Someday I would like to completely redo my kitchen. I would create a French kitchen with a very old world, French look. One that is as authentic as possible, but with all the modern conveniences. On that note, I have assembled my dream features in this blog. Whether you are planning an entire new kitchen, or whether you just want to add a few accents to your existing kitchen, a few touches will give it that French feel. Below are my favorite elements.
PAINTED CABINETS
French country kitchens often have cabinets painted in colors of the French landscape. Soft shades of green, blue, yellow and white tones are often seen.
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| Painted and Distressed Green Cabinetry from House Beautiful |
Painted cabinets also can be "distressed" to give that old look, as in the cabinets above.
French kitchens frequently have "furniture style" features. Designs incorporate arches, glass-paned doors, and moldings that reflect French furniture design.
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| Via Pinterest |
I love the open-paned doors and two different colors of paint used in this kitchen!
TERRA COTTA TILE, STONE, OR WOOD FLOORING
Depending on how rustic you want your French kitchen to look, terra cotta , stone or wood floors will help to give it that old world French feel.
Many French homes have a terra cotta hexagonal tile. Old reclaimed tiles from Europe can still be purchased.
Above, these tiles are old European reclaimed ones and can be purchased at www.ancientfloors.com . I love their old patina.
More tiles from ancient floors--not quite as aged but a very pretty look!
Stone flooring, especially limestone, adds a classic old French look. As with tile, stone flooring can be found in both new or old reclaimed pieces that have an antique patina.
| Limestone floor from atticmag.com |
| Antique Stone Flooring from mstoneandtile.com |
| Reclaimed stone from francoisandco.com |
Wood floors are also a classic option and great look. There are so many options today in wood flooring, and new flooring with a distressed look is not too hard to find.
| Antique Oak Planks |
Add copper pots:
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| Copper pots from theenchantedhome.blogspot.com |
| Classic Rohl Apron Sink |
My dream French kitchen would have distressed wood beams (as long as we are creating a wish list)...
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| From Period Architecture LTD |
this one is Grand Palais 180...
but a smaller one might do, and so many colors to choose from!
And to finish the whole thing off, the perfect farmhouse table.
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| Via Pinterest |
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| Via Pinterest |
You get the idea!
