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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.

GRIDLEY + GRAVES PHOTOGRAPHY

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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.

Michael Paul/Living Inside

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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?

Courtesy of HomeAway

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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.

John Gruen

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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.

Victoria Pearson

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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.

Courtesy of Nesting With Grace

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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.

Gorgeous Modern Farmhouse Kitchens

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Updated on 06/23/21

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If you're looking to design the modern farmhouse kitchen of your dreams, look no further than these stunning ideas. Each example mixes the three essential ingredients for creating a drool-worthy cooking space: modern features, rustic elements, and industrial-inspired accents. When blended just right, the result is a sophisticated kitchen that's also warm and inviting.

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Kitchen in a country house: 15 examples with photos

In the fresh air, the appetite wakes up more often! We have prepared for you a selection with the interiors of country kitchens that will inspire you to cook and, perhaps, to update your own home.

Since ancient times, in a Russian hut, the kitchen, unlike the corner with a table, was hidden behind a curtain or taken out to a separate small annex. Time flies, kitchen furniture and appliances are developing, and it makes no sense to hide such a space. However, in order to make the kitchen of your dreams in a country house, some details need to be considered in advance. About everything in order. nine0003

Kitchen by the window

A kitchen with a window will turn even routine cooking and washing dishes into meditation, however, you need to think about such a placement of the kitchen even at the stage of building a house: this will allow you to choose a view from the window not on the fence of the neighboring plot, but on an attractive landscape . So the kitchen windows in the house of the customer Gulya Galeeva overlook evergreen coniferous trees. To be more precise, this space is considered a breakfast area (there is a separate room for the kitchen with all the necessary professional equipment), and it is not difficult to imagine how pleasant it is to start your day here. nine0003

Such placement of the kitchen can predetermine the type of kitchen set. This happened in the project of Igor Kurkin: he intentionally did not make cabinets with glass facades in the kitchen (although initially the customers wanted this), so that nothing would distract from the view outside the window. Moreover, the designer painted the entire kitchen in the color of the walls, due to which the antique dark sideboard and dining group become an expressive element of the space.

Kitchen in a country house designed by Igor Kurkin in New Moscow. Kitchen. Table, IKEA; vintage chairs, Marelli & Colico; lamp, Artemide; antique sideboard; kitchen, Maria. nine0003

Consider how often and how much you cook. Perhaps sometimes it is still worth paying tribute to traditions and isolating the kitchen. But the owners of this country house did not choose - they, despite the small size of the building, placed two kitchens here at once: one kitchen with a window is combined with a dining room (to keep the space light, neat shelves were used instead of wall cabinets), and the second is hidden in a room along neighborhood. If guests have gathered in the house, then in this room you can cook and not interfere with those gathered in the common area. And after changing dishes, you can remove dirty dishes there, where they will not remind you of themselves and spoil the relaxed atmosphere of the feast. Another nod to antiquity was the cast-iron stove, which is not only used for its intended purpose, but also divides the entire space into a living room and kitchen. And, of course, it is also better to think about such an attribute at the stage of designing a house. nine0003

House designed by MK-Interio in the suburbs of St. Petersburg. Dining and kitchen area. The stove was installed by the builder. Dining chairs, Thonet; lamp, Penta; tablecloth and decorative items on the shelves - from the store "Items"; slate on the floor.

Kitchen with island

Around the island in the kitchen (both outside the city and in a city apartment) all life can spin. He is able to simultaneously unite the entire space and divide it into zones. At the same time, despite the size, the island may seem almost invisible. For example, a country house designed by the A61 architectural bureau and the YY design bureau is minimalistic both inside and out, simple textures and shapes are designed not to distract from nature. The island also corresponds to the idea: the severity of its lines is emphasized by a stone countertop and immediately smoothed out by a wooden finish. The extractor hood gives it out (consider this if you are going to place a hob on the island). nine0003

But decorator Katya Gulyuk decided to focus on the kitchen in her country house. Decorated with tiles (which is not only beautiful, but also practical), it contrasts with the woodwork of the house and sets the mood. And in this case, of course, the island becomes the main element of space.

