Rustic and country kitchens usually include some kind of vintage ... from the floors to the cabinetry to the doors. Or maximize daylight by framing windows in curtains rather than covering them ...

And for many, that brings to mind a rustic look. That means a returning passion for country decorating ideas and, specifically, the room that lies at the heart of our home – the kitchen.

‘A typical French country kitchen is rustic but always chic. Using a mixture of organic materials, old and new furniture and exposed stone, creates a convivial and warm feeling. A perfect place ...

From farmhouse to rustic, what could be more comforting and warm than a gorgeous country kitchen ... the style and color of the kitchen cabinetry, barn door closures and library ladders.” ...

but no restaurants are mentioned until the Barn Door’s immediate predecessor. That was the short-lived Frazer’s Country Kitchen, heralded for its rustic setting in the San Antonio Light ...

Reinhard says country-style kitchens offer character, unlike their more contemporary siblings. While the rustic kitchen was once a niche request, that isn’t the case anymore, Reinhard says.

Whether a Scandinavian, British, or traditional American design, a country kitchen is multifaceted and versatile, welcoming and durable. Here, small blemishes and some wear-and-tear are desirable.

"There's a lot of rustic designs ... it has been two years since the kitchen was built, Breland smells cedar in the air every time she goes outside her back door. "We are just so happy we did ...

The home boasts multiple bedrooms, a chic living room with trendy, panelled walls and an enviable, rustic ... with a glass door – perhaps a wine cooler. In the centre of the kitchen sits an ...