One of my favorite unfussy country French-inspired kitchens designed by Joanna Gaines! Tour it with me and score inspiring design details for your own projects. Also find ideas from the adjacent sunroom. Famously known as The Club House, the kitchen was once forgettable and cramped before it became airy and elegant.
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Unfussy Country French Kitchen With White Oak
White Country French Kitchen With Rustic Elegance
What a difference came when Joanna Gaines vaulted the ceiling to increase the feeling of spaciousness. The white oak beams and hardwood flooring keep things warm, natural, and traditional.
Further distinguishing the identity of the modern country French style (or Modern French depending on your perspective), antiques and various rustically elegant features were added. The chandelier, for example, sets a very French country tone.
If you’re a fan of HGTV’s Fixer Upper kitchens, you’re aware how many of them include white subway tile and shiplap. But none here! In fact, there aren’t the usual modern farmhouse floating shelves either. I personally love the symmetry of the doors flanking the range and breathtaking custom hood.
This timeless kitchen’s color story is quite muted and pale. The contrast of light stained wood doors (and cremone bolts!) on the unique hutch with glass doors plays a starring role. All of the glass in the piece allows natural light to stream into the kitchen. If you watch Chip and Joanna then you know they creatively usher more light into spaces.
Rustic elements include texture from natural wood on the island, hardwood flooring, and stools. The distressed chandelier and vaulted ceiling beams also keep the less fussy and informal vibe vibing. However, this white modern country French kitchen still feels elegant and serene with custom details and a restrained palette.
Interested in scoring a similar look? I looked for pieces that felt French inspired with friendly prices, and here’s what I landed on:
Kitchen Backsplash Tile Idea
If you’re building or renovating and know for certain you’ll be adding a tile backsplash to your kitchen, I highly recommend letting your choice inspire the balance of the design elements. This charming tile, for example, could be the inspiration to choose paint colors, cabinets, and more.
Whimsical & French Inspired Light Fixtures
You can also allow your lighting choice to make a statement about your style direction. For an informal, country kitchen, a candle-style chandelier sets a homey tone.
If you’re lucky enough to find vintage fixtures to rewire, what a blessing! But if not, there are plenty of gorgeous reproductions.
Don’t these choices add instant age and character?
Can you mix metals?
It depends. It’s absolutely okay to mix them. But I think it depends on your tolerance. If you are the type who would be bothered by the mix, maybe just limit the mix to silver tones (polished nickel, chrome, pewter) or gold tones (gilded iron, brass, antique brass, etc.).
The Club House Kitchen: White Oak Flooring
There are options beyond natural wood to get that white oak look if you’re open to LVP.
This particular LVP is almost identical to the vinyl plank we put in our own renovated kitchen:
Bridge Faucet Idea for a Traditional Look
Even though the faucet incorporated into The Club House kitchen design is more of a modern option, my vision for a white modern country French kitchen includes a bridge faucet. The option below is affordable and also comes in brushed nickel.
French Style Bread Boards
These beautiful rustic boards could fit nicely with the rest of the decor and fixtures in The Club House kitchen. You actually find them in the sun room attached to this space.
Breakfast Bar & Island Stool Ideas
There are so many options to get the look of this inspiring Fixer Upper kitchen. Since there is no need to copy the exact stools, you’ll notice I found these are in the same spirit.
I actually favor these options more than our inspiration stools!
This is one of my favorite options for an upholstered French country linen counter stool:
Another elegant option is this very sophisticated yet simple stool which would work in any number of kitchen designs.
Country Kitchen Decorating Ideas
Natural Woven Rug
In the inspiration kitchen, there are multiple moments with natural wood finishes, and another way to introduce natural texture is with a jute rug or runner.
Neutral Kitchen Towels
These muted gray and natural towels remind me of those seen in our inspiration kitchen, and they may work with any number of designs.
Here are a few more ideas that may add French allure to your space:
Stay Tuned for the Rest of This Post!
In the mean time, check out these related stories:
Get the Look: Club House Living Room
Fixer Upper Entryway in The Club House
Get the Look: Dining Room from The Club House
Fixer Upper French Family Room
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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