The kitchen in the client Natalya Yunina's country house is another example of how an island doesn't have to be a boring hulk. The whole interior was conceived during the autumn period, which coincided not only with the calendar, but also with the mood of the owner of the house, so materials and textures were chosen in accordance with two criteria - the ability to age beautifully and “tactility”. The kitchen is no exception: noble wooden facades are complemented by an island with two levels of countertops, which from the side of the dining area looks more like a piano or the stern of a ship. nine0003

House on the edge of the forest, 490 m². The kitchen is made according to the sketches of the designer in the workshop of Dmitry Olenichev. Island and bar stools, Marchetti Mobilificio d'Arte SpA; pendant lights and switches, Aldo Bernardi; faceted bowl, Ceramum.

Classic fronts

If you want to feel like the owner of an estate or at least a family nest in a country house, then a kitchen with classic fronts is just for you. A wooden set will create an atmosphere of a space that has long been inhabited, in which its own history was probably created. Both Marina Gaskova’s client, who dreamed of recreating the atmosphere of his childhood home, and Alexey Dunaev’s customer, aspired to this, and she immediately said that she wanted “a comfortable modern building that looks like it has been standing here for a long time. ” nine0003

Interior from the cover: a house in the suburbs. Kitchen set, Veneta Cucine, with appliances, KitchenAid and Ilve. Copperware, de Buyer. Faucets, Kohler. Bar stools, Tonin Casa, Lamps, Zonca, all from Atmosfera Interiors.

Kitchen in a country house designed by Alexey Dunaev. View from the dining room to the kitchen. Kitchen with facades, IKEA, stone worktop; decorative plates from the owners collection. Portraits of Nikolai Vatagin, the owner of the house, Sergei Melik-Pashaev, is drawn on the right.

And decorator Natela Mankaeva in the project of a house near Moscow in the style of a French chateau in the interior of the kitchen did not limit herself to furniture with panels. The relief of the facades is highlighted with fine golden painting, and the sofa, which also becomes a prominent detail of the kitchen, is a wooden reproduction of stone benches at the Novokuznetskaya metro station.

House in the style of a French chateau in the suburbs. The kitchen set and the sofa are made in the Muradov-Linde cabinetmaker's workshop; decorative painting: Ruslan Setsky, Svetlana Egorova and Elena Bas; carving, “Stavros”; table, Moissonnier; chairs, Massant; chandelier, Artemis; marble on the floor, “Lithos D”. nine0003

But if there is already a lot of wood in the house, then you can paint the facades in a calm neutral tone. Gray is often preferred: the designers of the A3 studio complemented such a kitchen with a wood-like countertop and an antique sideboard, and Elena Semenova brought warmth with the help of brass details.

Dacha near Moscow designed by design studio A3. Kitchen. The antique sideboard was bought by customers, and the designers added nostalgic curtains to it. Kitchen, IKEA; table textiles, linen, Marki Home; crockery, Crate and Barrel. The Viennese chairs were already in the house, they didn't even have to be repainted. nine0003

House for a large family in the Moscow region, designed by Elena Semenova, 270 m². Kitchen-dining room. Table and chairs, Porada; chandeliers over island and table, Contardi; kitchen, Giulia Novars; technology, Miele. On the windows there is a linen Roman blind, Mokum.

Steel facades

Conversely, those who want to add a modern spirit or even futuristic motifs to a wooden country house should take note of the kitchen with steel-effect facades. Metal is good because it takes on the shades of objects and reflects light and space around. But it is worth remembering that, despite their brutal appearance, they, just like on any other surfaces, can have offensive scratches, so be sure to make sure that the facades are vandal-resistant before ordering. nine0003

A house in the Moscow region designed by Olga Maleva. Kitchen. Kitchen set, Awelt, with steel facades; lamps, Barbara Barry; cutting board and stool, Zara Home; ceramic vases Baena, Moon-stores.

Minimalist kitchens

And if you don't want to pay too much attention to the kitchen, you can disguise it. Designer Anna Hom, although she painted the facades in a contrasting black color throughout the space, the kitchen does not catch the eye, on the contrary, it acts as a backdrop for the flowing island that is in front of it. And in the project by Snegiri Architects, the kitchen merges with wall panels and doors, so you can only notice it if you look closely. nine0003

One-storey eco-friendly house in Vladivostok. Kitchen area with dining area. The dining table, designed for ten people, is made of solid walnut in the carpentry workshop of the brother of the owner of the house. On the floor is oak parquet, which grows in the Far East region.

