Country-style cuisine: the warmth of natural materials

"Natural", "rustic", warm and homely, many epithets can be selected to the style of country in the interior. Especially when it comes to the design of one of the most important, in terms of functionality, rooms - the kitchen. Eco-materials, which form the basis of the concept of country style, look the best in rooms that are endowed with a semantic load and a utilitarian character. The kitchen area is the center of home ownership, its heart. And it is important to equip this functional room with maximum comfort and ergonomics, creating an atmosphere that will inspire the preparation of culinary masterpieces, and serve as a gathering place for the whole family.

We bring to your attention a selection of design projects of kitchens made in the country style in a pure form or using elements of other styles. The proposed options represent a wide range of inspiring kitchen interiors, showing that the use of country style is possible not only in country houses, but also in urban apartments. Country stylistics has evolved over time and has undergone the integration of modern household appliances, industrial kitchen accessories and high-tech style. You can even organize a modern kitchen interior with country-style elements even for a novice designer or homeowner who wants to create a warm, cozy atmosphere of intimacy with nature.

Natural materials and country style are inseparable. The use of wood and stone allows you to create a recognizable home interior rustic style. Currently, stone finishing has become more affordable, economically, a variant of surface cladding. Artificial stone is not much different from natural stone, and its color palette and texture range are simply stunning. Of course, natural stone will last longer, in durability this eco-material has no equal. But the cost of its use in the interior, even for small surfaces, is very high.

Usually, stone is laid on surfaces near work areas, kitchen stoves or aprons. But, if the area of ​​the kitchen space allows, an entire wall can be taken away for decoration with stone. The effect of such a natural presence will be amazing.

The shades of stone used for the construction of the columns echoes the stone tiles, which are lined with a kitchen apron. Wooden furniture and granite countertops round off the country-style elements in this modern kitchen.

A large rough stone was used to erect one of the walls enclosing the kitchen area. Warm shades of stone flooring tiles are in perfect harmony with the light wood of which the kitchen cabinets are made.

We managed to choose warm ocher shades of stone to this bright and at the same time modest wood, which was used for ceiling beams, supporting columns and flooring.

The "stone" walls of the kitchen space are in harmony with the dark wooden ceiling, light tile floors and snow-white furniture. The huge kitchen island, combining the functions of a dining table, with its impressive stone countertops, has become the focal point of this impressive kitchen.

Incredibly, modern household appliances with chrome surfaces and elements look great against the backdrop of virtually unprocessed stone walls. For a country house, such a modern kitchen can be the highlight of the entire building.

The stone finish on the work surface where the stove is located allows you to create the impression of a fireplace or a large stove in a modern kitchen. From this, the interior looks even more homely and cozy.

Sometimes stone trim is used only for floor surfaces and for the production of countertops. And this can easily be explained by the incredible stability of the stone, its durability and ease of care.

Another way to use the stone in the kitchen space is to finish the base of the central element - the island. In this case, it is not only a solid base, but also a diluting decoration element among total wooden surfaces.

Rustic design is characterized by deliberately rough execution of finishing materials and structures. Closest to natural, the appearance of elements and surfaces meets the concept of rough country. Raw stone and wood are key elements of rusticity. Indoors, it is possible to use tree branches as structural elements, decor and furniture.

Deprived of pomposity and pretentiousness, the versatility of the color palette, the style of the rustic country brings the interior to a more simplified and close to the environment level.

Supporting pillar and ceiling beams made of solid tree trunks give the kitchen room an original and natural character.

Even when using only one rustic element in the design of the kitchen, the whole appearance of the room instantly changes, all the modern kitchen attributes go by the wayside.

Untreated parts can be manifested not only in the design of the ceiling or columns, but also in the manufacture of furniture. None of those entering such a kitchen will have any doubts about whether its design belongs to country style.

If wood has flaws in the form of wormholes and cracks, they are not disposed of, polished, often the surface is not covered with varnish or other masking substances. Rough country welcomes the natural naturalness of eco-friendly materials.

Modern rusticity is perfectly combined with creative decor elements and a progressive look of kitchen accessories. It is important not to get carried away with such a decor, but to stop choosing one or two bright elements. Unusual shaped pendant lights successfully fit into the rude atmosphere of this country kitchen.

As a rule, country style is used in large rooms. The fact is that the use of natural materials in their natural color palette often reduces space. But this does not mean that lovers of rustic motifs in the interior cannot design small rooms, such as a kitchen, for example, in the style of country. When using light shades for partial decoration or as a background of furniture, it is possible to visually expand the room and not violate the principles of cottage style.

Small kitchen space becomes more spacious due to bright built-in furniture. Modern appliances are in a harmonious neighborhood with wooden ceiling elements.

If not for the wooden floors, these bright kitchens could be mistaken for traditional ones. Tall wooden stools support country style among modern household appliances with chrome surfaces.

This kitchen space is added not only light walls, but also high vaulted ceilings, and additional windows under the roof.

The kitchen, in which it was possible to harmoniously combine kitchen cabinets painted in light shades with furniture made of light wood, has a very elegant look.

For such a kitchen with low ceilings and a small area, decoration in light colors was the only possible option to visually “push” the walls. And light wood in this case came in handy.

Despite the abundance of wood surfaces, the kitchen looks bright due to the execution of small vertical surfaces, a kitchen apron and island tops in white tones.

This kitchen, connected to the dining room, is full of contrasts.The light colors of the walls and furniture are combined with the darkness of the countertops and a variety of wood shades formed in clear geometric elements.

Snow-white kitchen furniture and household appliances of the same shades are perfectly adjacent to the warm tones of wood on the ceiling beams, countertops and bar stools.

In this milky white kitchen, the focal point was a large fireplace stove with a fancy “scaly” finish. A vivid example of how a country-style kitchen area can be incredibly bright, elegant and elegant, but at the same time not lose its originality.

Bright and airy, these rooms are filled with the warmth of natural materials that blend perfectly with modern appliances and kitchen equipment. In such a working area it is comfortable and pleasant not only to gather as a family, even routine work becomes more interesting.

We bring to your attention a selection of design projects of modern kitchens, in the premises of which it was possible to organically combine elements of country style and minimalism, high-tech and modern. These inspirational interiors prove once again that there are no prohibitions, canons and strict rules in design, and with skillful presentation of design ideas, several different styles can be presented in one room.

Clear and simple forms of minimalism in the design of the kitchen space are found with the warmth of natural materials for decoration, with a bright extraordinary decor.

Despite the presence of elements of country style, the room looks a bit futuristic, thanks to modern lamps of an unusual design, shiny kitchen accessories and decor elements.

And a few more images of the "classical" application of country style in the organization of the kitchen space, conveying the rustic spirit, the mood of natural unity and home comfort.

Whatever your choice of country-style kitchen design, in a pure or mixed with other styles style, we hope that the images presented in the publication inspired you to bold decisions within the traditional kitchen area.