Country Living welcomes you into the heart of the home: the kitchen! This issue features showstopping kitchens in farmhouses, cottages, cabins, and other charming spaces. Transformative makeovers, ranging from rustic to refined, provide inspiration and practical tips for your own DIY renovations and projects. Our expert decorators, designers, and antique dealers offer their advice on adding country flair to any kitchen, from cabinetry to countertops to curtains to collectibles. They also provide simple, creative ideas to organize your kitchen with innovative storage solutions. From scenic woods in the mountains, to sweeping farmlands, to coastal villages, and everywhere in between, we’ve got every type of country kitchen covered.
COUNTRYLIVING KITCHENS
Come On In! • From sprawling farmhouses to cozy cabins to coastal cottages, step inside these incredible kitchens. Consider this your official guide to country design and styles you need to know.
CLASSIC COUNTRY • Make yourself at home in these farmhouse kitchens that are filled with rustic character.
COTTAGECORE • Charm is packed into every nook and cranny of these cozy cottage kitchens.
BEACHSIDE BLISS • Cooking and entertaining are a breeze in a bright coastal kitchen.
CABIN FEVER • Simple, elegant kitchen details bring modern warmth to the traditional log cabin.
Fix Up a Farmhouse • Updating a country cook space can be as complicated as a gut renovation or as simple as a quick DIY project. These kitchen makeovers range from full remodels to small, budget-friendly fixes and everything between.
AMAZING UPGRADES • Survey says: Kitchens are the number one priority when it comes to home makeover undertakings. These three uniquely appointed spaces will deliver plenty of before-and-after inspiration to fill your own “someday” file.
KITCHEN “MAKEUNDERS” • Think a new build will lack heart and soul? These kitchens temper a “newly renovated” feel to create “lived-in” country vibes.
BIG IDEAS FOR SMALL SPACES • Make room for home cooking! These tips and tricks help maximize compact kitchens.
Design Your Kitchen • A well-designed kitchen should be functional, but decorative details give the space personality and affect how you feel in it. It’s the little things that count, after all. Whether you’re renovating or simply looking for inspiration, here’s our guide to outfitting your kitchen with country style.
THE NEW NEUTRAL • The all-white kitchen has dominated its fair share of Pinterest boards. But if you’re looking for something a little more layered, inviting, and personal, relief is in sight! Behold the Neutral Kitchen 2.0. It’s still understated but (thankfully) not cold, sterile, or cookie-cutter.
CRASH COURSE IN CHARACTER • Texas designer Grace Mitchell of HGTV’s One of a Kind is known for her personality-packed spaces. Here’s her playbook for making a memorable kitchen with unique style.
MY KIND OF COUNTRY • Personalize your kitchen with homespun touches of nostalgia and individual style.
SKIRTING AROUND • Long beloved as a way to conceal the unsightly, the once-humble sink skirt is having a serious style moment. Here’s how to embrace pretty pleats and rollicking ruffles in the kitchen.
Get Organized • Looking for ways to clear the clutter? Your pantry, cabinets, and countertops will be as neat as a (rolling) pin with these clever storage solutions and organization ideas.
PANTRY PRETTY-UPS • Reorganize your pantry with these distinctly country ways to corral clutter.
Turn It Up • If you’re venturing beyond the pantry to store goods, turn up that country charm with some simple DIY projects to make the most of every nook and cranny.
SHELF ESTEEM • Open shelving is a staple of a country kitchen. Find out how to make it...