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Jun 4, 2019 · Counters – On average, British kitchens have less of it. These counters are likely either granite or laminate meant to look like granite. Laminate is the most popular countertop surface in the UK, though granite and quartz are increasingly popular. Wood countertops are far more common in the UK than the US.
Mar 25, 2024 · Though American homes aren't always larger than those in Britain, English kitchens tend to be more compact and function-forward. With more historic buildings, British kitchens often offer a master class in smart storage and form-follows-function design. Audrey Scheck, interior designer and founder of Austin, Texas-based Audrey Scheck Design ...
Apr 11, 2023 · By David Nash. April 11, 2023. Lynn Kloythanomsup, principal of Landed Interiors & Homes, installed this English country kitchen in a client’s San Francisco residence. Part of its appeal ...
- Inset Cabinets. This kitchen by designer and remodelers Drew Forsyth & Co.is in Cumbria, which is in northwestern England bordering Scotland. Described as a “classic colonial-styled kitchen,” it has inset cabinets in a style typical of the Georgian era (1714-1830),with a touch of delicate beaded molding around the frames.
- Large Wooden Island or Table. Just southwest of London in the county of Surrey, kitchen designers Churchwood Designfitted this custom tulipwood farmhouse kitchen into an old water mill.
- Color. The first thing you’re likely to notice about the kitchen in this historic water-mill-turned-house in Kingsbridge, Devon (renovated by Woodford Architecture and Interiors) is the bold blue of the cabinets.
- Farmhouse Sink. This farmworker’s cottage in County Durham by kitchen cabinet companydeVOLshows that classic kitchens needn’t be grand to be gorgeous.
- THE CLASSIC ENGLISH MANTLE. When I think of a traditional English kitchen, the first thing that comes to mind is the classic mantle above the range. Most of the imagery that I’ve come across for these major style-setting brands showcase an exceedingly simple design.
- AGA, THE ENGLISH COOKER. An AGA is another feature that you would expect to find in a traditional English kitchen. If you’re not familiar with AGA, it is a classic British brand of cast-iron ranges, which are traditionally left on all day/night.
- OPEN STORAGE. Open shelving on the wall instead of rows of upper cabinets is as prevalent in the U.K. as it is here. However, I think that it’s more of a recent trend or movement here, whereas I think they’ve embraced it long ago for its authenticity.
- STAND-ALONE HUTCH. There is a greater appreciation for the look of a stand-alone hutch or kitchen dresser in England. I have always been a fan of this idea, but confess that I have been pulled away from it in recent years.
Jan 22, 2024 · When most people think of a traditional English kitchen, they're typically envisioning a Georgian kitchen. Built between 1714 and 1830, a Georgian kitchen has grand proportions, a sense of light and space, a restrained color palette, and a timelessness for function and practicality. 'Inspired by the honest English furniture making of the 18th ...
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The kitchens are completely different, as well. For example, American kitchens usually have tiled floors, while in Europe, the vast majority of homes have marble floors or those made from stone. Both continents share their passion for granite worktops in the kitchen and thick, wooden flooring in the rest of the house.
