15 Ways to Cozy Up a Kitchen With Rustic Style
by Becky Harris · 16 photos · 25 comments
Light a fire. The number-one cozy element in a kitchen is a toasty hearth. While adding a full fireplace is a big intervention, today's woodstoves and fireboxes don't require a major renovation.
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Shop beyond the typical appliance options. Standard white, black and stainless steel appliances can take away from the rustic look. Appliances now come in a range of colors and cabinet-front options that won't detract from the cozy atmosphere.
by Teton Heritage Builders
Look to antique precedents for inspiration. A combination of distressed cabinets, curly maple counters, a worn farmhouse table, a metal candle chandelier and a soapstone sink make me think Ma Ingalls is going to come around the corner with her famous sourdough bread.
by The Workshops of David T. Smith
Choose elements that show their age. Rough-hewn timber beams and a slate floor give this kitchen a rustic look from top to bottom. In between, cabinetmakers repurposed the green cabinets from an antique hutch.
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by Highline Partners, Ltd
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Pay attention to architecture. A brick arch, stone wall, wood ceiling and recessed range plus exposed rafters pull together to give this kitchen a European country-house look. Details help too; the bull's head sculpture is from an old French butcher's shop.
Traditional Kitchen
Pair wood finishes with warm hues. This rich red island helps tie together the Oriental runners, wood countertops, ceiling coffers and cabinets. Copper pendants add patina and glow.
by Slifer Designs
You (almost) cannot have too much wood. You can use wood from floor to cabinets to ceiling, just be sure to break it up a little with countertops and a backsplash of a different material. Note the way the space between the upper cabinets and the ceiling adds contrast and definition.
by Birdseye Design
Add vintage-style touches. A reclaimed sink, an enamel stove and old-fashioned cabinet latches give this kitchen much of its vintage charm.
by Bruce Kading Interior Design
Consider a rustic wall treatment. This kitchen's walls have been painted to give the illusion of texture and age.
by Witt Construction
Consider reclaimed wood for your countertops. A couple of coats of polyurethane will keep wood countertops protected from spills and rotting. If you're renovating an older home, look in the attic for beautiful old floorboards to use for countertops.
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Use barn lighting. Gooseneck pendants and barn sconces add a rural feel. This kitchen also has a copper sink, another classic rustic touch.
by RusticSinks.com
If you're afraid a rustic kitchen will be too dark, forgo upper cabinets for windows to let in the light.
by Legacy DCS
Add a cozy spot for gathering and eating meals. Dining in the kitchen is one of the coziest things you can do, no matter what your kitchen's style. It doesn't matter if it's a small table, a large island or a built-in breakfast nook.
by Andrea Bartholick Pace Interior Design
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Explore different finishes. This faucet has a mahogany bronze finish; check out options like antique brass, unlacquered brass, architectural bronze, antique copper and shiny brass.
by Decor Island
Bring in textiles. You can go for upholstered counter stools or kitchen chairs, seat cushions, rugs and tablecloths.
by chas architects
A rustic kitchen does not have to be dark. You can combine your light-colored-kitchen dreams with rustic elements like reclaimed wood on the island or countertops, exposed ceiling beams and a hardwood floor. This kitchen has a transitional look that brings in the best of both styles.
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Yummy slate floor. Elegance without the log cabin look.
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