When you think of a country-style kitchen, do you picture ruffled curtains and milk cans?
That’s just one of many design options you can use to bring the rustic charm of country life into your kitchen and combine it with state-of-the-art built-in kitchen appliances from BORA. Read here to find out how to turn your dream kitchen into a reality.
Kitchen Design Details
At the start of the new millennium, the country-style kitchen trend emerged, which was essentially a step back in time. After having been primarily functional and practical for so long, kitchens are now meant to once again become the cozy heart of the home. Especially in rural areas, with their farms and home workshops, the spacious kitchen, with its ever-warm stove, was the heart of family life: When they weren't busy preparing meals, the women would gather around the dining table to chat, the children would do their homework, or the family would sit together to play.
In keeping with the spirit of days gone by, the modern country-style kitchen should have a rustic look and feel and exude coziness: A large countertop where meals are prepared from scratch, durable wooden storage units, and a dining table for the whole family are key design elements. Typically, a country-style kitchen doesn't have upper cabinets , which makes it appear more spacious. Cooking utensils are hung within easy reach on hooks or displayed on open shelves. When it comes to design, you can draw inspiration from different regions.
It is not only the incorporation of regional specialties that has made country-style cuisine more diverse. Other trends have also brought a breath of fresh air to design.
Can't decide between a romantic country-style kitchen and an ultra-modern, purist design? You don't need to do that any more, because the trend is towards hybrid kitchens. Combine the advantages of both worlds:
A kitchen island is an additional design element that stands freestanding in the middle of the room. It has become one of the biggest trends in modern kitchen design and is also a common feature in country-style kitchens.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Visually separates the work area from the seating area in the kitchen-dining room | Takes up a lot of space in a small room |
| Cooking with a view of the seating area (to have conversations) instead of with your back to the room | Additional electrical outlets may be required in the center of the room |
| Additional storage space for cooking utensils, dishes, etc. | Can quickly make the kitchen look cluttered |
If the country-style kitchen is intended to serve as a cozy hub of the home, then a kitchen island is a wonderful idea. You can continue cooking without a care in the world if your neighbor drops by for a cup of coffee, or help your child with homework at the kitchen table while you're cooking. On the other hand, a kitchen island isn't really suitable for a country-style kitchen in a small space, since it takes up too much room.
Wood is a welcome choice in a country-style kitchen, but it isn't a must. Natural stone surfaces are extremely durable and sturdy. For example, a white wood country-style kitchen pairs well with a countertop made of gray slate or white marble with an elegant gray-black veining.
