Out of all the beautiful kitchen design styles, its the country kitchen that continues to be the most aspirational. With their oversized kitchen islands, antique Agas, butler’s pantries and views to the countryside, the country kitchen tugs on our more romantic visions of what a kitchen could be—somewhere warm and comforting, where a pot of chicken soup bubbles on the stove and a dog lays across our feet. It seems to hold the key to a version of ourselves—a fantasy life where we keep a fully-stocked larder from a productive kitchen garden and not at the whims of our busy schedules.
Whether it provides you with the fantasy life or not, a country kitchen is still worth considering for both its practical and style benefits. Favouring natural materials like timber, classic furnishings and simple décor, the popular kitchen design style can offer more character than its modern counterparts, while the country kitchen’s large bathtub sinks, cooktops and kitchen islands are often more practical for large families.
Covering cottage, farmhouse and classic design styles, the country kitchen can be adapted to suit your own style and tastes. If you’re thinking about designing your own country kitchen (or simply enjoy dreaming about having one), these are the best country kitchens to feature within the pages of Home Beautiful magazine.
This sweet country kitchen belongs to a modern farmhouse style property in Melbourne. The kitchen’s traditional timber beams, warm wall panelling, sweet sink skirt, and carefully curated vintage household items make it the perfect example of a classic country style kitchen. We particularly love the choice of blue cabinetry, which gives the space a delightful pop of colour while setting it apart from other kitchens of the same style.
Modern farmhouse kitchens are known for their oversized nature and this kitchen certainly meets that criteria. With two kitchen islands, two sets of ovens, an abundance of storage and those soaring high ceilings, this kitchen is a space to gather with family and friends, and cook up a true farmhouse feast.
This kitchen’s stained-glass windows, built-in Aga, copper kettle and old wooden workbench make it feel like something from another era. However, a few modern updates, including a Quantum Quartz benchtop, undermount Chambord sink and a lick of fresh paint, have modernised the cottage kitchen without taking away its character.
Country kitchens may have a reputation for open storage but this cleverly designed kitchen proves that you enjoy the comfort of open storage without the visual clutter. An antique Chippendale-style corner cabinet, vintage oil painting and terracotta flower pot add a little country charm into the stylish space.
This small and ever-so-sweet country kitchen doesn’t feel so tiny thanks to the high sloping ceilings, functional furnishings and abundance of natural light. The blend of white and timber gives the space its classic country charm, while the original wood stove is a practical heating solution.
Adriana and Casey Stoner’s modern country kitchen enjoys the classic country features of a big kitchen island, butler’s pantry and gas cooktop with a more polished edge. Opting for bright whites and antique pops of gold, this country kitchen proves that you don’t need a rustic finish to enjoy those classic country comforts.
Antique copper pots, jars of wooden spoons and potted herbs line the benchtops of this Vancouver country kitchen. Taking its inspiration from the kitchens of elegant French country homes, the kitchen completely heralds its antique finds with exposed shelving while other items are hidden away within an oversized kitchen island, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a practical butler’s pantry.
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