Do the Olympics have you falling in love with some French styles? You’re definitely not alone. Who wouldn’t want to have a Parisian apartment? While you might not be able to get that right now, we can certainly help you get the French-inspired kitchen without breaking the bank. This is all thanks to our cabinet refinishing service we offer in the greater Greenville area. Here’s what you need to consider while considering changing the style of your cabinets for that French look.
You’ll Need Muted Colors
Choosing the right color is the key to all of this. Muted colors typically define the French style. Some that best capture classic French appeal include beiges, greiges, buttercream yellow, taupes, espresso, or light powder blue.
It’s not always as simple as just looking at a color in the store and saying that’s the color you want. Remember that size and natural light hitting the cabinet will affect the way the color looks. That then will play tricks with the actual size of your kitchen. The lighter the color, the larger your kitchen will feel. A small kitchen needs a light color, while a larger kitchen can handle a darker tone without feeling cramped.
Give Your Cabinets Some Life Experience – Character & Dimension
It’s all about making something plain and boring into something that tells a story. When you look at a French kitchen, you expect to see cabinets that don’t look damaged, but experienced. It’s like a beautiful timestamp in history. To acheive that, our cabinet refinishing process can be used in an antiquing or distressing technique. This will then give the cabinets the character and dimension you want.
Harness the Power of Hardwood
If you have sturdy, hardwood cabinets then a simple new stain may end up doing the trick for you. That’s the true power of hardwood cabinets when it comes to a French-style kitchen. Wood cabinets bring to mind old-world charm and can go a long way in making your kitchen feel more French. Think rustic, weathered finishes when considering hardwood stain colors and techniques for your kitchen cabinets.
Go for a Glass Door
This would require a cabinet door replacement rather than a simple refinishing. But going for glass or glass feature doors is a great way to update your kitchen. Plus it will showcase other decorative elements you can purchase to complete the new French look.
Use Copper Features & Elements
Copper is a staple in a lot of French kitchens because of it’s style and functionality. Investing in copper cookware to hang from the ceiling above the kitchen island or put on display with open shelving. Another idea is to invest in a copper range hood over your stove. These elements will provide an eye-catching look that emulates the French style you’re after.
Pair the Old Features with Some New Ones
You’ll see rustic and vintage elements combined perfectly with modern and sophisticated elements in a true French kitchen. Just picture some old hardwood beams and floors with stunning stainless steel appliances. Or some distressed cream colored cabinets with antique bronze hardware and new marble countertops. Look for places where you can incorporate this fusion of styles in your kitchen.
Find the Right Seating
At the end of the day, a kitchen needs to inviting and welcoming to family and friends, making it the perfect spot to gather, eat, and enjoy. Because of this, the right seating is essential for a French-inspired kitchen. To get it right, opt for a range of choices in the form of stools around the kitchen island and chairs and benches around the table. There should be plenty of places to sit back and relax, from cane-seated and ladderback chairs to wooden stools, aged benches, or a window seat complete with a French-inspired fabric.
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