Country kitchens are having a moment right now. The traditional farmhouse style has been popularized with a modern twist, and we love to see how designers are putting their own personal touch on it. From Italian Farmhouse to New French Country, here we give you three fresh takes on the classic country kitchen style.

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Bring your home to life with statement light fixtures from ROBINSON Lighting & Bath. From naturally woven materials to modern brass finishes, here’s how the newest lighting trends can elevate your space, plus we share expert lighting tips from designer, Nyla Free.

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Smart storage solutions abound in this renovated North Toronto kitchen by designer Roseann Greco. She conceals ugly bulkheads and pipes with clever cabinets tricked out with appliance garages and a slim pantry. Swapping out a peninsula for an island and a dining table for a wet bar turns the space into entertaining central. See the full video here!

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Learn Gillian Atkins’ best tips for using Ikea components to get this great look.

When we moved our office to Toronto’s Designer’s Walk we needed to build a new kitchen. The style vision was industrial workroom meets cool design office. Our friends at Ikea were happy to help get us started. We chose Askerund cabinets in blond faux wood grain, made from a durable melamine veneer that would stand up to heavy use and would be easy to clean. The cabinets make a strong statement so we used an off-white Kasker quartz composite stone for the counter top and back splash. To frame the sink wall, we created two almost symmetrical columns, one for the fridge and the other for a bank of microwaves and dish storage drawers and cupboards.

When our microwave trim kits were back-orderd, our carpenters created a custom surround from leftover cabinet panels. They also built us the chunky long floating shelves above the sink. Panelled dishwashers felt like too much wood laminate — so we opted for Ikea’s stainless Essentiell built-in dishwasher to balance the stainless fridge. We needed two — The HH team use a lot of coffee mugs!

When we were finished construction, something was still missing. Lynda Reeves took one look at the work in progress and without hesitation said it needed statement wallpaper. She was right. The hunt began for the perfect paper, punchy, graphic and the right scale. The monochrome Tapestry (in Zuni) paper from Cavern Home was perfect.

Our Interiors Editor, Stacy Begg, was recruited to style the space. No small feat, given we’d handed her a pretty bossy backdrop. After some trial and error, she opted for bold artisanal style pots and jugs in matte black, terracotta and shades of stone. The black Smeg toaster and kettle fit perfectly, as do accents like the Tamarack cutting board from Hopson Grace and a fringed Ambrose runner from Socco Living. Stacy even raided Lynda’s personal stash of objects for a small portrait pencil drawing in a strong ebony frame. It’s unexpected, so it works.

The results are perfect for us and the team is happy to have a stylish place to prep lunch and hold informal meetings. Finally, it is camera ready. Thank you Ikea!

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When the owners of this house in Toronto’s East Danforth area found out they were expecting, the couple turned to Collective Studio’s Jordy Fagan and Alana Firestone for a kitchen reboot that would amp up storage without compromising style.

We chatted with the design duo about the cool kid-friendly space below. Scroll down!

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Looking to kickstart your spring organizing? Try the kitchen drawer edit. We’ve rounded up the best solutions — big and small — for organizing your kitchen drawers, straight from the pages of H&H. Scroll down!

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This stunning kitchen on the Sunshine Coast in B.C. takes full advantage of its high ceilings and picturesque views. Offering a sense of drama, the Denman panel doors are painted in a custom color from Merit Kitchens and anchor this large space while the light, natural wood floors, exposed beams and wood accents provide a warm counterpoint.

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If you can’t live without your butcher block, you’re in good company. See inside 5+ kitchens that feature this hardworking material.

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From statement-making glass cabinets and two-toned designs to deep, durable drawers and multifunctional islands, here is how Kitchen Craft combines style and function in your kitchen.

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