Small cottage kitchens ideas
20 design tips for small spaces |
(Image credit: Karen Harautuneian/deVOL/Amy Neunsinger for Leanne Ford)
Small cottage kitchens are full of prized original features, from rustic wooden ceiling beams and original masonry, to quirky inglenooks and alcoves. It's these characterful features, teamed with their quaint proportions, mix of rustic wooden furniture and quirky collectables that make cottage kitchens such cozy and homely spaces.
However, their small footprints and low ceilings can be tricky obstacles to tackle when it comes to creating the perfect cottage kitchen ideas and design. But you don't have to compromise on practicality or style just because you're dealing with small kitchen ideas. To help inspire your small cottage kitchen ideas, we've shared our top tips, from cabinet choices to wall colors, alongside some handy advice from the experts.
Small cottage kitchen ideas
Preserving the rustic charm and original character of a small cottage kitchen is key to its success.
'The charm of small cottage kitchens is often the quirky and eclectic mix of old and new that gives the feeling of a cozy and welcoming space,' Helen Parker, creative director at deVOL , explains.
With this in mind, we've gathered plenty of ideas for how to define your cottage decorating ideas for a practical small cottage kitchen, without having to compromise on those prized architectural features.
1. Focus on luxe countertops
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Elevate your small cottage kitchen ideas by introducing high-end surfaces, colors and accessories that impart a precious, jewel-box feel to your space.
The kitchen pictured here is only 40 square foot in size, yet it is brimming with elegant style, including a backsplash and surfaces in Arabescato marble and dramatic colors mixed with characterful accessories.
By honing your kitchen countertop ideas, and making them a key part of your cottage kitchen design, you maximize their impact.
'Despite its small scale, this cottage-style kitchen has an outsize personality that makes it such a charming space.
Investing in luxe materials such as marble and natural stone makes a big impact without a huge outlay when it comes to a small room like this,' says Lucy Searle, Editor in Chief of Homes & Gardens.
2. Use characterful reclaimed materials
(Image credit: Leanne Ford/photo Amy Neunsinger)
This charming cottage kitchen is a project from interior designer Leanne Ford – and showcases all her hallmarks of charm, authenticity and a touch of the unexpected.
'When I first started designing this house I thought, I don’t want to fight this house; I want to go with it. It had storybook whimsy, beautiful ivy on the brick and magical old windows that I couldn’t take away. We even kept the original blue floor tile and the same footprint as the original kitchen so the space feels like it has always been there. But then we added bright white paint and soapstone countertops from Walker Zanger to balance it out. And there you have it – a modern space that is still full of charm and soul!
'I asked a friend to help me cut up my favorite old table to turn it into the cabinet front for the space that lived beneath the kitchen sink.
This well-loved, repurposed piece added the right amount of character to the kitchen to honor its original charm and soul.
As a final touch, Leanne focussed on her kitchen sink ideas and what this essential piece could add to the overall look of the design.
'I finished the space off with a stone farmhouse sink from Native Trails that added in clean and timeless lines that would complement the wood.'
(Image credit: Old House Adam/photo Rachel McWalters)
You may be worried that a classic retro-style refrigerator will dominate a small cottage kitchen, but this Big Chill Classic Fridge has been trimmed down by 6 inches – from a standard 36 inches to a slimline 30 inches – to fit comfortably within a smaller space.
'We were going for a cottage vibe in the kitchen and this fridge was everything we wanted. The Classic 30in is an easy replacement for most residential fridges, and it has classic finishes with an industrial modern twist,' explains Adam Miller, who can be found on TikTok at Old House Adam .
Where should a refrigerator be placed? That depends on the size and your small kitchen layout ideas, but it's wise to keep to the classic kitchen triangle format of sink, stove and refrigerator if possible.
Adam also converted vintage desk into a small kitchen island for characterful cottage style.
'I put off turning an oak desk into the kitchen island for months, but after a trip to the lumber yard, we picked out this beautiful white oak that matched the table perfectly,' he says. 'I routed a shelf to match the desktop, and only joined it with biscuits, dowel rods, and wood glue. We added the shelf and the feet, added the matching stain and voila!'
4. Install a pot filler
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It may seem counter-intuitive to need an additional faucet in a small cottage kitchen – after all, you don't have to walk many steps to reach the sink and fill up a pan from the tap there.
In fact, having a pot filler tap is a great idea in a small cottage kitchen, as it prevents the to-and-fro traffic across the space that can cause difficulties when there's more than one person in the room.
A pot filler is also the one kitchen feature that can increase your home's value most.
Other small-space ideas include incorporating slim, open shelving instead of boxy wall cupboards and integrated appliances concealed behind solid painted doors for a streamlined, unfussy look that only serves to emphasize the small cottage kitchen charm.
5. Fit a shelf above a window
(Image credit: Karen Harautuneian/Hub of the House Studio )
Making the most of vertical space is key in a tiny kitchen – and it's a great way when to add the homey comfort that's associated with small cottage kitchen ideas. What do you put on a small kitchen window? Why not consider a shelf?
