Kitchens by Riland

The French kitchen design is one that goes down well with homeowners with complex tastes. There is something about how everything blends in a French kitchen that makes the décor style a favorite among many moms looking to bring a new look into their kitchens. In most cases, the French kitchen design idea is inspired by the warm elegance of the French countryside. With that being said, French design ideas for the kitchen revolve around the rustic theme of the country.

Some characteristics make the French kitchen design stand out. First is the color choice. Green and blue are considered French colors for a kitchen and work well, but not in combination. Gold and sunny yellow are considered okay as well. Your cabinetry design needs to be well defined. Complexities in design are not always welcome. The cabinet doors make use of natural woods, with a wax or oil finish. It brings the country appeal to life this way. For the handles, knobs are used, regardless of whether they are wooden or metallic. Curtains can be used with some of the lower cabinets, though it’s not always the case, especially when uniformity is desired.

The top cabinets of French design kitchens are left bare, to reveal most of their interiors. This is where glass replaces most of the wood in the top cabinet doors. Again, you could stick to the wood per se, and retain the rustic uniformity with your lower cabinets. For the kitchen island, the French design is unique. It’s usually long and somewhat narrow, to increase the not only the food preparation place, but also the serving as well. The design also helps free more space which is essential in bringing out the French appeal. Including a sink in the Island, or a wine rack is a matter of choice.

An additional characteristic in French kitchens is the utensil hanger, usually located near the stove for convenience. In most cases, it’s made of rust iron, and is used to hang pans and other cooking utensils. The countertops could be made of metal, tiles, marble or granite, but with an earthy appearance. Stainless steel is the metal chosen for the appliances. It’s the material that complements the French design the most. As far as lighting is concerned, natural light is the preferred. To complete the look is the floor. It can be done using brick, stone or mahogany which has been seasoned.