Facebook Tweet Help Stories Renovation Clean platter Share Tweet Help Rustic touches and contemporary elements come together in this practical family kitchen The view over a rural kitchen's island to the dining area Country-style elements introduced to a kitchen renovation needn't dominate the decor. Traditional touches can underscore modern materials and appliances, providing contrast and a sense of permanence.The brief for this kitchen was to create an open, light-filled space that complemented the existing home's generous scale, says designer Tim Nees."The owners also wanted a rural touch to the kitchen, that steered well clear of twee," says Nees. "Several rustic elements were introduced and balanced against some strong contemporary features." The detail of rural styled kitchen cabinetry Distinctive, rural-style cabinetry fronts are created from closely spaced dowelling rods. These provide an effective fae§ade while still allowing glimpses of the interiors.Rustic cabinetry handles, a traditional butlers sink and willow storage baskets all contribute to the country kitchen look."One of the more distinctive rural elements is the distempered finish on the cabinetry," says Nees." This gives them an old-world, hand-crafted feel." The detail of rural styled kitchen cabinetry The oven, adjacent countertops and large refrigerator provide modern contrast to these rural touches. A concrete island countertop, with a sculptural light fitting above, adds further contemporary elements.With a tall ceiling height featuring throughout the rest of the home, it was important that the kitchen was kept to scale. An open-plan design means the new space retains the same ceiling height as other rooms. The large stainless steel backsplash also works to the scale of the greater space, as do the vertical lines of the cabinetry's dowelling fronts."This is a working family kitchen and the stainless steel and concrete countertops provide easy-to-clean, enduring work surfaces," Nees says. Credit list Main contractor MT Stevens Construction Cabinetry Finger-jointed pine with dowel insert panels; paint finish from Quo Vadis Paint Effects Flooring Recycled kauri floorboards Mixer Atriflow Stove Ilve stand alone Lighting ECC Lighting Benchtops Jarra from Kings IVth Generation Woodworking Company, stainless steel from Mercer, in situ concrete from Phil Bartley Contractor Basket drawers Willow storage baskets from Heather Shaw Sink Corian butlers sink Microwave Panasonic Refrigerator GE Story by: Trendsideas 23 Aug, 2004 Renovation Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Who won? – 2024 TIDA Homes awards results announced 17 Nov, 2024 Collaboration and connection 17 Nov, 2024 Memories of the Alhambra 17 Nov, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > US2006 US2006 Read More Similar Stories