We’ve all heard about the cottagecore lifestyle and seen how its whimsical rustic charm has worked its way into our home design trends from accent wallpaper to floral prints and vintage furniture. But have you heard about kitchencore? Kitchencore explores urban cottage designs, blending the pastoral ways of cabincore with the sentimentality of cottagecore. This typically translates into dark palettes, stained woods, and natural countertop stones and these trends have already taken shape in the interior design world. So how do you nail that perfect kitchencore look?
Connect Ivory Porcelain by Emser Tile
Incorporate Depth and Movement
BB Concrete Silver Matte/Satin Porcelain by Emser Tile
The first step towards creating the ambiance of kitchencore is to find depth and movement within the textures, materials, and appliances in your kitchen. As we step away from the white shaker cabinets of the past, kitchens are adapting to more color palettes with dark cabinets pulled to the forefront of design. Faucets blending into countertops and other fixtures rather than stand-alone features are in popular demand as these create a seamless kitchen experience. For smaller spaces, kitchencore takes shape through stylish tile backsplashes that extend up to the ceiling, making these rooms appear larger.
Use Natural Materials
Creamy Beige Hardwood by Biyork Flooring
Secondly, use natural materials in your kitchen design. Whether this is through rattan bar stools, slate tiling, distressed white oak floors, or wooden beams, natural elements work to elevate the design and incorporate authenticity. Cabinets with visible wood grain and interesting stone countertops will be in this season as designers attempt to integrate the kitchen with the rest of the home through the use of more natural materials. As always, it’s smart to bring in green elements with potted plants, herbs, and flower bouquets to breathe a bit of oxygen into your kitchen environment.
Install Statement Lighting
Statement lighting is the key to top off any beautiful kitchen space. Every kitchen should be well lit for functionality, however, statement lighting takes this function to the next level. Whether you’re after a rustic farmhouse-style kitchen and opt for a single schoolhouse pendant over the kitchen table or you want to elevate your kitchen with weathered wood chandeliers, the lighting choices are endless. Finding the right lighting for you in terms of task lighting, overhead lighting, and spotlighting will depend on the size of your kitchen, cabinet placement, and the amount of natural sunlight in your room. While flushed mounts are great for task lighting, you want to opt for a more powerful light source with your statement lighting over the kitchen island or breakfast nook so look into wide pendants and linear chandeliers.
How have you redesigned your kitchen to create the perfect kitchencore ambiance for your family?
