Country cottage kitchen
21 pretty ways to decorate homey spaces |
(Image credit: John Lewis of Hungerford)
Whether you live in a classic country cottage and are looking for cottage kitchen ideas to complement it, or simply love the cottage look, we've rounded up the key things to consider, as well as plenty of inspiration and expert advice from kitchen designers to help plan your interior.
From layout, storage and materials to lighting, wall colors and window treatments, there are plenty of kitchen ideas to consider when creating the perfect cozy and rustic space, but perhaps the best place to start is to consider what you have.
Cottage kitchen ideas
Cottage kitchens are prized for their original features. Whether stone flagstone floors, rustic ceiling beams or weathered inglenooks, it’s these details that give cottage kitchens their unique charm and homey feel.
When thinking about cottage kitchen ideas, it’s important to consider how best to make these features really shine while also creating a space that is practical and welcoming.
We've plenty of ideas to help you get the look in any size kitchen, but if you want definitive design tips for the rest of your home, our cottage decorating ideas will bring you plenty of advice for a characterful home.
1. Tick the 'cottage style' boxes
(Image credit: John Lewis of Hungerford)
There are certain gorgeous elements that epitomise a cottage kitchen – think butler sinks, warm wood elements, stone flooring types, brushed gold and brass fixtures, a larder cupboard and vintage-style drawer pulls.
And then there's character and color…
This kitchen from John Lewis of Hungerford has it all, with the teal color interiors of the wall cabinets bringing personality to the space.
'Designing a cottage-style kitchen is all about selecting honest, natural materials and pairing them with simple finishes,' says Rebecca Noakes, Head of Design & Brand Creative, John Lewis of Hungerford. 'Color-wise, go for warming, natural palettes.'
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Add a modern update (Image credit: Kim Gordon Designs)
Classic cottage kitchen ideas can be given a contemporary update with unexpected additions. This stunning design by Santa Monica interior decorator Kim Gordon plays with repetition, scale, and contrasting materials – all within a cottage context.
Introducing metallic and marble elements alongside rustic wood and a pale palette keeps the look fresh.
3. Mix wood finishes
(Image credit: John Lewis of Hungerford)
The use of wood in a cottage kitchen goes beyond the cabinetry. Wall paneling ideas, like the tongue-and-groove splashback in this kitchen, bring texture and a warmer look than tiles, while still being practical. A rustic wood table also showcases the natural beauty of wood grain.
'The harmonious combination of expert craftsmanship, functionality and traditional design make cottage kitchen ideas an obvious choice when renovating your kitchen,' says Rebecca Noakes from John Lewis of Hungerford .
'Cottage kitchens have always been fashionable, and their endless appeal lies in the warmth and character this aesthetic instantly gives to any home. To get that cottage kitchen feel the use of natural materials is really important, think wooden elements or beautiful stone flooring.'
4. Make the most of a small space
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Cottage kitchens tend to be smaller in size, so you'll need to make the most of every inch of space to maximize its functionality.
One idea is to combine a built-in banquette with dining chairs, to allow more people to gather around the kitchen table. Creating a sense of separation, with color or a pendant light above the table, will bring a sense of occasion to even the smallest eating area.
And think about appliances, too.
'Multitasking appliances such as washer-dryers are definitely worth considering. While concealed appliances that are integrated into the cabinetry will open up the space visually and create cleaner lines,' says Sally Hinks, Kitchen Designer at Harvey Jones .
'Smaller appliances such as coffee machines and microwaves can be housed in cupboards to free up valuable countertop space.'
5. Introduce bold but natural color
(Image credit: John Lewis of Hungerford)
Bold color is a great addition to Shaker kitchen ideas – but for a cottage look, the shade you choose will ideally be informed by your backyard planting or the land around you.
'This beautiful green kitchen design from John Lewis of Hungerford for @ferncottagemull , with its green painted panel walls and blue kitchen island idea is totally immersive, just like the landscape beyond the back door,' says Andréa Childs, Editor of Country Homes & Interiors magazine.
'The accessories really work to bring in the cottage look, too. Interesting and characterful, they add layers of interest that build on the base color for a unique look.'
6. Choose a natural floorcovering
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While wood and stone flooring is a key component of classic cottage kitchen ideas, sometimes you want a softer look.
Here, a sisal rug not only provides comfort underfoot, it also helps to define the dining area within the kitchen space.