This kitchen is designed by Karen Harautuneian, Founder of Hub of the House Studio and co-founder of Hart & Toth Cabinet Co .
She has used the go-to-trick of a designer working on small white kitchen ideas, by opting for white walls, ceiling and cabinetry to maximize the sense of light and space.
But she has also thought about practicalities and the best ways of organizing a small kitchen in order to make the most of every inch. A shelf above the window can be used for items you want to reach easily but don't want cluttering up your countertop.
There's still room to get creative with the details that make a difference.
'When I design a small cottage-style kitchen, I love repurposing vintage sash pulls as cabinet hardware and using a rich wood floor to contrast the often white cabinetry,' Karen says.
6. Don't be scared to go dark
(Image credit: John Lewis of Hungerford)
Dark kitchen cabinet ideas, especially gray kitchen ideas, may seem out of step in a small cottage kitchen – perhaps too dramatic for a smaller space. In fact, dark gray is regarded by designers as one of the best kitchen cabinet colors for the sense of elegance, depth and luxury it can bring to a scheme.
There is also a feeling that it's better to embrace the lack of light in a small room, rather than trying to fight it.
'If you have a dark room, rather than battling to make the space feel lighter and brighter, opt for deep, rich colors to create a cocooning atmosphere,' suggests renowned interior designer, Nina Campbell .
7. Create an airy feel with base cabinetry only
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'Small cottage kitchens usually have low ceilings, so keeping clutter to a minimum is key to them feeling spacious and easy to work in,' continues Helen Parker.
One way to achieve this is to factor in lots of base cabinetry storage (pictured in this deVOL Real Shaker kitchen), as this will allow you to keep the walls open and bright plus will allow characterful masonry and beams to take the lead.
8. Choose Shaker-style cabinets for a timeless feel
(Image credit: Future / Kasia Fiszer)
Taking its name from the Shakers – a Christian sect that settled in America in the late 18th century – Shaker design championed simplicity, honesty and quality. Extremely popular today, Shaker-style kitchen design with its simple straight lines and framed doors will complement any kitchen, no matter how small.
Shaker kitchen ideas work well in a small cottage kitchen, both for their timeless look and because the wooden cabinets can be designed to fit even the most awkward space.
'Taking its cue from nature, a light sage color, as pictured in this kitchen, will complement the rural surroundings of a small cottage kitchen and the warm tones of natural timber,' says interiors stylist, Sara Bird.
(Image credit: Sustainable Kitchens )
Small cottage kitchens have beautiful original features, but these can cause design issues. Calling in a professional kitchen designer who can create bespoke design solutions for your space is a great place to start.
Talking about this Cotswold Chapel kitchen by Sustainable Kitchens , co-founder Sam Shaw explains how 'part of the brief was to preserve the room's rustic charm, so we embraced the original features by fitting an Aga and extractor into the cove.'
The Aga gives a homely cottage feel, while disguising the extractor allows for a clean streamlined look which is important in small spaces.
10. Consider glazed wall cabinets
(Image credit: British Standard by Plain English)
In small cottage kitchens, space is at a premium, so it's important to factor in lots of storage.
'Use glazed wall cupboards so they feel less imposing,' suggests Adrian Bergman, senior designer at British Standard by Plain English kitchens. 'Paint the interior of glazed wall cupboards a different color to draw the eye through to the back.'
11. Paint wall cabinets to match the walls
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If you decide to go for glazed wall cabinets, one trick to making small cottage kitchens feel larger is to paint the outsides of the cabinets in the same color as the walls, as co-founder of Sustainable Kitchens Sam Shaw explains.
'This kitchen was to suit a family of six so needed to incorporate plenty of storage, we disguised extra storage by painting wall cabinets the same shade as the wall to blend in using the high ceilings efficiently.
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Choosing your kitchen color ideas and the best colors and finishes for your painted kitchen cabinet ideas is a key part of the design process.
The kitchen is painted in Chappell Green from Farrow & Ball , which is a brilliant color for complementing the warm honeyed tones of natural wood and stone in small cottages. Painting the doors, door frames and skirting in the same color, too, will help the space feel larger and more unified, even when using a darker shade.
12. Opt for warm neutrals to create the illusion of space
(Image credit: Devol)
Painting walls and cabinets in a neutral shade is a go-to solution for keeping spaces feeling light and bright.
'For many years, grays and cooler tones have been popular, but to make spaces feel truly homey, as a small cottage kitchen should, it's worth considering warmer neutrals,' says Homes & Gardens Editor in Chief, Lucy Searle.
This Real Shaker kitchen from deVOL is kept warm and welcoming with cabinetry painted in its creamy Linen shade, while tall wall cabinets and white Carrara marble worktop also help to keep things looking bright and streamlined.
13. Bring cottage charm with natural wood cabinetry
(Image credit: Colin Poole)
Real wood cabinetry will stand the test of time, and, when left with a natural finish showcasing the beautiful timber grain, it will also create a charming rustic feel perfectly suited to a rural cottage, as this small cottage kitchen proves.
