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By Sophie Hannam\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 12 January 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Shaker furniture, exposed beams, soft colours and curated collections of antiques \u2013 there are few things more inviting than a traditionally styled countryside kitchen. Here we explain how you can recreate the look in 10 easy steps\u2026<\/p>\n

Create a light and inviting space<\/h2>\n

Think country kitchen and an image of a dark, cosy space might spring to mind \u2013 all painted beams, wooden floors and small casement windows. But today\u2019s rustic kitchens are all about embracing the light.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing more inviting than a clean, light, bright space, which is why neutrals and whites are the ideal choice, whether the room is modern or traditional in style. A pale scheme won\u2019t date, goes with everything and bounces light around what could potentially be a gloomy room.<\/p>\n

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This rustic kitchen is a clean, light and bright space. Image: Jan Baldwin<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Introduce colour<\/h2>\n

A big trend in kitchens is coloured base and cupboard units with shades of blue, green and grey particularly popular. If that feels like too much of a commitment, use coloured units for just one area \u2013 such as the island \u2013 or paint a statement wall or choose colourful appliances.<\/p>\n

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This kitchen by The Shaker Kitchen Company makes a statement with a hot pink island.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n
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Invest in a dresser or cabinet<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

Inject instant character into your kitchen by investing in an antique Welsh dresser<\/a>. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but are also extremely practical. The antithesis of the fitted unit, the dresser will endow your kitchen with enviable country charm, as well as offer up the perfect spot to showcase your culinary collectables.<\/p>\n

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This painted dresser in the home of antiques dealers and BBC Antiques Roadshow experts Lisa Lloyd and Marc Allum<\/a> showcases their covetable collection of antiques. Image: Nicholas Yarsley<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

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