From rustic countryside abodes to ... which respects the heritage of the buildings,' explains owner Margaret Reckitt. Inside this French country house, Margaret has created a classic, elegant ...

And for many, that brings to mind a rustic look. That means a returning passion for country decorating ideas and, specifically, the room that lies at the heart of our home – the kitchen.

While rustic country kitchens have their nostalgic charm ... The wooden worktops are Iroko mostly salvaged from old municipal buildings,' adds Nicholas Hughes, art director and designer at ...