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- Kristin Hohenadel
- Hang Vintage Lace Curtains. Rustic reclaimed wood window trim and a vintage lace curtain panel above the kitchen sink add elevated English country charm to this space from deVOL Kitchens.
- Use Reproduction Fixtures. An apron sink finished with vintage-style brass plumbing fixtures gives this all-white space from Marie Flanigan Interiors a modern cottage feel.
- Hang Floral Wallpaper. Floral wallpaper will add charm to a cottage-style eat-in kitchen like this space from Jessica Nelson Design. Moody forest green wall paint and a farm table and chairs with clean lines give the space a more modern feel.
- Hang a Copper Pot Rack. Hang a brass rod to display a collection of copper pots and a wire basket over a vintage-style stove to give your kitchen a cottage look.
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- Tick the 'cottage style' boxes. There are certain gorgeous elements that epitomise a cottage kitchen – think butler sinks, warm wood elements, stone flooring types, brushed gold and brass fixtures, a larder cupboard and vintage-style drawer pulls.
- Add a modern update. Classic cottage kitchen ideas can be given a contemporary update with unexpected additions. This stunning design by Santa Monica interior decorator Kim Gordon plays with repetition, scale, and contrasting materials – all within a cottage context.
- Mix wood finishes. The use of wood in a cottage kitchen goes beyond the cabinetry. Wall paneling ideas, like the tongue-and-groove splashback in this kitchen, bring texture and a warmer look than tiles, while still being practical.
- Make the most of a small space. Cottage kitchens tend to be smaller in size, so you'll need to make the most of every inch of space to maximize its functionality.
- Add Materials with Vintage Appeal. Surfaces with an aged look exemplify an easy-care cottage kitchen idea with a relaxed feel, including touchable textures.
- Opt for Fresh Features. An all-white cottage kitchen is classic, but pretty painted base cabinets in pastel blue are a cottage kitchen idea that brightens the room with color.
- Add Character to New Builds. New house? No problem. Use much-loved cottage kitchen ideas such as moldings, beaded board, schoolhouse lights, and an apron-front sink to create architectural detail and a sense of history.
- Paint it Pretty Pastels. Pastel accents, such as a mint-green beaded board and soft yellow wall color, join traditional white cabinetry for cottage kitchen ideas that add charm.
- Pippa Blenkinsop
- Create a relaxed cottage feel with freestanding kitchen units. Subscribe to Period Living magazine. For plenty more traditional decorating ideas and period home inspiration why not get a subscription to Period Living?
- Make the most of original cottage features. The authentic architectural features of period cottages are what make them so appealing and are a vital part of their inimitable charm, so wherever possible we say preserve them and make them shine.
- Choose a classic butler's sink for a cottage kitchen. No cottage kitchen would be complete without a classic Belfast or butler's sink. Usually they are set into a unit, but you could try mounting one on a reclaimed piece of furniture or even opting for a vintage model complete with original pedestals like the one pictured below that Susan Spurling picked up from Ebay.
- Try Shaker cabinetry for a timeless cottage kitchen. Taking its name from the 18th-century Shaker religious sect who championed the principles of purity, quality and handcrafted manufacture in design, this cabinetry has become synonymous with country kitchens.
Score ideas from inspiring images of cozy cottage kitchens for your own redesign, renovation, or new build.
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