Farmhouse kitchen, white cabinets and traditional table
Formerly a slender galley, this kitchen is now an open, multipurpose space with an adjacent hallway that serves as the drop zone for backpacks, mail, and shoes.

An antique barrister card catalog serves as an ingenious storage system for miscellaneous household items.

An 1887 tavern table serves as the island in this family-friendly kitchen. The 1920s utility sink is from a salvage yard.

Design: Ellis A. Schoichet, EASA Architecture , San Mateo, CA (650/343-3452); Bess Wiersema and Megan Matthews, Studio 3 Design , San Jose (408/292-3252)
Peter O. Whiteley

Dual-family kitchen
The kitchen in this shared vacation cabin is a simple line of cabinets, counters, and stove along one wall of the main living space.

Design: Thomas Lawrence, Lawrence Architecture, Seattle (206/332-1832)

A cream country kitchen, design with a big island and breakfast bar.
Wide-open kitchen
Big curved beams create a wide-open kitchen/family room. Clerestory windows bounce the light off the ceiling, brightening the space.

Updated Victorian kitchen
In the kitchen a Carrara marble counter and backsplash and black-and-white checkered flooring form graphic backdrops for this refurbished Victorian.

Design: Kimberley Nunn, Shopworks Design, Napa, CA (707/258-1924)

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published in: Country Homes & Interiors, September 2010.

Country kitchen accessories
A batterie de cuisine above a kitchen island unit might be the perfect spot for hanging pots and pans – this kitchen uses it to full effect by hanging decorative items from it too. via: housetohome.

Good size blackboard in a lovely detailed cast iron frame. shopping on lavenderandsage.

Rustic, yet finely made stoneware (called grès) in the traditional light grey enamel finish.

You can really go to town when it comes to preserving the fruit from your garden in this 7 litre Rumtopf. shopping on lavenderandsage.

Country-Style kitchens are known for their warmth and coziness. They are basically nature inspired themes and reflect the country life style. The country kitchen accessories includes table runners, dishtowels, placemats, dinner napkins, curtains, mats, hot pads, gift totes, notepads, recipe cards, table top spinners, to name a few, though the list is endless. The main reason behind the popularity of country style kitchen and accessories are they incorporate less expensive items and uses those things which are available in the country side to decorate. This gives a unique aura and at the same time, less expensive.

Generally country kitchen accessories vary according to which country style one adopts. It can be French country kitchens, Dutch country kitchens, Skater country kitchens, English country kitchens, American country kitchens, to name a few. Overall those kitchen styles which embed the nature or nature related products in designing the kitchen and those kitchens which uses nature related accessories are based on country kitchen themes. Generally they are also mentioned as farmhouse kitchens and cottage kitchens. These kitchens also will be huge and rustic in some cultures.

Country rustic decor refers to a decorative scheme marked by simplicity. This style is particularly appealing in the kitchen, which is the ancient, traditional center for the family home. While it has often been replaced by the den and its centerpiece of a television, the kitchen still has an important role for many families both as a source of meals and food, and as a place of interaction and warmth.

By choosing to incorporate elements of country rustic in your kitchen, you are whispering a silent statement of self expression into the room. This decorative style implies a belief in the goodness of sweet and simple things. It detests the complicated, and contests the mundane in a clash of whicker on stainless steal.

published in: Ideal Home, September 2010.

Country kitchen with flagstones
Combine rustic vintage furniture to create an authentic country kitchen-diner. Original flagstone tiles and enamel lights complete the look. via: housetohome

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Adirondack-Style Kitchen
Emulate an Adirondack lodge by bringing in elements such as the wide-beamed walls and hardwood floors here. For further effect, the wood has been stained and polished a golden color that brings both warmth and vitality.

Farmhouse Kitchen Design Ideas

Farmhouse Kitchen Countertops
Choosing granite countertops, marble countertops and natural stone countertops are good options when it comes to farmhouse kitchen ideas. Such countertops look good in traditional farmhouse kitchens and also in modern farmhouse kitchens. For a rustic look for your kitchen, choose the stone countertops as they will look great with your kitchen designs. With many patterns to choose from, I am sure you will be dazzled with the options. You will need to choose the type of kitchen countertop with care as the rest of the furniture in the kitchen will have to match it.

Cream rustic kitchen island

Modern Bright White Farmhouse Kitchen Design

Country Kitchen with Small Island

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Vintage-style Aga stove, copper pans and air dryer.

Design Ideas:

Rustic style kitchens are classic, traditional but still use clean lines for the contemporary crowd. If you’re looking for a kitchen remodel that will last, consider a rustic style kitchen. This is the perfect kitchen if you are going to sell your house in a few years or you just really want a space that isn’t themed but still looks pulled together. It’s both classic and classy. You can probably work with the existing materials in your space to create a rustic feeling.

With a rustic kitchen style you’ll still need more practical appliances. If you have white cabinets go with white appliances that will blend in with your room and save you money. The other option is to go with rustic appliances like an old stove that has been refinished or repaired. The curved lines, intricate lines and small oven doors are a trademark of this style; just be sure that it will also work for your cooking purposes.

