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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:

  1. Unknown14 January 2011 at 12:49

    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

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  2. {northern cottage}14 January 2011 at 13:01

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

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  3. Erin14 January 2011 at 13:07

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

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  4. Pamela14 January 2011 at 13:26

    Sarah another wonderful inspiration pic!

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  5. paola14 January 2011 at 13:53

    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

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  6. It's me14 January 2011 at 14:18

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

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  7. Alison Agnew14 January 2011 at 14:32

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

    I'd love for you to stop by and join my brand new linky!

    Blessings,

    Alison

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  8. Anonymous14 January 2011 at 14:45

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

    Kathy

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  9. Unknown14 January 2011 at 14:48

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

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  10. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms14 January 2011 at 15:01

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

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  11. Anonymous14 January 2011 at 15:54

    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

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  12. Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com14 January 2011 at 16:32

    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 :)

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  13. Tricia14 January 2011 at 16:59

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

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  14. michelle14 January 2011 at 17:02

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

    Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  15. Room Seventeen14 January 2011 at 17:05

    Yes, I love it, soooo cozy and warm!

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  16. Anonymous14 January 2011 at 17:13

    Hi Sarah,

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

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    xo,
    Jo :)

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  17. Unknown14 January 2011 at 17:58

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

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  18. Lauren14 January 2011 at 18:08

    Love this!

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  19. lisaroy14 January 2011 at 18:17

    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

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  20. michele14 January 2011 at 19:29

    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?

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  21. Brandi14 January 2011 at 20:44

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

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  22. Rachel Noelle Pallas14 January 2011 at 22:59

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

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  23. Vanessa14 January 2011 at 23:58

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

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  24. Cindy15 January 2011 at 03:51

    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

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  25. Gwen @ Gwenny Penny15 January 2011 at 05:22

    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.

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  26. Kitty Deschanel15 January 2011 at 17:56

    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 :)

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  27. Lee Weber15 January 2011 at 23:30

    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...

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  28. Erin16 January 2011 at 02:25

    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!

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  29. Jenni16 January 2011 at 04:33

    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

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  30. Travel With Lulu16 January 2011 at 14:24

    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

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  31. Elaine17 January 2011 at 04:03

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

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  32. Miranda @ Pressing On17 January 2011 at 08:18

    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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