Country

Though whites, creams, and browns are common, country kitchens are one of the styles that can be filled with muted color as well. A variation of colors can be found on the cabinetry, walls, flooring, and even appliances. Unfitted and mismatched historic furniture like hutches and hoosiers are often combined with some more traditional kitchen cabinetry for an informal approach to storage. A vintage butcher block or wooden table makes a great country kitchen island. With a mix of open and closed storage options, this style notably includes display space for decorative rustic touches like antique collections, wire bins or wooden crates.

Decorative adornments are a big part of the look, including metals with patina or texture, large stone accents on walls and flooring, and wire mesh or fabric behind glass panel doors. Farmhouse sinks and wooden beams harken to the rustic farmhouse nature of the country kitchen style. Popular finishes for country kitchens include weathered woods, exposed brick and stone, and distressed- and milk-paint finishes, which give the rustic kitchen style its signature worn and welcoming aesthetic. The look complements compact and closed-off kitchens.
Signature elements of rustic country kitchens include:

• A palette of natural and muted colors

• Natural woods

• Distressed finishes

• Farmhouse sinks

• Rich warm metals