When you think of country kitchens, do you think of frilly curtains and milk churns?
This is just one of the many design options that you can use to bring the rustic flair of country life into your kitchen and combine it with state-of-the-art built-in kitchen appliances from BORA. Read here how to turn your kitchen dreams into reality.
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At the start of the new millennium, the country house kitchen trend emerged, which was actually a throwback to times gone by. For a long time, kitchens were primarily functional and practical, but now they should once again be the cosy centre of the home. Especially in rural areas with their farms and workshops in their own homes, the spacious kitchen with the always warm oven was the centre of life for families: When meals weren't being prepared, the women met at the dining table to chat, the children did their homework or the family sat down together to play.
Reminiscent of times gone by, the modern country house kitchen should look rustic and radiate cosiness: A large work surface where food is prepared from scratch, durable wooden storage furniture and a dining table for the whole family are important design elements. Typically, the country house kitchen comes without wall units , which makes it appear larger. Cooking utensils hang ready to hand on hooks or stand open on shelves. The design can be inspired by different regions.
It is not only the inclusion of regional specialities that has made country house cuisine more varied. 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 cooking island or kitchen island is an additional design element that stands free in the centre of the room . It has become one of the biggest trends in modern kitchen design and is also frequently used in country kitchens.
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Optical separation between the work area and seating area in the eat-in kitchen | Takes up a lot of space in a small room |
| Cooking with a view of the seating area (to hold conversations) instead of with your back to the room | Additional power connections may be required in the centre of the room |
| Additional storage space for cooking utensils, crockery, etc. | Makes the kitchen look tidy |
If the country kitchen is to serve as a cosy living area in the home, then a cooking island is a wonderful option. You can relax and continue your kitchen work when the neighbour spontaneously drops by for a coffee or help your child with homework at the kitchen table while you are cooking. However, the kitchen island is less suitable for a country-style kitchen in a small room, as it takes up too much space.
Wood is welcome in the country house kitchen, but it doesn't have to be. Surfaces made of natural stone are very durable and robust. A country house kitchen made of white wood, for example, goes well with a worktop made of grey slate or white marble with an elegant grey-black grain.
