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34 Farmhouse Style Kitchens - Rustic Decor Ideas for Kitchens
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From reclaimed wood to timeless antiques, there are countless ways to amp up your kitchen's country style.
By Jenae Sitzes
Duanne Simon
Thanks in very large part to farmhouse style whisperer Joanna Gaines, the Fixer Upper aesthetic is no mere fad. In fact, "farmhouse style" has become synonymous with "classic." Rustic touches like well-worn antiques, reclaimed and repurposed treasures, and crisp white shiplap walls are showing up in homes all over the United States—including those that are nowhere near the country range. And while you can easily pull off farmhouse style in any room of the house, farmhouse kitchens—with their ruff-hewn open concept shelving, vibrant painted cabinetry, apron or skirt-fronted sinks, and collections galore—are by far the most coveted type of this interior style. So how do you get one of your own? Do you have to move to a wide-open space and make a farm-sized investment to pull off that charming kitchen of your own? Absolutely not. The beauty of the farmhouse aesthetic is that it's simple—you can start small with a few gallons of eye-catching paint and a well-loved vintage table and eventually work your way up to shiplapped backsplashes and exposed wood beams. Even better: It works well whether you live in a big-city condo, suburban track home, or small-town cabin—maybe too well. Explore our list of 34 farmhouse kitchen ideas to create the perfect kitchen that's filled with flair, function, and rustic vibes. Good luck getting party guests to hang out anywhere else after pulling together such a warm and welcoming space!
Ashley Harrison
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Library Ladder
The owners of this farmhouse kitchen added a library ladder, which makes the upper cabinets much more useful.
Lucy Rose Conklin
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Matte Black
Who says matte black is only for modern kitchens? This kitchen with exposed ceiling beams, open shelving, and bright white subway tiles proves otherwise.
Brian Woodcock
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Blue Range
Homeowner Kerri Hoyt-Pack combined industrial carts with sweet floral wallpaper. The result is so charming.
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Second Life
This Indiana kitchen is filled with repurposing ideas. They found the sign in the back of their 1900's barn and built an island around it. The light fixtures are made out of farming funnels.
DUANNE SIMON
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Pottery and Crocks
No farmhouse kitchen is complete without a crock collection on display. This homeowner had her open shelving custom made to accommodate the size of the pottery.
MARTA XOCHILT PEREZ
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Woven Baskets
Something woven, something blue, something old...or however the saying goes! This kitchen has it all.
TREVOR SMITH
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Cabin Meets Farm
The shiplap walls and open shelving make this a wonderful example of a farmhouse kitchen.
DAVID TSAY
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Bright and White
JEAN ALLSOPP
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Rescued
This kitchen is filled with rescued elements.
The old metal awning is the perfect alternative to a stove hood.
ALEC HEMER
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Blue and White
The only thing we love more than a collection of blue and white pottery is a freshly baked pie!
Rikki Snyder
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Farmhouse Kitchen Stove in a Bold Color
The beautiful Aga stove in British Racing Green is the star of Jeannette Fristoe's charming kitchen. But her antique stoneware crocks, wooden rolling pins, and silverware drawer certainly give it a run for its money.
Rikki Snyder
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Black and White Farmhouse Kitchen
There's not a more classic color combo than black and white, and it works especially well for a farmhouse kitchen when you add tecture through woven baskets and greenery as well as patina via a silver collection.
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Farmhouse Kitchen Repurposed Island
An antique apothecary cabinet gets a new life as a huge island that offers plenty of seating, workspace, and storage in this kitchen designed by designer Joris Van Apers.
Aaron Colussi
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Farmhouse Kitchen Marbled Island
Margaret Shutze's impressive 10-foot island is the heart of her kitchen. The marble countertops, white subway tiles, and cast-brass bin pulls all contribute to her "farm-chic" aesthetic.
BRIAN WOODCOCK
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Make Old New Again
Tennessee natives Seth and Chad Gilbert definitely know how to decorate without spending a fortune. They used reclaimed wood from their front porch to make the island, found the cabinets from a discarded display kitchen at a local shop, and bought the fridge for just $200 on eBay!
RYANN FORD
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Fabulous Fixtures
Amy and Brian Kleinwachter's entire Texas abode is almost exclusively made from reclaimed items. Although you might not be able to find an exact replica of their lights, you can draw inspiration by hanging up your own statement piece.
