I totally agree – an expensive kitchen is a woman’s dream. It is the best place in the home and is a place where one can create culinary delights. But so many woman make the mistake in choosing a modern kitchen over a traditional kitchen. Today’s minimalistic styles are nice, but they are uninviting and they are the reason why family members run off to the lounge rather than spending time in the kitchen with you.
Here are 4 ideas to help you with your plans:
Idea One: The first thing you could do to get that cozy country feel, is to accessorize your kitchen with objects that look dated. Replace your glass jars with antique looking storage tins, place some wicker baskets around, hang a copper pot or pan on a wall. String some dried vegetables and hang them in a corner. You need to think earth with natural looking vases or pots. Get a terracotta pot and store your potatoes on a shelf somewhere. Do your windows with blinds that also look old fashioned.
Idea Two: Wood always makes a room look inviting, cozy and homely. If you are planning a completely new kitchen then by all means opt for a robust oak finish. This wood is durable and always looks elegant no matter how old. If you want to change the look here and there, then have your cabinet doors replaced with a good oak wood. It will instantly change your kitchen into an expensive looking one, but at half the price of a complete cabinet replacement.
Idea Three: Lighting can also play a pivotal role in setting the stage for a country kitchen. Have small recess lights placed under your cabinets to highlight your workspace. Or have tiny lights fitted into your cabinets if they have glass doors. This will create soft tones and can accentuate a collectors piece or just something that is dear to you. Don’t be afraid to play with pastel colored light bulbs, a soft lime or yellow and even a soft pink can instantly change your kitchen into a beautiful work of art.
Idea Four: Flooring will make or break your kitchen. It is the first thing our eye catches and will instantly make you like the kitchen or dislike it. Here you need to be really daring by using stone for your flooring needs. Slate makes a wonderful floor cover that is easy to clean and has marvelous textures and colors to choose from. A well known secret these days is to extend a piece of your slate flooring up on the wall, behind your stove and hob. This really makes a kitchen come alive and gives it a focal point.
You can have more of your family by creating a traditional kitchen. Place a personal object of each family member in your kitchen as well. These objects will always spark new conversational topics and before you know it, you have them talking!
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