NEPTUNE EDGBASTON THE MOST CL ASSIC OF KITCHENS


Neptune Edgbaston’s kitchen designer, Hannah, shares her tried-and-tested secrets for creating the coun- try house kitchen look in any setting.


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START WITH TIMELESS FOUNDATIONS Your cabinetry is the most important part of your kitchen, and so we’d always suggest choosing something that’s not trend-led. And that’s what’s so covetable about the country house kitchen look: it’s one that never goes out of style. Our Chichester collection is the clear front-runner – its beading and moulding details reference Georgian and Victorian design, but are still pared-back enough to work in contemporary interiors.


DON’T FEEL LIMITED TO NEUTRALS When we think of country house kitchens, we often picture spaces in soft tones of cream, stone and taupe, which are all absolutely beautiful choices to complement classic cabinetry. But let’s not forget that decorators of the past weren’t shy with colour. Perhaps you look to an Arts & Crafts style and opt for rich greens and russets offset by airy whites. Or you could choose to paint in distinctly Edwardian, pastel shades, or the strong yellows of the Regency period. With a timeless foundation, don’t be afraid to experiment – the beauty of timber cabinetry is you can always repaint.


INCLUDE FREESTANDING FURNITURE Until recently, country house kitchens would have been made up of freestanding pieces. So, while you might still want to practicality of fitted cabinetry, try to include one or two stand-alone designs. If you have room, this could be a large,


You can explore all four of Neptune’s kitchen collections in store at Neptune Edgbaston. For all the store details and to book your first, free kitchen design consultation, visit neptune.com/edgbaston


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timber-topped prep table like our Charlecote or an open-shelved dresser such as Chichester. But you can still achieve the same look in a small space too. Just choose pieces like a chopping block over an island or a smaller larder cabinet (try our Ardingly) over a dresser. These days, even that staple of the country house kitchen – the range cooker – comes in slim sizes so you can achieve this look in a townhouse or petite cottage too.


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