Cottage

A cottage style kitchen is sweet and bright, featuring antique and vintage-inspired details. Vintage-inspired appliances and antique faucet and sink styles are common sources of cottage charm.

Soft colors like blue, yellow, and creamy whites, as well as patina and weathered finishes are at home in cottage kitchens. Cabinetry tends to have decorative details through door styles and hardware, and windows are often adorned with shutters or feminine fabrics, and seating may be slipcovered. Hall-Bradley notes that cottage kitchens often feature small islands, including movable rolling islands or butcher-block islands.

Open shelving is popular to show off kitschy collections, antiques, or flea market finds, and mismatched freestanding furniture can also enhance the vibe. According to Hess, walls often feature decorative elements, such as board and batten, chair rail, and molding.

Signature elements of cottage kitchens include:

• Color palette of pastels and neutrals

• Beaded board

• Open shelves

• Vintage-inspired plumbing fixtures