Part 2: White, Lovely, Pale Country Kitchens

The exploration continues with this mix of white, lovely pale country kitchens. It started RIGHT HERE. Find decorating ideas and shopping resources along with a gallery of chic yet approachable designs.

Hello Lovely's modern French kithcen with Muse quartz counters (VIATERA) and farm sink. — Hello Lovely – Pale Country Kitchens & Resources

Part 2: White, Lovely Pale Country Kitchens

Linen & Rustic Textiles

This un-fancy skirted sink look in Brooke Giannetti’s former Patina Farm kitchen is one I admired enough to incorporate into my own country kitchen design.

Brooke and Steve Giannetti designed farmhouse kitchen with white oak at Patina Farm. — Giannetti Home via *Velvet and Linen* – European Country Rustic Kitchen Design with farmhouse sink, beautiful white oak, ceiling beams, and wood countertops as well as a stunning kitchen island.

Self-compassion quote from Michele of Hello Lovely. #personalgrowth #selfcompassion

Hello Lovely's kitchen with modern French style - come shop the look! #modernfrench #frenchkitchen #hellolovelystudio

1. LVP Flooring

2. Wall Paint Color

3. Calacatta Gold Marble Subway Tile

4. Gilded Iron Darlana Mini Lantern

5. 30″ Hyannis Nantucket Farm Sink

6. Perrin & Rowe Edwardian Kitchen Faucet

7. Cabinet Color (Mixed at 66%)

8. Viatera Muse Quartz Countertop

9. Swivel Adjustable Height Stools

Adding linen or other unfussy fabrics and upholstery can keep the mood casual and laid back.

deVOL kitchen with design by Susie Atkinson for a rustic elegant luxurious Cotswold home. — Classic English Cotswold kitchen with rich texture by deVOL Kitchens – design as well as rush seat chairs: Susie Atkinson Design.

My favorite woven pendants with a rustic look are found HERE.

Framed Herbarium Art and Botanical Prints on Hello Lovely Studio.

1. Set of 6 Framed Prints

2. Herbarium Framed Giclee Print

3. Framed Print (Splendus)

4. Herbarium Wall Art

5. Framed Botanical Wall Art

6. Framed Linen Canvas Set

7. Pressed Botanical Wall Art

Rustic Accents & Decor

The details matter too, and shopping for the right rustic accents and decorations can be fun but also challenging.

Hello Lovely's rustic modern French table and antique jar. — See MY KITCHEN HERE. Hello Lovely Studio – A still life with a meditative mood as well as a French farmhouse design style.

If you’re shopping for vintage items, it can take time to find the just right pieces.

Hello Lovely's white marble kitchen with large urn of white roses. — Hello Lovely Studio

But the access to beautiful handmade and handcrafted items online now is incredible. Have you seen the beautiful examples curated by Jenni Kayne for Olive Ateliers?

I found my own urn from Shabby Chic Couture by Rachel Ashwell.

Hello Lovely's white European country modern French kitchen with Minuet Viatera quartz counters, farm sink, industrial cart, and marble subway backsplash.

1. Terracotta Urn Vase

2. 30″ Fireclay Farm Sink

3. Bridge Faucet

4. Polished Marble Subway Mosaic

5. Stainless Cabinet Hardware

6. Similar Rustic Accent Stool

7. White Ruffle Bowl

8. Wood Boards

9. Cast Iron Dutch Oven

10. Bosch 800 Series Appliances

11. Paint Color

Modern French Finds for Home - Hello Lovely Studio

1. SMEG Toaster

2. STAUB French Oven

3. CRYSTALIA Glass Tea Infuser

4. COSTA NOVA Serving Bowl

5. ZAFFERANO Rechargeable Lamp

Artisan Lighting

Even those once hard-to-source items like artisan lighting are within reach thanks to Etsy and custom kitchenware sources such as deVOL.

