12 Farmhouse Kitchens That Are Seriously Stunning
We'll help you create the farmhouse kitchen of your dreams.
Achieving a polished farmhouse look is not easy, but we can help you out. We'll show you how to take what you already have and turn it into the farmhouse kitchen of your dreams. From modern farmhouse to rustic farmhouse, we’ve put together our favorite looks for you to find the perfect farmhouse kitchen idea for your home.
1. Consider Cabinet Colors
Farmhouse color palettes typically consist of neutral shades. This makes your cabinets a great opportunity to include soothing neutral tones or nearly-neutral hues (like the pale sage green color in the photo above). They can also add a vintage vibe while creating a bright contrast against a butcher block or pale stone countertop.
Farmhouse-style kitchens are known for their oversized and beautiful sinks. These sinks have deep, wide basins that are great for large, farm-to-table meals. The surrounding colored cabinets help draw the eye to the sink, creating a beautiful focal point in your kitchen. These classic sinks combine form and function, making them a popular addition for farmhouse kitchens. Add small decor pieces to your counter (like planters) to tie different textures into your sink area.
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Read our guide The 10 Best Farmhouse Sinks for Your Kitchen to discover our top picks.
3. Showcase Shiplap
This dreamy shiplap kitchen is a farmhouse favorite. Shiplap is the perfect backdrop to showcase a farmhouse space; it adds details to your walls without overpowering the room. If you are looking for an easy way to shiplap your walls, try adding shiplap peel-and-stick wallpaper. It has the same look as real wood shiplap panels, but installation is a breeze.
This beautiful farmhouse kitchen lets its patterned backsplash be the star of the show. Look for playful patterns in neutral tones to match the farmhouse color palette. In the photo above, we love how the sunburst-style motifs pair with the slate gray cabinets and warm wood accents. If you're not looking to switch up your backsplash, try installing wallpaper above the backsplash to bring a wash of visual interest to your farmhouse kitchen.
Farmhouse-style kitchens are all about practicality, so a kitchen island can be an essential. A kitchen island adds extra space to prep ingredients, dine with loved ones, and enjoy your morning coffee. Plus, most kitchen islands come with drawers, shelves, or cabinets to provide storage to your kitchen. Choose a kitchen island that matches your cabinets to create a cohesive look, or pick an island in a different hue for a bit of stylish contrast (like in the picture above).
Whether you're dining at the kitchen island or prepping a home-cooked meal, lighting plays a key part in designing your dream kitchen. Think about the places you'll need different types of lighting. For example, a glass pendant light is great for filling the space with warm, inviting light while a metal-shaded wall sconce is best for adding direct task lighting above a prep area. To really perfect this farmhouse kitchen idea, opt for classic finishes like matte black or brushed gold to give your space an elevated feel.
Farmhouse decor is known for its rustic wooden accents, making this an ideal farmhouse kitchen. Opt for light-stained wood furniture or cabinets to show the intricate knots and details of the wood itself. It brings a warmth to the space, creating a welcoming kitchen that will certainly be the heart of the home. To add more cozy and warm details, opt for plants and greenery. They can add to the natural color palette without overpowering the room, and their different textures add focal interest. Mix industrial-style accents into your farmhouse kitchen by adding items made of metal (like bar stools or lighting fixtures) or galvanized metal decor. The metal helps combine the two styles to create your perfect kitchen.
If you love the look of the farmhouse style but want to give it a contemporary feel, go for a farmhouse chic look. It’s all about the relaxed and rustic look of traditional farmhouse but takes a contemporary spin on textures and tones. Add shades of gray to complement the traditional wooden accents by installing a gray kitchen island or painting your walls a light shade of gray. When adding bar stools, focus on a soft textured option, like these white bar stools. The soft look will help accentuate the texture in your kitchen area rug. The soft textures will also help balance the wooden accents.
From early morning breakfasts to weeknight dinners, a dining nook is a great addition to farmhouse kitchens. These casual setups are cozy and inviting – and they're easy to put together! Use a small-space dining set and dining bench to give your nook a built-in feel (like the farmhouse kitchen idea in the photo above).
Open wooden shelving is a farmhouse staple that helps add visual interest to your kitchen. The shelving not only makes it easy to reach for the essentials, but also allows you to display your items as decor. Look for unique containers to display your everyday items, like glass jars with black caps, to tie in a farm feel.
If you love the farmhouse feel but want to modernize the look, this is the perfect farmhouse kitchen idea for you. This beautiful farmhouse kitchen combines the details of both farmhouse and modern styles that we love. The modern aspects of the slim black bar stools and sleek metal lights help offset the farmhouse elements (like the white walls and hardwood floor) to combine the two styles. Look for wall shelves and lighting with gold accents to add more modern details within the space.
This farm-inspired kitchen decor will make you feel like you’ve brought real vintage barn accessories to your home. The metal wall accents combined with the woven baskets help balance the farm-like feel with a bit of industrial design. Use baskets and jars to put everyday items on display while adding different textures throughout the room.
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Looking for more ways to bring farmhouse style to your home? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Farmhouse Decorating Ideas and 20 Gorgeous Farmhouse Bedroom Ideas to Copy to find inspiration.