The color blue has a unique inheritance when being used in the kitchen. I have made a post and get some examples of Blue Kitchen Cabinets, but this one, in fact a bule kitchen, blue jeans! Bold cabinets and a beefy range hood in the color of distressed blue jeans give this rustic, but refined, kitchen a real wow factor. Twin, unfitted spice cabinets – lined up with the corbels — are a great idea on each side of the range. The tone of the granite countertops is keyed to a Jerusalem limestone floor in a perfect blend. Note two paneled dishwashers flanking the main sink, 3 ovens, and a chandelier that dresses up the room dramatically. via: hookedonhouses

Rustic Style Range Hood For Wooden Kitchen Cabinets From Magi Cucine

Moern Country Design – Small Galley Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

French Country Kitchen Design (White kitchen)

When planning your galley kitchen remodel, you need to take into account the galley kitchen dimensions. You need to make sure to leave a wide enough aisle in between the two rows of cabinets and appliances so that it is not too cramped to open doors and drawers and walk through the kitchen when necessary.

A Long Galley Kitchen Design

Galley Kitchen Design Ideas And Photos

Create Efficiency
Reordering the appliances in the kitchen captured more counter space, including a serving area next to the new breakfast nook. The gas range, now situated to the right of the sink, is topped with a new microwave. The dishwasher, between the table and the sink, is perfectly positioned for quick cleanups.

Opt for an Oversized Sink:
For a busy kitchen with limited counter space, a deep sink like this Farmhaus Fireclay model from Whitehaus is essential. Dirty dishes and prep items can be dropped into the sink and kept out of the way. This apron-front style of sink, typically undermounted, contributes to the country look.

Neutral Cabinets and Copper Tiles
Backsplash:
Clear glass tile from Artistic Tile reflects the light, to help open up the space. A mosaic border of smaller copper tiles complements the neutral color scheme. Consider sealing the grout for easier maintenance.

Microwave Placement
Built-in microwaves, such as this space-saving KitchenAid model, typically go above the range and double as hood vents. But before deciding where to place the microwave, consider who uses it and for what purpose. If children use it most often to heat up snacks, a countertop model might be a more convenient option.
photo credit: Keith Scott Morton. Read more on countryliving.

Galley Kitchen Remodeling Ideas
When planning your galley kitchen remodel, you need to take into account the galley kitchen dimensions. You need to make sure to leave a wide enough aisle in between the two rows of cabinets and appliances so that it is not too cramped to open doors and drawers and walk through the kitchen when necessary.

French Style Medium Oak Kitchen

Thyme, a solid French style medium oak kitchen made to grace your home. Thyme is available with an endless number of colour co-ordinated accessories and finished to perfection with cast iron twist effect door and drawer pulls. A kitchen that offers quality second to none.

Cathedral Style Dark Kitchen

The Monza kitchen from William Ball is a high detailed cathedral style dark kitchen.

Solid Oak Timber Kitchen

Chalice, if it’s natural timber and character you’re looking for then the two go hand in hand with Chalice. Its solid oak timber kitchen and the oak timber doors are completed with a tongue and groove effect centre panel. The authenticity of the antiquing effect that is applied to the door is heightened by the natural, large knots that appear, giving it a more rustic charm. A colour co-ordinated feature oak carcase carries the look through to the interior of the kitchen units.

William Ball

Farmhouse Kitchen With Slate Tiles and Stainless Appliances. View of Farmhouse  Kitchen. Brick stove backing. Farm house sink. Slate Tile Floor. Beam ceiling and wooden hood.

At Canterbury Design, you will find talented designers who have the experience and perspective to bring imaginative, yet workable, approaches to your vision, from traditional to contemporary. They will quickly grasp the possibilities as well as challenges of your home’s architecture. Our designers are cognizant of the latest product developments and design trends, and have the taste and know-how to create the image and functionality you are seeking. Go to Canterbury Design for more details.

Industrial Shelving
Construct a pantry from a pair of metal storage shelves. This one is painted blue with individual metal bins taking the place of drawers; labels placed on the shelves help identify the bins’ contents. White enamelware, a wire basket of potatoes, and an entire shelf of mineral water break up the geometric pattern of the bins. (Photo Credit: Keith Scott Morton)

Vintage Dish Rack
Simple storage options help a kitchen function more efficiently. A dish rack is a space-saving and attractive feature to store plates at the ready. (Photo Credit: Matthew Baum)

Display Rack
In a small kitchen, both storage and design needs can be met at the same time with careful placement of various wall racks. Whether pot racks, spice racks, bakery racks, or plate racks, they all organize and accessorize. Here, a plate display rack also has a lower shelf holding a small collection of pitchers and mugs, with hooks below for teacups. (Photo Credit: Keith Scott Morton)

Vintage Storage Jars
Collections of clear vintage jars, bottles, and canisters make great containers to store all sorts of dry ingredients for cooking and baking. Look for them at flea markets, yard sales, and online. (Photo Credit: Keith Scott Morton)

Pot Rack
Pot racks offer great convenience for getting pots, pans, strainers, and other large utensils out of the way but keeping them within reach. (Photo Credit: Keith Scott Morton)

Showcase Storage
Even the simplest of storage choices can be transformed into a showcase. Here, two plain plank shelves have been painted pale green and mounted on white fret-work brackets. (Photo Credit: William Steele)

Streamlined Kitchen
You know a kitchen is seeing a lot of use when utensils, pots, and pans are within easy reach for the cook. The long metal bar on this range hood provides a clever spot for a variety of tongs and ladles. (Photo Credit: Jonn Coolidge)

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