Thought modern country kitchens were all about charcoal grey or deep blue cabinetry and marbled quartz worktops? Guess again. While that’s a kitchen vision that lives on, as much as one with cabinets painted in a warming neutral topped off with a classic oak work surface, there’s a new modern country kitchen direction on the interiors scene. Look at our gallery, read the design statements and repeat in your own renovation…

The New Modern Country Kitchen…loves pattern

Pared-down and timeless are two words used to describe the classic modern country kitchen, but this new wave of design inspiration is all about print and pattern. Still timeless, still provincial, still comforting, but this is a look that’s all about tapestry.

The New Modern Country Kitchen…rocks a sink skirt

First came pattern and then came textiles. Historically kitchens have been largely left out of the textile game, apart from a cushion and tea towel here or a roman blind there. But the new modern country kitchen has upped the cottage-core, seeing a resurgence in features like the below-sink curtain or skirt. Ruffles galore, stripes welcomed or smocked plains, trad is officially trending

The New Modern Country Kitchen…rocks a cafe curtain

Why stop at one curtain? With small makers like East London Cloth leading the way in the cute curtain look, one surefire way to nail the hot-right-now modern country kitchen is to grab a rail (preferably in unlacquered or antiqued brass), pick out a lightweight linen, and fashion a French-style café curtain on your windows. Chic, sweet and country indeed.

The New Modern Country Kitchen…is all about terracotta

Take terracotta, a classic material, now throw in a parquet formation and you’ve got yourself more of a modern take on this ever-lasting trend . A thing of modern country beauty, you could say. If a parquet formation isn’t for you, then dip your toe into the terracotta trend with a classic brick, the terracotta, with all of its gorgeous imperfections adds a more “current” update on a classic country kitchen thanks to its more recent popularity and rustic nature.

The New Modern Country Kitchen…isn’t afraid of colour

Sunflower yellow, merlot red, pops of pink and blues as bright as a cloudless sky all have their place in the new modern country kitchen. The quintessential palette of old hasn’t gone anywhere, it’s more a case of bold and bright tones being welcomed too. Ten years ago the only hint of mustard in a modern country kitchen would’ve been the jarred variety but now, it’s being spread across the entire room, as pictured in this terracotta tile-loving space. For a similar look, try our Otto’s Gold paint and Farley Limestone parquet tiles.