A natural fiber such as seagrass, coir or sisal is a great cottage kitchen idea, but you'll want to choose one that can withstand any splashes and spills.
'Sisal is a hugely popular choice for flooring, even more so in recent years as we’re all so much more environmentally conscious,' says Julian Downes, Managing Director of natural carpet and rug brand, Fibre . 'Our new Sisal EasyClean collection is just as hardwearing but with added protection for the inevitable spills which come with a busy family or entertaining home.'
7. Plan your layout carefully
(Image credit: Harvey Jones)
When you're planning cottage kitchen layout ideas, keep practicality in mind – especially with long galley kitchen ideas like this one.
'Think carefully about which parts of the kitchen you're going to be using most for cooking and how easily you can move between them,' suggests Sally Hinks, Kitchen Designer at Harvey Jones, who make this Arbor kitchen.
'Use the kitchen triangle method to help you position the refrigerator, sink and cooker as the core elements when mapping out your space.'
8. Focus on storage solutions
(Image credit: John Lewis of Hungerford)
Cottage kitchens can come with a number of storage challenges – uneven walls, low ceilings, quirky shapes, or simple lack of space, can all limit cupboard capacity.
'Built-in cabinetry and options that cleverly use every inch of space are your friend here,' says interiors stylist Sara Bird. 'Ideally, your kitchen storage ideas should incorporate floor-to-ceiling cupboards that maximize vertical space. You may need bespoke options, such as shelving or cubbies built around or into fireplaces, hearths and alcoves. Finally, options such as storage window seats, shelving and even under-plinth drawers will add to the conventional kitchen cabinetry.'
9. Keep it simple
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Cottage kitchens can quickly become fussy and cluttered.
If your look is more pared back than chintzy, keep things simple with slab-front cabinets, minimal handles, and a serene color palette.
Symmetry helps to keep a kitchen looking smart and put-together. Here, matching open shelves around a sink positioned in the center of the countertop bring a feeling of serenity.
10. Create a welcoming feel with a rustic timber table and chairs
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Cottage kitchens are so much more than places to prepare food, they really are the heart of the home and a vintage kitchen table is essential to creating that perfect social hub and homely cottage feel, as Helen Parker, creative director at Devol explains.
'The charm of cottage kitchens is often their quirky and eclectic mix of old and new as this gives the feeling of a cozy and welcoming space. A vintage kitchen table and chairs is a must; all cottages need a spot for chatting and drinking tea and the ubiquitous jug of wild flowers.’
In contrast to the rustic furniture, this beautiful chandelier adds a surprising luxe element – one of many fantastic cottage lighting ideas to transform a space.
11. Maximize natural light with pale cabinets
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Cottage kitchens often have low ceilings and small windows, so the key to a good design is taking every opportunity to optimise on natural light as Nerine Vacher, Kitchen Designer at Neptune , reveals.
‘Making use of the natural light will go a long way in creating a harmonious flow in your kitchen. By including cabinetry in soft colors, like Neptune's Sage (pictured above) or Snow, you will see how light and airy the room feels, no matter how big or small.'
Our painted kitchen cabinet ideas will help you find the perfect color for your space.
12. Choose real wood Shaker-style cabinetry
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As any cottage owner knows, there's rarely a straight line to be found within the property's four walls. With this in mind, bespoke cabinetry is often the best solution to getting the most out of awkward spaces. The simple, paired-back design of classic Shaker-style cabinetry will beautifully complement rustic architectural features.
13. Showcase rustic period features
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Cottage kitchens are brimming with desirable period features, so make sure your design makes the most of them. Rather than conceal rustic exposed brick or stone walls with cabinets, try opting for simple wall shelves which will allow the history of your property to shine through.
Cabinets and a backsplash created from reclaimed timber enhance this vintage French look. While the checkerboard floor is a classic element of French country kitchen ideas.
14. Create a blank canvas for layering vintage finds
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Keeping walls and cabinets white is a brilliant foundation for showcasing the vintage pieces which give cottage kitchens their unique charm, as Adrian Bergman, senior designer at British Standard by Plain English explains.
'With a clean and light palette you can create a layered interior with an eclectic mix of furniture – think pot board dressers, farmhouse tables, Windsor chairs, open shelves and pot racks.
Finish with personal knick knacks and trinkets to add a lived-in charm.'
