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OLD WORLD KITCHEN COLORS Creating an Old World Kitchen with the Colors of Nature
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Selecting Old World Kitchen Wall Colors
Old world theme kitchens are painted with colors that are warm, yellow-based colors. When decorating an old world kitchen Consider colors that are nature inspired. Think deep greens of springtime, golden bosque pears, fresh morning cream, the rich red of ripe pomegranates and you have some possibilities for old world kitchen colors.
Create contrasting textures and visual depth with coarse travertine tiles and heavily textured walls rich in old world color. Yellow and orange are important colors to consider when creating an old world style kitchen. Yellow is subdued and found in shades of gold as seen in golden olive oil and creamy stucco walls in ancient buildings. Shades of gold are old world neutrals found on floors and walls as well as in cabinetry and furniture. The orange in old world design is burnt terra cotta orange or even darker. Rusty burnt orange is used on walls and floors. Darkest shades are found in scrolled ironwork, dark cabinetry and furniture.
For kitchen accent colors, warm tomato red, cobalt blue, olive green and golden sunflower yellow are colors found in ceramic art throughout southern Europe. As you view the old world kitchen pictures on this page, you will see a multitude of colors that are ideal for accessory and wall colors.
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THE OLD WORLD KITCHEN
Old World encompasses many design themes, including French Country, Tuscan, Mediterranean, Spanish, French Chateau and Italian Villa.
Kitchen cabinets in the old world style kitchen take many forms and designs. Ancient kitchens were fitted with wood tables for food preparation, large hutches for dishes, shelves for condiments, oils and vinegars and iron racks for hanging cooking wares, dried spices and vegetables from the garden.
OLD WORLD KITCHEN CABINETS WOODS AND CUSTOM FINISHES
In today's old world kitchen rich warm woods like cherry and alder are fashionable and combine beautifully with scrolled iron, decorative carved corbels and multiple edges of moulding.
Pine is traditional in old world kitchens and often seen in painted hutches and islands. Instead of matching cabinets throughout, different materials, colors and finishes are used to give the old world kitchen a visually interesting look. Distressed finishes, worn with time, make the old word style kitchen a favorite with young families who quickly put a worn touch on a new kitchen.
OLD WORLD KITCHEN CABINET HARDWARE
Cabinet hardware is rustic and bold. Hinges and latches are exposed and often ornate.
OLD WORLD KITCHEN CABINET DOORS
Cabinet doors are simple and many times with a raised panel eyebrow arch design. Ancient kitchens seldom used closed door cabinetry. Dishes and serve ware was stored on open shelves and became part of the kitchen decorating theme. Homeowners opting for a similar look often choose cabinet doors with glass. Even stained glass and beveled glass panels work in the old world kitchen.
OLD WORLD KITCHEN ISLANDS
The kitchen island dates back to the wood farm table that served as a food preparation area.
Today's kitchen islands can be small or large and can be stationary or a piece of furniture that can be moved. Kitchen islands often include seating for friends and family.
When designing a kitchen island, collect pictures of kitchen islands and choose favorite features to incorporate into the perfect island for your old world kitchen.
OLD WORLD KITCHEN FURNITURE
Free standing furniture is the hallmark of the old world kitchen.
Large hutches store dishes and decorative accessories.
A large armoire is ideal as a kitchen pantry.
Bookshelves and tables are furniture pieces that can be incorporated into the old world kitchen design.
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OLD WORLD CONTAINERS AND FLORAL
Natural beauty is uplifting and invigorating, inspiring and healing. The presence of natural fruits and herbs in the old world kitchen evoke not only culinary thoughts but also dreams of a simpler life in simpler times. Bring old world countryside colors into your kitchen with life-like fruit and vegetables displayed in metal, ceramic, copper and wicker containers.
Metal Kitchen Baskets for the Old World Kitchen Stylish and enduring beauty are basic expectations when choosing decorative accessories for the old world style home. Our fleur de lis design metal basket set inspires creativity. Display as wall decor or pair with Mediterranean life-like fruit for a kitchen island centerpiece. |
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LG Basket 16"W x 3.5"deep
MED Basket 14.25"W x 3.5"deep
SM Basket 11"W x 3.5"deep
Antiqued Gold Finish w/Copper Hues - Light Verdigris Wash
Round Metal Basket Set/3
$89.00
+(S & H 9.95)
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CUCINA ITALIANA from Kitchen to Bath
Large Iron Basket Set/3
Matte Black Painted Finish
LG 20"L x 11"W MED 18"L x 9"W SM 16"L x 8"W Approximate Measurements
$95.00
+(S & H 9.95)
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