Max Kim-Bee
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Farmhouse Kitchen Barn Wood-Covered Hood
Nothing says "farmhouse" like reclaimed barnwood, and what better way to use it than for a fancy range hood?
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Country Details
From the oversized farmhouse sink and dusty blue cabinets to the exposed ceiling beams and animal wall art, this kitchen's rustic vibe is complemented by an earthy palette of reds and browns.
Jean Allsopp
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Salvaged Materials
This Georgia cabin makes wide use of salvaged materials, and it brings an acquired-over-time feel to this kitchen's features. With a black soapstone apron-front sink, teak countertops, and heart pine floors salvaged from 300-year-old beams in a South Carolina mill, this charming farmhouse kitchen has age and character.
Laura Moss
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Antique Signs
One of the easiest ways to incorporate farmhouse style into your kitchen and throughout your home is to hang vintage signs that say things like "Grocery" or "Meat Market." You can find them on Etsy or at your local antique store.
Max Kim-Bee
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Reclaimed Wood
The wood column and range hood made from salvaged pine balance out the exquisite white features of this Georgia kitchen, which adds extra country charm with antique porch posts supporting the island, a chalkboard, and farm-fresh flowers in a pitcher.
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Repurposed Items
The owners of this Tennessee cabin used reclaimed materials for their kitchen's eclectic but cozy feel.
Their stools are covered with repurposed old shirts from Goodwill, while their salvaged sink is revamped with a pleated skirt and decorative legs made from old balusters. The sconces come from Habitat for Humanity ReStore, with piping added to mimic the shelving below.
Lincoln Barbour
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White Shiplap
The all-white kitchen in this rustic Tennessee home stays cozy with shiplap paneling that "keeps things from feeling sterile," the owner says. Honey-hued wooden accents like the barstools and cutting boards add some warmth to the space.
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Decorative Rug
A gorgeous 19th-century Turkish runner adds a burst of color to this white galley kitchen inside a rustic Connecticut cottage. Exposed shelving adds to the kitchen's country style, and the owner painted the cabinetry slightly darker than the walls for extra dimension.
Jean Allsopp
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Pecky Cypress
Fans of reclaimed wood, here's a new kitchen trend you'll want to keep your eyes on: pecky cypress, seen here on the island and hood.
This grainy type of wood is known for its long pocketing and striations. Orb lights also help soften a kitchen with lots of straight lines and sharp edges.
Björn Wallander
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Exposed Shelving
Rustic wood looks even more lovely against crisp white walls and dishes. The owner of this northern California home used Douglas fir for the shelving and redwood for the farm table. Exposed shelving and hanging pots are classic features of a country kitchen.
David A. Land
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Vintage Sink
This couple embraced the history of their 18th-century farmhouse by filling it with antiques, and in the kitchen, that translates to a vintage porcelain double farm sink and a display of gorgeous antique dishes. Other small touches, like the faded checkered rug and storage baskets under the sink, add to the rustic style.
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Old Country Charm
A much-needed renovation replaced wallpaper and dark cabinets with an open, welcoming space that utilizes a mix of materials, from aged zinc on the countertops and hood to reclaimed wood on the island and walls.
The owner of this 100-year-old Texas farmhouse has modern appliances hidden away inside the island, and the antique filing cabinet by the stove adds even more country charm.
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Bold Tile
Use eye-catching patterned tiles for contrast in a small, monochromatic kitchen for added character, a perfect project if you're considering a summer renovation.
Dominique Verrillon
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Retro Appliances
Inside a California farmhouse, this vintage-inspired stove in the shade "Lemonade" pairs perfectly with the classic, mossy-green tile and brightens up this sun-drenched space even more.
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Jenae Sitzes Editorial Assistant Jenae is the editorial assistant for Prevention.com, where she regularly covers nutrition, beauty, celebrity workouts, and health trends.
Modern farmhouse kitchen ideas – how to achieve a country look even if you live in the city
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Modern farmhouse kitchen ideas remain perpetually popular because of the comfort and homeliness associated with them – making the kitchen a social heart of the home. The relaxed concept of a country kitchen also offers up plenty of opportunities for creative license and personal touches whether it’s including patterned textiles in the scheme or incorporating salvaged period features.
We love the country look but want to explore how it can work within a modern space, whether that's stripping the farmhouse look back to minimal basics with architectural barn kitchens incorporating steampunk chandeliers in a rustic space. But it's a balance that can be tricky to get right, so we've pulled together all our favorite kitchen ideas, as well as asked designers for their top tips get you inspired and ensure you nail a modern twist on a classic look.
