New Idea Country kitchens

The Viking range is the epicenter of this kitchen’s workspace. A pullout cutting board and appliance garage keep counters free of clutter. Details such as the angels carved into the corbels add handcrafted charm.

Light wood cabinetry and blue-and-white ceramic tiles make for classic country. Putting a gooseneck faucet and prep sink in this kitchen island allows the cook to fill up large pots with water without going far from the island cooktop.

A built-in butcher block prep area near the kitchen sink and bay window gives the chef a lovely view between tasks. The retro-style range and blue and white ceramic tile countertops, backsplash and hood complete the farmhouse theme.

A red, yellow and green tile mural stands out from the cream-colored cabinets and light stone flooring. Exposed ceiling beams and a hanging pot rack convey farmhouse charm.

Glass-front maple cabinets with a warm autumn stain host colorful dishware, while Botticino tumbled stone and hand-painted terra cotta are used for the backsplash and mural. The hearth is made of painted plaster and supported by painted corbels.

French blue ceramic tiles make a beautiful backsplash and range hood border in this French country kitchen. Clever cabinet panels with cathedral arches, topped with a matching pediment, disguise the refrigerator as an armoire.

Less is more in a predominantly white kitchen. A white ceramic subway tile backsplash and white kitchen cabinets with recessed panel doors offer a pristine canvas for colorful collections, and the wood flooring and granite counters pop.

A sage-green distressed island lends a historic air to this cottage kitchen. Knotty wood panels on the refrigerator and kitchen cabinets lend a rustic country touch.

Country elements of this kitchen include brass faucets, hardwood floors, beadboard paneling and the apron-front primary sink. Cabinet panels conceal the dishwasher and built-in side-by-side refrigerator.