Country Kitchens: mixing the past with the present

Country Kitchens: mixing the past with the present

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All parties share the same basic concept kitchens: blending the old with the new. Therefore, they all have similar philosophies in terms of planning and decor. However, there are some subtle interpretations of this style. So be sure to choose one that works best for you:

country kitchen design in black and green with island decoration

English: English playing style rural European experience. But it is a bit more formal, which means that the use of neutral shades and modern decorations.

english country kitchen design in white with wooden cabinets and island

english country kitchen in white with modern decoration

French: This approach has the look of a quaint cottage, but that only means that it is comfortable slim. Often he uses a lot of open space to give the appearance of size.

french country kitchen design and decoration

french country kitchen design in brown and decoration

Americana something we are all familiar with the style of avoiding neutrals separated. Instead, it covers color and pattern, to create a home atmosphere.

american country kitchen  colorful design

american country kitchen design

Kitchen design ideas

Kitchen design ideas

Before kitchen remodel, you need to understand exactly what you are shooting, not only in terms of the specific counter and cabinet installations, but your new kitchen layout and design. You may want to keep the layout of your old kitchen or trying to reorganize the three largest stations, kitchen (stove, sink, fridge), known as the kitchen triangle. Knowing what you want in the general layout and unique furnishings and fixtures necessary to remodel kitchen decoration theme to go off without a hitch.

modern kitchen design in red and black with curved shapes

Kitchen Planning and Design

Kitchen planning is important, whether we talk about design and decorating ideas. Kitchens can be U-shaped, L-shaped or galley. Galleys can be wall or two galleys wall. Each figure has different advantages and disadvantages relating to pedestrian traffic convenience cooking and storage space. If you are a business major kitchen remodel, you are probably locked in the kitchen shape. Even if you are considering a renovation, kitchens tend to focus on a limited number of options. Kitchen Square amenable space U-shaped and L-shaped kitchen. Longer, narrower spaces usually galley. Large kitchen island kitchens result.

contemporary kitchen design and ideas with u-shaped island

Kitchen planning Kitchen interior is usually a mixture of home decorating existing themes and what your tastes. Do not install a bunch of metal appliances, counters, walls, and if you live in a country style. However, instead of floral wallpaper from the 60s or 70s kitchen design such a good idea to watch the rest of your house. Make a list create effective plan kitchen. Including great ideas for your kitchen design and ideas for decorating and storage. Each item on the list, you need to be valued and to come up within a predetermined budget.

country style kitchen design and remodeling- wooden cabinets

Kitchen design ideas

The best ideas for kitchen design is usually reasonable. More than trying to create the perfect kitchen, the best kitchen wear to first make sure that you avoid common mistakes. Than outspend the value of your home and your neighborhood. Kitchen dress can add significant value to your home, but if you are spending $ 25,000 per project, when the top of the house in your neighborhood sold for $ 100,000, you probably are not going to see much return on their investment.

contemporary minimalist kitchen design and ideas in white 

Spread your money around. Not completely redo your kitchen, if the rest of your house is crumbling. Spruce your kitchen and the rest of your home in good working condition, please also do not spend more than half of its budget in one area of ​​your kitchen and the rest ignored. Of course, upgrading your old flooring can cost quite a bit more than the determination of your old kitchen cabinets, but spend a few thousand dollars on high-end countertop is the best option if you can not effect on some of your other ideas kitchen design.

contemporary white kitchen design with marble countertops

Find the right balance between courage and classic. Some owners eventually being afraid of color and drab kitchen. On the other hand, as much as I love the combination of lime green and tangerine orange, it's probably not coming back in style anytime soon. A new kitchen should not look like a white palette, but the risk of guests and potential buyers to run grovels before.

5 simple kitchen remodels

Kitchens

This is probably the busiest room in the house, a kitchen can serve many functions these days: cooking, eating, entertainment and gathering place for the family.

contemporary kitchen design in red and white with metal island

1. Remodel work triangle.

Designers use the kitchen work triangle to create efficient kitchen for many years. The work triangle refers to the arrangement of the three main areas of work: refrigerator, sink and stove. You do not want them too far or spend a lot of time running back and forth. Click this link to read more about the triangle.

contemporary kitchen in white and blue-work triangle

2. Consolidation kitchen with pantry 

Walk in closets are becoming very popular as they allow owners to quickly take the contents of your kitchen without having to search through cabinets. If you are tight on sofa closet can be installed in small spaces like a couple of inches wide. Traffic kitchen pantry is a great way to keep your kitchen localized in one area, so you can cook without interruption.

