Fresh & Frugal Cottage Kitchen Ideas - Part 6

Make a Statement

Architectural fragments -- such as old mantles, corbels, brackets, and molding -- bring aged cottage elements into a new home. Look for vintage pieces at flea markets and antiques shops.

Sweet Touches

Knobs dress up a utilitarian piece of furniture. Add glass or crystal knobs to freshen a dated sideboard or glass-front cabinets. Look for new or vintage knobs at flea markets or garage sales.

Vintage-Style Sinks

The farmhouse, or apron-style, sink is the sink of choice for many country kitchens. These deep sinks are a perfect combination of history, beauty, and durability.

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Fresh & Frugal Cottage Kitchen Ideas - Part 5

Old and New

A staple of cottage decorating is the mix of old and new. This kitchen's new, top-of-the-line range and hood are offset by vintage light fixtures and stools. Another perfect mix is the new marble top on the worn and weathered island.

Show Off in Style

Collections are key to creating a functional cottage look. This all-white collection of dishware is set off by the rusty-red paint color behind the open shelving.

Natural Fibers

Baskets give a room casual style. Keep the kitchen organized by storing extra linens, dry goods, or even fruits and vegetables in baskets.

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Fresh & Frugal Cottage Kitchen Ideas - Part 4

Focus on Fixtures
Vintage-style fixtures such as farmhouse sinks or faucets with Old World style complete any cottage kitchen. For an easy update, look for a new cottage-style faucet that fits the configuration of your existing faucet. That way, you can install a new faucet without having to reconfigure your plumbing.

Casual Dining

Romantic chandeliers add charm to any room. You can add paint, crystals, and lampshades to an existing dining room light fixture. Or check out home centers for stylish new chandeliers for less than $100.

Pretty Fabrics

A little floral goes a long way when you're boosting the country style in your kitchen. In this kitchen, simple floral curtains add another pop of color and a bit of playfulness to this already bright kitchen.

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Fresh & Frugal Cottage Kitchen Ideas - Part 3

Simple Surfaces

Worn paint suits cottage furniture. Paint furniture and rough it up with sandpaper for a time-worn finish.

Classic Floors

Hardwood floors offer warm wood tones and an easy-care surface that looks good with the soft fabrics and subdued color schemes that exemplify cottage style. Leave the floors bare in summer and add rugs in winter.

Open Shelving

Open shelving dresses up a bare wall, or if you already have cabinets, get the look by removing cabinet fronts for a quick update. This small addition makes the room feel open and airy and adds space for showing off collections and pretty glassware and dishes in a kitchen.

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Fresh & Frugal Cottage Kitchen Ideas - Part 2

Repurposed Furniture

A vintage table makes an ideal island in a cottage kitchen. Not only do they provide more work space, they add interest, warmth, and rustic charm as well. Look for tables that are at least waist-high. If you need to add more height or want a movable workstation, add castors.

Bring the Outside In

Wicker brings the feel of the porch into a cottage kitchen. Use wicker seating at a peninsula or dining table. Tired of your white wicker? Try spray-painting it black. It's a chic alternative to traditional white.

Charming Walls

Beaded board creates cottage style faster than any other element. Find faux beaded board at local home improvement stores for a low-cost, easy-to-install option. These options can often be painted to match any decor.

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Fresh & Frugal Cottage Kitchen Ideas

Cottage style is all about comfort and easy living. Create a cottage kitchen with well-worn woods, shades of white, personal collections, and these tips.

Cozy Slipcovers

Slipcovers reflect the easy-living attitude that's crucial to cottage style. Sewn from affordable cotton or canvas, most slipcovers easily slip off and into the wash. Use slipcovers on chairs in a breakfast nook or on kitchen barstools. If you find slipcovers that fit your barstools but are too long, simply trim and rehem the slipcovers. Add a ruffle or pretty trim for extra cottage charm.

Shutter a Window

Adding shutters to windows is a simple and fast way to add loads of cottage charm. Shutters make great window treatments but can also dress up bare walls. Hang a shutter on a wall and use the slats as a memo board to stash important notes, grocery lists, and recipes.

Simple Accessories

Vases look charming with or without flowers. Great flower choices are those that might grow in a cottage garden, such as lilacs, roses, and daisies. If you don't have access to pretty blooms, a few leafy branches will lend the perfect amount of nature to your kitchen counter.

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Cottage Kitchen Design Ideas - Part 5

Get the Look: Wood Flooring

Wide-plank wood floors have an authentic cottage feel. Whether you choose a painted, stained, or natural finish, consult a professional to ensure the floor will stand up to kitchen traffic and the occasional spill.

Get the Look: Cottage Color

Cottage-style color schemes often consist of white and soft pastels. But don't be afraid to punch it up with a bit of bright color: Add gingham curtains in red or blue, or paint the kitchen island in an accent color such as celadon.

