old world style kitchen designs

With the advent of new styles and modern conveniences, today’s kitchens have undergone a complete transformation. Along with the appliances, the assemblies of the tiles, boards and countertops in the kitchen have also been reformed. Still, there are certain people who prefer to give their kitchens an authentic and traditional look and thus Old World style kitchens have been successful in holding their ground.

Old World kitchens were designed in a unique way. They were typically heavily decorated with distinctive door styles, layered finishes, and stacked with molding to provide a visual feast. The most commonly used wood for Old World furniture was oak or cherry. Old World-style kitchen accessories included copper poles, baskets, chopping boards, pots, and antique serving pieces. The floors were made of tile or wood finishes. The wood and tile finish differed in level of darkness, wear, sanding, paint, and edges. Kitchen walls were painted with faux finishes, stucco, or textured finishes. The hardware was full of hammered aged iron parts and heavy bulky parts. Kitchen layouts typically consist of hearth-like kitchen centers, loose furniture, and tables that are used as islands, but have ample open storage areas.

Old World style kitchens incorporated crown molding in large combinations of stacked molding, crown studs, large archways, or beamed ceilings. The countertops of this type of kitchen were preferably in any of the three options of stone, rustic tile and wood.

Old World style kitchens were more suitable for large, large homes and were not affordable styles for small homes. The original beauty of these kitchens can still be seen in some houses, which were built in the 19th century. They are often called medieval kitchens because of the ancient and antique feel they bring to the whole house.