Whatever wood cabinet ideas you choose, your units will need care and maintenance to keep them looking their best, but it's certainly worth it.
14. Make your worktops deeper
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Another key thing to consider when designing a small cottage kitchen where space is tight is to 'increase the depth of the worktop to make up for limited wall space,' suggests Adrian Bergman, senior designer at British Standard by Plain English.
'Smaller appliances can clutter the worktop so this is an easy fix to counter this. Be careful not to go too deep as you may find it difficult to access your wall cupboards.
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15. Add in a moveable kitchen island
(Image credit: Future / Malcolm Menzies)
Whether it's a butcher's block, vintage metal trolley on casters, or an old wooden table, a moveable piece of furniture will give an extra surface for prepping. What's more, portable kitchen island ideas like this will give flexibility to the layout of a small space as it can simply be repositioned when extra space is needed.
Search flea markets for intriguing vintage pieces in natural materials with time-worn patinas which will complement the features of a rustic cottage.
16. Create impact by painting cabinets in a vibrant color
(Image credit: Plankbridge)
If you're lucky enough to have lots of natural light in your small cottage kitchen, such as in this Plankbridge shepherd's hut kitchen, then you can afford to be color confident with cabinetry. This vibrant green brings a playful touch to a classic shaker design.
You could also take this approach to farmhouse kitchen island ideas, painting them a bright color to create a focal point.
17. Install some wall hooks
(Image credit: Future / Kasia Fiszer)
There are certain tricks that designers use to keep order when they are organizing a kitchen.
Wall hooks will keep surfaces clutter-free and helpful for hanging pans, kitchen essentials and textiles when base cabinet space is limited. However they also help create that homey feel that we all love about a small cottage kitchen, opting for vintage wall hooks will help create that sort after mix of old and new.
18. Choose a paint color to complement original features
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When it comes to choosing a color for a small cottage kitchen Ruth Mottershead, creative director of Little Greene advises: 'It’s important to consider the colors that already exist within the space, be that furniture, flooring or furnishings, these elements should be included as colors within your palette to draw out the style you wish to follow. Are there architectural features or areas of interest to draw attention to? Color is a fantastic way to highlight these features or brighten gloomy corners.
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Remember, cottage lighting ideas are also key to creating a welcoming but well illuminated space.
19. Add a pulley dryer
(Image credit: Future / Jody Stewart)
When space is limited, it's important to utilise every inch. Hanging a pulley dryer from the ceiling is a great way to get laundry drying up and out of the way, whether you are installing it in your small cottage kitchen or organizing a laundry room.
Add hooks to your laundry rack and it can also double up as a place to hang pots and utensils, in fact, anything! A common sight before the days of washing dryers, a pulley maid will give your small cottage kitchen a homey, vintage feel.
20. Add in high shelves to display collectables
(Image credit: Future / Jody Stewart)
In small cottage kitchens you have to make use of every nook and cranny. Often the focal point of a small cottage kitchen, above the Aga is a brilliant place to add in a wall shelf and showcase those cherished ceramics that make your space feel so quaint and homely.
When you're styling a shelf like this, which is more about display than storage, be sure to created a balanced vignette of favorite items.
What kitchen layout is popular in small homes?
The layout of your kitchen will depend on the space available to you. Galley kitchen ideas are the best option for narrow and long spaces. L-shaped kitchens give a sense of flow, and may allow space for a dining area at one end of the space. Or you may find that a freestanding kitchen, which allows flexibility to move furniture and flex it to fit your space, offers you the greatest freedom for the kitchen layout in a small home.
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.
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Cottages
September 7, 2022
Life at the cottage revolves around the kitchen, whether it’s shucking corn for the next family meal, hosting a big brunch for guests or replaying highlights from an epic canoe trip. Here are some of our favorite cottage kitchens from the House & Home archives — both big and small — that make the most of the cottage vibe with natural materials, lake-inspired palettes and plenty of seats.
Scroll down and get inspired by these fabulous cottage kitchens!
It’s all in the details in this nautical boathouse kitchen that features black-outlined cabinets and appliances, woven accessories and playful lighting. Board-and-batten walls soar to the ceiling for a quintessential lakeside look.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home July/August 2022
Designer: Anne Hepfer
Design duo Colin Blanchard and Kenneth McRobbie of 31 Westgate decided to preserve many of the original elements of their historical summerhouse in Nova Scotia.
In the charming kitchen, they maintained the original sink and pantry configuration.
Photographer: Janet Kimber
Source: House & Home July/August 2022
Designer: Colin Blanchard & Kenneth McRobbie
Although they remodelled the cooking and fridge wall, a vintage-inspired oven and colorful wall tile embrace the home’s historic charm.
Photographer: Janet Kimber
Source: House & Home July/August 2022
Designer: Colin Blanchard & Kenneth McRobbie
This Prince Edward County kitchen is inspired by Lake Ontario. “I wanted robin’s egg blue, the shade of the shells you find all over the beaches here,” says homeowner Belinda Labatte. Deep blue Moroccan tile and wood cabinets also nod to the region’s natural setting.
