5 of the Most Inviting Country-style Kitchens on Houzz
Indulge your love of rustic style with this roundup of country-style kitchens from our Houzz Tours
With their natural wood worktops, traditional ovens and welcoming feel, country kitchens have a clear appeal. If you find yourself drawn to this timeless style, you’re not alone, as country cottage interiors have been increasingly popular on Houzz this year.
Here are five of the best country-style kitchens from our Houzz Tours. Have a browse and make sure to save your favourite photos to an ideabook.
Here are five of the best country-style kitchens from our Houzz Tours. Have a browse and make sure to save your favourite photos to an ideabook.
“We used the opened-up chimney breast for the new white Aga, and added off-white, textured metro tiles as a splashback,” Helen says. All the more modern-looking appliances are integrated behind cupboard doors. “It helps to create a simple, traditional and elegant feel,” she says.
Instead of a traditional island unit, Helen and her clients decided on a moveable butcher’s block instead. “There was a lot of discussion about this,” she says. “The owners were really keen to have an area where they could sit and socialise with friends and family while cooking, hence the butcher’s block.
“We decided this was the best idea, as it’s flexible and can be moved around,” she says. “It also creates an open, relaxed and traditional feel, which I love.”
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Instead of a traditional island unit, Helen and her clients decided on a moveable butcher’s block instead. “There was a lot of discussion about this,” she says. “The owners were really keen to have an area where they could sit and socialise with friends and family while cooking, hence the butcher’s block.
“We decided this was the best idea, as it’s flexible and can be moved around,” she says. “It also creates an open, relaxed and traditional feel, which I love.”
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2. A nature-inspired kitchen in south-west London
The soft green colour of the cabinets and warm wood flooring in this kitchen connect beautifully with the leafy view from the patio doors. In fact, this view was the starting point for the entire kitchen design.
“We knew from the start we wanted a mossy green colour for the cabinets to complement the brass and the worktop, but also to reflect the outside,” homeowner Katherine explains. “From the kitchen, the windows and doors are framed by the wisteria and garden plants.”
By maximising the amount of natural light pouring into the space and echoing the outside colour palette, designer Chantel Elshout has created a fresh take on a traditional country kitchen.
The soft green colour of the cabinets and warm wood flooring in this kitchen connect beautifully with the leafy view from the patio doors. In fact, this view was the starting point for the entire kitchen design.
“We knew from the start we wanted a mossy green colour for the cabinets to complement the brass and the worktop, but also to reflect the outside,” homeowner Katherine explains. “From the kitchen, the windows and doors are framed by the wisteria and garden plants.”
By maximising the amount of natural light pouring into the space and echoing the outside colour palette, designer Chantel Elshout has created a fresh take on a traditional country kitchen.
The herringbone wood flooring brings a traditional feel, while plenty of white keeps the room feeling contemporary. A farmhouse table takes centre stage in the room, creating an informal gathering place.
The kitchen units wrap around the corner at the back of the room, where they incorporate a large range cooker with a double oven and warming drawer.
A traditional, country-style pantry cupboard with bifold doors and an oak-veneered interior is positioned in the chimney breast alcove [out of shot to the left in this photo].
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The kitchen units wrap around the corner at the back of the room, where they incorporate a large range cooker with a double oven and warming drawer.
A traditional, country-style pantry cupboard with bifold doors and an oak-veneered interior is positioned in the chimney breast alcove [out of shot to the left in this photo].
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3. Rustic farmhouse style in Leicestershire
Simple, honest materials, open cabinets and rich copper details combine to make this farmhouse kitchen feel warm and welcoming.
“It’s a classic Victorian staff kitchen in many ways – the open shelving, butler’s sink and scaffold-board worktops are all simple, functional features of an honest, hard-working space,” designer Matt Fern of deVOL says.
Materials were key in this project and copper and brass both feature heavily. “It was important that it wasn’t fussy or too polished,” he says. “[The homeowners] wanted a rustic farmhouse look with the emphasis on functionality.”
