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Country Retreat
Country Retreat
Rill ArchitectsRill Architects
James Ray Spahn
This is an example of a farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in DC Metro with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood worktops and stainless steel appliances.
MapleLawn Farm
MapleLawn Farm
Lendrum Photography LLCLendrum Photography LLC
Jeffrey Lendrum / Lendrum Photography LLC
This is an example of a farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
Passive House Retreat
Passive House Retreat
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
This vacation residence located in a beautiful ocean community on the New England coast features high performance and creative use of space in a small package. ZED designed the simple, gable-roofed structure and proposed the Passive House standard. The resulting home consumes only one-tenth of the energy for heating compared to a similar new home built only to code requirements. Architecture | ZeroEnergy Design Construction | Aedi Construction Photos | Greg Premru Photography
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Cool, spacious kitchen with a modern twist
Cool, spacious kitchen with a modern twist
Hill Farm Furniture LtdHill Farm Furniture Ltd
Clive Doyle
Photo of a rural u-shaped kitchen in Other with an island and beige cabinets.
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
KCS Residential DesignKCS Residential Design
Inspiration for a farmhouse kitchen in San Francisco with marble worktops.
Glass box extension, Richmond
Glass box extension, Richmond
HollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & LandscapesHollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & Landscapes
Rural kitchen/diner in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood flooring, an island and stainless steel appliances.
kitchen
kitchen
Elad GonenElad Gonen
Inspiration for a country galley kitchen in Other with wood worktops, a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets and beige cabinets.
5300 HR
5300 HR
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
This is an example of a farmhouse u-shaped kitchen/diner with a belfast sink, wood worktops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and exposed beams.
Orange County Farmhouse Vernacular
Orange County Farmhouse Vernacular
Smith & Robertson, Inc.Smith & Robertson, Inc.
On estate acreage near Montpelier, this home was inspired by a Southern Living farmhouse vernacular design brought to the architect by the owner. With South Carolina architect, Wayne Crocker, and a Texas client, Virginia based Smith & Robertson was pre-selected as the builder and collaborated with landscape architect Buddy Spencer to create this estate quality masterpiece. Designed by Wayne Crocker, AIA
interior-upstairs
interior-upstairs
Kaplan Thompson ArchitectsKaplan Thompson Architects
Photo by Trent Bell
Design ideas for a medium sized rural l-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland Maine with stainless steel appliances, wood worktops, a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Дом на Волге
Дом на Волге
Женя ЖдановаЖеня Жданова
Евгений Кулибаба
Inspiration for a country single-wall kitchen/diner in Moscow with an island, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback and painted wood flooring.
Forth Hole Farm Barn
Forth Hole Farm Barn
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Hugh Lofting Timber Frame Photography: Leslie W. Kipp
Rural kitchen in Philadelphia with stainless steel appliances.
West Dry Creek Residence
West Dry Creek Residence
Nick Noyes ArchitectureNick Noyes Architecture
Photography by Cesar Rubio
Farmhouse l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with yellow splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Brooks Brothers Cabinetry
Brooks Brothers Cabinetry
Paul Kohlman PhotographyPaul Kohlman Photography
Paul Kohlman Photography
Photo of a country u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Denver with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, blue splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Mill Creek Ridge Farmhouse
Mill Creek Ridge Farmhouse
Murphy & Co. DesignMurphy & Co. Design
Photo by Shelley Paulson
Design ideas for a rural kitchen in Minneapolis with glass-front cabinets and wood worktops.
Dartmoor Farmstead
Dartmoor Farmstead
Woodford Architecture and InteriorsWoodford Architecture and Interiors
Photo of a farmhouse kitchen in Devon with light hardwood flooring.
Historic Renovation in Monkton, Maryland
Historic Renovation in Monkton, Maryland
Expert Kitchen Designs, LLCExpert Kitchen Designs, LLC
Wolf Flush Inset MW in Lyptus Island SubZero refrigerator and Freezer with Custom Antique mirrors
Photo of a farmhouse u-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, integrated appliances, a belfast sink, marble worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood flooring and multiple islands.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen
Design ideas for a rural kitchen in Bridgeport with beaded cabinets, yellow cabinets, soapstone worktops, metallic splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Dream Retreat in the Countryside
Dream Retreat in the Countryside
UserUser
Large rural u-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige splashback, black appliances, an island, composite countertops, metro tiled splashback and limestone flooring.

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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Sophisticated Nostalgia Kitchen in Deer Park
Sophisticated Nostalgia Kitchen in Deer Park
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
When this suburban family decided to renovate their kitchen, they knew that they wanted a little more space. Advance Design worked together with the homeowner to design a kitchen that would work for a large family who loved to gather regularly and always ended up in the kitchen! So the project began with extending out an exterior wall to accommodate a larger island and more moving-around space between the island and the perimeter cabinetry. Style was important to the cook, who began collecting accessories and photos of the look she loved for months prior to the project design. She was drawn to the brightness of whites and grays, and the design accentuated this color palette brilliantly with the incorporation of a warm shade of brown woods that originated from a dining room table that was a family favorite. Classic gray and white cabinetry from Dura Supreme hits the mark creating a perfect balance between bright and subdued. Hints of gray appear in the bead board detail peeking just behind glass doors, and in the application of the handsome floating wood shelves between cabinets. White subway tile is made extra interesting with the application of dark gray grout lines causing it to be a subtle but noticeable detail worthy of attention. Suede quartz Silestone graces the countertops with a soft matte hint of color that contrasts nicely with the presence of white painted cabinetry finished smartly with the brightness of a milky white farm sink. Old melds nicely with new, as antique bronze accents are sprinkled throughout hardware and fixtures, and work together unassumingly with the sleekness of stainless steel appliances. The grace and timelessness of this sparkling new kitchen maintains the charm and character of a space that has seen generations past. And now this family will enjoy this new space for many more generations to come in the future with the help of the team at Advance Design Studio. Photographer: Joe Nowak Dura Supreme Cabinetry
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