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When you are thinking of renovating your kitchen, consider your kitchen furniture styles, too. There is more to choose from than you could possibly have imagined. There are as many styles of tables, chairs, side tables, highboys, and cabinetry as there are home styles.

When you are thinking of renovating your kitchen, consider your kitchen furniture styles, too. There is more to choose from than you could possibly have imagined. There are as many styles of tables, chairs, side tables, highboys, and cabinetry as there are home styles.

Here are some of the numerous kitchen styles you may choose as well as tasteful design tips to aid you as you complete your perfect new kitchen with just the right furniture.

Cottage style kitchens are homey and warm, patterned after homes built in the'20's. Kitchens were smaller then, often with wainscoting -- called "bead board" today. Lines were straight and simple. The doors were frequently left off cabinets; simple shelving was common. Windows featured small panes of glass and shutters. Natural wood was often applied to both floor and ceiling.

Functional, clean, simple lines typify a Shaker style kitchen. Cabinetry is often made of cherry, though other woods are also appropriate. One of our favorites is "reclaimed" or recycled wood -- wood that has been taken from an older building to be reused. You pay a little more for the craftsman's effort but you get instant antique cabinetry and kitchen furniture in the bargain.

Mission style kitchens and kitchen furniture found in them have a rectangular, solid aesthetic. Mission style features rectangular panels and natural wood finishes though original woodwork has usually be painted over long ago. Are you refurbishing an older mission style kitchen? If you are willing to put in the effort of removing old paint, you will be rewarded with the solid wood beneath. Mission style kitchen tables, chairs, and other furniture are available for kitchens. Similar styles include craftsman and arts and crafts kitchen furniture.

How about having a country style kitchen? These cheerful spaces are often typified by bright wallpaper -- plaid, gingham, striped, or checked. You will find chintz or calico window and wall treatments. Rather than glass, cabinet doors sometimes have pierced tin or even chicken wire. You may find exposed beams, and if so, all manner of antiques hanging on hand-forged nails are a nice touch. Country style kitchen furniture is clean, simple, and functional.

Are you thinking contemporary? Contemporary kitchens often have a Scandinavian look that includes shiny stainless steel and big cabinet hardware. Frosted glass cabinet doors hide the contents and minimize clutter. The furniture in a contemporary kitchen should be simplicity itself. One of our favorite sources for contemporary style kitchen furniture is Ikea. Give yourself a treat and visit one of their stores.

One of our favorite styles for the kitchen, and the furniture it is home is rustic style. Your rustic kitchen will have large, sturdy tables and chairs. Copper pots and pans and wrought iron give handsome accents. Rustic furniture can be rough-hewn or smoothed and care-worn over time.

You will find many more kitchen furniture styles available because there are as many styles for the kitchen as there are for the rest of the home. We suggest you browse online to get an idea of the scope and scale of what is available -- you will be amazed! Start your search by Googling "Kitchen Furniture Styles." Set some time aside, take notes, and enjoy yourself!