Inspiring modern farmhouse kitchen ideas
1. Pair oversized furniture and bright hues
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This small kitchen nook has all the hallmarks of a chic boutique bolthole with playful oversized furniture and accessories that give a nod to classic farmhouse furniture.
A minimal linen pendant light hangs over a contemporary kitchen table and bright bobbin stools. The fairytale-like furniture is paired with joyous kitchen color combinations of yellow and green with a patchwork of dusky blue floor tiles.
'The kitchen really is the heart of the home, it’s a central hub, a hive of activity, and a place for entertaining friends,' says Ruth Mottershead Creative Director of Little Greene. 'It’s therefore an ideal place to make a statement with adventurous and vibrant color choices.'
2. Mix rustic finishes with painted cabinets
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This modern farmhouse kitchen combines painted kitchen cabinets with raw textures, allowing creativity with color but still retaining character and texture in your surroundings. The generously sized modern Shaker kitchen features mint blue painted upper cabinets with brass details and beautifully crafted lower cabinets in unpainted rustic wood.
'Painted, real wood kitchens are growing in demand,' says Sinead Trainor, Kitchen Category Manager at LochAnna Kitchens.
'The trend for natural textures as well as mixing textures and materials, even across door ranges in the kitchen, continues.'
3. Infuse character using vintage furniture
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This striking monochrome 'Alhambra' kitchen by Portland-based designer Jessica Helgerson is inspired by a Meditteranean farmhouse look. An expansive vintage table reminiscent of a traditional Spanish table but higher for counter use, brings tonnes of character alongside a black and white patterned kitchen flooring.
Brass pendant lights and black cabinetry alongside striking black Crittall windows that let in plenty of light keep the look fresh and contemporary.
4. Be inspired by barn house styles
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From California to the Cotswolds, architects are radically rethinking the traditional farmhouse space. Exposed superstructures, high ceilings, open-plan kitchen layouts ideal for large-scale entertaining, and vast windows capturing vistas of landscape and sky.
This minimal reimagining of the farmhouse kitchen celebrates exposed trusses and beams, abundant wood, soaring ceilings and reclaimed materials.
'We kept the kitchen design as clean and pared-back as possible,' says Jack Trench founder of Jack Trench Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture. 'So as not to detract from the barn’s stonework and original roof beams.'
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Bringing a farmhouse kitchen up to date can be as simple as introducing some key pieces of freestanding furniture to the space and a display cabinet is always a fun option. deVOL's Sebastian Cox range of kitchen shelving and cabinets can easily be described as 'urban rustic' and focuses on utilizing sustainable British timbers.
With birch plywood carcasses, doors made from sustainable timbers such as beech and ash and the incorporation of beautiful and delicate woven panels.
'The whole kitchen is designed to look like it breathes,' says designer Sebastian Cox. 'We’ve created something that feels clean, simple, and light but is brimming with subtle texture to keep the choice of material front of mind.
And as you’d expect it is immaculately made with really charming details; the doors use very beautiful sliding dovetails that are visible on the inside.'
6. Bring a Cali-vibe to a farmhouse kitchen
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Kitchen islands are a perennial favorite for sociable farmhouse-style kitchens. This airy Californian-inspired kitchen brimming with light boasts a beautiful stone island that houses reams of storage underneath as well as open shelving to display books and glassware - doubling up as a display cabinet too.
'At the planning stage try to make your island as large as you can comfortably fit into your kitchen,' says Sam Hart a designer at Roundhouse Kitchens. 'If it’s too mean in size you won’t get the benefits it will bring. It will become a focal point and you’ll want enough space around it for people to sit and socialize. If you integrate a sink and hob, the cook can be at the center of things rather than tucked away from the action.
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This glorious kitchen is by American designer Leanne Ford is one of our all-time favorites – a perfect mix of classic and modern farmhouse wall decor. The rustic wood ceiling stands out against the bright white rest of the kitchen and is mirrored by the vast oak kitchen table and wood hearth of the modern farmhouse fireplace.
The kitchen is brought even more up to date by incorporating a statement industrial chandelier the perfect kitchen lighting idea to marry the history of the property with contemporary flair.