Open cupboards were a careful design choice to create a warm, practical feel to the kitchen. “It’s an unashamed reflection of a working farmhouse kitchen, with all the pans on display where they’re close at hand,” Matt says.
“People are often reluctant to go for open cabinets, saying they’re just not tidy enough, but this couple embraced the idea, which was really refreshing,” he continues. “They’re a good way to show your personality, whether you display decorative pieces or more functional items, such as colanders and crockery.”
Simple, honest materials, open cabinets and rich copper details combine to make this farmhouse kitchen feel warm and welcoming.
“It’s a classic Victorian staff kitchen in many ways – the open shelving, butler’s sink and scaffold-board worktops are all simple, functional features of an honest, hard-working space,” designer Matt Fern of deVOL says.
Materials were key in this project and copper and brass both feature heavily. “It was important that it wasn’t fussy or too polished,” he says. “[The homeowners] wanted a rustic farmhouse look with the emphasis on functionality.”
Open cupboards were a careful design choice to create a warm, practical feel to the kitchen. “It’s an unashamed reflection of a working farmhouse kitchen, with all the pans on display where they’re close at hand,” Matt says.
“People are often reluctant to go for open cabinets, saying they’re just not tidy enough, but this couple embraced the idea, which was really refreshing,” he continues. “They’re a good way to show your personality, whether you display decorative pieces or more functional items, such as colanders and crockery.”
The couple opted for simple scaffolding planks as a worktop material, both to keep the cost down and to bring a raw, tactile feel to the rustic scheme.
“In a few years, the oiled wood will age nicely and have a similar patina to the dining table,” Matt says. The textured floor is grey limestone, which is very hard-wearing and low maintenance once it’s been sealed.
The kitchen design clearly echoes the style and history of the stone house it’s in, but despite its traditional appeal, it isn’t stuck in the past. “The owners chose modern, functional appliances that suit their way of cooking,” Matt says, “including a stainless-steel cooker with an induction hob.”
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“In a few years, the oiled wood will age nicely and have a similar patina to the dining table,” Matt says. The textured floor is grey limestone, which is very hard-wearing and low maintenance once it’s been sealed.
The kitchen design clearly echoes the style and history of the stone house it’s in, but despite its traditional appeal, it isn’t stuck in the past. “The owners chose modern, functional appliances that suit their way of cooking,” Matt says, “including a stainless-steel cooker with an induction hob.”
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4. Practical country style in Buckinghamshire
This generously sized country kitchen has an open-plan layout that’s been cleverly zoned into three distinct areas, making it a practical as well as a beautiful family space. The central area, shown here, houses the oven, the sink, a generous run of Shaker-style cabinets and a family-friendly kitchen island.
Patterned floor tiles were used to visually zone this area and bring in a country feel. “There were decorative floor tiles in my client’s family home in Belgium, and she was keen for something that reminded her of that,” designer Gemma Dudgeon says. “She sourced these tiles from France.”
To the right of this run of units, Gemma designed a boot room area, as this is the entrance the children often use to come into the home. The cupboards are set into a recess perpendicular to the glazed back doors and each of the children has their own designated cupboard. “Inside there are hooks for their coats and book bags,” Gemma says.
This generously sized country kitchen has an open-plan layout that’s been cleverly zoned into three distinct areas, making it a practical as well as a beautiful family space. The central area, shown here, houses the oven, the sink, a generous run of Shaker-style cabinets and a family-friendly kitchen island.
Patterned floor tiles were used to visually zone this area and bring in a country feel. “There were decorative floor tiles in my client’s family home in Belgium, and she was keen for something that reminded her of that,” designer Gemma Dudgeon says. “She sourced these tiles from France.”
To the right of this run of units, Gemma designed a boot room area, as this is the entrance the children often use to come into the home. The cupboards are set into a recess perpendicular to the glazed back doors and each of the children has their own designated cupboard. “Inside there are hooks for their coats and book bags,” Gemma says.
