Country kitchen ideas to add authenticity and charm to the heart of your home

Kitchens are perhaps the most important space in a home since it's where we gather, eat and entertain and country kitchen ideas embody these 'heart of the home' aspects more than any other interior style.

No matter whether you live in a rural home or are in an urban location, you can still include country kitchen ideas to invoke rural charm. In fact with the enduring cottage core and farmhouse trend, country-style kitchens have never been so popular. Shaker kitchen ideas and healthily stocked rustic pantries might be filling our Instagram and TikTok feeds, but country kitchens are a timeless style that always looks good.

'When it comes to a country kitchen, the colour palette you use plays a crucial part in capturing that rustic charm, warmth and inviting ambience that is so synonymous with country kitchen,' says Anna Hill, brand director and colour consultant at Fenwick & Tilbrook.

'The country kitchen often leans towards warm and earthy hues, such as soft yellows, warm whites, beiges and warm greys. These colours evoke a sense of comfort and nostalgia, reminiscent of the natural landscape and agricultural surroundings of the country home. Taking inspiration from nature, soft and muted greens and blues also suit the aesthetic well, bringing in the colours of the rolling fields and skies, whilst adding a refreshing feel to the space.'

Knowing what is integral to country kitchen decor will help you inject elements into your own space. The latest looks are all about taking the relaxed vibe of country style, but adding a modern spin. Think brass accents, fluted details, lustred glass, wrap-around islands and earthy colours – from olive to orange, green to blue.