Modernizing a Country Kitchen

With so many farmhouses in Northeastern Ohio, having a country kitchen is relatively common. If you are considering remodeling your kitchen and want to retain the feel but add some modern touches, there are things that can be done to update it and make it the central showpiece of your home. Consider incorporating these design aspects into your remodel:

Go neutral. Country kitchens getting a makeover benefit from neutral colors. White is a great choice and looks clean and fresh next to vintage decorating pieces. Marble or granite countertops in neutral colors contrast nicely with the white recessed panel cabinet doors.
Add a vintage touch. By adding mix and match vintage hardware, such as drawer pulls and crystal cabinet knobs, you can retain the country feel and add a little style.
Try lighting in a contrasting color. Many lighting manufacturers now make replica fixtures that resemble those used in years past. Choosing those fixtures in a contrasting color such as barn red, black or dark brown can help ground a light colored kitchen.
Wood floors are a great finish. Every country kitchen can benefit from wood floors. Wood floors that have knots in them – reclaimed wood is a terrific choice – provides a rustic finish to the room.
Modern appliances make cooking easy. Instead of looking for appliances that are strictly country-styled, this is the area of your kitchen that high-tech makes sense. Look for sleek appliances in stainless steel that add another subtle texture to your kitchen.
Mix and match works. If your kitchen has an island, instead of repeating the same white cabinets and light colored countertops, consider grounding your new kitchen design with an island that features dark granite and a dark wood base.

Modernizing a country kitchen doesn’t mean that you have to give up the clean feel of the design. In fact, with neutral cabinets, vintage hardware and sleek appliances, your kitchen will become the go-to room for your family and entertaining. Call us today at 440.729.7270!