“Cottage” kitchens often feature painted cabinetry in soft hues of white, gray or blue. Cabinet door styles should be clean and simple, and usually feature a flat panel. Consider a beaded panel door throughout the kitchen or as an accent on an island or the cooking center.
Cottage
Reminisce about your favorite beachfront destination and your mind’s eye evokes a serene, comfortable cottage with windows thrown open to catch the air and the sounds of waves nearby. In the shade of the porch, a hammock sways invitingly in the breeze.
The color palette is simple and clean - with hues of white, like sunlight reflecting off sand, and blue-grays, the color of sky and water. Wood surfaces have soft painted finishes or a scrubbed-clean, natural wood look. “Cottage” styling is carefree living, where every element conspires to create a casual environment for comfort and relaxation.
Crestwood Cabinetry kitchen shown in “Craftsman Panel” and "Craftsman Beaded Panel" door style in Maple with Antique White painted finish. Designer Cabinetry island shown with “Silverton” door style in Maple with Mineral finish.
DOOR STYLES, WOODS & FINISHES
Chapel Hill Panel
Shown in Maple,
Antique White/Espresso Glaze
A•C•H•L•M•O
Craftsman Beaded Panel
Shown in Maple, White Paint
A•C•H•L•M•O•Q
Craftsman Panel
Shown in Maple,
Mineral Paint
A•C•H•L•M•O•Q
Homestead Panel Inset
Shown in Maple,
Porcelain Blue Paint
A•C•L•M•O•Q
Monterey
Shown in Maple,
Custom Gray Paint
A•C•H•L•M•O•Q
Silverton
Shown in Maple,
Antique White Paint
A•C•L•M
Available wood species are listed below each cabinet door style with the following key: A = Knotty Alder, C = Cherry or Rustic Cherry, H = Hickory, L = Lyptus, M = Maple, O = Red Oak, Q = Quarter Sawn Red Oak. Please note that all door styles can be selected with a slab (solid) drawer front option.
Accent Doors
A Cottage kitchen sometimes displays plateware and crockery through glass doors, which can be a simple clear glass or a hand-blown glass with “seeds” and bubbles. Mullions or leaded glass add charming detail.
Leaded Glass Insert (LG-52)
Shown in Maple,
Antique White Paint
Mullion Pattern #1
Shown in Maple,
Antique White Paint
Mullion Pattern #8
Shown in Maple,
Antique White Paint
Design Elements
For any cottage-styled kitchen, there are specific design elements that are key to creating a signature look. Basic building blocks include bead-board, delicate turned posts, a subway tile backsplash, an apron sink, and bin pulls on drawers. Consider adding a few charmingly cottage details like apothecary drawers or an open plate rack.
