Add warmth and a welcoming feel to your kitchen with these timeless cottage touches.
Get the look in your home with these style tips.
We have suggestions for color, countertops, wall treatments, and more.
Define your cottage style with the updates you love most.
These x-backbistro bar stoolsmix effortlessly with marble countertops, while gray subway tiles suggest age and timeworn character.
Add Character to New Builds
New house?
Install pieces in stages as your budget allows.
Shop for refurbished appliances or newretro-looking options.
Think about omitting upper cabinetry or replacing some closed cabinets with open shelves.
Add anantique tableand seating to give the room a lived-in feel.
Go for Gray
A breezy open layout and soothinggray color palettekeep this kitchen calm and collected.
Partner a table withcurvy wicker chairsand a padded banquette to create a cozy spot for dining and conversation.
A black hutch-style cabinet with plenty of patina gains added function withchalkboard paint.
Add Glass Fronts to Cabinets
Avoid a mass of solid white cabinetry byretrofitting recessed cabinet doorswith glass.
A sleek industrial island with contrasting basket storage is a fresh and functional workspace.
Display shelves and cup hooks keep everyday dishes in full view for easy access.
Combine Cottage Kitchen Ideas
Cottage style encompasses many design choices.
Here, the white custom cabinetry with brushed and bin-style cup pulls gives it a vintage feel.
Vary Wood Finishes
Don’t be afraid to blendpainted woodwith naturally finished wood.
Go Beyond White
Cottage kitchen ideas for color are often white and soft pastels.
Thesoft blue-greenfinish breaks up the expanse of white and introduces a classic cottage color into the scheme.
Install Beaded Board
Feel free to use beaded board liberally in a cottage kitchen.
It looksgreat on ceilings, walls, islands, and cabinet doors.
Install beaded board horizontally or on the diagonal to add an unexpected twist.
Add details like beaded board to the back of the cabinet and usecupboard latchesfor a functional cottage kitchen idea.
Display Your Collections
Show your stuff.
you might easilyDIY open shelvesby removing cabinet doors.
A Chameleon Style
Ask four people to define cottage, and youll likely get four different descriptions.
Spanning locales, eras, and lifestyles, cottage kitchen ideas are all about personal style.
For example, apale blue ovenand green cabinetry might lend themselves to a beach look.
Other Kitchen Design Styles to Consider
