For the perfect country kitchen, go to the experts at Country Living: with their smart advice and beautiful color photos, they can help make your dream room take shape. Whether you’re designing a brand-new kitchen, remodeling an old one, or just sprucing up selected areas, see how to achieve a happy balance of comfort, efficiency, and good looks. And, thanks to modern technology, even the most old-fashioned farmhouse kitchen can come complete with underfloor heating, space-age ventilation and refrigeration, and industrial-grade efficiency. All the information on planning is wonderfully organized, with details on the work sequence, ventilation, countertops, cabinets, walls, floor, ovens, cooktops, sinks, food storage, and more. Tempting pictures show different design styles, from Shaker to Retro to Rustic, and offer ideas, such as setting up a coffee corner or an informal dining space, for making the kitchen the heart and hub of the home. From displaying collections to adding flowers and plants: no detail goes uncovered.