Personally, I love the idea of attaching different design styles to different rooms in my house. It always feels like the perfect union for my varied tastes. Creating a farmhouse style kitchen works for everyone, regardless of whether you are planning a comprehensive farmhouse transformation or aiming to incorporate select rustic elements to complement a different aesthetic in your home. This article explores 47 ideas you can use to prepare your kitchen in a manner that embodies comfort, charm, and enduring style. Get ready to explore the essential elements of farmhouse design, from shiplap walls to apron-front sinks, and transform your kitchen into a haven of rustic elegance.
1. Use butcher block or reclaimed wood for countertops.
2. Use wire baskets for storage and decor.
3. Create a small herb garden on the windowsill.
4. Use linen or burlap for window treatments.
5. Choose a vintage-style, bronze or brushed nickel faucet.
6. Replace upper cabinets with open wood shelves.
7. Add a china display cabinet to the kitchen for your precious collectibles.
8. Add a pot filler faucet for your convenience around the kitchen.
9. Use a large, sturdy farmhouse dining table with wooden benches or mismatched chairs.
10. Display enamelware dishes, pitchers and mason jars collection.
11. Choose a vintage-style, bronze or brushed nickel faucet.
12. Use composite materials in their natural form such as combining natural stone and wood for the accent walls.
13. Create an attached breakfast nook with live edge wooden countertop.
14. Add a piece of rug with colourful colours and patterns to the kitchen floors.
15. Install wide plank wood floors in a natural or distressed finish.
16. Incorporate an antique hutch or buffet for extra storage.
17. Choose a vintage-style, bronze or brushed nickel faucet.
18. Add double sink on the countertop in a true farmhouse style.
19. Install hooks for hanging kitchen items.
20. Install a wrought iron pot rack for hanging pots and pans.
21. Replace pantry or entry doors with sliding barn doors.
22. Add an interesting wallpaper in floral or nature prints to an accent wall.
23. Use reclaimed wood for shelving, cabinetry, or accent walls.
24. Use white subway tiles for a clean, classic look.
25. Install shiplap on walls or as a backsplash.
26. Incorporate brick accents or a brick backsplash.
27. Add a wooden kitchen island with a rustic finish.
28. Use fruit bowls, or seasonal items as table centerpieces.
29. Add cool accents like soft blue, green, or yellow.
30. Use pendant lights with warm tones over the island or dining table.
31. Add a large, rustic wall clock for decor.
32. Take it a step further and mount animal heads as decor piece on the wall.
33. Install exposed wooden beams on the ceiling.
34. Use potted plants and flowers for a fresh touch.
35. Choose lantern-style light fixtures for a rustic look.
36. Create a high-contrast look with black and white elements.
37. Hang wall signs or farmhouse-style wall art.
38. Install a large, apron-front farmhouse sink.
39. Install a chimney flue with a high raised ceiling.
40. Use a neutral color palette with whites, creams, and soft grays.
41. Install large windows for the kitchen to let in enough natural light and proper ventilation.
42. Add warmth with terracotta floor tiles.
43. Paint a section of wall with chalkboard paint for notes and recipes.
44. Create an open layout for the kitchen by combining it with a dining room.
45. Panel your kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, dishwasher and oven using wood.
46. Use tiles with intricate patterned designs for the kitchen backsplash.
47. Incorporate plaid or gingham patterns in curtains, tablecloths, or napkins.