Give Your Kitchen a French Country Look
Inspired by French farmhouses, a St. Louis baker gave her character-starved kitchen a warm, welcoming makeover. Here are six ways to achieve this refined rustic look.
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Kitchen designer Chris Berry, BrooksBerry Kitchens and Baths, 751 Old Frontenac Sq., St. Louis (314/872-7720; brooksberry.com).
Companion Bakery and Deli (Homeowner's restaurant) 8143 Maryland Ave., Clayton, Missouri (314/352-4770; companionstl.com).
KITCHEN: Cabinetry Custom by BrooksBerry Kitchens and Baths (see Kitchen designer). Countertops Soapstone, custom by BrooksBerry Kitchens and Baths (see Kitchen designer). Faucets (Main and island) Newport Brass (949/417-5207; newportbrass.com). Flooring Reclaimed terra-cotta tiles from France. Paint colors Custom. Pendants Vintage. Range hood Copper, custom by BrooksBerry Kitchens and Baths (see Kitchen designer). Range top Viking (888/845-4641; vikingrange.com). Rug Sisal, color: tweed. Pottery Barn (888/779-5176; potterybarn.com). Sinks (Main) Shaws RC3018, white fireclay. Rohl (800/777-9762; rohlhome.com). (Island) RBX 110 stainless-steel undermount round bowl sink. Franke (800/626-5771; franke.com). Wall ovens Viking (see Range top).
FIREPLACE AREA: Fireplace Missouri limestone surround and soapstone hearth, custom by BrooksBerry Kitchens and Baths (see Kitchen designer). Urn Tuscan small double-handled urn. Pottery Barn (see Kitchen, Rug).
(A version of this story appeared in Midwest Living® May/June 2012.)
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