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29 Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas for the Perfect Rustic Vibe

Create your own dreamy, one-of-a-kind cook space using our favorite farmhouse kitchen ideas of all time.

Headshot of Amy MitchellBy Amy Mitchell
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Duanne Simon

You don't have to own a farmhouse, or live on a farm for that matter, to have the rustic farmhouse kitchen of your dreams. As it turns out, the popular mainstream look—thanks to the likes of farmhouse style whisperer Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper fame and other champions of the style—can be achieved anywhere (and it definitely has proven to be no flash in the pan trend).

When it comes to gathering modern farmhouse kitchen ideas, simply start with all the perfectly imperfect icons of farmhouse style seen around the house, like well-worn antiques, hardwood floors, and collections galore. Those country charms and more, like unique kitchen lighting ideas, make for a one-of-a-kind heart of the home that is comfortable, cozy, and classic.

The kitchen can be one of the most expensive rooms to build and renovate. If you're looking for farmhouse kitchen ideas on a budget, consider open concept shelving that gives casual "serve yourself" vibes while saving on cabinetry costs. Reclaimed/repurposed materials bring loads of rustic charm, plus is there anything more quintessentially country than using what you already have? Both nostalgic and utilitarian, passed-down family collections create meaningful decorating moments. But do consider a splurge or two, like a hard-working apron-front sink for handling more than just dishes and built-to-last appliances for preparing hearty family meals to come.

Here, browse some of our favorite farmhouse kitchen ideas of all time, including small modern farmhouse kitchen ideas and farmhouse kitchen ideas with an island (because everybody wants an island, right?!).

1

A Natural Palette in a Farmhouse Kitchen

reclaimed wood graces the floor and ceiling and center of the kitchen which features a custom island crafted from antique white oak that is paired with rustic woven back counter stools
Brie Williams

The basis of the warm, natural color palette in this country kitchen starts with reclaimed wood that graces the floor, ceiling, and center island. Neutral-colored antique finds such as stoneware, breadboards, and baskets find a home on shelves, while a pot rack behind the sink offers easy access to cast-iron skillets and other kitchen accessories. A pair of 1950s industrial pendants that were rescued from an old factory are featured above a custom island crafted from antique white oak in this rustic mountain cabin.

2

Painted Floors in a Farmhouse Kitchen

a cafe sign scored on a junking trip years ago is right at home in this missouri lake house kitchen where the colorful collected kitchen includes painted floors and a hodgepodge of counter stools and other nostalgic pieces
Adam Albright

The colorful, collected kitchen in this Missouri lake house boasts bright painted floors that will wear beautifully over time. A hodgepodge of counter stools and other nostalgic pieces, like this café sign scored on a junking trip years ago, are all right at home in the cheerful space.

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3

Small and Charming Farmhouse Kitchen

a tiny farmhouse kitchen packed with charm like a skirted sink and open shelving and a pine island and a vintage stove
Buff Strickland, styling by Jessica Brinkert Holtam

This tiny kitchen really packs in the charm! First, painting the shiplap walls and ceiling white really opened up the previously cramped kitchen in this Texas farmhouse purchased for $15,000 on Facebook. Salvaged finds like the circa-1950s O’Keefe & Merritt enamel stove and Mexican pine island reinforce a layered, acquired-over-time feeling. A simple skirt below the sink is an iconic country application.

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4

Colorful and Collected Farmhouse Kitchen

a farmhouse kitchen with mint green cabinets and a wood table in the middle
Rikki Snyder

Colorful and collected, this farmhouse kitchen with minty green cabinets boasts several farmhouse style icons: a salvaged sink from a flea market, a collection of ironstone, a primitive dining table, and 19th-century chairs surrounding the eat-in kitchen's primitive dining table.

5

Period-Authentic Paint Colors in a Farmhouse Kitchen

a tiny galley kitchen is painted in a pretty teal blue green color on the trim and cabinets and ceiling while a green wallpaper covers the walls
Chase Daniel

Look to historically accurate paint colors when renovating any space. For this 1900s farmhouse galley kitchen, the homeowner went with a timeless cornflower blue paint for the ceiling and trim, while a green reproduction wallpaper covers the walls. An antique mint-colored enamel gas range continues the color story.

6

Vintage Rugs in a Farmhouse Kitchen

an all white corner kitchen with a colorful vintage rug over hardwood floors
David Land

With cool retro details like cream-colored SMEG refrigerator and massive 1950s cast-iron drainboard sink, the real showstopper in this kitchen is underfoot—the vintage rug. With its deep jewel tones, this jolt of color and pattern really pack a punch in an all-white kitchen.

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7

Bright and White Farmhouse Kitchen

a white farmhouse kitchen with purple flowers and live ducks on the floor
David Tsay

Is any farmhouse kitchen complete without live ducks? This clean, white kitchen has us wondering! An all-over white approach provides a neutral backdrop for any future accessory choices. Open shelving keeps the space casual with a "help yourself" mood, while a chevron pattern on the floor lends a subtle high-style vibe.