8. Use cocooning hues to warm large spaces
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Kitchen color schemes can be used as a clever technique to make vast spaces like open-plan farmhouse kitchens feel softer and more welcoming. Pastels and muted shades are perfect for doing just that. Experiment with these barely-there shades, like pale pinks and sage greens, that just add a little more warmth than say a neutral grey or cream.
'In what is a large and lofty space, a combination of rosy colors and natural materials bring an important warmth and coziness to the room.' explains Adrian Bergman, Design Manager at British Standard by Plain English. 'The soft pink married with the brass hardware, marble worktop, and oak flooring sit harmoniously together creating a cocooning sanctuary.'
What is farmhouse style kitchen?
Farmhouse-style kitchens tend to focus on natural materials, unpretentious design, and cooking spaces that can accommodate large meals. Cooking implements, appliances, sinks, and storage are also important facets of farmhouse kitchen design.
What should I put in my farmhouse kitchen?
A farmhouse kitchen can feature a combination of various materials, including natural and reclaimed wood cabinetry, walls and butcher block tops; marble and soapstone alternative countertops and backsplashes; wire and glass details; and brushed nickel, brushed brass or wrought iron faucets, lighting, and hardware
Rohini Wahi is Content Editor for Livingetc Online.
With a decade-long career in the interiors and design industry working as a journalist for premium lifestyle publications then delving deeper into the business as a trend forecaster, Rohini has amassed a wealth of global design knowledge that informs her work. She loves a period drama and keeps a tidy home.
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Country or rustic style has long been at the peak of popularity. It can be increasingly found in modern apartments or houses. Some people like the unpretentiousness, some people like the simplicity of appearance, and some people like the simple old atmosphere.
As you can see in the photo of rustic cuisine, only natural materials such as wood, stone, linen or cotton predominate. Together they create a cozy space for family pastime.
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Key Components of Style
The idea of an old rustic kitchen includes the following basic decor elements:
- rough finish;
- white ceiling;
- wooden floors;
- wicker rugs;
- embroidered curtains;
- traditional oven.
But it is not necessary to follow this direction completely. You can choose only a part of the characteristic details that accompany an ordinary kitchen in a village house.
No one refuses normal amenities, household appliances or other attributes of our time.
Wall decoration
Recreating a rustic style is possible without the help of specialized workers. This can be easily done with your own hands. Moreover, this style is unpretentious in decoration.
Rough and uneven walls are much more suitable for rustic kitchen design.
In principle, walls can be finished with various materials, although the advantage still remains with natural ones.
Many choose decorative laying or tiled mosaics, others are sheathed with wooden boards, but textured plaster is the best option. Thanks to it, you can achieve the very desired rough finish.
It is advisable to lay out the working area of a small country kitchen with tiles depicting natural stone or wood cut.
A cheaper option is to use wallpaper with a rustic or ethnic theme.
Flooring
The usual wood floors found in rustic kitchens are not recommended to be replaced with parquet. A modern laminate with an antique effect is more suitable.
And if you cover the floors with simple woven rugs, then immediately get a few steps closer to the desired country style effect.
Ceiling decoration
A simple whitewashing of the ceilings or coating them with water-based paint will definitely not fit the country style.
Ceiling beams are considered to be a distinctive feature of a normal village house. But it doesn't have to be made from wood. You can also choose from lightweight polyurethane.
True, in a kitchen with low ceilings, it will no longer be possible to fix the beams. But you can install stretch or suspended ceilings. And the right selection of colors and lighting will help to maintain the necessary country style.
The selection of luminaires also plays an important role. Wicker lampshades or wrought iron chandeliers will help bring them to the desired style.
Rustic paraphernalia
Family heirlooms that have been stored for centuries somewhere in the attic will help you completely decorate your rustic kitchen with your own hands.
Selected souvenirs diversify the atmosphere. For example, photographs and paintings in antique wooden frames, forged candlesticks, porcelain figurines.
Hang a few earthenware plates on the walls and arrange decorative pots on the shelves for a vintage feel.
Well, where without the true paraphernalia of a village house: painted dishes and a samovar with gingerbread. This is of course already extreme, but there is room for improvement.
Decorative products with herbs and flowers will help to complement the country style: spicy-smelling bouquets, dried flower arrangements, houseplants in pots.
You can also complement the design with textile elements with embroidery (curtains, napkins, tablecloths).
