Rustic Kitchen
- Aged or vintage elements
- Brick and Wood
- Soft or natural lighting
- Never too much wood
Rustic kitchens show their charm by showing their age. Instead of all the high-tech looking styling of the modern kitchen, a rustic kitchen takes us back to when comfort meant a wooden rocking chair by a warm fire. Going for this type of design can be cost-effective if you are up for some adventuring finding antiques at flea markets and having them refinished. Or you can go expensive with custom furnishings and furniture. You are much more likely to get lucky on your budget with this style than a classic kitchen.
Cottage Kitchen
- Can blend classic and rustic
- Bold color choices
- Open Shelving
- Simplicity Above All Else
A cottage kitchen is meant to be easy to enter, cook, dine, and depart. They show us that the kitchen is the heart of the home and even small hearts have a lot of love in them. Be bold with your color schemes but bear in mind that utilizing bright colors and patterns will make them feel more inviting. Some homeowners will forego an island for a small dining table. We recommend that if you do desire an island that it incorporate seating.
These two styles may be hard to incorporate more modern, state-of-the-art appliances. Though, for a home that is meant to feel like an escape from a busy life, you cannot go wrong.