White kitchen ideas also have a timeless quality that work beautifully within a cottage-style kitchen.
15. Consider freestanding furniture
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When space is at a premium, as it often is in cottage kitchens, it's a good idea to factor in some freestanding pieces to bring flexibility to your kitchen layout.
Try opting for a moveable kitchen island or butchers block, or small vintage table, as pictured above, which will create extra prep space but can also be easily moved to the side of the room if you need to make space for guests.
Other small kitchen ideas might include making the most of the vertical space with tall cabinets and open shelving, and using color to enhance the sense of spaciousness.
16. Factor in plenty of storage
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'Effective small kitchen storage is another simple way to create a happy and homely kitchen.
' explains Nerine Vacher, kitchen designer at Neptune . 'Including a single piece of furniture, such as a cabinet, or larder, you can completely transform your kitchen, by creating more surface space and keeping clutter out of sight.'
Organizing a kitchen begins with the unseen elements, such as the area under the sink or keeping utensils neatly on hooks, to bring order to your cottage kitchen ideas.
17. Add a vintage dresser to display collectibles
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An iconic, practical piece which has furnished kitchens across the centuries, a classic wooden dresser is a mainstay of the cottage kitchen. It offers the perfect space for displaying those prized brocante finds and vintage ceramics, but also lends a homely feel. Its effectiveness is all down to how you style a display cabinet to put on a show in your cottage kitchen.
'Shelves with a higgledy-piggledy array of French porcelain bowls, books and vintage glassware is the best way to create a feeling of a home that is more than just stylish, but a sign of a happy well lived life,' reveals Helen Parker, creative director at Devol .
18. Focus on a traditional range cooker
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At the heart of the home for centuries, the range cooker would not only have been used for cooking, but would have heated the entire house. With its constant radiant heat, a traditional cast iron Aga is hailed by many as the best oven for traditional home cooking, but it will create a cozy, warm welcome. In fact, there are lots of clever ways to use a range cooker that don't involve cooking.
It's the perfect spot to relax in a rocking chair with a good book, for dogs to snuggle, or to hang the laundry to dry above on a pulley dryer. Alternatively, there are plenty of modern electrical range cookers available with the good looks of the traditional Aga but with increased control and functionality.
19. Choose a real wood kitchen worktop
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The beautiful, varying grain of real timber is the perfect complement to the weathered architectural features of a cottage kitchen and should be on your list when considering kitchen countertop ideas.
Revealing his key tips for creating a cottage kitchen, Adrian Bergman, senior designer at British Standard by Plain English , says:
‘The beaded detail on our Stowupland doors sit perfectly in a cottage kitchen. We would suggest pairing the cupboards with a rustic wooden worktop to add warmth and texture. Choose one that weathers gracefully, Oak, or reclaimed Pitch Pine both work really well.’ The wood will require periodic oiling, but the effect is beautiful and the worktop will stand the test of time.'
20. Introduce vintage textiles
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Whether it's chintzy florals, classic ginghams or a hint of elegant French linen, vintage textiles are guaranteed to lend a homely feel to a cottage kitchen. Cottage curtain ideas are a great place to start when looking for inspiration for a pretty, cozy home.
Curtains in a pretty fabric are a brilliant way to hide white goods and a vintage floral tablecloth will certainly create that vintage country feel.
A custom-made Roman blind at a window in a nature-inspired print to bring color and pattern to a space.
21. Create a cozy feel with a warm wall color
(Image credit: Future / Darren Chung)
Cottage kitchens are all about capturing a cosy, homely atmosphere, and wall color can have a huge impact on the look, feel and atmosphere in a space. Kitchen color ideas can create a vibrant lift or promote a calming mood, or be used to brighten up a shady room.
With its subtle natural tones and soft mottled texture, this orange limewash from Ingilby Paints brings a warm cheery feel to this cottage kitchen without being harsh on the eye.
A natural, breathable formula, limewash is ideal for preserving original plasterwork in older cottages.
What is a cottage style kitchen?
Cottage kitchens are prized for their original features – whether stone flagstone floors, rustic ceiling beams or weathered inglenooks – it’s these details that give cottage kitchens their unique charm and homely feel.
For more compact spaces, then our small cottage kitchen ideas will bring you more advice and ideas to help you create a characterful cottage kitchen.
What does cottage kitchen style mean?
