Looking for a simple kitchen design that can play a role in real life? Then you have come to the right place! Three years ago, I built my own simple kitchen and helped many friends complete similar designs. In this process, I understand an important truth: the best simple kitchen design lies in choosing the right dining furniture to make the space full of warmth and character.
When I first started to study the kitchen design of country style, I made many mistakes. I bought a beautiful wooden dining table, but chose the wrong chair. My kitchen island looks too modern. Not at all! It was not until I learned how to match the country-style dining furniture pieces that my country-style kitchen design idea was finally realized.
The key point is: when the design effect of the rural kitchen is at its best, furniture should occupy the dominant position. Dining table, kitchen island, chairs for everyone-these furniture items together constitute the overall style. 
The Importance of Country Style Dining Furniture
When building a country-style kitchen, furniture can instantly create a warm atmosphere that modern furniture can't match. Every piece of old wood and every hand-made table has its own story. My neighbor used barn wood from her grandfather's farm on her kitchen island. Now, every time she cooks, she will think of those special memories!
One of the great advantages of country-style kitchens with furniture is that with the passage of time, they will become more and more attractive. Different from modern dining furniture, the scratches on modern furniture look bad, while the scratches on rural furniture will become more distinctive with the passage of time. That little dent in your wooden desk? This is not damage, but its unique personality! In addition, country-style furniture is very versatile-you can choose the full country style, mountain cabin style, or even a combination of country and industrial styles, depending on your choice.
Country-style kitchen island: where is your focus
Let's talk about the kitchen island. Because in a country-style kitchen, the island terrace is often the focus of the whole space. I spent several months planning my island platform. Here are some experiences I have learned:
Size and appearance are very important-a simple kitchen island should give people a heavy feeling, just like a farmhouse dining furniture that has been passed down for generations. If space permits, choose a bigger one! My island is 4 feet long and 6 feet wide, and it has become everyone's favorite gathering place.
Excellent combination of materials:
Thick meat cutting table (my table is 3 inches thick and has excellent touch)
Recycled wood base with contrasting stone countertops.
All-wood materials create a real farmhouse style.
Metal base with a wooden table top to create an industrial style
Useful functions that can be added:
Open shelves on the side are used for placing cooking books and baskets.
Hooks at both ends are used to hang napkins.
Built-in wine cabinet (everyone likes this design! )
A space specially designed for a mini refrigerator (this element is amazing! )
The foldable extension provides additional countertop space and can provide seats.
My kitchen island was originally transformed from an old workbench I found in a seasonal sale. After some customization, such as the new meat cutting table/marble table and a new coloring treatment, it has become the core part of my kitchen at a price less than one-third of the cost of the existing large-scale redesigned kitchen island!
Country-style dining table: the core of a kitchen party
Now, if your kitchen space is spacious enough to set up a dining corner, then this is where you can fully show the charm of country-style dining furniture.
Choose the perfect dining table:
Look for a solid wood structure, and can see an obvious texture. I like the country-style dining table with high feet and breadboard ends very much. My round dining table is made of high-quality mango wood, which can accommodate 4 to 8 people. The skirt around it is beautifully decorated, and every diner will praise it!
Table style reflecting country style:
The country-style dining table not only blends with the natural texture of the kitchen, but also needs to match the shape of the space where you live, so as to achieve both beautiful and practical effects. Here are some of the best choices that are both beautiful and practical:
Traditional farmhouse-style dining furniture table with a thick table top, curved legs, and eternal charm. This style has been suitable for rectangular or square dining tables since ancient times and has been in use ever since! They can perfectly match your kitchen space.
Dining table with bracket base, simple and exquisite. The open bracket design is very suitable for a rectangular dining table and a narrow kitchen and dining room layout.
Log side table-natural edges and smooth curves create a modern country style. The effect is best in the shape of a rectangle or ellipse, when the wood grain can be fully displayed.
Wear-treated dining furniture table instantly shows the charm of retro. A round or square wear-treated dining table is very suitable for small places that need a warm atmosphere but don't want too much space.