These 25 French country kitchen ideas from designer spaces bring chic, ... Here, the kitchen island and open shelving add contrast to the cream cabinetry. Tour the Entire Home. ALI HARPER.

A kitchen crafted in the country-style differs even more from a rustic one. "Country kitchens feel warm, inviting, and a little more refined," explains Kropovinsky.

From chaotic family breakfasts before the school-run, to gossips over wine and nibbles with your mates, it all happens in the ...

"It doesn't make sense to add open shelving if you don't have complete dishware sets or if you don't like to see bits and bobs out when you are done using the kitchen," says interior designer Emma ...