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Country Kitchen Ideas

Focusing on the use of natural materials, family orientated functionality, and versatile colours, these country kitchen ideas show how to create an interior inspired by rural life. Loaded with period charm, country kitchen designs typically have a lived-in appeal steeped in tradition that incorporates time-honoured stones and woods for a homely, handcrafted effect. Explore how this style can also be modernised with up-to-date shades for a kitchen layout that is both sleek and welcoming.

1. Polished porcelain

Pick this everlasting porcelain shade as a versatile foundation that can be teamed with nature-inspired patterns for a cosy, homespun effect.

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1. Polished porcelain

Creamy neutrals are the go-to shade when designing a country look as it is clean, relaxed and works well with so many other colours. It helps create an open feel and reflects light in a soothing way – great for smaller rooms. This hue also has warm tones that emit a super-snug atmosphere, best enjoyed when cooking hearty meals.

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2. New hues

Embrace the trend for blue interiors by using relaxed pastels or richer tones for a contemporary twist on a rural scheme.

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2. New hues

With more and more colours becoming popular for cooking spaces, now is the time to try something different – like blue. At the lighter end of the scale, dusky hues give a room a French farmhouse feel. Stronger shades of navy have the opulence of stately homes in rural settings with an intimate, inviting atmosphere.

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3. Staple shaker

Stay faithful to country decor with the good looks of shaker-style door fronts and choose a solid wood design to capture its true essence.

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3. Staple cupboards

A signature of rural rooms, shaker units have a five-piece construction that embodies the handcrafted principle found at the heart of this aesthetic. For an authentic look, pick a solid timber construction, that is built to last. Paintable options also offer the opportunity to update a design, allowing your home to grow with you through changing trends and taste - key to a longstanding country scheme.

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4. Idyllic L-shape

Make the cooking space the hub of a home in true country style by planning an L-shaped layout that can accommodate the whole family.

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4. The L word

The cosy look of a country-inspired scheme makes it an obvious communal area, and this can be maximised when choosing a kitchen-diner floorplan. Units should be fitted across two walls to meet in a corner, leaving lots of open space for a table set-up for family dining. This design also offers plentiful work surfaces, so a big Sunday lunch can be prepped with ease without overpowering social zones.

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5. House a harvest

Follow @doorno2's lead with a stocked and organised country-style larder, ready to make an impromptu meal whenever visitors drop by.

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5. House a harvest

Once a commonplace feature in a farmhouse cooking space, larders are coming back into favour, thanks to the flexible storage they offer. Where traditional pantries focussed on walk-in designs, larder units make the most of storage in modern homes that have smaller capacities. With room for an array of non-perishable goods, it is easy to keep everyday essentials close by. @doorno21 has added extra charm to their design and achieved a credible country feel.

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6. Choose ceramic

Quickly wash up after a big gathering using a large-capacity ceramic bowl, like @mo.and.jungle.shelf, complete with a heritage-inspired, glossy look.

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6. Be the butler

A fundamental part of traditional design, a ceramic sink-bowl has an abundance of period charm that is right at home in a rural scheme, as shown by @mo.and.jungle.shelf. The softly rounded edges add to the relaxed environment found in cottage-inspired interiors, whilst the bright white finish illuminates a washing space. Hard-wearing and typically deeper than other styles, this choice suits busy households and keen cooks alike, as it can hold pots, pans, and serving platters when it is time to wash up.

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7. Out of the woods

Bring the outdoors in with solid surfaces, as seen in @bakewells_and_baskets' home, which make for a warm, farmhouse-style interior.

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7. Out of the woods

Nestled in the countryside surrounded by green space, natural materials are the go-to for furniture within a country-inspired interior. Solid wood counters, like @bakewells_and_baskets, mimic the brown and yellow tones found outside and add a cosy glow to a room. These designs also introduce texture for an authentic feel and can be treated with oils or stains to remain looking in top condition.

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8. Top of the range

Cater for the whole family with a large range capable of making a feast, that also serves as a strong style statement and focal point.

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8. Top of the range

Harking back to the times when a cooking space was the warmest place in the house, freestanding cooking equipment is forever tied to thoughts of comfort living – great for a rural-themed scheme. These models feature a number of cavities that can be used at different temperatures at the same time, making them a must for family dining and entertaining. With commanding good looks, these devices also make striking centrepieces, especially in slate-grey or black tones.

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9. Yesteryear accents

Put the finishing touch to cupboards with traditional handles in shades of pewter, aged brass or copper for a well-worn, welcoming look.

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9. Yesteryear accents

Mimic the look of traditional cottages and manor houses with antique style handles, which capture the handcrafted aesthetic in a variety of warm metal tones. The patinated-effect surface also offers the added bonus of reducing fingerprints and marks, making it a great low-maintenance option.

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10. Faux flagstone

Achieve an authentic look on floors using stone-effect tiling for that cottage feel, with the practical benefits of a fast fit and minimal upkeep.

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10. Faux flagstone

Whilst farmhouse floors are synonymous with real stone, they can be expensive, time-consuming to maintain, and chilly to walk on. A more affordable option, imitation tiles offer the same visual appeal with the advantage of being simple to clean and fit - as they are grout free. This choice can be toasty underfoot too when fitted with underfloor heating, making it pleasant to pad around on cold mornings.

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