Ways to Modernize Your Country Kitchen

You love the comfort of a cozy country kitchen but you don’t want it to look like your grandmother’s house. The country kitchen can still be incorporated into a modern house.

There’s no need for your country kitchen to be outdated, whether you prefer a large open-concept farmhouse kitchen or a small cottage kitchen. Modern kitchens can be country and have all their benefits.

Here are five ways you can achieve a modern, country-style kitchen for your next kitchen remodel:

1. Features Patterns Beyond Florals

A true country style is characterized by patterns. Many country kitchens have multiple prints or patterned designs that give the impression they were casually put together.

In the kitchen of your grandmother, you might find intricate floral patterns that give off a traditional country feel. In your modern country-style kitchen, you can explore more patterns than just delicate flowers.

You can still get a country vibe by using images of nature, but you might choose to use pictures of birds, trees, or farm animals. To make your design look even more contemporary, pair these patterns with stripes and geometric shapes.

Wallpapers are making a comeback in modern kitchens. You can also display your designs on backsplash tiles, linens, or other kitchen accessories. Choose complementary colors to ensure that the overall design is cohesive.

2. Paint with Playful Colours

A country kitchen is full of bright, happy colors. You can modernize your design by using trendy colors.

Sage green, for example, will be one of the most popular colors in kitchens by 2022. It can work well with a rustic design or classic countertops. Consider the popular blue and gray shades that are used in many of the latest kitchen designs.

You can use bright colors in a country-style kitchen instead of muted, pale tones. Play with these colors in your color palette to make it modern.

3. Create a Cozy Corner

A country kitchen should be a relaxing space, where you can relax and unwind after a hard day. Incorporating a cozy corner in your kitchen will add warmth to the design.

You can, for example, add a plush sofa or lounge chair along with a table to serve your favorite hot beverage. Add a rug, pillows, and cushions to your kitchen nook to make it more comfortable.

4. Set Up a Pantry

A pantry is one of the many conveniences that a modern-day kitchen offers. This addition, whether you create a pantry closet or just a corner in your kitchen shelves and cabinets, will make your country modern kitchen more functional, while still maintaining your homey style.

A pantry can help you free up valuable space in your home that would otherwise be used for storage. This will allow you to display more of the country-inspired furniture and decor that you love!

5. Use Open Shelves to Display Dishes

Country kitchens have a charming display of objects that are loved. Modern kitchens tend to be minimalistic and clutter-free. The key to combining these styles is being selective about what you display. The obvious choice would be to display your tableware and dishes.

Open shelves can be a great addition to your country kitchen. They allow you to display your favorite (and probably beautifully patterned) accessories and dishes while keeping the design cohesive and attractive. You’ll also want to have some cabinetry with closed doors so that you can keep other items in the kitchen out of view.

This article was written by Jordan Legault, Jordan is the owner of The French Refinery. Founded in 2015, The French Refinery quickly built a name and reputation for high-end cabinetry with quality craftsmanship and attention to fine detail. We strive every day to provide the utmost in customer service because our customers deserve the best we can provide. We have built a hand-picked team of talented craftsmen with over 100 years of combined experience. Building cabinetry tampa is our craft, we love what we do, and we make it show through the work we provide on a daily basis.