Cottage style is a look that is warm, homely, compact and full of character. Of course, cottage kitchens' small proportions and irregular angles can present unique challenges, too, but there’s no need to fret, as small can still be beautiful as Helen Parker, creative director at Devol explains.
‘A cottage kitchen is small so everything you put in it should be very carefully chosen, there is no room for nasty appliances or ill-considered pots and pans,’ she reveals. ‘You don't have much space so make every vignette and surface look as beautiful as you can, spend money on choosing things that are absolutely perfect and beautiful. Never settle for "okay" in a cottage, it will end up looking mismatched and messy.’
Pippa is Content Editor on Homes & Gardens online contributing to Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors print issues.
A graduate of Art History and formerly Style Editor at Period Living, she is passionate about architecture, creating decorating content, interior styling and writing about craft and historic homes. She enjoys searching out beautiful images and the latest trends to share with the Homes & Gardens audience. A keen gardener, when she’s not writing you’ll find her growing flowers on her village allotment for styling projects.
26 Country Kitchen Ideas To Fall In Love With
Neptune
In creating a country-inspired home, the country kitchen is arguably the most important element. And whilst architectural details - high ceilings, wooden beams, and draughty windows with an expansive view out over the countryside - certainly help, they are in no way essential to creating your dream country kitchen.
There are a few hard and fast rules to a country design scheme, such as using shaker cabinets, employing natural materials wherever possible, and displaying piles of crockery and table linen, but country style can run the gamut from modern rustic and traditional, to quaint and cottagecore.
Read on for our round-up of the best country kitchen ideas to fall in love with...
Neptune
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Country kitchens ideas: Sage green hues
Refresh and revive your country kitchen with uplifting hues of green. This kitchen from Neptune combines timber ceiling panels with soft sage green walls and cabinets. And it's the most beautiful space. We love the little arched window above the sink to peer out of when washing the dishes.
Heritage Kitchen / Wickes
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Country kitchens ideas: White and wood
This rustic countryside kitchen combines warm, off-white shaker cabinets with exposed wooden beams. It's one of the best ways to bring the outside in — especially if your wood still retains its knots and grains. One of our favourites.
READ MORE: How to create your dream country kitchen
Homebase
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Country kitchens ideas: Kitchen larders
Store and stack fresh away produce, cans and kitchen utensils with an incredibly handy corner larder, like our very own Country Living Whitstable Larder at Homebase.
How brilliant to hide away extra items and free up counter space for cooking - no country kitchen is complete without one.
READ MORE: 6 stylish kitchen larder ideas
Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery
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Country kitchens ideas: Brick walls
Quintessential country styles often feature raw materials, here in the form of exposed brick. Creating a feature wall - painted in a fresh cream or left as a classic red brick - is a great way to soften more contemporary kitchens.
READ MORE: 21 clever wallpaper ideas
Olive and Barr
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Country kitchens ideas: the kitchen island
A country kitchen is the heart of the home, where family can gather to eat, entertain, and spend time together. A spacious island is perhaps one of the best ways to bring everyone together. It's the focal point of any kitchen and enables meals to be tested, children to do homework, and conversations to be had — all in one lovely central space.
PICTURED: Bespoke kitchen by Olive & Barr
LochAnna Kitchens Georgian collection
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Country kitchens ideas: Striking wooden features
High ceilings and expansive walls are a gift when creating a country kitchen, and the addition here of interesting wooden beams gives the feeling of a converted barn. With clean lines and a minimal colour palette, this is proof that country kitchens don't always have to err on the side of traditional.
READ MORE: How to create a mindful kitchen and dining space
Neptune
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Country kitchens ideas: Small kitchens
A country kitchen doesn't have to be expansive with high ceilings and wooden beams. A quaint galley kitchen can have all the hallmarks of a country home, if you embrace shaker cabinets, touches of greenery - in the form of dried herbs or small plotted plants - and, importantly, a display of pots, pans, enamelware and table linen.
PICTURED: Bespoke kitchen by Neptune
Morso
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Country kitchens ideas: Wood-burning stoves
Warm up bitterly cold days with a wood-burning stove that's perfect for a large country kitchen. This style from Morso would be brilliant for the winter months and even better for toasting marshmallows when guests come to visit. We love the idea of keeping a pile of freshly cut logs nearby.