Furniture selection
In principle, the rustic style supports any of the selected furniture elements. The main thing is their compatibility inherent in any design. And the most important thing is the production of furniture from natural materials with a natural touch of antiquity.
The main attribute of a normal country kitchen is a massive table with a stone top and carvings on the facades. For a small kitchen, such furniture will no longer be in place, but antique furniture is just right.
As noted earlier, the rustic style does not like regularity and evenness in features. The same applies to the general environment. The more random and careless in the details, the more lived-in and antique it will look.
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Country style kitchen ideas for your mountain house - Decoora
When someone imagines mountain hut immediately draws interiors in which wood and stone play a special role. Imagine also dark rustic kitchens with a large table or a central island where you can enjoy the long winter evenings, right?
Kitchen which I think has a lot of elements that we can find in the following selection of images: wooden furniture, deep sinks, antique cabinets and/or open shelves through which dishes are visible, and large lamps hanging from the ceiling .
So, assembly tips rustic kitchens for your mountain hut .
There is a word in English that is used to describe those pleasant sensations that certain spaces (or people) evoke: Cozy . Beautiful, cozy, we would say in Spanish. And I think the rustic style is very cozy. A mixture of La Familia Ingalls with Verano Azul: sun, mountains, open skies, mirrors of water... The perfect holiday postcard, a getaway from our lives from Monday to Friday.
Certainly, there is something charming about mountain hut that it is in the middle of the forest, in the mountains, closer to the sky and its clouds than to the world. The cabin gives us the opportunity to be in nature and appreciate the natural rhythm of life. If you have a hut, you are already in luck, and if you are thinking about building one, whether big or small, today I will leave you some interesting ideas for decorating the space that will be the centerpiece of it: cocina .
We all probably have a slightly different idea of how to decorate this type of kitchen, but I'm sure we can agree to name some of these elements. While we are talking, of course, about traditional country kitchen ; one of the many ways to tackle decorating such a space.
Dacha is, by definition, a country house from tree . Or where wood is Main Material and we can find it on walls, floors and ceilings. Or furniture! However, it is also very popular stone in the mountain house, and this is for its thermal qualities. No matter what year this hut is or when it was built, it is sure to have these two elements, either in its construction or in its decoration. But fashion is changing, and today we have mountain houses of different styles.
So when we think of country kitchen We think of a cozy place where a couple or family gathers to cook, socialize, drink coffee and relax.
It should be a space that invites you to leave the world outside And that's where decoration comes into play.
In terms of kitchen cabinets we can think of sliding barn doors , on iron rails, rustic furniture , warm colors, raw wood , another place open concept , handmade details, textured materials, practical storage spaces or if there are prints with nature motifs.
Sliding barn doors are a great piece because you can use them as room dividers as well as cabinets. Made to order, they adapt to any location. rustic handles they also complete the overall idea and are the first thing to change when you want to make repairs without spending money. This is a very simple way to give the kitchen a new wave: door handles, cabinet and drawer handles, windows . In your mountain hut or country kitchen, you can choose worn iron or bronze.
even for glass or colored ceramics.
Speaking of colors, warm colors is the best choice because they are the most welcoming. And I'm not talking about dark palettes, you can use white, beige, orange, brown, yellow, red. You just need to see where the natural light is coming in and how much of its light.
In addition to construction materials, rustic kitchens often feature Furniture made from "natural" wood and/or steel if you want a more industrial look. The furniture is usually simple, and in case of storage, sometimes they don't even have doors, or they are open or have curtains. On furniture, we usually find solid wood, stone and/or cement countertops.
Not using doors, using concrete or solid wood as a rung or island, essentially economic solutions that help reduce the budget. And island or center table, they tend to manage a space dedicated to something more than cooking.
It is usually large enough to accommodate both family and friends who get together during the summer. And on them you can put a central part or a bowl with some natural element that brings the outside in: pine needles, wood, some local decor.
It is also common to have a chimney or sheet that warms up the space, making winters more pleasant. If you can, by buying one of those old "cheap kitchens" that used to be, whether it works or not, plug it in or not, it complements rustic décor in a unique way.
Other common items that these types of kitchens have: large sinks or sinks, as well as cabinets and shelves for organizing dishes. Some lamps that light up a space in an intimate way are becoming favorites; if it's pendants, then it's better. Today they are widely used aluminum lamps, factory style that look great with wood and iron.
But speaking of lighting, if you're building your own hut or have an interesting budget, you can always add some light.
