From the modern loft kitchens of last week, to their distant relative: this week, it’s the country kitchen’s turn. My dream one has a huge Aga, a solid oak table and some twee checked curtains. It just makes you want to bake a pie, doesn’t it? 

I figured Country Living magazine was a good place to start, and I wasn’t wrong. I love the calming colours in this space, not to mention all the cute retro touches:

From the same source, this kitchen is pure American country. I like how the mismatched colours and textures look so authentic in the space:

From country to Coastal Living, a gorgeous beach house kitchen. I’m especially loving the gingham ceiling and the lovely copper pans:

I like this space, from the photostream of thekitchendesigner, for its moody minimalism. It’s country, but modern at the same time: 

From the same source but on the other end of the scale, this country kitchen is pure elegance. The marble-topped counter, blue units and huge fireplace make me think of a French villa:

Ahh… a checked floor, a wooden island and a blue Aga. This kitchen is country at its best, from house to home: