Rajat Tyagi

Apartment kitchens often tend to be cold and clinical, which might be fine for a professional establishment or a minimalist but do not sit well with those who would like a bit of warmth and old world charm in their homes. The article lists 9 things that can be done to transform a small apartment kitchen into a cozy, inviting affair.

A rustic kitchen with warm tones and an inviting appeal is not the prerogative of the cottage country home, the small kitchen of your city apartment – whether it’s a modular or parallel design – too can have the same charm replicated with some simple elements.

Here’s what you can do.

1. Dark Cabinets:

Dark wooden cabinets were a highlight of old homes, which were primarily chosen so that less grime is visible and a sturdy look is provided. You too can have the dark cabinets for your kitchen, just make sure to add lighter elements too.

2. Vintage Furniture:

Vintage chairs, a settee, an ornate table are simple yet elegant elements that can be the centre of attraction in your modern kitchen.

3. Rugs:

Rugs are a very easy way to incorporate the rustic element in your space. Dark colors, old patterns, or oriental prints – take your pick.

4. Wood Paneling:

If you are up for a little investment, remodel your kitchen to replace the existing panels with wood. There’s nothing warmer than a wooden kitchen and carrot soup to come home to!

5. Copper Backsplash:

A copper colored backsplash would transform a modern kitchen into a rustic one very effectively.

6. Brick Wall, Skirted Cabinets:

Don’t cover your bottom cabinets with doors, but curtain them. The curtains are easy to wash in the machine, and are undeniably rustic. Leave one of the walls unplastered and unpainted.

7. Fireplace:

A fireplace need not be a working one. If it is, nothing like it. You can utilize the space to place a cabinet during summers, and winters could be warm with you sitting around the kindled fire sipping hot chocolate.

8. Flagstone Strips:

Your floor can have a running strip of flagstone surface. It will give a rugged feel to an otherwise modern kitchen. Add a few rugs to have a layered look.

9. Worn Out Paint:

Include elements with worn-out paint to give a very laid-back and comfortable look to your space. If you want to be like, ‘Hey, why don’t you just prop your feet up on the table and relax,’ kind-of host to your guests, a worn-out table will definitely speak for itself.

If rustic kitchens are not a big thing for you, but still don’t want a cold, too-modern look, some country-inspired accessories can bring out just the perfect look for you. Ornate mirrors, copper statues, or a vintage stove in an otherwise modern kitchen create a complementary look which is neither too dull nor too minimalist. Arttdinox is the leading Stainless Steel Modular kitchen manufacturer in India.

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