Country Kitchen
Posted in Uncategorized on 12/16/2009 09:19 pm by admin
With it's bright colors and rustic accents, French Country brings out the feelings of warmth, family and happiness, it is no wonder that the French Country Kitchen design is such a popular theme for many kitchens across the America. Transforming your kitchen into the fun family hang out spot comparable to what would be found in the South of France can be easily achieved with a some paint, well placed accessories and accent pieces.
There are three important elements in re-creating a French country design theme in your own home. Those elements are found in your color choices, natural materials and accent pieces. Let's go over those in detail now!
Color: Your choice of paint color is going to be central to this design theme. As mentioned before, evoking feelings of warmth and happiness are essential and part of what makes this decor popular. When you look for color inspiration,imagine paintings from some of the great French artists like Van Gogh and Monet. Blues, poppy red, burnt orange and even greens are all acceptable colors found in this theme. Gold and sunflower yellow are also great accent color ideas. The most popular French country color combinations are blue and gold and poppy red and gold.
Natural materials: Cabinetry, furniture and tiling are also important to this theme. You will want to avoid furniture styles that are more contemporary or modern. Look for eating tables, benches and chairs that have a distressed wood look, plain pine or even wood painted in natural colors that compliment your wall color choices. Banquette style seating areas with patterned cushions make for a comfortable eating area and flow perfectly with this theme. Tile back splashes with rustic design influence works well. Back splashes with vegetables, cornucopias, fruits or even bird images are cute to use in this decor.
Accent pieces: French Country is the only design theme where roosters, hens and copper hanging pots are all incorporated!! Accessories are where you'll probably have the most fun with this decor style. Using cooper pots and over sized cooper utensils as wall hangings seems to be the most common, but don't be afraid to play around with different floral arrangements as well. Dried flowers, especially lavender. Keep fresh flowers in a vase on your table to bring the outdoors in and while adding a pleasant aroma.
This design theme is meant to be fun, inviting, and warm - so enjoy the process of pulling it all together. You don't need to spend a ton of money and chances are - you probably can find most of what you need in your basement or attic! Check out local yard sales or visit the neighborhood Goodwill or Salvation Army store for great finds as well!
Jim Varney on Florence Henderson's Country Kitchen - 1987
 GUT HOOK HUNTING KNIFE NECK POCKET SKINNER SKINNING  US $4.50
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 Love at First Sight 1907 Elsley 14x18 Print collie US $24.95
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 NEW SHIFLETT TRIPLE LIGHTNING THROWING KNIVES KNIFE US $8.70
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 BALANCED GIL HIBBEN BLACK PRO THROWING AXE HATCHET AX US $16.50
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 He Wont Hurt You 1907 Elsley 14x18 Print collie kitten US $24.95
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 CELTIC KILT KNIFE SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH DIRK BLACK DAGGER US $13.70
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 ELITE FORCES SURVIVAL BOWIE KNIFE BOLO TACTICAL HUNTING US $14.85
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 2 STAGE KNIFE SHARPENER by GERBER CERAMIC ROD RAZOR US $3.35
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 EARLY AMERICAN TOMAHAWK AXE THROWING HATCHET COMBAT AX US $8.90
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 Tupperware Pearl Onion Keeper Set 1 300ml Container US $4.15
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 Cigar Tobacco Pipe Flexible with LED Flash lighter NEW US $.77
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 Cast Iron Antique Cauldron Cooking Pot on 3 feet c1920 US $138.94
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 Tupperware Orange Onion Keeper Set 1 300ml Container US $4.15
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 Retro Vintage 50s FLEETWOOD Green Bakelite Valve Radio US $46.58
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 Retro Vintage 60s Cream STROMBERG CARLSON Valve Radio US $140.99
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 Le Creuset French Oven Magnet Collection 3 Types US $3.64
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 Sunbeam 4 Quart Stand Mixer 2397 White US $8.50
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 Countdown Alarm Time Clock Reminder Remind Timer US $8.06
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 ART kids BULK LOT over 105 PIECE SALE robot Pet US $18.25
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 500 mghr QFL OZONE SMOKE ODOR EATER AIR PURIFIER US $274.00
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 SHABBY PRIM ANGELS AT WORK SIGN FOR HOMEKITCHENOFFICE US $4.50
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 Faith Hill Breathe CD country US $3.99
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 Naughty Boy Riviere 14x18 Print bloodhound dog book US $24.95
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 LeAnn Rimes by LeAnn Rimes CD Oct 1999 Curb US $1.50
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 Gordon Ramsey Hells Kitchen Signed Photo Free PP US $7.48
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 VINTAGE CORN KIDS SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $6.49
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 BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY NURSE MAIDS SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $2.99
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 WAX TARTS 40 REESE CUP SIZE TRIPLE SCENT U PICK SCENT US $2.25