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: House & Home July/August 2022
Designer: Interior: Jennifer Ferreira; Design-Build: Structural Anomaly
“I like solid wood, colorful kitchens in the country,” says designer Luke Havekes, who opted for a grassy green kitchen in Farrow & Ball’s Bancha for his Eastern Townships home. He also added patterned wallpaper to the ceiling, giving the space a vintage vibe.
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
Source: House & Home July/August 2022
Designer: Luke Havekes
The homeowner of this Muskoka cottage fell in love with the idea of using brass accents and a blue and white palette for the kitchen. A large, single-pane kitchen window bathes the sink and island in light, while wire pendant lights and soaring ceilings emphasize the airy feeling.
Custom brass edging on the vent hood and brass toekicks pick up on the warmth of the floor color.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home August 2017
Designer: Alex Arnott
In this modern farmhouse kitchen, sleek cabinets and quartzite stone are contrasted by ceilings trussed in white oak beams. The homeowners opted for prep space and storage over seating. Not pictured is the basement cantina, where the family stores sausages, wine and tomato sauce.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home June 2022
Designer: Halina Catherine
The palette for this Lake Huron kitchen is taken straight from nature. “The lichen and mossy green hues in the kitchen are from the path in the woods, and the robust orange of the tile is taken from pine tree needles,” says designer Penfield of Lucy Interior Design.
Photographer: Spacecrafting
Source: House & Home July/August 2022
Designer: Lucy Interior Design; Architecture: Sala Architects
Light cedar envelopes this 1,450-square-foot B.C. Cottage, and the kitchen is no exception. “The natural materials created a unity with their environment,” says designer Patrick Warren, who also chose granite counters to match the granite from the beach.
Photographer: Ema Peter
Source: House & Home July/August 2022
Designer: Architecture and Design: Patrick Warren
In this coastal kitchen, a mix of bold blue hues and woven textures bring Cali-cool style to the space. According to designer Mariana Postlethwaite, her clients have lots of gatherings, which is why there’s island seating, a breakfast nook and a dining table all in one compact zone.
“The caning on the cabinets is made in Mexico — which ties in nicely to my clients’ Mexican-American heritage,” she says.
Photographer: Adrian Tiemens
Source: House & Home July/August 2022
Designer: Mariana Postlethwaite
Lynda Reeves’s lakehouse kitchen was inspired by her many visits to English country homes. “These kitchens often combined antiques of different periods; they were highly eclectic rooms filled with character,” she says. In her kitchen, dark painted wood cabinets, wood panelling and a vintage pine console perfectly encompass the English country kitchen aesthetic.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home January/February 2022
Designer: Lynda Reeves with Gillian Atkins and Candace Thompson
The combination of open shelving, handmade zellige tiles and watercolored hues in this beachy waterfront kitchen adds to the relaxed, coastal vibe.
“This kitchen is beautiful, open and bright, with tiles that shimmer like seashells, ” says homeowner Kirsten Reid.
This contemporary white-on-white kitchen fits right into this modern summer retreat on Bowen Island. Architecture and design firm OMB kept most of the decorating minimal to place emphasis on the sweeping views of the ocean.
Photographer: Ema Peter
Source: House & Home July/August 2021
Designer: Architecture and design by Office of Mcfarlane Biggar Architects + Designers (OMB)
In this Georgian Bay cottage, designer Emily Hollis wanted the interior to reflect the rocky landscape outside, and opted for Soapstone counters in the kitchen. Large awning windows also ensure the focus remains on the picturesque view.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home July/August 2021
Designer: Emily Hollis; Architecture by James Ireland Architect
This sleek and sophisticated kitchen belongs to Cory DeFrancisco, the principal designer of luxury furniture company Muskoka Living.
While his cottage is located on Muskoka’s Lake Joseph, much of his design inspiration comes from his West Coast roots. “The goal was to take an organic approach,” says Cory. “We have an affinity for the laid-back beachy vibe so prevalent in California; it motivates a lot of our furniture design.” An oversized vent hood and ceiling clad in oak plays up the laidback Cali-cool style.
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: House & Home July/August 2021
Designer: Cory DeFrancisco
In this Kawartha Lakes cottage, an open-concept kitchen is fit for entertaining with an oversized island and hidden walk-through pantry. “They’re a young family that hosts a lot. They didn’t want a big kitchen that would easily clutter, so there’s a ton of storage,” says designer Barbara Purdy. Despite being spacious, the cottage kitchen still feels cosy with exposed ceiling beams, a stone fireplace and wood accents throughout.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home October 2021
Designer: Barbara Purdy
In this stone ski chalet designed by Blanc Marine Intérieurs, a combination of rustic knotty pine floors, delicate wood cabinets, brass details and a farmhouse sink establish a charming country vibe. The mini butler’s pantry is reminiscent of an antique chest.
Photographer: Sylvie Li
Source: House & Home October 2021
Designer: Laurence Pons Lavigne and Mélanie Cherrier, Blanc Marine Intérieurs
In designer Caroline Bouffard’s cottage in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, she created a country kitchen with concrete-look quartz counters, shiplap, a tin pendant and plenty of open shelving. “I wanted everyone to enjoy the place without worrying about damaging anything or being messy,” she says of the space’s laid-back appeal.
