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The Rookery
The Rookery
Newcastle DesignNewcastle Design
Hayloft Hearth '22
Hayloft Hearth '22
Creative Wood KitchensCreative Wood Kitchens
This contemporary-country kitchen blends warm natural materials with timeless rustic finishes, balancing practicality with charm to create a modern yet inviting heart of the home. An in-frame design with beaded shaker doors, the tall and wall units are painted in a soft cream that reveals the subtle wood grain beneath, while the base units are crafted from rich character oak. Polished old English brass hardware complements the cabinetry, with crisp white worktops that wrap around the space and rise into a modest upstand for a clean, elegant finish. At the centre, a functional island provides ample preparation space and doubles as an informal dining spot for up to four people. The layout is anchored in an efficient working triangle with food storage, cooking, and cleaning zones kept within a tight circle, without disrupting the natural flow between adjoining rooms. A window seat offers a relaxed nook for reading or simply enjoying views of the rolling countryside beyond. Oak cabinetry and floating shelves lead the eye upwards, where matching exposed trusses and hayloft-style doors accentuate the vaulted ceiling, lending the kitchen a dramatic sense of height and scale. Subtle tongue-and-groove panelling and classic cornicing add layers of texture and craftsmanship, reinforcing the blend of modern function with traditional character. The result is a kitchen that feels spacious, welcoming, and full of personality — a celebration of natural materials and thoughtful design, combining rustic charm with everyday usability.
18th Centry Farmhouse
18th Centry Farmhouse
Shalford InteriorsShalford Interiors
Created for a charming 18th century stone farmhouse overlooking a canal, this Bespoke solid wood kitchen has been handpainted in Farrow & Ball (Aga wall and base units by the windows) with Pavilion Gray (on island and recessed glass-fronted display cabinetry). The design centres around a feature Aga range cooker.
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Sheeannamore
Sheeannamore
Dreyer ArchitectureDreyer Architecture
This open plan kitchen / living / dining room features a large south facing window seat and cantilevered cast concrete central kitchen island.
Luxury Royal Collection - Jonathan Williams
Luxury Royal Collection - Jonathan Williams
Jonathan Williams Luxury KitchensJonathan Williams Luxury Kitchens
Infinity Media
Orbis
Orbis
uniquehomestaysuniquehomestays
Dun Neara
Dun Neara
SonicaSonica
Country Kitchen
Country Kitchen
Modern
Modern
KontourKontour
Bespoke Kitchen Island in Pastels
Bespoke Kitchen Island in Pastels
Maire FitzpatrickMaire Fitzpatrick
Abbeywood Furniture is a family owned and run business in Mourneabbey, Mallow, Co. Cork. We design and make high quality kitchens and handmade bespoke furniture to our client’s specifications and budget. Our range includes everything from the budget kitchen to the top end handmade and handpainted bespoke kitchen. We also design wardrobes, walk-in wardrobes, alcove units, rad covers, tables, office furniture. Our designer, Donal Fitzpatrick has over 30 years designing and manufacturing furniture, 20 years here at Abbeywood. Our showroom is open by appointment. Please ring our office to make an appointment to call and meet our sales team.
Kitchen South County Dublin
Kitchen South County Dublin
Neptune by Global VillageNeptune by Global Village
Mornington
Mornington
Dukes KitchensDukes Kitchens
Provence kitchen Mark Wilkinson Antwerp
Provence kitchen Mark Wilkinson Antwerp
Annemiek Hamelink - Two TreesAnnemiek Hamelink - Two Trees
Provence kitchen by Mark Wilkinson Antwerp
Provence kitchen by Mark Wilkinson Antwerp
Annemiek Hamelink - Two TreesAnnemiek Hamelink - Two Trees
Kitchen for a client in Antwerp region. Lay out designed by Annemiek Hamelink. Style is Provence by Mark Wilkinson, furniture made by Mark Wilkinson Furniture in the UK and installed and painted by local craftsmen in Belgium under the supervision of Annemiek.
TRADITIONAL COUNTRY HOME KITCHEN
TRADITIONAL COUNTRY HOME KITCHEN
Chrissie Hofford InteriorsChrissie Hofford Interiors
Handcrafted island stools with backs upholstered in matching fabric to the large automated blind, creating a cohesive kitchen area with a subtle infusion of color, softness, warmth, and seamless flow throughout the space.
Farm Kitchen Co Wicklow
Farm Kitchen Co Wicklow
BMLMedia.ieBMLMedia.ie
www.rhatiganandhick.ie www.billerbros.ie Stunning farm house kitchen designed and built be Rhatigan and Hick, with work tops by Miller Bros Stone Brian MacLochlainn www.bmlmedia.ie
Country Vibe Graphite
Country Vibe Graphite
Weston Kitchens and InteriorsWeston Kitchens and Interiors
Sutton Valence Kitchen
Sutton Valence Kitchen
piqupiqu
We installed this beautiful two tone 'in-frame' kitchen last year for some lovely clients that had recently moved into a brand new house on a small exclusive development in Kent. They immediately added an extension to house the kitchen of their dreams and created a large open plan 'L' shaped living space with a statement Kitchen Island featuring stunning Cambria Rowell Quartz stone. The kitchen is a painted in-frame using Little Greene Paint Company colours.
Traditional
Traditional
KontourKontour

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 country 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 farmhouse 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 rural 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 country 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.

What farmhouse kitchen storage ideas should I consider?


If you want to keep your rural 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.

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Are there small kitchen ideas for small country 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 farmhouse 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 rural 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 country 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.



Whether you want inspiration for planning a country kitchen renovation or are building a designer kitchen from scratch, Houzz has 485 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including piqu and BMLMedia.ie. Look through kitchen photos in different colours and styles and when you find a country kitchen design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful country kitchen ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
Luxury Royal Collection - Jonathan Williams
Luxury Royal Collection - Jonathan Williams
Jonathan Williams Luxury KitchensJonathan Williams Luxury Kitchens
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