Add warmth to a kitchen, no matter how contemporary the appliances, with these farmhouse-style design ideas.

Whether your style leans light and bright or dark and moody, embrace thesefarmhouse kitchen ideas.

This design proves that point with clevertricks that boost the perception of square footagewhile underscoring the farmhouse aesthetic.

Room view of a farmhouse style kitchen with cream cabinets, white walls and natural wood tones.

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Blue Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Who says a farmhouse kitchen needs to live in the past?

Rustic Revival

Bring aged-to-perfection style to a new kitchen with a warm blend of natural materials.

Moderncommercial-grade appliancesblend seamlessly into the space’s antique charm to balance old and new.

White kitchen with black and natural wood accents

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Farmhouse Kitchen with Mixed Materials

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An inviting atmosphere is essential to any farmhouse kitchen.

Large grilled windows andopen shelvingreinforce the expansive feel.

Black fixtures and window frames deliver contrast amid white cabinetry andshiplap walls.

Kitchen with dark blue cabinets and wooden countertops

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Fluting orbeadboard detailingon cabinet fronts can be one way to achieve just that.

you might also look to your paint palette for adding interest and depth.

Farmhouse Kitchen with Shiplap

Jay Wilde

Shiplap has become synonymous with farmhouse style.

Wet bar set-up in corner of farmhouse-style kitchen

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Play with orientation, width, and other details to give your shiplap a unique-to-you look.

Warm Welcome

Add bold colorto wrap a farmhouse kitchen in cozy warmth.

Glass-front cabinets put pretty dishes on display, while copper pendant lights deliver shine from above.

Farmhouse style kitchen with navy blue cabinets mixed with natural wood cabinets

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Functional Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas

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Keep essentials on hand for no-fuss farmhouse style.

The classicblue and white palettegets a dose of warmth from wood elements as well as the floorings rich grain.

Farmhouse Kitchen Door Ideas

Theres nothing quite so charming in a farmhouse kitchen as aclassic Dutch door.

Kitchen with wooden table and brick fireplace

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Farmhouse Kitchen Shelving Ideas

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While minimal certainly has its placeso does amaximalist approach.

Here a character-rich island is packed with kitchen essentials as are the open shelves that surround the space.

White farmhouse-style kitchen with exposed brick accent wall

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Jewel Tones

Cabinetrypainted in a deep jade colorputs a trendy twist on this timeless kitchen.

Barstools provide casual eat-in seating for family meals, andquartz-surfacing countertopsprovide an easy-care surface for everyday cooking.

Natural light floods the space thanks to the tall casement windows flanking the range.

Subway tile wall as backsplash in farmhouse style kitchen

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Farmhouse Kitchen Storage Solutions

A utilitarian kitchen doesnt have to mean sleek metal surfaces and harsh lighting.

Rural Refresher

There’s nothing more classic in a farmhouse kitchen thanwhite cabinetry.

Timeless Carrara marble countertops lighten the look of perimeter cabinetry.

White kitchen with island and black stools

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Timeless materials get a trendy twist.

Theserene, sophisticated color schemea study in whites, grays, and blackembodies classic, understated farmhouse style.

Colorful Farmhouse Kitchen

Laura Moss

Theres no wrong way to make your farmhouse kitchen shine.

Farmhouse style kitchen designed in black and white tones

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Displays grouped by color produce a significant visual impact.

Simple wood knobs and a dark wood floor balance this space with natural warmth.

Countertops and a farmhouse-style apron front sink forged from dark stone provide a punch of contrast.

Farmhouse kitchen with navy cabinets and natural wood tones

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Pine flooring and a maple island countertop enhance the room’s casual tone, seamlessly blending old and new.

Retro Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas

Inject old soul into a ho-hum kitchen with some simple makeover strategies.

This standard kitchen gained farmhouse flair bypainting existing cabinetsgreenish-gray and trading chrome hardware for oil-rubbed-bronze knobs and drawer pulls.

Farmhouse style kitchen with shiplap walls and traditional style design elements

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Open shelves replace upper cabinets for a simple look that provides an opportunity for display.

A light fixture made from a sheet of crumbled zinc completes the redo.

Practical Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas

Practicality is the heartbeat of authenticfarmhouse DIY styling.

Kitchen with blue cabinets and island with seating

At the center of the space, a butcher-block island radiates rustic charm while providing an always-ready prep surface.

Farmhouse Kitchen with Decorative Details

Use details to distinguish your farmhouse kitchen from any other.

A few metals enhance the vintage look, including antiqued brass pendant shades and a copper pantry door.

Open floor plan kitchen with wooden beams and natural wood cabinets

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Coral knobs bring the sea’s ambiance inside andlend playful color to the cabinetry.

Rugged wood shelves and a dark wood floor, installed on the diagonal, merge old and new.

Small Farmhouse Kitchen with Big Style

Farmhouse style isn’t dependent on generous dimensions.

Open farmhouse-style kitchen with butcher block wood island

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This small kitchen achieves charm without clutter, starting with amonochromatic color scheme.

Gray-blue cabinets blend with chrome pulls, stainless steel appliances, and gray-and-white marble countertops.

Classic Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas

Trying to decide on a backsplash for your farmhouse kitchen?

Colorful cabinets in a farmhouse style kitchen

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One no-fail option is white subway tile.

Farmhouse Kitchen Lighting Ideas

Selecting the right lightinggoes a long way in creating your farmhouse kitchen.

Vintage-style stools for island seating introduce ahint of industrial style.

Wooden shiplap wall behind bar area in farmhouse kitchen

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Farmhouse Kitchen Accent Wall Ideas

Well-chosen wall treatments wrap your kitchen in farmhouse appeal.

Grille-free windows let in natural light and prioritize backyard views.

Becausemarble is prone to stains, seal the surface to make it longer-wearing and stain-repellant.

Farmhouse style kitchen with shiplap walls and open shelving

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Wipe up spills as they happen.

Pair them with natural wood to prevent your kitchen from looking too cold.

This wood-top table offers a contemporary version with its tubular metal base and metal chairs and stools.

Farmhouse style kitchen with dutch door open

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Create anoversized island with seatingfor gathering around and spreading out during meal prep.

All in all, its all about an airy, flowy feeling.

Rustic enough for a farm, yet cozy and chic enough for modern time necessities and tastes.

White kitchen with shiplap walls and vaulted ceiling

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Country decor has rougher yet homey elementsmore natural and carefree if you will.

Cozy farmhouse style kitchen with antique butcher block island

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Kitchen with green cabinets and white island seating

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Detail shot of kitchen counter with farmhouse style decor elements

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White kitchen with island and wooden tops

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bungalow farmhouse kitchen marble island

White kitchen with bar seating and stools

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Green kitchen cabinets surrounding a white farmhouse-style sink

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White and green kitchen with sign that says “Breakfast Served”

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Yellow and blue kitchen with island

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Sage kitchen with island with stools

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White kitchen with wooden island

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Rustic wooden kitchen with small table

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White kitchen with island and seating

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Kitchen with wooden floors and tall table

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Kitchen with rug and blue cabinets

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Kitchen with white brick and island

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Kitchen with white brick and island seating

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Kitchen with brick corner and island with seating

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Kitchen with gray brick and wooden cabinets

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Kitchen with white brick and dining room seating

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Kitchen with blue walls and dining room seating

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