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Love at First Sight
Love at First Sight
Windhill BuildersWindhill Builders
This Winchester home was love at first sight for this young family of four. The layout lacked function, had no master suite to speak of, an antiquated kitchen, non-existent connection to the outdoor living space and an absentee mud room… yes, true love. Windhill Builders to the rescue! Design and build a sanctuary that accommodates the daily, sometimes chaotic lifestyle of a busy family that provides practical function, exceptional finishes and pure comfort. We think the photos tell the story of this happy ending. Feast your eyes on the kitchen with its crisp, clean finishes and black accents that carry throughout the home. The Imperial Danby Honed Marble countertops, floating shelves, contrasting island painted in Benjamin Moore Timberwolfe add drama to this beautiful space. Flow around the kitchen, cozy family room, coffee & wine station, pantry, and work space all invite and connect you to the magnificent outdoor living room complete with gilded iron statement fixture. It’s irresistible! The master suite indulges with its dreamy slumber shades of grey, walk-in closet perfect for a princess and a glorious bath to wash away the day. Once an absentee mudroom, now steals the show with its black built-ins, gold leaf pendant lighting and unique cement tile. The picture-book New England front porch, adorned with rocking chairs provides the classic setting for ‘summering’ with a glass of cold lemonade. Joyelle West Photography
Modern Farmhouse Renovation
Modern Farmhouse Renovation
Yankee Custom Builders, Inc.Yankee Custom Builders, Inc.
Landino Photography
Rural grey and white kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Modern Craftsman House
Modern Craftsman House
Thomas Built LLC - Custom CabinetsThomas Built LLC - Custom Cabinets
Courtney Cooper Johnson
Photo of a large rural grey and white l-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, engineered stone countertops and an island.
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Chichester kitchen collection
Chichester kitchen collection
NeptuneNeptune
Chichester is an elegant update on a classic English style. Crafted from birch wood and decorated with traditional beading and smart cornices, Chichester offers a wide range of freestanding furniture and wall cabinets. With the option to customise the hand painted finish with any of our unique colours, it's our most affordable and versatile kitchen.
Rustic Modern Farmhouse
Rustic Modern Farmhouse
CVI Design - Carly VisserCVI Design - Carly Visser
Inspiration for a country grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in Grand Rapids with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Dorset Stable Conversion
Dorset Stable Conversion
VSP InteriorsVSP Interiors
Inspiration for a farmhouse grey and white kitchen in Dorset with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and an island.
The Jetfire Home
The Jetfire Home
Southern Coastal HomesSouthern Coastal Homes
Design ideas for a rural grey and white galley open plan kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Craftsman Kitchen Remodel
Craftsman Kitchen Remodel
Shannon Eddings InteriorsShannon Eddings Interiors
Kady Dunlap
This is an example of a farmhouse grey and white kitchen in Austin with white splashback and an island.
Barn Conversion Handpainted Shaker Kitchen
Barn Conversion Handpainted Shaker Kitchen
Planet FurniturePlanet Furniture
A lay-on shaker style grey kitchen in a beautiful barn conversion with white quartz worktops and stainless steel appliances.
This is an example of a large rural grey and white u-shaped kitchen in Hertfordshire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen
This is an example of a country grey and white l-shaped kitchen/diner in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse - Durham, NC
Modern Farmhouse - Durham, NC
Lisle Architecture & DesignLisle Architecture & Design
Parade of Homes Gold Winner This 7,500 modern farmhouse style home was designed for a busy family with young children. The family lives over three floors including home theater, gym, playroom, and a hallway with individual desk for each child. From the farmhouse front, the house transitions to a contemporary oasis with large modern windows, a covered patio, and room for a pool.
HGTV House Hunters Renovation - Culver City
HGTV House Hunters Renovation - Culver City
Breeze Giannasio InteriorsBreeze Giannasio Interiors
Meghan Bob Photography
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse grey and white u-shaped kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Traditional British Handmade Kitchens
Traditional British Handmade Kitchens
Belvoir InteriorsBelvoir Interiors
Photo of a medium sized rural grey and white l-shaped kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Rip City Construction & RemodelingRip City Construction & Remodeling
Inspiration for a farmhouse grey and white galley kitchen in Portland with a built-in sink, white cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and no island.
The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse
Beth DanaBeth Dana
Photo of a farmhouse grey and white l-shaped kitchen in Santa Barbara with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Chichester kitchen collection
Chichester kitchen collection
NeptuneNeptune
Chichester kitchen hand-painted in cobble. Carrara marble work surface in Old English White
Design ideas for a medium sized rural grey and white single-wall kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, grey floors, painted wood flooring, beaded cabinets, wood splashback, white appliances and no island.

Country Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful country kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of country kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of farmhouse photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of rural kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own country kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your farmhouse kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small country kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some rural kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What country kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your farmhouse kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small rural spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and country kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and cottage style accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of farmhouse kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your rural kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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