood.

Small defects that appear over time, will only benefit . Chips and cracks on tiles or scuffs on parquet fit perfectly into a vintage interior. If they appear naturally, do not rush to correct them.

Furniture

In addition to the set and dining area, the Shabby Chic kitchen often has a vintage cupboard or cupboard. The top row of shelves is usually open, but you can choose the option with glass doors or light textile curtains instead of doors. It is good if the sideboard and other kitchen furniture have patterned carved legs. nine0003
Several open painted shelves can be hung on the walls - they are useful for displaying numerous decorative elements.

In a spacious kitchen with a seating area, place a wicker rocking chair covered with a blanket. This will add coziness to the interior.

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Not all kitchen furniture has to be vintage. It is enough to use any 2-3 items with a clear touch of time at your discretion, and let the rest of the furniture be neutral. While Shabby Chic tends to be retro, it's important to keep the framing modern. nine0203

Lighting

Lighting should be as elegant as everything else in the kitchen. Vintage lamps are best.

Please note the following options:

Candelabra chandeliers with an antique touch;

Floor lamps or chandeliers with textile shades;

Table lamps or sconces in the form of antique lanterns;

Carob chandeliers, etc.

It is highly desirable to use “cozy” elements in Shabby chic interior – candles or electric garlands . Light them up in the evenings to create a subdued spotlight.

Curtains

Properly selected curtains in the spirit of Shabby Chic will help maintain the style of aged luxury.

What they should be:

Material. It is better to choose natural linen or cotton curtains, as for the interior in country or rustic style.

Color and pattern. Any light pastel shade is suitable - milky, beige, pink, pale blue, etc. The canvas does not have to be monophonic: you can fit embroidery, lace patterns on the fabric or a delicate floral print into the interior. nine0151
decor. Shabby chic is one of the few current styles that does not require minimalism and simplicity. Therefore, curtains can be with lambrequins, flounces, ruffles - all this is appropriate and even desirable here.

Length. For a spacious kitchen-living room, choose long curtains to the floor. But if the kitchen is small, shortened curtains just below the windowsill will look harmonious.

Decor and details

The soul of a shabby chic kitchen - vintage details. Any antiques can become a decoration of the kitchen - perhaps suitable items are stored in your country house or in the pantry, and it's time to give them a second life. You can also find a suitable "aged" decor in stores. nine0003
You can decorate the kitchen with any interesting items , for example:

Fresh and artificial flowers in vases;

Framed reproductions of paintings or old photographs;

Wicker and metal baskets for small things;

Natural sheepskin on chairs and benches;

Decorative wreaths of dried flowers;

Painted porcelain plates;

Elegant sets and tea pairs, which are kept in a conspicuous place; nine0151
Tablecloths and napkins with embroidery, lace and other decorations.

All these tips will help you create a cozy kitchen in the spirit of vintage luxury. However, it is important not to overdo it so that the idea of style is clearly read, and the interior does not seem just old-fashioned without any design intent. There can be a lot of antique and artificially aged details in a Shabby Chic kitchen, but be sure to balance them with modern items.

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You can choose and buy elite kitchen furniture, as well as a laminated worktop suitable for it, in the Omicor salon. We offer countertops of the German brand Nobilia, the types and properties of which are described in this article. To match your new kitchen worktop, laminate countertops can be made to your measurements. nine0003
Call us at +7 (499) 151-78-78 - we will be happy to answer your questions and help you with your choice. In addition, we are waiting for you personally in our salons.

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