The kitchen, as some say, is the heart of the home. It is where meals are prepared and where family and friends gather for various joyous occasions. That being said, a kitchen should be a reflection of not only someone's personal style but also of their personality and the kind of impression they want to create.
One of the many ways you can add to this is by giving your kitchen a rustic look. Rustic can be anything which is simple yet old fashioned from warm wooden shades to a raw wrought iron look. Rustic styles give emphasis on a rugged and natural look and also shows a persona that is stylish and yet wants to embrace the raw side. Simple and earthy colours are the basis of this style, ultimately giving an unpretentious, organic vibe. It spells out an ‘I like to keep it real’ attitude.
Over the past few years, a contemporary rustic style has emerged that feels fresh as well as real, light and grounded. Incorporating this style in modular kitchens is something that’s fun and really helps you transform the space into something that’s warm, welcoming and calm!
6 Ideas To Give Your Kitchen a Rustic Look
1. Don’t Stress, Just Destress
The main ingredient for a rustic flavour is an aged look. A great way to do that is by adding chipping paint. This is essential in any rustic kitchen design. Primitive painted pieces can easily be found at most flea markets, so go on an expedition to find the perfectly worn table or cabinet for your relaxed-style kitchen.
2. Shelf It Up
Want a cost-effective way to upgrade your kitchen? Open shelves are a great way to give a rustic look. Just strip those upper cabinets and replace them with shelves instead. They are pretty simple to install. All that is required is a level tool, a few brackets, and some pieces of wood. If you want a more raw look, it’s even simpler, just take the doors off of your existing upper cabinets and voila!
3. Let That Colour Pop
Rustic doesn’t always mean covered in bare wood and looks unfinished. You can still work with elements of colour and give your kitchen a brighter look. The kitchen in the picture above has elements of mint green and white. Yet, it still gives the impression of a vintage rustic-inspired kitchen. To awaken your inner gourmet chef on a cozy and warm day, use light colors. These can be beautifully paired with different fixtures, brass hardware, and other contrasting metals to make a style statement for your kitchen.
4. Go All White and Light
If dark wood isn't your style and seems too imposing, then consider adding painted or bleached white wood instead. In the above kitchen, the countertop is made in pinewood which adds an element of contrast to the elegant whites. Smaller dimly lit kitchens are a huge problem in urban jungles like Mumbai. Going all white makes it vibrant while giving the perception of grandeur, openness and makes it feel modern as well.
5. Modern Muse
If you want some small elements of the natural rustic aesthetic but want to go for a modern look you can draw inspiration from the kitchen in the picture above. Its main design boasts of a contemporary style with clean white cabinets, contrasting walls, and shiny stainless steel elements. The natural wooden floors and stools incorporated, further gives it a rustic feel. This kitchen design mixes modern with rustic and allows the owners to enjoy the best of both worlds which is the essence it wants to capture.
6. Leave No Stone Unturned
Adding another brick in the wall? No Problem! Brick and stone spell out rustic and adding it to your kitchen will further enhance the look. If a wooden floor in your kitchen seems like a lot, then consider adding a flagstone floor throughout or even covering an entire wall with stone. If you cannot cover the wall with stone then rock elements could be used in your kitchen countertops, such as quartz and granite.
If the above ideas inspired you to give your kitchen rustic vibe, we at Hipcouch would love to help you create your envisioned space. To get in touch with our Team, call/whatsapp at +91 97698 91528 or contact us here.