Country kitchens bring together all the things that make living in a rural setting appealing. Their layouts show an evident first-hand contact with local products; their design expresses the inspiration nature provides for their endless range of textures and colors. Country Chic Kitchens is an up-to-date and essential reference for the creation and design of these spaces dominated by a look forged by tradition, but which coexists harmoniously with the comforts and conveniences of modern living. The 216 pages of this book showcase spaces for cooking and eating, and readers will find a never-ending source of inspiration in them. The warmth and charm of the spaces presented offer countless ideas that are easy to bring to life. The book is completed with forty recipes for traditional Italian dishes bursting with the intense flavors of nature's bounty.