Embracing the Farmhouse Style for the Modern Kitchen
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A popular theme for many homeowners who are considering a kitchen remodel is the farmhouse look. There are many options to choose from in the farmhouse category. The type of farmhouse décor you choose will depend on what area of the country you are from. Every area of the country offers unique ideas when it comes to cabinetry, organizational ideas, and the best ways to use your open spaces.
Break Out the Brick
Brick backsplashes or bricking up a wall can add unique textures and colors to your kitchen. Brick is easy to clean and maintain. Brick will add a rustic look that will fit in with almost all other forms of farmhouse décor. Brick comes in several shades of red, brown and orange, depending on the type of clay that is used.
Open Up Your Cabinets
Many farmhouses embrace an “open” cabinet concept. While the basic cabinet structure is used, the doors can be removed. This leaves the cabinets open and easily accessible. Opening up your cabinets can also open a small amount of space as well. You can easily see where everything is located so you don’t have to waste any time looking for what you need.
areas by hanging their pots and pans on large metal racks that were attached to the wooden beams. Not only does this free up most of your lower storage areas, it gives you easy access to all of your pots and pans without having to constantly bend over or stoop to pick them up.
Stainless Steel Appliances
In the past, large cast-iron stoves and furnaces were the norms when it came to cooking in a farmhouse. There are still some places that may even offer replicas of the original cast iron stoves from days long past. However, with today’s upgrades, stainless steel appliances are extremely popular. Metal surfaces go with almost any type of texture or surface material when it comes to countertops or cabinets. Stainless steel appliances come in a variety of colors as well as various shades of brushed silver or gray.
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