French culture takes the time to appreciate what many consider the finer things in life. The French tend to use natural materials, such as hand-painted timber doors and stone or wooden benchtops, and highlight their kitchens with non-functional decorations. Displays can include cookware like pots and pans, delicate light apertures and fittings, and personal items of affection or love. If you are considering kitchen renovations in Oakville/Mississauga and are interested in a French inspired kitchen, the design team at Kitchen and Bath can assist you in creating your dream kitchen.
Inspiration from the French
One can start with the inspirations that follow, keeping in mind the French style expression of love for cooking, personal decor and subtle coloration. One should adapt French flavours to best suit personal tastes, and come up with a unique interpretation of the perfect French kitchen style for the home.
A proper French kitchen can feature a pre-existing marble fireplace, transparent door cabinetry, a dangling candelabra and a soft light blue kitchen island. The effect is delicate and feminine. French kitchens prefer the use of soft and subtle colours, like baby blues and eggshell whites. All things French decorate a soft and delicate pastel kitchen, from the furnishings to the lighting and other decorations, soft colours add warmth and style. This sort of subtle decoration can be handled with expert care by kitchen renovations in Oakville/Mississauga.
Any prospective home renovator that craves a style which is warm, cozy, and beautiful all at the same time is most likely a fan of rustic French kitchen designs. A French rustic kitchen is no different than a contemporary kitchen in core function. But in a place that has historically been the hub of the family home, a kitchen designed in a rustic French style will inevitably invoke a familiar, homey feeling of a more traditional and comparatively simple life.
Expression of the French in the Kitchen
French kitchens invariably encompass warmth, elegance, class, opulence and regard for the fine art of cooking. At the heart of every French kitchen is the appreciation of cooking and the true love of food. With that, counter space is a must and this ensures that the kitchen can be used as intended, as a space for cooking and a hub for entertaining in the home.
Often a kitchen that expresses the love of cooking has an oversized oven that is both dramatic and practical. An attractive display will keep utensils and spices within easy reach of the cooking space. Often paired with a large timber island and ornate and heavy lighting features along with detailed hand-painted doors, an ideal French kitchen is nothing short of inspirational in its grandeur.
French kitchens can come in all sizes, and size is not a barrier to the fine French style. Even a narrow Z-shaped kitchen can show flair and a sense of French glamour with carefully selected paintings and black and white photos.
In the kitchen described above, the owner would be displaying an eclectic mix of personal paintings, keepsakes, and mementos alongside furnishings and pots and pans. The overall effect is a welcoming, inviting and a home kitchen space filled with personality and charm.