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
Source: House & Home July/August 2020
Designer: Caroline Bouffard
The kitchen in designer Emily Griffin’s cottage-style barn is not a working kitchen — yet. “It’s more of a bar right now, but we plan to install a range,” she says. “Kitchen cabinets felt too conventional, and a sink skirt is an old-fashioned cottage trick. When I put the captain’s chair in place with its toile-covered seat cushion, I switched from the idea of solid linen to full-on toile! We have a bar fridge and microwave hidden underneath those skirts.”
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home July/August 2020
Designer: Emily Griffin
Why not defy expectations with a bright-colored subway tile? The homeowners’ love of sea glass was the inspiration behind the frosted-glass backsplash in the kitchen of this P.
E.I. summer home.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home July 2019
Designer: Architecture by David Lopes
This is not your average cottage kitchen! To prevent the pale floors and white cabinets from looking bland, designer Lorraine Franklin added black furniture and accents, including a panelled vent hood and island front.
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: House & Home July/August 2020
Designer: Lorraine Franklin; Architecture by Nelson Kwong & Neal Prabhu at nkArchitect
The emerald kitchen in this Bowen Island retreat in B.C. is a showstopper. “The house is filled with different woods and black, gray and white so, in the kitchen, we wanted something colorful, rich and slightly traditional,” says the homeowner of the on-trend green cabinets.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home May 2020
Designer: Peter Atkinson
The custom dining table is made out of oxidized oak with an industrial-style darkened steel frame. In the kitchen beyond, a mix of materials, from the rough barnboard lowers to the floating oak shelves and antique hardware, has casual, eclectic appeal.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home May 2020
Designer: Peter Atkinson
In this contemporary Muskoka lakehouse, the kitchen’s black granite countertops add bold contrast when paired with white marble shelves. Casual meals are eaten at the 14-foot-long island.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home August 2019
Designer: Sloan Mauran
Designer Sam Sacks turned her “dingy hunting shack in the woods of Frontenac County, Ontario” into a boho haven for her family.
For that unhurried mood of a beach holiday, Sam paired natural wicker, rattan and wood accents with a modern white Ikea kitchen. Brass shelf brackets support cedar boards salvaged from the old swimming dock.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home July 2019
Designer: Sam Sacks
This modern Muskoka cottage is the weekend hub of the Metrick clan (the family behind luxury retailer Elte). An island with a cool gray waterfall countertop and built-in storage is a striking counterpoint to the soaring ceiling and the ash-veneered cabinets stained to match the floor.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home July 2019
Designer: Architecture by Akb Architects
Nautical vibes abound in this luxe boathouse kitchen! The beautiful blue and white palette is a perfect mix to match the waves outside. Given the sloped ceilings, designer Anne Hepfer knew long pendants over the kitchen island would look awkward. Instead, she designed a pair of polished-nickel gooseneck task lights — a nod to outdoor dock lighting — and had them mounted on either end of the island.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home August 2017
Designer: Anne Hepfer
Retailer Lysanne Pepin turned her quaint cottage in Quebec’s Eastern Townships into a chic hangout that’s as beautiful as her lifestyle boutique, Maison Pepin. “Everything in a kitchen needs to be used,” says Lysanne, who opted to display tools and spices on open box shelves, rather than in cupboards. “If it’s collecting dust it doesn’t need to be there.” She also maxed out the dimensions of the oak island. “The island is a hub of activity,” she says. “Whenever there’s a party, everyone’s there!”
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
Source: House & Home July 2018
Designer: Lysanne Pepin
When a couple with grown children confessed to Margot Bell and Dasha Ricci of Peaks & Rafters that they were ready to replace their family cottage with a design that emphasized light as well as the rugged surroundings, the designers, who specialize in cottage properties, immediately understood. The kitchen island incorporates a wood dining table for informal meals.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home July 2019
Designer: Margot Bell & Dasha Ricci, Peaks & Raftors; Architecture by +VG Architects
Cory DeFrancisco, principal designer and owner of Muskoka Living, wanted to be very true to old Muskoka style with this boathouse. “The whole boathouse, both inside and out, has that relaxed look and feel of sitting on a veranda,” says Cory. He used a bright white semi-gloss paint on the kitchenette cabinets. A marble-look countertop in Caesarstone’s Misty Carrera and antique French metal stools — customized for counter height — add a vintage look.
Photographer: Michael Angus
Source: House & Home August 2019
Designer: Cory DeFrancisco, Muskoka Living
The custom millwork was painted a dark gray that reads as slate blue. A bar console is equipped with brass library lights for mixing evening G&Ts.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home August 2017
Designer: Alex Arnott
Inspired by Cape Cod beach houses, a mix of warm whites and cool mint greens give this kitchen a bright and breezy feel.
