How do you design a modern open-plan kitchen in an ancient, low-ceilinged country cottage? Ditching the wall cabinets, all the handles, and the ceiling lights was just the start

A Cotswolds kitchen with wooden cabinets, exposed stone walls, stainless steel appliances, and flagstone flooring.

Designing a new kitchen for an old home is no small task, especially when the property in question is located in The Cotswolds, one of the most beloved English country locations with a very distinct look.

But this country kitchen remodel, in which the design team was tasked with not only reintroducing character but also creating a more open-plan design, proves it can be done.