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 The Country Cupboard by Pat Ross 1999 Hardcover NEW US $.99
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 VINTAGE HAND PAINTED PIGS SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $2.99
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 DAMASCUS KITCHEN KNIFE LADDER PATERN BLANK BLADE US $49.99
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 2 PEACE DAMASCUS KITCHEN KNIFE RAINDROP BLANK BILLET US $35.00
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 DAMASCUS KITCHEN KNIFE MOSAIK PATERN BLANK BLADE US $49.99
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 TANTO KITCHEN KNIFE BLANK BLADE DAMASCUS GUARD US $29.99
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 12” DAMASCUS KITCHEN KNIFE RAINDROP PATERN BLANK BILLET US $24.99
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 5 PEACE DAMASCUS KITCHEN KNIFE BLANK BLADE US $49.99
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 DAMASCUS KITCHEN KNIFE BLANK BLADE RAINDROP US $19.99
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 VINTAGE BEAUTIFUL CHICKENS SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $2.99
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 STYLE COUNTRY TRIVET WITH METAL STAND EGGS PITCHER US $.99
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 VINTAGE ANTIQUE CAST IRON SAD IRON ASBESTOS US $1.99
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GUT HOOK HUNTING KNIFE NECK POCKET SKINNER SKINNING US $4.50
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Love at First Sight 1907 Elsley 14x18 Print collie US $24.95
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NEW SHIFLETT TRIPLE LIGHTNING THROWING KNIVES KNIFE US $8.70
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BALANCED GIL HIBBEN BLACK PRO THROWING AXE HATCHET AX US $16.50
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He Wont Hurt You 1907 Elsley 14x18 Print collie kitten US $24.95
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CELTIC KILT KNIFE SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH DIRK BLACK DAGGER US $13.70
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ELITE FORCES SURVIVAL BOWIE KNIFE BOLO TACTICAL HUNTING US $14.85
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2 STAGE KNIFE SHARPENER by GERBER CERAMIC ROD RAZOR US $3.35
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EARLY AMERICAN TOMAHAWK AXE THROWING HATCHET COMBAT AX US $8.90
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Tupperware Pearl Onion Keeper Set 1 300ml Container US $4.15
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Cigar Tobacco Pipe Flexible with LED Flash lighter NEW US $.77
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Cast Iron Antique Cauldron Cooking Pot on 3 feet c1920 US $138.94
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Tupperware Orange Onion Keeper Set 1 300ml Container US $4.15
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Retro Vintage 50s FLEETWOOD Green Bakelite Valve Radio US $46.58
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Retro Vintage 60s Cream STROMBERG CARLSON Valve Radio US $140.99
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Le Creuset French Oven Magnet Collection 3 Types US $3.64
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Sunbeam 4 Quart Stand Mixer 2397 White US $8.50
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Countdown Alarm Time Clock Reminder Remind Timer US $8.06
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ART kids BULK LOT over 105 PIECE SALE robot Pet US $18.25
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500 mghr QFL OZONE SMOKE ODOR EATER AIR PURIFIER US $274.00
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SHABBY PRIM ANGELS AT WORK SIGN FOR HOMEKITCHENOFFICE US $4.50
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Faith Hill Breathe CD country US $3.99
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Naughty Boy Riviere 14x18 Print bloodhound dog book US $24.95
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LeAnn Rimes by LeAnn Rimes CD Oct 1999 Curb US $1.50
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Gordon Ramsey Hells Kitchen Signed Photo Free PP US $7.48
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VINTAGE CORN KIDS SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $6.49
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BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY NURSE MAIDS SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $2.99
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WAX TARTS 40 REESE CUP SIZE TRIPLE SCENT U PICK SCENT US $2.25
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The Country Cupboard by Pat Ross 1999 Hardcover NEW US $.99
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VINTAGE HAND PAINTED PIGS SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $2.99
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DAMASCUS KITCHEN KNIFE LADDER PATERN BLANK BLADE US $49.99
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2 PEACE DAMASCUS KITCHEN KNIFE RAINDROP BLANK BILLET US $35.00
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DAMASCUS KITCHEN KNIFE MOSAIK PATERN BLANK BLADE US $49.99
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TANTO KITCHEN KNIFE BLANK BLADE DAMASCUS GUARD US $29.99
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12” DAMASCUS KITCHEN KNIFE RAINDROP PATERN BLANK BILLET US $24.99
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5 PEACE DAMASCUS KITCHEN KNIFE BLANK BLADE US $49.99
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DAMASCUS KITCHEN KNIFE BLANK BLADE RAINDROP US $19.99
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VINTAGE BEAUTIFUL CHICKENS SALT PEPPER SHAKERS US $2.99
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STYLE COUNTRY TRIVET WITH METAL STAND EGGS PITCHER US $.99
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VINTAGE ANTIQUE CAST IRON SAD IRON ASBESTOS US $1.99
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