What Is a Farmhouse Kitchen Style?
One of the first steps is understanding what you would like it to look like. This all comes down to style and what elements go with the rest of your home. When attending your first consultation appointment at the Park House Kitchens showroom, we always suggest bringing a few ideas of your own, whether that be a Pinterest board or a collection of images you like the look of. From here, Emily Rowland, Park House Kitchens’ designer and director, can help you establish a style which she can feel you are leaning towards, or give you her expert advice on the style you have already chosen.
Farmhouse kitchens tend to focus on the more natural types of materials, such as solid wood. These spaces typically lean towards focusing on large hearty meals and entertaining many people. Cooking appliances and storage areas are also important features which this style of kitchen design can really maximise on.
So, what makes a farmhouse kitchen, a farmhouse kitchen?
Firstly, the sink is a key element of any farmhouse kitchen design. It really pulls the space together and helps you figure out what the rest of the design is going to look like. A farmhouse is typically very spacious and adds a distinctive look to any space they are placed in. They are also usually very timeless and unique, fitting with your bespoke design.
Another key element is the farmhouse kitchen island, which is otherwise known as the ‘workhorse’ of the kitchen. These surfaces can be used for a multitude of things, such as cooking and preparing food, or even to serve a dinner party. These islands can have stools put either side of them, to give additional seating to the space.
Material is another element of a farmhouse kitchen which cannot be missed. When advising on this space, we will always recommend strong, long-lasting materials, to uphold the simple sophistication of this design choice. This will allow us to add splashes of colour or contrast into the space, giving it a unique and bespoke feel.
Should You Be Considering a Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Design?
Park House Kitchens can always help when it comes to guiding your ideas, but the preference over the design of your kitchen is completely down to you. Emily will always recommend considering what the style of the rest of your home is like before landing on one idea for your kitchen space. In addition, consider what your kitchen needs in terms of convenience and for everyday use. For example, if you regularly have guests over or are entertaining most nights of the week, having a farmhouse kitchen design could be ideal. These designs focus on evoking a spirit that is both warm and inviting.
All of these elements make the farmhouse kitchen style so sought after. With its simplicity, yet sophisticated aesthetic, it fits in many homes. The uncomplicated nature style of this design also allows room for bespoke details within any given space. If you want to learn more about how you can request a kitchen remodel, contact me now using the form on the website.