Distressed Kitchens 'Vs' Modern Kitchens

Distressed kitchens are fast becoming more desired than modern ones, mainly because that shabby chic style has come back into trend.

The kitchen in many modern house is considered to be the heart of the home. However even though it is at the heart of a modern home, it doesn't necessarily mean it has to look modern.

Some people are just not a fan of polished chrome and sanded granite, which is not a crime. If this is the case chances are you'll prefer a more distressed, homely feel. Below are some tips that will really give your kitchen that all-important shabby chic look.

How to overcome new appliances? There's no doubt about it, if you have a new washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher etc, in the kitchen they will have that modern look about them. But don't panic, you don't have to paint or replace them to get the distressed look in your kitchen. These 'necessity items' can be over looked, by placing other main aspects in your kitchen that do have the much loved distressed look.

Investing in an distressed dining room table could do the trick.

In any room there is usually a focus point, in the living room it's usually the roaring fireplace, but in the kitchen it's usually the kitchen table. Large or small, the kitchen table is where the guests will congregate, where the food is served and where families can all sit around and catch up on their daily doings. A classic example of a shabby chic look kitchen table would be one made of oak or pine that has been distressed to look antique.

Shabby Chic Artwork.

It's not only the living room that can showcase you shabby chic artwork, the kitchen can too. Shabby chic artwork that relates to cooking or dining in some way is usually a good option to go for in the kitchen. If you have coloured kitchen cabinets, try matching the artwork accordingly, to really bring the room together.

A distressed conversation piece?

When your guests walk into the kitchen it's always nice to have a distressed conversation piece to start the evening off. By this we means something that has that 'wow factor' that makes your guests question where you got it from or how you found it. When choosing your piece, ensure it complements the room and that it doesn't look like a 'shark in a fish bowel'.To see a range of good distressed conversation pieces have a look on the 'accessories page' of our website.

If you do prefer the more modern kitchen, try experimenting a little, by mixing distressed accessories and furniture with your modern pieces to get a contemporary feel with an edge... You'll be surprised how well distressed items work in a modern home!