Photographer: Jean Longpré
Source: House & Home July 2013
Designer: Heidi Smith
To keep the kitchen feeling casual and add character, the cabinetry was built to look like free-standing antique furniture. Rich, wide-planked wooden flooring picks up on the vintage vibe.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home July 2014
Designer: Natalie Hodgins and Kate Stuart, Sarah Richardson Design
Despite its grand size, this cottage’s kitchen feels cozy thanks to bead-board details on the vent and the ceiling, and the antique wooden stool.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home July 2016
Designer: Margot Bell, Peaks & Rafters
This Muskoka, Ont., cottage kitchen has a country feel, brought to life by X motifs on the island and the upper cabinets.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home July 2013
Designer: Cory DeFrancisco
This Eastern Townships retreat in Quebec has charm to spare. A door off the kitchen facilitates the indoor-outdoor flow for dinner prep and alfresco dining, perfect for cottages with kitchen gardens or an adjacent patio.
Photographer: Monic Richard
Source: House & Home June 2014
Designer: Anne Côté
This family cabin on B. C.’s Pender Island picks up on the surrounding lush wilderness of a West Coast island by incorporating wooden accents and natural textures. The kitchen has all the mod trappings of a larger city home. A tall, slender fridge allowed for more counterspace, while neutral Silestone counters continue up the wall to create a seamless backsplash that doesn’t scream “kitchen” in the open-concept space. An oversized length of burlap softens the utilitarian kitchen table.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home July 2014
Designer: Carrie McCarthy
Hand-thrown plates and cups in earthy tones of clay add a subtle rustic touch to the open shelves. Easy-care polished concrete floors keep maintenance low.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home July 2014
Designer: Carrie McCarthy
Slipcovered chairs provide low-maintenance seating, ideal for summer’s seasonal menu of juicy fruits and barbecued meats.
A large nautical print adds to the waterfront vibe.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home July 2017
Designer: Cory DeFrancisco
Family vacations in St. Barts inspired Toronto designer Montana Burnett to create a serene retreat closer to home. Designed in collaboration with her mother, artist Martha Solomon, their family cottage is bright and breezy, with a soothing palette inspired by natural materials. Shaker-style cabinet fronts are a simple and pared-back choice, ideal for fuss-free cottages. Warm wooden accents and trim add rustic polish that plays off the modern light fixtures nicely.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home July 2015
Designer: Montana Burnett
Customizing standard big-box store kitchen cabinets with brass hardware warms up the all-white look.
A traditional rug and linen roman blinds soften the room’s hard surfaces, while the black-painted doors add contrast.
Photographer: Janet Kimber
Source: House & Home July 2014
Designer: Deb Nelson
In this open-concept cottage living area, the design of the kitchen had to work with the overall look. Long, orange leather handles add subtle punches of color that will patinate over time.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home August 2016
Designer: Erin Chow, The Cross
Stainless steel accents add a bit of an industrial edge to this West Coast beach house; as a bonus, they’re a hardy choice for rough-and-tumble cottages.
Photographer: Heather Ross
Source: House & Home July 2013
Designer: Lara Irwin
Terracotta-tile floors inject some warmth into the clean and cool-toned color palette on the cabinetry and walls.
The tiles are also cool underfoot in the hot summer months.
Photographer: Kim Jeffery
Source: House & Home June 2017
Designer: Virginie Martocq
Exposed rafters and open-framed shelving play up the classic cottage vibe and allow for casual displays of wares and artworks. Striped barstools add a nautical flair.
Photographer: Janet Kimber
Source: House & Home August 2015
Designer: Architectural design, Nicholas Lewin
To maximize the lofty ceilings, designer Cameron MacNeil chose a white-washed palette, grounded by dark brown wood flooring. To keep the laid-back cottage feel, maintenance-free Caesarstone was chosen instead of marble.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home June 2015
Designer: Cameron MacNeil
Playing up a rustic design, reclaimed barnboard covers the cabinetry, appliances, island and even the range hood.
Adding to the outdoorsy feeling is a twig-like chandelier and stone composite backsplash.
Photographer: Ashley Capp
Source: House & Home July 2014
Designer: Tracy Thomson
A charming country design takes center stage in this cottage kitchen. Butcher-block countertops, exposed panelled walls, open shelving and a Persian rug add to its time-honored coziness.
Photographer: Maxime Desbiens
Source: House & Home August 2016
In the true nature of a weekend home, this cottage kitchen is bare-bones — but it still looks great. An Ikea blind and a plywood countertop add a hint of Scandi style on a budget.
Photographer: Ashley Capp
Source: House & Home July 2015
Designer: John and Juli Daoust Baker
Despite the small footprint, designer James Davie managed to fit a full-size farmhouse sink, under-counter fridge and plenty of storage into the kitchenette.
Mint-green enamel shades give the light fixtures a vintage look.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home August 2017
Designer: James Davie
To capitalize on this kitchen’s layout, designer Cameron MacNeil selected traditional glass-front cabinets, a charming farmhouse sink and classic pulls and knobs.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home July 2011
Designer: Cameron MacNeil
An eclectic mix of furnishings and accents feels equally fresh, and provides plenty of visual interest in this kitchen’s compact spaces.
