Kitchen Advice
Loved globally for its sense of comfort and traditional style, the quintessential English country interior is one that many homeowners want to take inspiration from when embarking on their own renovation projects. Here's how to incorporate elements of this design style into your home.
How to Bring English Country Style into Your Home with Replacement Kitchen Doors
Don’t shy away from colour
Although a muted colour palette featuring soft greens and other hues inspired by nature is an excellent option for recreating the English country look, this doesn’t mean that colour is off-limits altogether. Let’s not forget that many traditional ancestral homes have a touch of eccentricity, and playing with an unexpectedly bold or rich colour can be a perfect way to lean into this.
Colour can be used to bring warmth and joy to a space, which can be much-needed during the depths of an English winter. Kitchens often lend themselves well to rich, warm tones, as they can help establish this space as the heart of the home and encourage the whole family to spend time enjoying this part of the property.
Pro Tip: Our Bella Aldridge replacement kitchen doors feature beautiful traditional style panelling and are available in more than 50 different colours, many of which have a heritage feel that’s perfect for a quintessentially English country kitchen.
Create a lived-in look by mixing old and new
English country properties have an eclectic and lived-in look, as they're spaces that have evolved in an organic way over a period of time. So, while photographs may suggest otherwise, the English country aesthetic really isn’t about perfection. Instead, spaces should feel as though each generation has incorporated their own personal touch to their ancestral home, which is something that can only be achieved by layering different fabrics, textures, patterns, and the odd quirky or unexpected object to ensure nothing ever feels predictable.
Pro Tip: The key here is to not get too caught up in needing things to match and instead to focus on choosing pieces of furniture, artwork and ornaments that really speak to you.
Decorate with antiques
Every antique has a story to tell, which means it comes with a sense of heritage and history that will bring a new dimension to your interiors. Importantly, the antiques you choose certainly don’t need to be expensive. In fact, there are many affordable objects sitting in antique shops and auction houses that could be perfect for your home.
If you’re renovating your kitchen, you could choose new replacement kitchen doors with traditional panelling, such as our Bella Stratford collection, for a sophisticated look and a sense of timelessness that lends itself well to a variety of styles.
If you want to really amplify the English country style, you could then accessorise your space with a couple of unique items found in antique shops or at auction, such as brass weighing scales, a charming tea set or a wooden side table that has clearly been loved for decades.
Don’t neglect the details
As this is a design style that requires layers and depth, paying attention to the details will help you to really elevate and take your space to the next level. In a kitchen space, your choice of cupboard door and drawer handles can make a huge impact on the way your space looks and feels. For this style, we recommend choosing a brushed copper, pewter or brass finish, as they all offer a lived-in look as well as an extra sense of warmth and character.
Books are another detail that can bring a sense of homeliness to your kitchen, so why not display your cookbook collection on a vintage dresser or open shelf? Many modern cookbooks have beautifully colourful spines and can bring yet another layered and personalised element to your room.
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