We are (hopefully) going to replace our kitchen in the next 6-12 months so I am starting to think about the style we should go for.
Our house is a 300yr old cottage, with very low, beamed ceilings downstairs, so I don't want to clutter things up with fussy country/shaker style kitchens, and would prefer to go for something more simple.
The image I have in my head is for plain white units, ideally with no handles, just grooves for pulling out drawers, with solid oak work tops, for a bit of warmth / natural-ness (not a word, I know). This is the kind of look I like (but imagine it with low ceilings!): www.wrenkitchens.com/kitchens/handleless-kitchen-in-super-white/3038
I have read some bad stuff about wren kitchens, so probably won't go for this one, but I like the image (and hate the fact it's Linda Barker!).
Walls would be white or nearly white, probably pale coloured metro tiles as splashback, floor is solid oak. I would quite like to whitewash or paint the beams to add height and light - would this be sacrilege?! Our table will be white, with natural wood chairs (have seen some in a Debenhams catalogue that I like but can't find them online).
Does this sound too modern for an old property? Our living room is probably quite classic in terms of style, but I would like our kitchen to be as light and bright as possible - it links to the playroom which is fairly colourful (white walls and natural linen / dark red patterned curtains). I don't personally like glossy kitchens (no offence to anyone who has one!), so wouldn't go that modern, even though I realise the gloss would probably help the light issue....
Any advice or recommendations on kitchen places to look at, would be gratefully received!