READ MORE: The Country Living wood-burning stove
Neptune
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Country kitchens ideas: Classic grey
Whilst grey might be considered a contemporary kitchen colour, a soft slate grey makes a great base palette for a country kitchen. Keep your cabinetry traditional, and display white enamelware and rustic wood accessories to get the most out of classic grey tones.
PICTURED: Chichester kitchen at Neptune
Tom Howley
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Country kitchens ideas: Traditional cabinetry
This smart country kitchen by Tom Howley embraces traditional cabinetry, but also has a more modern feel.
The under-sink storage provides a practical place to tidy away extra plates, cups and utensils. "Finishing touches underline the design of a classically country kitchen," says Tom Howley, Creative Design Director at Tom Howley. "Cornices, skirting boards and columns or pillars are the final elements of the design. They bring the kitchen together, and are carefully designed to distinguish country kitchens from their more modern counterparts."
Plain English
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Country kitchens ideas: Stone flooring
A classic country kitchen feature, stone flooring is a super practical choice for high traffic family kitchens. This dark and dramatic cellar kitchen by Plain English uses handsome cream-coloured slabs to offset the traditional burgundy kitchen island. If you use real stone flooring, rather than a replica vinyl for instance, add a hardy jute rug for a bit of warmth underfoot.
Tile Giant
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Country kitchens ideas: Go green
No other kitchen colour can evoke countryside scenes quite as well as green.
Tom Howley, Design Director at the eponymous kitchen company, says: ‘Green kitchens are having something of a moment right now. As a colour we associate primarily with nature, this grounding shade has an incredible way of reconnecting us with our surroundings, creating moments of calm and positivity.’
READ MORE: 10 kitchen colours that can help you sell your home
Neptune
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Country kitchens ideas: Display your wares
In a country kitchen, accessories and trinkets are usually displayed - sometimes neatly, and sometimes in a charming disarray. Open or glass-fronted display units can store pans, crockery, and linens, rustic apple crates or willow baskets, and and saves valuable drawer space.
PICTURED: Henley kitchen at Neptune
Neptune
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Country kitchens ideas: Wood on wood
The large white beams and all-over wood panelling gives this country kitchen a bright and refreshing feel.
Pepped up with soft tones of grey, a classic country staple - the Aga - and small plants and hanging vegetables on the kitchen counters.
Carpetright
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Country kitchens ideas: Interest underfoot
A good quality vinyl should be one of your go-to choices of flooring in a high-traffic kitchen. For a country kitchen, have a bit of fun by offsetting more traditional architectural details and shaker cabinets with some interesting pattern. and colour.
SHOP THE LOOK: Mardi Gras Evora Vinyl at Carpetright
Neptune
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Country kitchens ideas: Feature tiling
Don't be afraid to embrace colour in your country kitchen. Tiling is a great way to add pops of colour and brighten up an otherwise dark space - whether you choose touches of forest green, dark navy or even bursts of bright red.
READ MORE: 6 golden rules for decluttering your kitchen
Homebase
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Country kitchens ideas: Mixing neutrals
A soft and welcoming kitchen for those who want to create a calming space for cooking.
This Country Living Whitstable Kitchen at Homebase mixes an array of neutrals - dove grey, pale stone, and brilliant white accents - which makes the most of the available natural light.
Neptune
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Country kitchens ideas: Table setting
A lovely set of wooden table and chairs will help to create the perfect cosy, country atmosphere. It's the kind of space where you can picture end-of-day meals taking place, children experimenting with baking, and a dog waiting patiently nearby for scraps.
Plain English
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Country kitchens ideas: Soft pinks
Not your usual choice of kitchen colour, but a beautiful option nonetheless. Pink is a surprisingly versatile base - sitting happily with black, royal blue, pops of green shown here, and classic greys. Go for the all-over effect of pink cabinets, wall panelling and pink-toned wooden floors.
Neptune
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Country kitchens ideas: Exposed metalwork
Country style tends to embrace exposed materials - plaster on the walls, wooden beams, stone flooring - but in the absence of any of those, an easy way to achieve this look is with metalwork.
We love the exposed copper piping here, matched with wall-mounted railings for displaying spoons and pots.
PICTURED: Bespoke kitchen at Neptune
Wedgewood/Rick Glancy
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Country kitchens ideas: Dark rustic
You can tell this lovely rustic kitchen is set in the heart of the countryside. Embracing a darker palette, with wonderful pops of cherry-red, an abundance of wooden, and interesting architectural features it's a dream room the whole family can relax in.