classic kitchen with pantry

3. Do not lose your place.

Install cabinets that go all the way to the ceiling and add baskets inside shelves to maximize storage space. Add a hanging rack for pots and pans to make some space in the cabinet.

modern kitchen in black and white with cabinets all the way to the ceiling

4. Let appliances, some of the dirty work.

DISHWASHER third rail can reduce the number of times you have to load that dishwasher. Self-cleaning ovens are everywhere today. If you are in the market for energy-efficient appliances, consider a dishwasher or even a refrigerator with an Energy Star rating. Click this link to read more about Energy Star appliances.

modern kitchen design in black and white with dishwasher and self cleaning oven

5. Create zones for children.

Counter chairs create some simple informal place for the kids to eat. Also, consider keeping snacks and drinks for children on lower shelves where they can be accessed easily.

Plate racks to dry for

Plate racks to dry for

While many modern homes that are equipped with the most amazing invention, washing machine, dish rack is still needed if you want to keep your kitchen as clean as possible. While general plate rack is a very simple system to find the perfect can be slightly more complicated.

modern plate rack to dry for in white

While many models will hold several plates at a time, dish rack for a large family can be hard to find. In addition, many models are designed to meet or silver cups and glasses. The amount of space in your kitchen and style and the number of sinks come into play when choosing a rack for you.

contemporary plate rack to dry for  great design

Plate Cabinets for small kitchens

If you already have a narrow kitchen, adding another element might seem like a bad idea. However, there are some interesting dish rack designs might be just the right fit. To begin, those who have a fair amount glasses or stemware should be considered a drying cabinet and storage systems actually. These are great space savers, creating extra space in the dish rack, as well as cabinets. They are usually not very expensive and need to install only the most basic skills.

modern and contemporary dish drying cabinet 

modern dish dryer for small kitchen 

Dish Racks Kitchens more

In the large kitchen, the problem is less about space and more space in the luggage rack. While the easiest solution is to have a multi-plate racks, often it is not the most attractive.

Sometimes it seems that the more space you have, do you have more space. Large kitchen also houses tend to have problems of storage space. The high capacity, chest wall, although probably not the best release for dry dishes cabinet and counter space to store food or small kitchen appliances.

contemporary plastic dish rack to dry for in green 

Dish Drawer

Although not intended to be used in stores, many of us have fallen into the bad habit of turning the dishwasher in a semi-permanent home for the clean and dirty dishes I. As we all know, habits are hard to break. Double drawer dishwasher is a useful tool for those with the disease. Two separate areas for storing dirty dishes that can work alone. The dishwasher is a very expensive way to solve the problems of storage, but if you're in the market for a new one, however, the model can double counting be comfortable as drawers.

Kitchen Makeover Ideas

Kitchen Makeover Ideas

In older homes, room makeover as often as necessary to improve not only the performances, but to increase functionality, can I. Changing room neat dark lair, but it can make a living room or technology friendlier study. There is no room in the house, however, makes more sense in the kitchen makeover. Lack of storage space Large kitchen often requires a modern kitchen, not to mention all the amenities we take for granted many new owners.

modern kitchen interior remodeling ideas

Kitchen on cosmetic line

Once you have the things you want and need in your kitchen, change in skin depth is often all that is needed.

Countertops are a place where the kitchen makeover may have a significant effect without downloading anything or tear anything. After years of use, the panels can look quite sad stained stabbed and sliced ​​for years, it can really take a toll. Different surface materials can be installed directly on the existing countertop in an hour or two.

new black  marble countertop-kitchen in black and white remodeling

The flooring is spending a lot and it can get ugly just after years of traffic. If you are lucky enough to be solid already some good in your kitchen, you might want to take off and refinished to improve appearance. Those who deal with the floor, which is beyond saving, of course, install new floor coverings, but many homeowners prefer modern laminate. It looks like the application of a tree, in many cases, is even better, and the price is much cheaper.

new wooden floor in the kitchen remodeling

Kitchen beauty for function

Instead there is just scratching the surface transformation of the kitchen is often the removal and replacement of equipment and fixtures. Many people believe that one of the things you want to replace the old kitchen sink. With built-in water filters, spray hose, and broader (or more) pools, new sinks opportunities more than its predecessors. They will also look good to boot!

new modern kitchen sink with water filters 

Often older kitchens have dishwashers can install a big deal if the room is designed to accommodate one. Old stoves are often unreliable and unable to work had to be done. A new refrigerator (possibly ice maker) is another popular replacement.