French farmhouse kitchen with putty color cabinets and antique tile terracotta hex floor - Vivi et Margot. — French farmhouse kitchen with copper pots and also reclaimed terracotta hex tiles – Vivi et Margot

Poignant wisdom quote from Martha Beck on Hello Lovely.

Should online shopping not float your boat, you could make a trip of it and travel to markets in Europe! I spy lots of treasures in this French kitchen:

Traditional French Country kitchen in Provence in a villa available from HavenIn. — Traditional and cozy kitchen in a Provence, France Villa – Haven In…in case you love elegance paired with your rustic.

Your local antique mall may have everything you need too.

White Swedish cottage kitchen with antiques and white painted hardwood floors - My Petite Maison. — My Petite Maison

The easiest way to add instant rusticity to your countertop? Beautiful wood cutting boards, charcuterie boards, or bread boards:

Vivi et Margot's French farmhouse kitchen with green cabinetry painted F&B Green Smoke. — Vivi et Margot – Kitchen design inspiration as well as ideas for incorporating texture and rusticity. (Color on cabinets: **FARROW & BALL Green Smoke**…in case you love this sophisticated tone.)

They’re easy to find, useful, and look great in multiples too.

Custom pet gifts from Etsy for cats and dogs including a hammock, shelves, personalized tag and toy basket. #petgifts

1. Accent Table Cat Hammock, Labbvenn (Etsy)

2. Cat Shelves, KitsuneGardenClub (Etsy)

3. Personalized ID Tag, BlinkThings (Etsy)

4. Toy Basket, LlamaLoon (Etsy)

From Nora Murphy Country House. — Nora Murphy Country House book – see more HERE

Another addition that will add a layer of rusticity is a rugged farm table, orchard table, or harvest table.

Hello Lovely's white farmhouse table in kitchen with window seat. — Hello Lovely Studio – this harvest table in our kitchen was built with reclaimed barn wood as well as square nails.

Ours has served us so well!

Quote about rest from Justin Welsh on Hello Lovely Studio.

Charming French kitchen by Vivi et Margot with check linens in dusty rose. — French kitchen design inspiration from Vivi et Margot’s rustic kitchen in France…in case you love blush pink (tablecloth is Maison de Vacances Blush Check).

And when you want a break from its woodsy ruggedness, cover it with a pretty cloth.

Old world style country French kitchen with rustic table - Sophie Lambert in Victoria magazine. — Sophie Lambert’s kitchen in Victoria magazine

Ceiling Details for Rusticity

We often forget about ceilings and their potential as a layer in the mix.

Rustic kitchen with white and neutrals - Lulu & Georgia. — Lulu & Georgia – French Country and European inspired lovely pale country kitchens.

So many gorgeous examples of charming country kitchens with texture on the ceiling:

Beljar Home - kitchen with Belgian greens and rustic elegant design. — Decor de Provence – in case you love soft aquas and French green. Notice how the white marble counters feel extra beefy because of the built-up edge.

Classic Lovely Finds from Mark & Graham on Hello Lovely Studio.

1. Sanderson Ribbon Wrapped Tote

2. Block Print Pajama Set

3. Oversized Block Print Canvas Tote

4. Block Print Canvas Pouch

5. Small Travel Jewelry Case

6. Read the Post!

There are even companies who specialize now in the production of faux beams that can fool anyone.

Vivi et Margot designed farmhouse French kitchen. — European sensibilities as well as French farmhouse kitchen design inspiration – Vivi et Margot.

Sometimes it is about uncovering what’s already there!

White shabby chic rustic country kitchen with old distressed wood - Atlanta Bartlett. — Atlanta Bartlett & Dave Coote, authors of PALE AND INTERESTING: DECORATING WITH WHITE, PASTELS AND NEUTRALS FOR A WARM AND WELCOMING HOME.

But plenty of other times it involves thoughtful consideration, shopping, and calling upon artisans for help.

