French Country and Cottage Kitchen Remodeling in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Kitchen style

French Country and Cottage Kitchen Remodeling

Soft colors, plate racks, a big range with a decorative hood and a collected, welcoming look inspired by countryside kitchens.

French country kitchens feel as though they have been loved for generations. Warm, soft colors, a large range as the focal point, open shelves of dishes and furniture-style cabinetry create a space that invites you to linger. Cottage kitchens share that charm in a smaller, cozier package. In Nashville and the surrounding communities, both styles are popular in homes with traditional or storybook architecture and in new houses where owners want warmth and softness.

Typical choices include cream, soft blue, sage or butter-yellow cabinets, plaster or tile hoods, a farmhouse sink, plate racks, glass-front cabinets and patterned tile, perhaps in a cottage-style floral or a classic checkerboard floor. Counters can be marble, honed granite or butcher block. Brass, iron or porcelain hardware adds to the collected feel. The key is to look personal, with the patina of age, rather than showroom perfect.

Best for

  • Homes with traditional or cottage architecture
  • Owners who like soft color and display
  • Cooks who love a big range
  • Households who entertain
The style

What defines French Country and Cottage

Soft color

Cream, blue, sage.

Statement range

Plaster or tile hood.

Open display

Plate racks and glass fronts.

Farmhouse sink

Deep and charming.

Patterned tile

Checkerboard or floral.

Collected feel

Warm and personal.

Questions

French Country and Cottage FAQ

Is French country hard to keep clean?

Open shelves need dusting, but painted wood and tile are easy to wipe.

What is the difference from farmhouse?

French country is softer and more ornamental, while farmhouse is simpler and more rustic.

Can it work in a small kitchen?

Yes. Cottage style is perfect for compact rooms.

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