Country Living
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Country kitchens ideas: Clever storage spaces
Get smart with your country kitchen by creating hidden spaces for utensils and crockery. We love the practical shelving nestled in these Country Living Whitstable cabinet doors.
PICTURED: Country Living Whitstable Kitchen at Homebase
Burbidge
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Country kitchens ideas: Colourful cabinets
Nothing will brighten your country kitchen quite as effectively as a splash of paint on your cabinets.
If you're brave, embrace deep greens, blues and reds, and keep your base palette on your walls and floors a soft neutral. See Burbidge & Son for more information on this style.
Carpetright
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Country kitchens ideas: Cottagecore
Displaying all the hallmarks of a quintessential cottage kitchen - well-lived, charming, and cosy - this style is particularly easy to achieve if you have a hard time editing down your collection of kitchenware and accessories. We love the abundance of jars, pots, and pans, the neat under-sink curtain and sweet decorate tiles.
SHOP THE LOOK: Quick-Step Palazzo Oak Wood Flooring at Carpetright
Neptune
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Country kitchens ideas: Smart dark styles
One for the fearless decorators. This smart kitchen by Neptune embraces a single colour across walls and cabinets. It's a bold statement, complimented by an equally dark wooden flooring, and offset with brilliant white stone.
ILIV Textiles/Rick Glancy
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Country kitchens ideas: A splash of blue
Perfect for spring, this rustic country kitchen intertwines classic cabinets with pops of royal blue.
If you're looking to do something similar at home, try playing around with fabric from ILIV Textiles to create bespoke cushion covers, curtains and blinds. Quick interior updates can easily be achieved with smart new accessories.
Beautiful kitchens in a private house - 135 best kitchen interior design photos
Tudor country house
ItalProject
The kitchen in a country guest house is located on the attic floor in the living room. The total area of the premises is 62 m2.
Stylish design: Large classic open plan kitchen-living room with raised infill cabinets, medium wood cabinets, acrylic stone worktops, beige splashback, ceramic tile splashback, black appliances, porcelain stoneware floors, brown floors, beige worktops, overhead sink, vaulted ceiling and wooden ceiling without an island in a private house - the latest trend
New project kitchen
GLDesign
Pictured: large modern style corner kitchen with single sink, flat cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, gray splashback, cabinetry appliances, porcelain stoneware flooring, island, gray floor , brown worktop, dining table, metal tile backsplash and beams on the ceiling in a private house
House Z
Design - Valeria Maslova's studio panel, white facades, beige backsplash, black appliances, beige floors, beige countertops and a multi-level ceiling in a private house
Farmhouse
K-studio Interior Design
Fresh design idea: large corner, bright neoclassical (modern classic) kitchen-living room with single sink, recessed panel fronts, white fronts, laminate worktops, white splashback , porcelain stoneware backsplash, stainless steel appliances, porcelain stoneware flooring, island, gray flooring and gray countertops in a private house - great interior photo
Hillside house
Architectural studio AUTHOR
Authors of the project: Irina Kilina, Denis Korshunov
An example of the original design: a large corner, bright kitchen-living room in a classic style with an inset sink, facades with a protruding panel, white facades, a quartz agglomerate worktop, a gray apron, stone backsplash, black appliances, porcelain stoneware flooring, island, brown flooring and brown worktops in a detached house
The TEREMOK
Setus Design
log home with reed roof
Photo of large rustic straight kitchen with dining table, sink sink, glass fronts, gray fronts, granite countertops, white splashback, ceramic tile splashback, black appliances, light parquet flooring , beige floor, gray countertop and ceiling made of clapboard without an island in a private house
hallway.
Original design example of a medium sized straight modern kitchen with dining table, porcelain stoneware floors, gray floors, sink sink, flat cabinets, laminate worktops, green splashback, ceramic tile splashback, black appliances, brown worktops and wood tone cabinets medium tone without an island in a private house
Country house in Yasnaya Polyana (Belarus)
Domani Interior Solutions Center
Inspiration for home comfort: medium-sized direct kitchen in a modern style with a dining table, a monolithic sink, flat fronts, black facades, black backsplash, black appliances, porcelain stoneware floors, gray floors and black countertops without an island in a private house
Chalet-style house
Natasha Pushkina
Kitchen. View from the working area.
