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Swanson
Swanson
Pennville Custom CabinetryPennville Custom Cabinetry
Karen Swanson, owner of New England Design Works in Manchester, MA keeps designing award winning Pennville Custom Cabinetry kitchens. You may remember that earlier this year, Karen won both the regional Sub-Zero Design Contest and the National Kitchen & Bath Association's medium kitchen of the year. nedesignworks@gmail.com 978.500.1096.
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
View to kitchen from dining area. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a medium sized country u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, integrated appliances, a submerged sink, tile countertops, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Light Farm-Kitchen
Light Farm-Kitchen
Sullivan Building & Design GroupSullivan Building & Design Group
Kitchen
Design ideas for a country l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback and metro tiled splashback.
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House in Sonoma
House in Sonoma
Julie Williams DesignJulie Williams Design
Eric Rorer Photography
Design ideas for a farmhouse kitchen in San Francisco with integrated appliances.
SV March 2015
SV March 2015
FIVE STAR KITCHEN & BATHFIVE STAR KITCHEN & BATH
Kitchen Designed by Five Star Kitchen & Bath Photo by Longview Studios
This is an example of an expansive farmhouse kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, stone tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
A Traditional Country Kitchen
A Traditional Country Kitchen
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
Sustainable Kitchens - A Traditional Country Kitchen. 17th Century Grade II listed barn conversion with oak worktops and cabinets painted in Farrow & Ball Tallow. The cabinets have traditional beading and mouldings. The 300 year old exposed bricks and farmhouse sink help maintain the traditional style. There is an oven tower and American style fridge and freezer combination with a larder on either side. The beams are original.
Wyoming Western Craftsman
Wyoming Western Craftsman
TMS ArchitectsTMS Architects
TMS Architects
Medium sized country l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with green cabinets, beige splashback, integrated appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, ceramic splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
The Boland Home
The Boland Home
Mitch Wise Design,Inc.Mitch Wise Design,Inc.
steinbergerphoto.com
Large rural l-shaped kitchen/diner in Milwaukee with wood worktops, a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Kitchen with Library and Guest Bath
Kitchen with Library and Guest Bath
Studio Bergtraun AIAStudio Bergtraun AIA
The new Guest Bathroom is enclosed within the library walls; a reclaimed wood bench near the Entry and the Bay Window oversized built-in sofa provide storage and gathering spaces for the children. The Kitchen was completely remodeled with a new island as a focus point. Photo: Muffy Kibbey
New Hope Cottage
New Hope Cottage
Luce ArchitectsLuce Architects
Photo of a rural u-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Wicklow Home
Wicklow Home
Little Design HouseLittle Design House
Inspiration for a rural kitchen in Other.
Inspiration
Inspiration
JKE DesignJKE Design
Design ideas for a large country galley enclosed kitchen in Copenhagen with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, black appliances, marble flooring and an island.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Semmes & Co. Builders, IncSemmes & Co. Builders, Inc
Elliott Johnson Photography
This is an example of a country u-shaped kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Southern Living Idea House
Southern Living Idea House
InsidesignInsidesign
Photo of a medium sized country u-shaped kitchen in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood worktops, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Rustic Charmer
Rustic Charmer
Kitchen ChoreographyKitchen Choreography
Jason Hulet Photography
Design ideas for a large farmhouse u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, red splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and travertine splashback.
Ultimate Farmhouse Kitchen
Ultimate Farmhouse Kitchen
Mike Smith / Artistic KitchensMike Smith / Artistic Kitchens
My favorite farmhouse kitchen.. :)
This is an example of a medium sized rural galley kitchen in Louisville with stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Lychgate Homes Ltd & Lychgate Bespoke Build LtdLychgate Homes Ltd & Lychgate Bespoke Build Ltd
Inspiration for a country kitchen in Other.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
UserUser
Casey Fry
Rural kitchen in Austin with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Stand Alone Home
Stand Alone Home
Bravo Interior DesignBravo Interior Design
European Style Country Estate Photogrophy Coles Hairston
Photo of a country kitchen/diner in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige splashback and integrated appliances.

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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Inspiration for a rural u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Montreal with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, white appliances, terracotta flooring and an island.
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