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Drawing on the traditional look of a rural kitchen, a country-inspired space must be functional and versatile, while also setting the tone for the rest of the house. ‘Designing a country kitchen is not just about the look – it’s about the lived-in feel that it creates,’ explains Leisha Norman, designer at Harvey Jones. ‘One of the best ways to achieve country charm is to source items that have their own story: the marks of time, weathering or patina can’t be recreated from a mass-produced item bought in a shop.’
Shake it out
Cabinetry defines a kitchen, and in a country space, Shaker-style units are the