Photographer: Janet Kimber
Source: House & Home July 2010
Designer: Deb Nelson
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Kitchen at the dacha in a wooden house
Where: Tver region
Project designer: Zhenya Zhdanova
What we like: The color palette of "Christmas" - green with scarlet
Lavka-Design
2. Kitchen-dining room with a buffet
Where: Moscow Region
Project designers: Lavka-Design
What do we like: atmosphere of the estate or dacha with a centuries of
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3. Kitchen with painted facades
Where: Moscow region
Project designers: Anastasia Nemolyaeva Studio and Veniamin Skalnik Workshop
Kitchen: Veniamin Skalnik Workshop; Flos lamps; an apron from the tiles of an old stove
Photo: Olga Shangina
What we like: Incredible paintings
Alexei Ilyin
4.
Entrance hall with kitchen in one color
Where: Moscow region
Project architect: Alexei Ilyin
What we like: Country kitchen that destroys the stereotype about the country house as a warehouse of unnecessary things, a place where “time has frozen”, etc.
Dina Aleksandrova
5. Small kitchen in a small dacha
Where: Moscow region
Project designer: Natasha Sorokina
Kitchen: IKEA; fittings MDM; sink Blanco
Photo: Dina Aleksandrova
What we like: The stove by the window is a rather unexpected layout
Yuri Grishko
Osipova
Photo: Yuri Grishko
What we like: Scarlet shelf hugging the window
Pavel Zheleznov
7. Small kitchen on three sides
Where: Moscow Region
Project designer: Pavel Zheleznov
What do we like: Solution with a showcase for plates as an accent wall
Artup Bureau
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Kitchen living room in dacha
where: Moscow region
Designers of the project: ARTUP BUREAU
What we like: A shingle wall (usually a facade material) as an accent wall
Oliya Latypova Design and Decor
9. Black kitchen in dacha
Where: Moscow Region
Designer of the project: Olga Latypova, Oliya Latypova Design and Decor
What do we like: Copper Majantar and Multiply
10. White kitchen and wood
Where: Moscow region
Project designer: Alexandra Telyukh
What we like: Tiled carpet on the floor
I.D.interior design
11. White kitchen in a log house
Where: Moscow region
Project designers: I.D.interior design
Kitchen ; Bufet of the Factory "Magic Pine"
What do we like: Complex Boofet color and suspension chair
Studio Svetlana Ilyina
12.
Cozy kitchen in dacha
where: Moscow region
Designers of the project: Studio Svetlana Ilyina Ilyina Ilyina Ilyina
What do we like: selection of textiles
Nina Frolova
13. Little kitchen in the country
Where: House in the Tver region
Architect of the Architect Ivan Ovchinnikov, BIOO, BIOO Architects
Photo: Nina Frolova
What we like: Kitchen in the color of the wall sheathing
OLGA IEVLEVA Interior design & decoration
14. Unusual kitchen interior in the country house
Where: Moscow region
Designers of the project: Olga Ievleva , OLGA IEVLEVA Interior design & decoration and Ekaterina Prokopenko, More Decore
What we like: Headset location along the window
ID 90 | Irina Derbeneva
15.
Kitchen with fireplace
Where: Moscow region
Project designer: Irina Derbeneva, ID Design
What we like: Emerald fireplace in the kitchen
Maxim Maximov
16. Kitchen-Kantry in blue
Where: Ushvovo, Leningrad Region
Designers of the Project: Julia Kikot and Oksana Volenko, Studio "At the same time"
photography: Maxim Maximov
What we like: Tiled table
Ekaterina Durava / DKART design studio
17. Kitchen by the window
Where: Moscow region
Project designer: Ekaterina Durava / DKART design studio
What we like: Cabinets as a curtain and a shelf that additionally shade bright light
Aleksey Danilkin
18. Kitchen with a peninsula Moscow region
Project designer: Alexey Danilkin
What we like: Tiled (so-called bricked) worktop in the kitchen
Uliana Grishina | Photography
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Modern kitchen design in the country
Where: Moscow region
Project designers: Marina and Anton Fruktov, Design3 | Design in a cube
Photo: Uliana Grishina
What we like: The complex configuration of the walls made of timber did not interfere with the convenient installation of the kitchen
Braginskaya & Architects
20. Kitchen-dining room without upper cabinets
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Designers of the project: Atelier Interior
What we like: Decorative hinges of the lower row of the kitchen resemble a chest
propertylab+art
21. Kitchenette with breakfast bar
project: propertylab+art
What we like: Incredible tile on the kitchen backsplash
Tatiana Trofimova I Design of wooden houses
22. Kitchen with country lampshade
Where: Moscow region
Project designer: Tatyana Trofimova I Design of wooden houses; Elizabeth Interiors
Studio What do we like: aesthetics Country
Natalia Kupriyanova
23.
