Finding the right mix

• How to create a country kitchen
• How to mix materials
• Finding the right mix
• Experiment with daring shades
• Set a budget

One of the most popular routes is to use solid wood alongside painted cabinetry for a light and breezy  finish.

Picking out one key piece in timber – such as an island or large dresser – is a popular route, with painted cabinets then providing a contrasting backdrop.

Another option involves mixing paint finishes, with perhaps three shades of the same colour, or one statement colour teamed with 
a more reserved hue.

The true beauty of painted cabinetry is that it can always 
be re-painted. Modern materials such as lacquer and steel can also mix in well with timber for a modern edge, or try combining two types of wood grain.

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