Friday, 14 January 2011

Country Kitchen....


Well, this is a bit of jolt from my last post, isn't it?

From the sublime to the ridiculous size-wise. I thought I needed a bit more Keeping-It-Real. Can you believe the last kitchen I showed was from their holiday home? It was enooooooooooormous.

I chose this image to illustrate the softer side of Modern Country Style. Do you like it?
Isn't this lovely? It's very English Cottage, don't you think? I can just imagine the roses around the front door...

The walls are painted in Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back, which is a gorgeous smoky taupe - . It's the colour scheme that gives the room a deliciously Modern edge.

This is definitely another Modern Country Kitchen for my 9 out of 10 category. Remember, no inspiration pictures allowed unless you'd give them 9 out of 10 or above.

So, Step 1 of Making over your Kitchen, is definitely choosing images that make you happy.

At this point in my kitchen-foraging, I try not to analyse what I'm drooling over, I just go with what I ♥ love ♥.

Come back on Monday for Step 2 where I'll be sharing how I narrow down my choices.....

A hard task but someone's got to do it.

:-)
 

Image via Country Homes & Interiors

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37 comments :

Unknown said...

Its gorgeous Sarah, yes very English Country Cottage, we sell alot of kitchens like this. The taupe walls look stunning & edgy as a contrast :)
Sarah

{northern cottage} said...

yes this is yummy and cozy - a very soft side that says 'HOME'!

Erin said...

Sarah, THIS is something that I dream about! :) I would loooooove to have this kitchen or one similar...it is so me :)
Erinooo

Pamela said...

Sarah another wonderful inspiration pic!

paola said...

Hi Sarah! Modern Cottage is absolutely my fave style! This picture is so beatiful! It's the kitchen of my dreams..and a bit different from my REAL kitchen :(
Hugs
paola

It's me said...

Sarah...........i really like your kitchen !!!.....love love Ria.....

Alison Agnew said...

That is one adorable little kitchen. So sweet...and more realistic for many of us!

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Blessings,

Alison

Anonymous said...

Hi Sarah, I am in love with that gorgeous kitchen!!

Kathy

Unknown said...

Sweet, cosy, perhaps a tiny bit dark? Cottages often do lack light filled rooms, though, and this kitchen is really inviting.

Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms said...

Oh yes, I like this one. Love the wooden worktops. V. cosy.

Anonymous said...

Morning sunshine!

Don't you just love this one?! I sure do. A little English Country never hurt anyone. It looks so welcoming and cozy. I can imagine it looking out into an English Garden, as well. I'll have to bookmark all your kitchen pics so I can pick out the things I like about each one. I love the warmth of this one but I also like a little industrial modern feel mixed in.

Have a lovely day, girlfriend!
~Michelle
xo

Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com said...

I like this one best of all! So cozy and home like. I would be so at home there busy with a day of baking (and eating) muffins and cookies :)

Tricia said...

This is absolutely yummy. I can just imagine standing at that sink and gazing out the window to the pretty back yard :)

michelle said...

I think that this is one of my favorites! It is so charming and cozy! Loving all your inspirations!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Room Seventeen said...

Yes, I love it, soooo cozy and warm!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sarah,

What a great English country kitchen... just love it!

Have a wonderful weekend!
xo,
Jo :)

Unknown said...

It 'just like I imagine a typical English cottage kitchen!
Have a wonderful weekend
Mari

Lauren said...

Love this!

lisaroy said...

I love this look! It's reminiscent of the kitchen we had in our 1850 stone home - wooden countertops, wood shelves on the walls, rustic painted cabinets, same paint colour. I loved that kitchen!! :)
Thanks for your lovely comments on my kitchen reno! xo

michele said...

YES, SARAH, YES!

I'm so charmed by cottage and warmth and live-ability. Amazing how one sheer image can set the wheels in motion.

Good stuff.

michele
hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com

p.s. i love the suspense you're creating with these posts...did you read that in some fancy blogging book or what?

Brandi said...

again with the open shelves!!!!! you're making me drool. I LOVE IT!!!

Rachel Noelle Pallas said...

Love that one! so cozy and homey!! Hugs,Rachel :)

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Vanessa said...

Love this one! Looks like it belongs in a movie or something!
Vanessa

Cindy said...

Hi Sarah,
That kitchen is darling! And it is about the size of mine. A Very realistic image, I would say. And I love English cottage. Btw, how do you make the hearts in your post? Do tell. Thanks.
Hugs, Cindy

Gwen @ Gwenny Penny said...

I adore the wall color in this kitchen. I'm trying to find just the right shade, and this is pretty darn close to what I want.

Kitty Deschanel said...

Every time I visit your blog, I know I'm in for a treat in the form of a beautiful photo (or many beautiful photos!)

I'm stopping by to say CONGRATULATIONS! You've been nominated for a Best in Show award on my blog again! Good luck :)

Lee Weber said...

Hey Sarah- I have been collecting pictures of kitchens for the psat year... we were supposed to gut ours when we moved. Didn't happen... but a girl can dream. PS- I LOVE the pat few posts, esp. the urban/industrial houses. OMG. DROOL. I don't think I can even afford one single chair. SIGH...

Erin said...

Your hard work is much appreciated, Sarah! ;) Love, love, love this kitchen and can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve come Monday!

Jenni said...

What a beautiful picture! That is a picture perfect, absolutely gorgeous kitchen. I love the cabinet hardware, and the wood counters! :) I really tried to talk my husband into wood counter tops, because aren't darker wood + white cabinets dreamy? Oh, well...

How have you been doing? I hope you are doing well, and having a good weekend!

Blessings,
Jenni

Travel With Lulu said...

Once again, a to die for kitchen with a to die for scale. I love scales. Love love love... I still haven't found an old one to buy here, but I will! XOL

Elaine said...

Ooh I do love that kitchen. Isn't it fun to look for kitchens that
inspire?

Miranda @ Pressing On said...

Sarah, I love this kitchen even more than the last one. The cozy country feeling is much more "me". I love the countertops of dark wood. Stunning!

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