Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of country kitchen designs. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having a country kitchen?
- Brings warmth – invokes a feeling of nostalgia and laid back ambiance
- Natural beauty – takes advantage of stone and wood’s appealing inherent qualities
- Timeless design – country colors and patterns can blend well with either rustic or modern kitchen appliance
What are the main options for country kitchens?
- Cabinetry: pewter chicken wire inserts, distressed wood, rustic wood beadboard, milk-painted, chalk-painted, antiqued
- Countertops: wood (plank, solid, butcher block), marble, granite, soapstone, travertine, Corian, concrete, porcelain tile, laminate
- Fixtures & Hardware: pot filler, oil-rubbed bronze cup pulls, brass knobs, iron handles, pendant lights (lantern, brass bell, dome), chandelier (floral wood orb, rattan), farmhouse sink
- Accents: fireplace, wood-burning stove, alcove (brick, stone), rooster sculpture, copper cookware, window valance, hanging pot rack, wicker baskets, cast iron medallion backsplash, skylight, sliding ladder
- Wall: painted, exposed brick, wallpapered
- Flooring: terracotta, slate, brick, travertine, wood (reclaimed, hardwood)
What follows are beautiful photos of country kitchens along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. For some more kitchen inspiration, feel free to explore Small Kitchen Ideas, Kitchen Countertop Ideas, Kitchen Backsplash Ideas, Kitchen Cabinet Design Ideas, Kitchens with Tile Floors, Kitchens with French Doors and Rustic Kitchen Designs. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Barnwood Ceiling
Points of Interest ● tile medallion stove backsplash ● arched aegean blue display cabinet in stone alcove ● bow back wood dining chairs ● two drum pendant lights with triangle pattern ● barnwood ceiling with two sloped skylights
2. Repurposed Fireplace
Points of Interest ● repurposed brick fireplace to stove surround with absolute black granite shelf ● cherry sap wood island countertop with beadboard base ● wood sliding ladder ● floral wood orb chandeliers with crystal glass
3. Antiques
Points of Interest ● mixed bottle jars on reconditioned antique wood-burning cook stove ● brick fireplace with wall sconces ● hanging antique pots and pans on column, wall, fireplace, and ceiling ● three wooden Windsor chairs
4. Distressed Cabinets
Points of Interest ● distressed cream cabinets with beveled mirror glass inserts ● curved butcher block island countertop with glazed base cabinet ● two dark stained bar stools with leather seats ● burnished bronze lantern pendant lights
5. Stone Stove Alcove
Points of Interest ● stacked stone stove alcove with arched cast iron medallion backsplash ● glazed ivory base cabinets with open shelves ● black marble countertop with copper farmhouse sink ● reclaimed barnwood crown molding
6. Coppers
Points of Interest ● matching copper range hood and hammered copper backsplash ● rose granite island countertop with double undermount sinks ● chopping boards on open shelf below stove ● terracotta round wine storage
7. Soapstone Countertop
Points of Interest ● black soapstone L-shaped countertop ● white island base cabinets with butcher block countertop ● exposed brick wall in soldier course pattern ● white beadboard tray ceiling with brushed steel dome pendant lights
8. Hexagonal Terracotta
Points of Interest ● diamond porcelain tile stove backsplash with patterned tile border ● milk painted baby blue cabinets with wine storage ● decorative plates on pastel yellow wall ● stained wood island base ● hexagonal terracotta tiled floor
9. Wood-Burning Stove
Points of Interest ● cast iron Claret red AGA range cooker ● round half black soapstone and half wood kitchen island ● red floral valances with striped fabric Roman shades ● matte black and off-white checkered floors
10. Brick Backsplash
Points of Interest ● brick stove backsplash ● black Corian countertop with glazed cream base shaker cabinets ● narrow farm table island with drawers and open shelf underneath ● reclaimed wood beamed ceiling ● glass lantern pendant light
11. Rattan Chandelier
