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Country Cottage Kitchen
Country Cottage Kitchen
Hill Farm Furniture LtdHill Farm Furniture Ltd
The beauty of hand-painted, handmade kitchens is that they can be easily added to. This client already had a Hill Farm Furniture kitchen and when they decided to make the area bigger, they asked us back. We redesigned the layout of the kitchen, taking into account their growing family's needs. Bespoke cabinets in a fresh new colour with new Broughton of Leicester door and drawer handles, new appliances and taps created a brand new cosy and homely kitchen. And we didn't stop there, designing, manufacturing and installing bespoke vanity units in the cottage's new ensuite and bathroom.
Linking Extension & Refurbishment of Outbuildings
Linking Extension & Refurbishment of Outbuildings
Ashdale Projects LtdAshdale Projects Ltd
Ground floor extension linking main house with outbuildings. Extension created kitchen/diner with family space. Bespoke timber windows & doors.
Inspiration for a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, an island, grey floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Mr & Mrs M
Mr & Mrs M
Vita Nova Interiors LtdVita Nova Interiors Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized farmhouse u-shaped kitchen/diner in Surrey with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, grey floors, brown worktops and exposed beams.
The Zen Garden
The Zen Garden
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Design ideas for a large country u-shaped kitchen/diner in Kent with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black appliances, an island and black worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
OakwrightsOakwrights
This is an example of a rural u-shaped kitchen in Surrey with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, beige floors, grey worktops and exposed beams.
Country Bespoke Country Kitchen
Country Bespoke Country Kitchen
John Lewis of HungerfordJohn Lewis of Hungerford
The beautiful glass pendants hang perfectly central over the Island in Mage Tout Green
Design ideas for a country u-shaped kitchen in Gloucestershire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, integrated appliances, an island, grey floors, white worktops and exposed beams.
Modern Victorian
Modern Victorian
Tim Brown ArchitectureTim Brown Architecture
Casey Fry
Photo of a large rural u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, concrete flooring, shaker cabinets and turquoise cabinets.
Ridgecrest Kitchen
Ridgecrest Kitchen
Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & DesignKathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design
Design ideas for a medium sized country u-shaped kitchen pantry in Little Rock with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, white floors and white worktops.
Fresh Berkshire Farmhouse
Fresh Berkshire Farmhouse
Jess Cooney InteriorsJess Cooney Interiors
Custom kitchen with Danby Marble and Pietra Cardosa Counters
Photo of a rural u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Rollingwood Slide House
Rollingwood Slide House
Oliver Custom HomesOliver Custom Homes
Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
This is an example of a large farmhouse u-shaped kitchen pantry in Austin with open cabinets, white splashback, concrete flooring, marble worktops, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors, white worktops and green cabinets.
Modern European Residence
Modern European Residence
Deep River PartnersDeep River Partners
The central T-shape island is a workhorse for preparation, yet provides a cozy spot where a line of leather-backed barstools encourage conversation. The darkly stained finish provides contrast and anchors the space to separate it from other kitchen elements. The black metal light fixture, veining of the natural quartzite countertops, and accessories provide elegant contrast to the neutral theme through pattern, contrast and pops of color.
Colts Neck Favorite
Colts Neck Favorite
erik kitchen designerik kitchen design
Kitchen: erik kitchen design- avon nj Interior Design: Katlarsondesigns.com Lights: Ro Sham Beaux
Large rural u-shaped kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, a belfast sink, an island and medium hardwood flooring.
St Helena
St Helena
Matt GuidiMatt Guidi
Jordan Bentley / Bentwater Studio
Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Rivers Edge Custom Home
Rivers Edge Custom Home
With the Grain, LLC.With the Grain, LLC.
Photo of a country u-shaped kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, exposed beams and a wood ceiling.
Mountain Home Ranch
Mountain Home Ranch
TOTAL CONCEPTSTOTAL CONCEPTS
This is an example of a rural u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Seamless
Seamless
Sandra Bird Designs, Inc.Sandra Bird Designs, Inc.
Design ideas for a rural u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and integrated appliances.
Winchester renovation
Winchester renovation
Michael Kim AssociatesMichael Kim Associates
Large country u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Red Ledges
Red Ledges
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
This is an example of a large rural u-shaped kitchen in Salt Lake City with white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, grey worktops, shaker cabinets and brown floors.
Northwest Idea House
Northwest Idea House
Coyote Design Architecture + Planning PLLCCoyote Design Architecture + Planning PLLC
Design ideas for a farmhouse u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Laguna Beach Hillside
Laguna Beach Hillside
Payton AddisonPayton Addison
Inspiration for a medium sized rural u-shaped kitchen/diner in Orange County with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, marble worktops, white splashback and wood splashback.

Country U-shaped 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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