House on the river bank, 100 m². Living and dining room with kitchen area. Table and chairs, Unika Møblär; cork table, Champagne France; lamp, Marset; ceiling light, SWG.

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House in Solnechny

Natalya Solovieva / Interioto

Photographing a house in Solnechny for a real estate agency
Design idea: a medium-sized, bright modern kitchen with a dining table, flat-paneled cabinets, white cabinets, glass backsplash, appliances for furniture facade, porcelain stoneware floors and an island in a private house

Kitchen in a new project

GLDesign

In the photo: a large corner kitchen in a modern style with a single sink, flat fronts, black fronts, wooden worktops, a gray splashback, appliances under furniture façade, porcelain stoneware floor, island, gray floor, brown countertop, dining table, metal tile backsplash and beamed ceiling in a private home

House Z

Designed by Valeria Maslova Studio

Pictured: bright neoclassical (modern classic) kitchen with pantry, recessed panel fronts, white fronts, beige splashback, black appliances, beige floors, beige worktops and multi-level ceiling in a private house

Dark Forest: a country house in the suburbs

Design Point

Dining group, Bontempi. Kitchen set, Scavolini. Pendant lamps, Tom Dixon. nine0075 Design ideas for a large modern style u-shaped kitchen with dining table, flat cabinets, gray cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, gray floors and white countertops without an island in a private residence

goro_da

Main view of the kitchen.
Photo of a modern freestanding u-shaped kitchen with a sink sink, raised infill cabinets, gray cabinets, sintered quartz worktops, white splashback, sintered quartz splashback, porcelain stoneware flooring, island, white flooring, white countertops and multi-level ceiling in a private house

The interior of the house for a young family

ItalProject

The kitchen in the house is combined with the dining area.
A fresh design idea for a mid-sized, bright contemporary style u-shaped kitchen with dining table, sink sink, flat cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain stoneware flooring , an island, a gray floor, a white countertop and a multi-level ceiling in a private house - an excellent photo of the interior

Apartment in Sestroretsk

Remodel

Stylish design: U-shaped kitchen-living room in a modern style with an inset sink, gray facades, a gray backsplash and a backsplash made of ceramic tiles without an island in a private house - the latest trend

The TEREMOK

Setus Design

log cabin with reed roof
Pictured: large straight rustic kitchen with dining table, sink sink, glass fronts, gray fronts, granite countertops, white splashback, ceramic tile splashback, black appliances , light parquet floor, beige floor, gray countertop and clapboard ceiling without an island in a private house

House on a slope

Architectural studio AUTHOR

Project authors: Irina Kilina, Denis Korshunov quartz agglomerate, gray backsplash, stone slab backsplash, black appliances, porcelain stoneware floor, island, brown floor and brown worktop in private house

Private sauna in the suburbs of Moscow

ART BURO 365

The sauna has a kitchen, a dining area and a relaxation area, a bedroom, a toilet, a steam room/sauna, a washing room, an entrance hall.
Original design example of a medium sized straight modern kitchen with dining table, porcelain stoneware floors, gray floors, sink sink, flat cabinets, laminate worktops, green splashback, ceramic tile splashback, black appliances, brown worktops and wood tone cabinets medium tone without an island in a private house

Chalet-style house

Natasha Pushkina

Kitchen. View from the working area.
Homely inspiration: shabby chic corner kitchen with overhead sink, raised infill cabinets, green cabinets, peninsula, brown floor, beige countertops, dining table, colorful splashback and black appliances in a private home

Nostalgia for Italy

Levina Ekaterina and Vavilova Anastasia

Design idea for a mid-sized country-style straight kitchen with dining table, semi-recessed sink (with front rim), recessed panel fronts, any color fronts, tile worktop, gray backsplash, backsplash ceramic tiles, black appliances, terracotta floors, brown floors, gray countertops and any ceiling without an island in a private house

Crisp Architects

Crisp Architects

Rob Karosis, Photographer
Pictured: Classic independent kitchen with glass fronts, wood worktops, white fronts, sink sink, white splashback and white appliances in private home

Country house , 600sq.

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