Points of Interest ● rattan lamp shade chandelier with hanging cups ● wall-mounted plate rack with small drawers ● olive green range hood mantel with corbels ● antique butcher block table ● weathered slate flooring
12. Chalk-Painted Cabinets
Points of Interest ● whitewashed arched stone stove alcove with condiment niche ● chalk painted olive green cabinets ● large brass bell pendant lights ● crackle finished counter chairs with fiddle backrest ● hickory wood floors
13. Weathered Beams
Points of Interest ● amber yellow countertops with off-white base cabinet ● seeded glass upper cabinets with open shelving underneath ● decorative wood carving above stationary window ● weathered oak beams and column
14. Chiseled Concrete
Points of Interest ● white subway tile backsplash with travertine diamond inlay ● chiseled edge concrete island countertop ● U-shaped breakfast banquette with mixed throw pillows ● wall-mounted open shelves above wooden plate rack
15. Faux Verdigris
Points of Interest ● distressed black base cabinet with ring pulls ● wrought iron shelf with hanging copper pots and pans ● Victorian square copper kettle on stove ● faux verdigris corbel and range hood with built-in open shelves
16. Blue & White
Points of Interest ● beige granite countertop with whitewashed brick backsplash ● ivory corner upper cabinet with glass inserts and rope molding ● pull-out wicker storage baskets ● two-tiered breakfast table with blue and white settee
17. Antiqued Cabinet
Points of Interest ● antiqued light gray island cabinet with oil-rubbed bronze cup pull ● two wooden bar stools with deep dark green legs ● arched TV niche above refrigerator enclosure ● pine planked ceiling with recessed lights ● brick floors
18. Love Affair with Travertine
Points of Interest ● carved pastel blue kitchen island legs ● travertine slab countertop with raised shelf ● wooden counter chairs with checkered pastel blue and white cushions ● travertine fireplace surround with raised hearth
19. Bright & Sunny
Points of Interest ● double door stone blue base cabinets with glass inserts ● decorative antique copper plate on hood mantel ● tile medallion stove backsplash with pot filler ● oak beamed vaulted ceiling with arched transom windows
20. Rustic Cabinetry
Points of Interest ● two-toned green porcelain niche backsplash above stove ● brown porcelain tiled countertop with patterned tile inlay ● rustic wood cabinets with iron handles ● illuminated cross above stove niche ● farmhouse dining table
21. Blue & Green Cabinets
Points of Interest ● matching green pantry door frame and kitchen cabinets with spirits storage ● distressed blue diagonal island base cabinet with beige granite countertop ● cushioned aged copper bar stools
22. Faux Concrete Hood
Points of Interest ● marble tile stove backsplash with pot filler ● faux concrete range hood ● marble island countertop with bare wooden legs ● dinnerware on daffodil yellow open shelves ● stainless steel drawers with brass knobs
23. Wallpapered Range Hood
Points of Interest ● diamond travertine tile backsplash with medallion ● hanging pot rack with mantel ● hanging silver fruit basket over custom kitchen island with ogee edge ● matching wallpapered walls and pot rack surround
24. Baby Blue Walls
Points of Interest ● matching baby blue walls and island cabinets with glass inserts ● stainless steel hanging pot rack over island ● V-shaped two-tiered peninsula with white Corian countertop ● diamond porcelain backsplash
25. Dark Mullion Cabinet
Points of Interest ● X mullion dark wooden cabinet doors ● muntin-style white cabinets with transom and built-in wine storage ● exposed brick wall with soldier course accent ● suspended open shelves ● reclaimed antique wood flooring
26. Wave Valances
Points of Interest ● light aquamarine cabinets with silver-painted knobs ● matching white Corian countertop and porcelain tile backsplash ● two tray slots beside oven ● wave valances on transom windows ● caramel checkered floor
27. Chicken Wire Cabinet
Points of Interest ● stone blue island cabinets with chicken wire inserts and built-in two-legged side table ● deep dark green cupboard with wicker trays ● brick stove alcove with single-hung window ● red checkered cushioned banquette