Kitchen Styles: Log Cabin

Whether you live in a log home or dream of someday having one of your own, there is nothing more cozy and rustic than the feeling of being on a mountaintop or tucked away in a forest. No matter what type of house you reside in, a log cabin kitchen design has the perfect combination of natural elements to provide your kitchen with a warm country atmosphere and a beautiful cooking place.

One important aspect in log cabin kitchen design is wood; from flooring to beams and cabinets, this natural element can instantly bring the desired warm ambiance to the room. Maple, cherry, cedar and oak are popular wood colors for rustic log cabin kitchens. Distressed and antiqued finishes on painted cabinets have are also common for this style of kitchen.

Stone surfaces work well when paired with wood cabinets.  Marble, soapstone and granite add complementary elements of nature to kitchen surfaces, as well as back splashes of other distinctive stone or rock.

Lightning can be an essential part of setting the mood for a room. For a classic, cozy kitchen, utilize both natural light and recessed and under-cabinet lighting. Lighting that serves as both functional and decorative gives a log cabin kitchen an authentic, natural feel. Stay clear appliances that have a “plastic” appearance; instead, opt for stainless steel to increase the rustic feel. To play up the natural look of the room, display subtle farm and country décor on shelves and cabinets. Similarly, copper is a complementary element that can be included in items on hanging pot rack displays.

Blending just the right amounts of wood, stone and metal will create a kitchen that is both highly functional and astonishingly rural. You don’t have to be in the country to enjoy a log cabin kitchen: bring the countryside to you with a kitchen you will never want to part with.