Get the Look: Glass-Front Cabinets

For upper cabinets, replace ordinary doors with glass-front models. If you need to keep items hidden, install curtains on the inside of the doors, or opt to only install glass fronts on a few cabinets.

Get the Look: Beaded Board

Feel free to use beaded board liberally in a cottage kitchen. It looks great on the walls, ceilings, islands, cabinet doors -- you name it. To add an unexpected twist by installing beaded board horizontally.

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Cottage Kitchen Design Ideas - Part 4

 Get the Look: Open Shelving
Open shelving and plate racks exude cottage style. Brackets or corbels that hold the shelves are important for a true cottage look. Keep them simple but stately.

Get the Look: Shutters

They're not just for the outside of the house. Use them for pantry doors or creative decorating -- shutters tell a cottage tale.

Get the Look: Furniture-Style Cabinets

Furniture-style cabinets with feet and simple crown molding add to a cottage design. A freestanding hutch from a bygone era creates a focal point for the room. Consider a painted piece with a distressed finish.

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Cottage Kitchen Design Ideas - Part 3

Personalize the Cottage Look

Show your stuff. From bowls to biscuit cutters, cottage collections express your personality and some are functional enough to earn their keep -- as well as wall or shelf space. Open shelves (or doorless cabinets) let you enjoy collectible pottery. A gallery of family photos rates handcrafted wood frames.

Cottage Is Family-Friendly

People will gather in your kitchen; why not make them feel at home? Adding a comfy place to sit and visit can comfort the cook as well as the guests. Partnering a worn farm table with two circa-1950 chairs and a padded banquette creates a cozy spot for dining and conversation.

Cozy Accessories

In cottage kitchens, homey accents are meant to be seen and used. Search garage sales and flea markets for dishes, glasses, and pottery in colors, shapes, and patterns that make you smile.

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Cottage Kitchen Design Ideas - Part 2

Cottage = Mix + Match
Using unfitted furniture suggests your cottage kitchen has evolved. Whether mismatched or hand-me-downs, Grandma's hutch and a flea market-find bench can be personal, while serving a basic kitchen function.

Making Do

Salvaged cabinets become creative projects when stripped, distressed, or treated to new color. Replace the hardware or insert glass door panels for an affordable update. Traces of old finish lend character to this repurposed piece. Enlist chests and cabinets from another room for creative kitchen storage to show off your style.

Cottage Trim Adds Character

New house? No problem. Use cottage icons such as beaded board, moldings, and plate rails to create almost-instant architecture and a sense of history. Install pieces in stages as your budget allows.

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Cottage Kitchen Design Ideas

Whether sheathed in beaded board or furnished from flea markets, cottage kitchens are a welcoming place to cook and gather with family and friends. Get the look in your kitchen with these style tips.

Cottage Charm

Surfaces that suggest age exemplify the relaxed look and touchable textures of an easy-care cottage kitchen. Use your favorite chair, chipped paint and all. It looks great with beaded-board-style cabinets that mimic timeworn wainscoting. Dark grout suggests 100-year-old spaces while reducing upkeep on subway-tile walls.

 Warmth of Wood

Smooth and gleaming or worn and weathered, wood furnishings and surfaces connect cottage decor to nature. Mix types and finishes for cozy comfort. This dining room's focal point is the glass-door hutch, stripped of paint and home to white ironstone.

Variations on Cottage

Ask four people to define "cottage" and you'll likely get four different descriptions. Spanning locales, eras, and lifestyles, cottage suits you and your home, now and later. For example, copper fixtures lend an English countryside feel, while whitewashed wood paired with blue exudes beachfront style.

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Traditional Farmhouse Kitchen Makeover - Part 2

Rough Around the Edges

Rustic elements mingle with modern ones, creating a space that?s both farmhouse-friendly and perfect for entertaining. The stainless-steel refrigerator is paired with a down-to-earth pantry cabinet with farmhouse-appropriate chicken wire inserts. Thick granite flooring, a replacement to outdated slate tiles, adds a touch of natural roughness underfoot and nods to the home's history.

Farmhouse Flair

Next to the sleek stainless-steel refrigerator the pantry is outfitted with chicken wire inserts rather than ordinary glass panels, a nod to the home?s rich farmhouse character. Crystal door pulls add a touch of glamour and vintage character to the clean-lined cabinet.

Island Style

Furniture-like feet and open shelving help the island feel like a stand-alone piece of furniture, echoing kitchens of years gone by. Here, on the range side of the island, potatoes and onions are kept in open baskets for easy access. Closed cabinets and drawers provide storage for everything from silverware to small appliances.

Sunny Breakfast Nook

A large bay window just outside the kitchen's main work space offers the perfect spot for a cozy breakfast nook. A maple-top table with black legs echoes the color scheme of the nearby island. Chairs upholstered in linen provide a comfy perch to enjoy a quiet breakfast or the morning newspaper.

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