As a city girl–born and bred–I have always had a curiosity with things that were not so urban and steely. For me, I think the appeal of a country kitchen theme has to do with a certain pastoral effortlessness and sense of community associated with the old fashioned wood dining room table. Although I didn’t really have the funds to completely redo my whole kitchen, I did have enough to install a country kitchen island. You’ll be amazed at how much a whole room can change with the addition of one handy fixture. In this case, country kitchen islands provide that much needed kitchen facelift.
When creating my ideal country kitchen, I wanted an island that was sturdy and something that also reflected the rural decor. Butcher block top kitchen islands are perfect reminders of the country farmhouse and with the quality of butcher block kitchen islands available today, I was able to keep both ideas of function and style. Country kitchen islands or wooden work stations tend to have warm colors which you can reproduce with yellow counter top tiles and a wooden facade. They also have vintage-looking cupboards and cabinets. Space is something that cannot be sacrificed no matter what the aesthetic. Country kitchen islands helped me achieve all I’ve ever wanted in a country-inspired kitchen.