From SEGRETO impressions (2019) by Leslie Sinclair. — From SEGRETO impressions (2019) by Leslie Sinclair: a quiet-toned newly constructed kitchen incorporating antiques from France. Architectural Consultant & Designer: Sarah West – Building Designer: Robert Dame Designs – Builder: Parker House – Photographer: Wade Blissard.

In our former kitchen, the ceiling was low, and wood beams were not something I desired. But since I hated the swirly 90s textured ceiling, I went in the opposite direction and plastered the ceiling myself! I don’t have many photos of it so use your imagination!

Hello Lovely's white Shaker style minimal kitchen with Viatera Minuet quartz and polished Venatino marble backsplash tile. — Hello Lovely Studio

This would have been swell to uncover:

The Beach Studios - a rustic white country kitchen by Atlanta Bartlett. — The Beach Studios…in case you love white painted hardwood floors with your rustic charm.

And just as charming? A pristinely perfect architecturally magnificent ceiling paired with rustic design elements:

Bespoke kitchen design by Artichoke in a Tuscan villa. — Luxury bespoke kitchen design by Artichoke in a Tuscan villa – also see more of Artichoke HERE.

Nadia Bolz Weber hope quote on Hello Lovely Studio.

Add a Rustic Branch, Plant or Topiary

Is it really so simple?

Hello Lovely's serene white kitchen with farm sink, rustic steel work cart, and Minuet quartz (VIATERA LX Hausys). — Hello Lovely Studio – Minuet quartz (Viatera) countertops and marble backsplash in our former Shaker-style kitchen with white oak floors…in case you like your country kitchen serene.

Why yes, yes it is. Even dried, straight from the wild overgrowth outside your door will do…

deVOL bespoke kitchen in the Scullery of Cotes Mill. — Tuscan Farmhouse Carrara marble sink by deVOL in the Scullery (one of the three rooms that make up the downstairs of their showroom at Cotes Mill.

If you follow Loi of Tone on Tone on IG, then you know about his gardening and way with myrtle. But even if you’re less topiary-savvy, look for organic elements to display casually.

Chantilly Lace white kitchen with light grey painted floors, topiaries near window, and classic pendants at island - Loi Thai. — BM Shoreline for floors and BM Chantilly Lace for painted cabinets and walls – Loi Thai.

For a peek at beautiful French farmhouse kitchens, visit here, and to see a collection of beautiful white kitchens, check out this.

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Lovely Pale Rustic Cozy Finds

Vintage Dundee Marmalade crock jar from England - ShopTaylorMade4U on Etsy. #dundeecrock #marmaladejars — Vintage Dundee Crocks HERE, ShopTaylorMade4U on Etsy

3R Studios distressed white French country metal console table. — Distressed Console Table: HERE

Beaded detail on rustic mango wood cake pedestal or cake stand. — Wood Cake Stand

Carrera marble mosaic herringbone tile — Marble Mosaic Tile

Antique Chinese weathered wood bench — Antique Chinese Weathered Bench

REDECKER Natural Fiber Bristle Pot Brush, Comfortable Beechwood Handle, Durable Heat-Resistant Design for Cleaning Pots, Pans and More, 2-1/4 inch Diameter, Made in Germany — Wood Pot Scrubbing Brush

Cross back dining chair — Cross Back Farmhouse Dining Chair

Lidded French country basket trunk — Basket

Aged terracotta pots in metal basket — Terracotta Pots & Basket

Rustic white terracotta urn vase. — Urn Vase

Farmhouse dining table — Farmhouse Dining Table

Holborn weathered lantern lighting pendant — Weathered White Holborn Lantern

French picnic baskets with lids — French Picnic Baskets…certainly a rustic and lovely way to hide kitchen stuff.

French country buffet lamp set of 2 with a distressed painted finish. — Buffet Lamp Set of 2

Aryana Farmhouse Chic Console Table — Farmhouse Chic Console Table: FIND HERE

Round rustic French farmhouse dining table — Dining Table

Tips for Designing a Kitchen With Old World Style

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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