Homely inspiration: shabby chic corner kitchen with overhead sink, raised infill cabinets, green cabinets, peninsula, brown flooring, beige worktops, dining table, colorful splashback and black appliances in a private residence
Apartment in Sestroretsk
Remodel
Stylish design: U-shaped kitchen-living room in a modern style with a mortise sink, gray facades, a gray backsplash and a backsplash made of ceramic tiles without an island in a private house - the latest trend
House in Solnechny
Natalya Solovieva / Interioto
Photographing a house in Solnechny for a real estate agency
Design idea: a medium-sized, bright modern kitchen with a dining table, flat cabinets, white cabinets, glass splashback, appliances under furniture facade, porcelain stoneware floor and an island in a private house
House in Pirogovo
Anastasia Muravyova
Design idea: corner kitchen in the neoclassical (modern classic) style with a sink sink, recessed panel facades, white facades, beige floor and gray worktop in a private house
Kitchen
goro_da
The main view of the kitchen.
Photo of a modern freestanding u-shaped kitchen with a sink sink, raised infill cabinets, gray cabinets, sintered quartz countertops, white splashback, sintered quartz splashback, porcelain stoneware flooring, island, white flooring, white countertops and multi-level ceiling in a private house
Dark Forest: a country house in the Moscow region
Point of Design
Dining group, Bontempi. Kitchen set, Scavolini. Pendant lamps, Tom Dixon.
Design idea for a large modern u-shaped kitchen with a dining table, flat cabinets, gray cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gray floors and white worktops without an island in a private home
Nostalgia for Italy
Levina Ekaterina and Vavilova Anastasia
Design idea for a mid-sized country-style straight kitchen with dining table, semi-recessed sink (with front edge), recessed panel fronts, any color fronts, tile worktop, gray backsplash, ceramic tile backsplash, black appliances, terracotta flooring, brown floors, gray countertops and any ceiling without an island in a private home
Kitchen in a country house: 15 examples with photos
In the open air, appetite wakes up more often! We have prepared for you a selection with the interiors of country kitchens that will inspire you to cook and, perhaps, to update your own home.
Ekaterina Goncharenko
Since ancient times, in a Russian hut, the kitchen, unlike the corner with a table, was hidden behind a curtain or taken out to a separate small annex. Time flies, kitchen furniture and appliances are developing, and it makes no sense to hide such a space. However, in order to make the kitchen of your dreams in a country house, some details need to be considered in advance. About everything in order.
A kitchen by the window
A kitchen with a window will turn even routine cooking and washing dishes into meditation, however, you need to think about such a placement of the kitchen even at the stage of building a house: this will allow you to choose a view from the window not on the fence of the neighboring plot, but on an attractive landscape .
So the kitchen windows in the house of the customer Gulya Galeeva overlook evergreen coniferous trees. To be more precise, this space is considered a breakfast area (there is a separate room for the kitchen with all the necessary professional equipment), and it is not difficult to imagine how pleasant it is to start your day here.
Such arrangement of the kitchen can predetermine the type of kitchen set. This happened in the project of Igor Kurkin: he intentionally did not make cabinets with glass facades in the kitchen (although initially the customers wanted this), so that nothing would distract from the view outside the window. Moreover, the designer painted the entire kitchen in the color of the walls, due to which the antique dark sideboard and dining group become an expressive element of the space.
Kitchen in a country house designed by Igor Kurkin in New Moscow. Kitchen. Table, IKEA; vintage chairs, Marelli & Colico; lamp, Artemide; antique sideboard; kitchen, Maria.
Consider how often and how much you cook. Perhaps sometimes it is still worth paying tribute to traditions and isolating the kitchen. But the owners of this country house did not choose - they, despite the small size of the building, placed two kitchens here at once: one kitchen with a window is combined with a dining room (to keep the space light, neat shelves were used instead of wall cabinets), and the second is hidden in a room along neighborhood. If guests have gathered in the house, then in this room you can cook and not interfere with those gathered in the common area. And after changing dishes, you can remove dirty dishes there, where they will not remind you of themselves and spoil the relaxed atmosphere of the feast. Another nod to antiquity was the cast-iron stove, which is not only used for its intended purpose, but also divides the entire space into a living room and kitchen. And, of course, it is also better to think about such an attribute at the stage of designing a house.
