Weather you live in a recently built home in the suburbs, or own a condo in a bustling city you can take yourself to rural America every time you enter your home. For many people, the kitchen is the most popular room in the house. It is a great area to begin your transformation. Adding a country kitchen island is a perfect way to make the theme of the kitchen more authentic.
When stepping into a kitchen with a country feel, it makes people think of families together, fresh made pies, and the charm of the rural style. Many homeowners find kitchen islands essential. When having one in your country themed kitchen, it brings the feelings of long ago when people used the island to prepare foods in farmhouses. One difference with the islands that are used today is that they offer more counter space and cabinet space while still featuring the wood furniture look.
There are a few things to think about when searching for a country kitchen island.
Most kitchens are not the same size as those in farmhouses. That being said, you need to determine what size island would fit in your kitchen. Once you have the size, you can find many different types of country kitchen islands available that offer sturdy, beautiful classic wood, along with different designs to choose from. Some extra features that may vary on these islands include:
- knife rack
- towel bar
- wine rack
The design of a country kitchen gives the feeling of a relaxed and friendly place where people can come together and create tasteful meals and have meaningful conversation. The kitchen island is just part of making the room have a rustic appeal. Adding antiques for display in the room add to the country feel. Colors in the kitchen should be warm and inviting. Perfect colors the give off a farmhouse feel are red, blue, and green. Designs made of stencil and used around windows can also give the rustic look to any kitchen.