How To Create A Rustic Kitchen

Every now and then, us Brits long for a return to the traditional. We crave country-chic, old-world homeliness and the chance to forgo the ultra-modern, sleek and shiny world of minimalist design in favour of something a little more inviting.
Where better to embrace that desire for pastoral style than in the heart of our homes - our kitchens?

Elements of a rustic kitchen: the big ideas
Bring the best of the outside world into your home for a striking yet extremely versatile look. Think richly-coloured surfaces, cupboards and wooden floors; we love the warm caramel tones of the Easy-fit solid wood flooring here, but for a wonderful depth of colour you can't beat the Solid Acacia Black Walnut here with its dark chocolate hues.

Create the definitive rustic atmosphere of wooden support beams in your kitchen (without any actual restructuring) by fitting faux support beams to your ceiling - perhaps echoing the shades from your choice of flooring for a beautifully harmonious finish.

Try our new and exclusive Minton Hollins range for a wide variety of rustic styles. Our Country Rustic Cream Crackle is the perfect addition to any country kitchen.

It's all in the detail
For that much-coveted farmhouse style, look for kitchen accessories in clay, terracotta, and wrought iron. Use rattan storage baskets to organise any bits and bobs while maintaining the theme and, for real rustic impact, hang a pot rack from the ceiling to display old-style copper pots and pans.

Don't worry about ensuring everything matches: from tableware to decorations, let an array of designs and colours add to the homely look for a finish that's unique to your home.