My favourite kitchens

I was musing over kitchens and realised my tastes fall into three distinct categories - Country Simplicity, Elegant Modern and Vintage Style, how would I chose, well I think the best way is to be guided by the style of the house.

Country Simplicity

Isn't this stone bench & butlers sink incredible
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Country chic, lovely big drawers with half moon handles
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love the colour at the back of the cupboards, makes everything pop
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these sliding cupboards are a triumph
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everything is working here, a beautiful juxtaposition of styles & textures
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wonderful mix of built ins & freestanding pieces gives this kitchen such character
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A cleverly disguised range hood becomes a beautiful kitchen feature
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Subway tiles add great texture & colour pops in cupboards is a great touch
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I'm a sucker for a cool white/grey marble top
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love the mediterranean feel of this simple s& very chic kitchen
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beautiful simple & stylish - lovely cupboard colour
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White & wood! Love the tongue & groove walls + the butlers sink
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Beautiful simple kitchen lovely table & chairs
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I like this kitchen so much I had to feature it twice!
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Such a sweet kitchen, great use of inexpensive open shelves for display
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Elegant Modern Kitchen

Great use of simple shelving & beautiful accessories
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stunning simple chic, with an amazing marble table & classic wishbone chairs
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an incredible copper island bench, makes this kitchen into a work of art
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simple, modern chic, you would need to be very tidy but I think it would be worth it!
Beautiful light from the skylight above.
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Classic styling in a modern industrial setting works beautifully
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this kitchen perfectly illustrates that simple can be very stylish & great accessories go along way
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Such a sweet kitchen, great use of inexpensive open shelves for display
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Vintage Pretty

The pretty aqua bench top is a lovely contrast against the white & the pops of colour add alot of fun
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Clever use of colour - the wall colour in the hall becomes the floor & table colour in an otherwise white space - lovely
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On Left: A pretty and inexpensive kitchen is so pretty with colour and vintage accessories
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On Right: The same kitchen is simple and quiet with less
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How did you chose your kitchen style?