House designed by MK-Interio in the suburbs of St. Petersburg. Dining and kitchen area. The stove was installed by the builder. Dining chairs, Thonet; lamp, Penta; tablecloth and decorative items on the shelves - from the store "Items"; slate on the floor.
Kitchen with an island
Around the island in the kitchen (both outside the city and in a city apartment) the whole life can spin. He is able to simultaneously unite the entire space and divide it into zones. At the same time, despite the size, the island may seem almost invisible. For example, a country house designed by the A61 architectural bureau and the YY design bureau is minimalistic both inside and out, simple textures and shapes are designed not to distract from nature. The island also corresponds to the idea: the severity of its lines is emphasized by a stone countertop and immediately smoothed out by a wooden finish. The extractor hood gives it out (consider this if you are going to place a hob on the island).
But decorator Katya Gulyuk decided to focus on the kitchen in her country house. Decorated with tiles (which is not only beautiful, but also practical), it contrasts with the woodwork of the house and sets the mood. And in this case, of course, the island becomes the main element of space.
The kitchen in the client Natalya Yunina's country house is another example of how an island doesn't have to be a boring hulk. The whole interior was conceived during the autumn period, which coincided not only with the calendar, but also with the mood of the owner of the house, so materials and textures were chosen in accordance with two criteria - the ability to age beautifully and “tactility”. The kitchen is no exception: noble wooden facades are complemented by an island with two levels of countertops, which from the side of the dining area looks more like a piano or the stern of a ship.
House on the edge of the forest, 490 m². The kitchen is made according to the sketches of the designer in the workshop of Dmitry Olenichev.
Island and bar stools, Marchetti Mobilificio d'Arte SpA; pendant lights and switches, Aldo Bernardi; faceted bowl, Ceramum.
Classic fronts
If you want to feel like the owner of an estate or at least a family nest in a country house, then a kitchen with classic fronts is just for you. A wooden set will create an atmosphere of a space that has long been inhabited, in which its own history was probably created. Both Marina Gaskova’s client, who dreamed of recreating the atmosphere of his childhood home, and Alexey Dunaev’s customer, aspired to this, and she immediately said that she wanted “a comfortable modern building that looks like it has been standing here for a long time.”
Interior from the cover: a house in the suburbs. Kitchen set, Veneta Cucine, with appliances, KitchenAid and Ilve. Copperware, de Buyer. Faucets, Kohler. Bar stools, Tonin Casa, Lamps, Zonca, all from Atmosfera Interiors.
Kitchen in a country house designed by Alexey Dunaev. View from the dining room to the kitchen.
Kitchen with facades, IKEA, stone worktop; decorative plates from the owners collection. Portraits of Nikolai Vatagin, the owner of the house, Sergei Melik-Pashaev, is drawn on the right.
And decorator Natela Mankaeva in the project of a house near Moscow in the style of a French chateau in the interior of the kitchen did not limit herself to furniture with panels. The relief of the facades is highlighted with fine golden painting, and the sofa, which also becomes a prominent detail of the kitchen, is a wooden reproduction of stone benches at the Novokuznetskaya metro station.
House in the style of a French chateau in the suburbs. The kitchen set and the sofa are made in the Muradov-Linde cabinetmaker's workshop; decorative painting: Ruslan Setsky, Svetlana Egorova and Elena Bas; carving, “Stavros”; table, Moissonnier; chairs, Massant; chandelier, Artemis; marble on the floor, “Lithos D”.
But if there is already a lot of wood in the house, then you can paint the facades in a calm neutral tone.
Gray is often preferred: the designers of the A3 studio complemented such a kitchen with a wood-like countertop and an antique sideboard, and Elena Semenova brought warmth with the help of brass details.
Moscow suburban dacha designed by A3 design studio. Kitchen. The antique sideboard was bought by customers, and the designers added nostalgic curtains to it. Kitchen, IKEA; table textiles, linen, Marki Home; crockery, Crate and Barrel. The Viennese chairs were already in the house, they didn't even have to be repainted.
House for a large family in the Moscow region, designed by Elena Semenova, 270 m². Kitchen-dining room. Table and chairs, Porada; chandeliers over island and table, Contardi; kitchen, Giulia Novars; technology, Miele. On the windows there is a linen Roman blind, Mokum.
Steel facades
Conversely, those who want to add a modern spirit or even futuristic motifs to a wooden country house should take note of the kitchen with steel facades.
