White cabinets are ideal for a country kitchen.
The classic country kitchen look has endured through many decades. While the look is timeless, and homeowners can feel comfortable doing a complete renovation in this style, you don't need to spend thousands of dollars to achieve this look. With a few simple changes, almost any kitchen can become a country kitchen.
White or Antiqued Cabinets
Painting cabinets white not only updates them, it brings country into the kitchen. Go with pure white for a pristine look, or add an antique finish. For an antiqued look, choose an off-white paint. When the finished cabinets are dry, dip a cloth in black paint and run it along the edges of the cabinets to make them seem worn with age. Choose simple cabinet hardware, if you wish, to complete the look.
Hanging Plates
There is something about plates hanging on the wall that shouts country kitchen. An ideal place to find perfect plates is the thrift store. Thrift stores carry a wide variety of plates and often have only one or two of a certain style. This is perfect for a country kitchen because you want to decorate the wall with a mix of plates to give a more eclectic look, as if the plates were collected over a long period of time. Display plates with individual wire hangers, or attach a plate shelf to the wall.
Blue Accessories
Blue is a popular color in country decorating. You can find it in small appliances, linens, curtains and other kitchen accessories. Best of all, solid-colored accessories can be reused with a different look should you redecorate the kitchen in the future. A solid color is also more sophisticated than the classic farm animal accessories often used in country kitchen decor. If blue isn't an option, yellow and barn red are strong country colors as well.
Flower Arrangements
Fresh flowers are a must in a country kitchen. These don't have to be expensive store-bought flowers. Wildflowers are a favorite in country kitchens. Even a fancy vase isn't necessary--wildflowers look gorgeous in mason jars. This look is simple, yet adds so much beauty because it allows the wildflowers to be the star of the show. These simple arrangements are especially attractive in kitchen windows and on center islands.
Tags: country kitchen