1. RANGE COOKER

If you’re concerned about energy costs, these days a cast-iron range doesn’t have to be on all the time either, as cookers now come in a wide array of formats and newer models even include fan ovens and state of the art induction hobs.

2. SERVE UP A BUTLER SINK

You can’t really picture a farmhouse kitchen without seeing a large white ceramic butler or Belfast sink topped with a swan-neck or pillar taps. Opt for a simple, plain-fronted model for a simpler profile or go all-out with a ribbed design then surround with timber worktops and top with traditional pillar or swan-neck taps. 

3. ADD STONE UNDERFOOT 

The advent of underfloor heating has ensured that previously cold stone floors are now a warming addition to a farmhouse style kitchen. 

4. VINTAGE-LOOK TAPS

While stainless-steel and chrome have long been the go-to finishes for kitchen taps, country styles are better served by softer hues. So the recent embracing by tap manufacturers of gold and brass designs is good news for those after an authentic vintage look tap without the issues of ancient plumbing fixtures. 

5. NATURAL STONE TILES

Topping a pot-board-ended country island with a statement stone can elevate it from beautifully simple to simply beautiful. 

6. INDUSTRIAL PENDANTS

While pendants are an important addition over a kitchen table, for walls a good alternative to modern spots and downlighters are vintage style wall lights that can be angled to illuminate tasks on a prep surface. 

7. COLOURFUL WALL TILES

Combining the trend for jeweled green shades and herringbone patterns, these Colour Pop tiles from Ca’Pietra have been laid in a design we’re more familiar with on our floors. 

Adding a certain pizzazz to plain metro tiles, this formation and colour combination will elevate any splashback.  

8. A LARDER CUPBOARD

A key element to any country kitchen was the cold larder, which helped to keep dairy and meat cool so it didn’t go off too quickly. The advent of fridges saw paid to many of those but now both freestanding and fitted larders and dressers are reappearing as key component of a modern country kitchen. 

Perfect as storage for dry goods, table linens and even as breakfast stations they are fast becoming a must-have for a country design.