To the left of the central kitchen area, a steel-framed door with reeded glass panels opens into a practical pantry. This room is used for storing infrequently used items, such as small appliances. There’s also a wine fridge in here, an extra freezer and a large larder cupboard. A second ceramic sink is useful for stacking dirty dishes out of sight when guests are over.
Gemma chose a checkerboard floor tile pattern for this area, which continues the country feel, but is different enough from the antique patterned tiles in the central area to mark it out as a different zone. Tongue-and-groove wall cladding simply painted in green and white forms a practical splashback.
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Gemma chose a checkerboard floor tile pattern for this area, which continues the country feel, but is different enough from the antique patterned tiles in the central area to mark it out as a different zone. Tongue-and-groove wall cladding simply painted in green and white forms a practical splashback.
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5. Modern-rustic style in Surrey
This kitchen also has all the elements of country style, but cleverly updated for modern life. There’s a ceramic butler’s sink, a traditional range cooker complete with a pot-filler tap, wood panelling and a traditional pantry cupboard.
However, this design wears its country credentials lightly. The wood panelling is on the ceiling, the pantry cupboard contains an integrated fridge, and the island worktop is clad in glossy copper rather than traditional wood. In addition, the white zellige splashback tiles and Alaska Bianca quartz worktops are a contemporary choice that help to lighten the scheme and keep it feeling modern.
The copper worktop on the island brings warmth into the room, as do the timber floorboards and oak bar stools. “I was slightly concerned about [the worktop], because it’s obviously a natural material and it tarnishes and scratches really easily and I knew they were a busy family,” Natalie McHugh of N&K Interiors says, “but in fact, they’re not precious and it’s a beautiful piece of furniture.”
This kitchen also has all the elements of country style, but cleverly updated for modern life. There’s a ceramic butler’s sink, a traditional range cooker complete with a pot-filler tap, wood panelling and a traditional pantry cupboard.
However, this design wears its country credentials lightly. The wood panelling is on the ceiling, the pantry cupboard contains an integrated fridge, and the island worktop is clad in glossy copper rather than traditional wood. In addition, the white zellige splashback tiles and Alaska Bianca quartz worktops are a contemporary choice that help to lighten the scheme and keep it feeling modern.
The copper worktop on the island brings warmth into the room, as do the timber floorboards and oak bar stools. “I was slightly concerned about [the worktop], because it’s obviously a natural material and it tarnishes and scratches really easily and I knew they were a busy family,” Natalie McHugh of N&K Interiors says, “but in fact, they’re not precious and it’s a beautiful piece of furniture.”
The owners also like wood and wanted it throughout their home, which is why the kitchen ceiling is covered in pale timber boards. “I love doing something on the ceiling – it’s the fifth wall and it often gets overlooked,” Natalie says. “I often paint the ceiling in a colour or do a timber finish.
“The [owner] had seen another project of mine with this and thought it really finished off that room,” she continues. “Much of the timber, including the ceiling here, is lime-waxed, which prevents too ‘woody’ a look while still showing the grain.”
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“The [owner] had seen another project of mine with this and thought it really finished off that room,” she continues. “Much of the timber, including the ceiling here, is lime-waxed, which prevents too ‘woody’ a look while still showing the grain.”
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This beautifully light kitchen mixes classic country styling with modern elements to gorgeous effect. It has all the hallmarks of country style, such as wooden floorboards, painted cabinets and a ceramic butler’s sink, but the pale colour palette and simple style keep it feeling contemporary.
“The previous kitchen was quite dark and dated, and had a hodge-podge layout that didn’t suit the features of the room,” designer Helen Robson of deVOL recalls. “It was important to create the feeling of light and space, especially as the ceiling is a bit lower than usual. So as well as an open layout, I used light but warm natural colours and materials.”