A farmhouse kitchen is at the heart of every country home. For those in need of some inspiration, I thought I’d share some of my essentials that define the perfect country kitchen.
1. Find somewhere to put muddy boots
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Living in the country, there is no escaping the mud! An area dedicated to storing muddy boots is therefore essential. I like this handy little boot holder from Williams Sonoma. If not, collect some materials and have a go at making one yourself!
2. An Aga
You will often find that an Aga is at the heart of any country kitchen. With a range of uses from drying clothes to keeping sick animals warm, an Aga is more than just a cooker.
3. A drying rack
Living in the countryside a washing machine never stops. To keep up with the drying this internal drying rack is perfect for drying wet clothing. This classic rack with a pulley system from Daisy Hardcastle is a definite favourite of mine.
4. Animals
A farmhouse kitchen is the hub of family life, including a space for the animals. Splash a hint of country life around the kitchen and bring the outdoors in! Choose some farm animals (I like ducks), get a stencil and give some painting a go!
5. Country Colour Schemes
Any colour which resonates with the country goes well in my opinion. I really don’t think you can go wrong here. However, at the moment pastel greens, blues and yellow are particularly popular. For me nothing beats Duck Egg blue.
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