Budget D Izan of a small kitchen in the dacha
where: Czech district
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Kitchen: Purchased from a hardware store, IKEA worktop
What we like: We got a fresh kitchen with modern functionality with minimal funds. A "pancake" type stove consumes a lot of energy, but it will eventually be replaced by a desktop induction stove
Ksenia Bobrikova. Xenia Design Studio
24. Summer kitchen in the gazebo
Where: Moscow region
Project designer: Ksenia Bobrikova. Xenia Design Studio
What we like: Kitchen made of bricks - to match the oven
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Makarenko
What we like: How we saved money on the facades - made them textile
Yuliya Zheleznyakova
26. Veranda with a place for a barbecue
Where: Moscow Region
Designer of the project: Julia Zheleznyakova
What do we like: Complete kitchen with a sink and stove in an unexpected place
TB.
Design
27. Little kitchen-bar
where: Moscow Region
Designers of the project designers : TB.Design
What we like: The combination of a familiar kitchen with a set and a "tasting" zone
Tatyana Ilyina (Sorokina)
28. The interior of a small kitchen in the country
Where: Moscow region
Project designers: Tatyana Ilyina's studio
What we like: Unexpected location of the headset - next to the stairs
Ilya Stolyarov | Photography
29. American-style kitchen at the dacha
Where: Moscow region
Photo: Ilya Stolyarov
What we like: Facades like shaker and white - a good stylization of American style in the kitchen
Idea B & O
30. Playing with color in a small kitchen
Where: Moscow region
Project designers: Elena Burmistrova and Tatiana Osina, Idea B & O
— to make facades and hood in brilliant green color
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Design of a small kitchen in the country
Design / Kitchen
Country cottage is a great way to relax from the hustle and bustle of a noisy metropolis. But its arrangement can cause many difficulties, since the design must complement the overall concept of the house: be comfortable and multifunctional. Most people, after repairs in their city apartment, take out all the trash from there, and choose a country house or cottage as a place to store it. As a result, the house becomes a warehouse of unnecessary things. In this article, we will tell you how to make a small-sized kitchen a real pride.
Design photo of a small kitchen in the country house
Features of the arrangement of the kitchen in a country house
The area of the country house is not so large, so its design must be well thought out. Despite the small space, it is quite possible to organize an atmosphere comfortable for relaxing while cooking.
To get what you want, use the following tips from the experts:
- L-shaped kitchen furniture is a compact and stylish solution for using space. This headset will solve ergonomic problems.
- For rooms with low ceilings, cabinets should be used that are attached to the top of the wall. This way you make the most of your kitchen space.
- In the event that your rectangular kitchen is no more than 2.5 m wide, the furniture should be arranged in the form of the letter U. To ensure a non-narrow passage, leave a distance of 1 - 1.3 m between the sides.
- In order not to lose most of the kitchen with a dining table, think over a folding tabletop that you can order from the master, or even create it yourself. You can attach it to the bottom of the window sill or to the wall.
- The hood is an integral part of the kitchen. It is necessary to eliminate the smell during cooking, so as not to allow it to spread to the whole house, especially if the kitchen is combined with the hall.
There are a huge number of variations of hoods on the market, but for practical use of space, choose a model built into the cabinet.
L-shaped kitchen set suitable for a small kitchen in the country
This photo shows how the hood fits organically into the interior design of the kitchen
Place the sink by the window, this will give you the opportunity to enjoy the view outside the window, without being distracted from the process of preservation or cooking
Choosing furniture
It is quite easy to equip a country kitchen to make it look like home. Remove all bulky furniture. The working area should not be allocated as a separate room, in order to use the kitchen set for its intended purpose, install it in the corner. The lounge area can be equipped even if you do not have a veranda or extension. To do this, use folding chairs and a tabletop, pull on a flexible cover - and the area for relaxation is ready. In which case, the design will not be difficult to place in the house.
They give the kitchen a spacious and airy feel. Massive cornices and curtains should be deleted to visually increase the dimensions of the kitchen and provide it with good lighting.
It is better to decorate the interior of a small-sized country house kitchen in light colors
A narrow tabletop, located along the window, will save space in a small-sized country kitchen
Below, the photo shows more design options for a small kitchen in a country house.
Connection of the living room and kitchen
To expand the kitchen, as an option, a connection with the living room will fit, this will allow it to accommodate more guests, you can even allocate the entire first floor for this. Large space will allow you to implement a variety of ideas. In the kitchen combined with the living room, special attention should be paid to the division of space into zones . This can be done with the help of a substantive or visual division of the room.
For the first option, the location of furniture, sliding structures is suitable, in extreme cases, you can use a partition. To the second - floor covering in different shades, or the use of different coatings.
Interior design of a kitchen combined with a living room
This photo shows the separation of the kitchen area and the living room due to different flooring
And here we see such a compact combination of a small kitchen and a dining room in the country house
Video - DIY kitchen design in the country house
What you can think of and do with your own hands in the small kitchen of your favorite country house, interesting interior design ideas - you can see all this in this video.
Stylistic solutions for the kitchen in the country house
The following styles will suit your small kitchen in the country house: work must be approached with due responsibility and literacy, and not give up when difficulties arise.
