Classic Country Charm

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There’s something so comforting and welcoming about a country kitchen. It reminds me of many school holidays spent with my Nanna learning to cook and trying to master the art of making pancakes. She had a wonderful kitchen that was certainly not modern but was filled with warmth and many little trinkets that were reflective of her and our family. 

There were a couple of key elements in her kitchen that, even as a child, stuck in my head as important parts of this style. Her bench was never clear of objects, there were always appliances, herbs and spices, recipe books and cooking utensils scattered around. She could never see the point in putting something away that she was going to need an hour or two later. 

Wood featured heavily in her kitchen and does in many country style kitchens. Nan’s cabinets were all made of wood with detailed panelling however I have in recent times seen many examples where the cabinets are in a modern cream with a beautiful wooden bench top which also looks wonderful. The room should also, ideally, have large windows and a lot of natural light providing warmth. 

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A country kitchen is the hub of the home, where meals are prepared lovingly and shared with the whole family around the dinner table. For this reason there was no television in Nan’s kitchen. Lunch and tea time were about spending quality time together and T.V. only provided a distraction. 

All of our meals were cooked on a reliable upright cooker, which by today’s standards would be considered quite small, but Nan always managed to create culinary masterpieces. Falcon/AndiCo have sensational cookers that I have always admired, and one day, when I have a kitchen big enough, I will own a 110cm Falcon cooker. 

Nan’s tiles weren’t a statement, but classic and complimentary to the rest of her kitchen. She was proud of her tile selection as they suited her house famously. They were warm, neutral and non-rectified and carried the theme of her kitchen throughout her entire house. The tiles in this style must remain rustic and natural in finish. Big format tiles generally don’t sit so well in this style as they are too modern for the classic charm this style oozes. Simple 100x100 or 100x200 tiles for the splashback are often the best option, with something stone-like and matt finish for the floor. 

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Though this style has been around for years, it is still one which is extremely popular as it constantly remains classy and attractive. Sadly, the supply demand for large, modern tiles has seen a decline in the range of products available for this style. Fortunately though, we do still have a reasonable range of 100x100 format tiles, a few options in 100x200, and a large range of stunning marble features they can be paired with.To view the options we have available, please visit us in store.