5 Style rules to The Country Kitchen

5 Style rules to The Country Kitchen. Create a homespun, laid-back look with classic colours, rustic features and natural materials. 

1. Update Whites and creams are country staples, but adding a soft grey, midnight blue or sage green will refresh an all-neutral scheme. 

2. Create Give your kitchen a relaxed vibe with unfi tted furniture and freestanding appliances, rather than a sleek run of integrated units. 

3. Rethink For an authentic, lived-in look, go with faux fi nishes for fl ooring and worktops – a more budget-friendly option that looks real but requires less maintenance. 

4. Design For smaller rooms, plan your space and think outside the box – make a list of the items you can’t live without, then fi nd alternatives to fi t. 

5. Display Storage is key to a country trend. Whether you want things hidden behind wooden cupboards or all on show, the choice is yours!

Paint a single run of cabinets or an island unit in a bolder shade to create a contrasting block of colour in a plain kitchen. Work your wall space by swapping fitted units for a run of open shelving. Display crockery and kitchenware, and suspend a rail and S-hooks underneath to hang utensils. If you’re short on space, opt for a classic butcher’s block, which provides both a prep area and handy storage Create the feeling of a traditional walk-in pantry with a built-in larder. House ingredients in a mix of pull-out drawers, baskets and deep shelving

Sources: GoodHomes UK, September 2018

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