New Rustic Country

Well, I have been quite busy with design projects so I will not complain! I am starting another project in Florida, but it will be far from coastal in design.  The client loves her California french country style, so she would like a fresh version of this on the East Coast. I am thinking of introducing her to the "New Rustic Country".  You know that country style that has lots of white oak, european tiles, warm cabinet hardware... etc.
Starting with Kitchen cabinet styles I think all clean wood shaker, with possible open shelves or glass front uppers and either a poured counter or....now don't freak out.................................  

 A tiled island  or surround counter and backsplash.
Before you hit delete let me show you what I am thinking and it involves very tight grout lines with chiseled edges.  Then I follow it up with a hardware board to help figure out what metals she is drawn towards.  Don't worry I will definitely post this project here and on Instagram so stay tuned!