We love a country kitchen design at Herringbone, partly because of all the uneven nooks and crannies our bespoke kitchens are made to fit so perfectly into but also because new trends are constantly emerging from this old favourite.

Here are a few tips on how to bring your country kitchen into a modern era, have fun with the design and add a touch of your personality.

Standard practice for a country kitchen would include a range/aga. The new contemporary version of this would be electric, and the Everhot adds a great solution to this OR replace that system with built in ovens and induction hobs.

Belfast sink would be standard but could be replaced with Undermount for a cleaner look. Many clients love to also go for a "prep sink" too.

Move away from timber worktops, look at the natural stones or Quartz for simple maintenance. Keep it light, maybe switch up the stone on the island to bring in more texture and colour.

Move away from the sage/pastel greens, look at soft colours with hints of the pink palette and mix with exposed timber doors. Either stained or bleached.

Add softness through shelving, this is where to introduce timber in our opinion. It gives warm notes to the kitchen and a lovely bit of character too.

For storage try to include a breakfast bar/unit rather than larders only, it adds another layer of coolness and they look incredible.

Most importantly don’t be afriad of adding your own unique stamp on your space. We love designing kitchens that fit into your lifestyle, family situation and needs, so have fun with it and make it a space you will love.