8

Oversize Elements in a Farmhouse Kitchen

a farmhouse kitchen with a large island and a wood ceiling and two pendant lights made of baskets
Marta Xochilt Perez, styling by Jennifer Decleene

From the family-friendly island (at more than 7 by 5 feet!) to the large woven pendant lights overhead, this Minnesota lake house kitchen proves that bigger is better.

9

Renovated Farmhouse Kitchen

a fresh coat of green paint on this kitchens existing cabinets enlivens the whole space and plays well with the already there backsplash and countertops and a deep green range blends with the green cabinet color
Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Working with the existing backsplash tile, countertops, and cabinets, this kitchen got a new lease on life with a fresh coat of green paint (Peale Green by Benjamin Moore), enlivening the whole space. A deep green range blends with the green cabinet color. The custom island with slab-style drawers and bail pull hardware creates a place to prep and gather, while new lighting overhead looks as if it's been there forever.

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10

Country Blue in a Farmhouse Kitchen

farmhouse in 10 acre pecan grove in the mississippi delta designed by holly audrey williams and rachel hardage barrett
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This Mississippi farmhouse kitchen is proof that country blue plays well with just about any material, from the brass hardware and lighting to the existing wood beams and antique silver trays hung neatly above a Windsor stool. Homeowners Rachel Hardage Barrett (Country Living's editor in chief!) and contributor Holly Audrey Williams chose to coat the kitchen top to bottom in this charming hue (Dutch Tile Blue by Sherwin-Williams)—the ceiling and island, too.

11

Kick Up the Color in a Farmhouse Kitchen

discovered at a barn sale this kitchens blue workbench sets the rustic pieced together feel of this galley kitchen as this is a departure from modern farmhouse style with its deep colors in the stove and cabinets and even the copper hood that lets this small space live large
Helen Norman

A departure from typical modern farmhouse style, the deep colors in the stove, cabinets, and even the copper hood let this small space live large. Discovered at a barn sale, the 27-drawer workbench sets the tone for the rustic, pieced-together feel of this galley cook space in a Virginia mountain cottage.

12

Rustic Elements in a Farmhouse Kitchen

a man in a plaid shirt cuts vegetables at an oversize work table in a country kitchen
Jean Allsopp

Rustic rescued elements, like the old metal awning used as a stove hood, give a true pieced-together-over-time feel to this Alabama farmhouse kitchen.

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13

Displaying Collections in a Farmhouse Kitchen

a farmhouse kitchen with moss green cabinets and wood counters and open shelving with pottery
Duanne Simon

This homeowner had her open shelving custom made to accommodate the size of the pottery—now that's a serious collector! The mossy green cabinet paint, the wood ceiling beams, and island countertop play well with the natural theme of the pottery collection to create a warm, cozy cook space.

14

Reclaimed Materials in a Farmhouse Kitchen

a farmhouse kitchen using reclaimed wood and lighting and signage to decorate
Ryann Ford

Amy and Brian Kleinwachter's entire Texas abode is almost exclusively made from reclaimed items. From statement lighting above the bar area to tin ceiling details to reclaimed wood on the walls, this farmhouse kitchen is truly one-of-a-kind.

15

Vintage-Inspired Appliances in a Farmhouse Kitchen

a farmhouse kitchen that has a vintage dark green stove as a focal point
Rikki Snyder

The beautiful vintage-inspired 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-turned-drawer pull hardware certainly give it a run for its money.

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16

"Make Old New Again" Farmhouse Kitchen

a farmhouse kitchen that has bare walls and reclaimed blue washed wood makes up the kitchen island
Brian Woodcock

Tennessee natives Seth and Chad Gilbert definitely know how to decorate a farmhouse kitchen without spending a fortune. They used reclaimed wood from their front porch to build the base of the island, found the cabinets from a discarded display kitchen at a local shop, and bought the retro fridge for just $200 on eBay!

17

Salvaged Wood Accents in a Farmhouse Kitchen

a white farmhouse kitchen ideas with salvaged wood details in the range hood
Max Kim-Bee

The range hood made from salvaged pine balances out the clean white features of this Georgia kitchen, which adds extra country Antique porch posts supporting the island, a chalkboard, and farm-fresh flowers in a pitcher add extra country charm to this classic farmhouse kitchen.

18

"Eat In" Farmhouse Kitchen

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Helen Norman

The owners of this 1820s Virginia farmhouse built the kitchen table, which serves as eating and prep space, by hand. When restoring this room, the couple kept much of its country style intact, from the exposed brick to the apron-front sink.

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Vintage Sink in a Farmhouse Kitchen

a white antique sink is nestled between two white cabinets and under a window in a farmhouse kitchen
David A. Land

This couple embraced the history of their 18th-century farmhouse kitchen by choosing a vintage porcelain double farm sink as the centerpiece of their cook space. A charming display of gorgeous antique dishes and other small touches, like the faded checkered rug and storage baskets under the sink, add to the rustic style.

20

Pecky Cypress in a Farmhouse Kitchen

an all wood kitchen with clear barstools and white countertops
Jean Allsopp

Fans of reclaimed wood, here's a kitchen trend you'll want to copy: all over pecky cypress. As seen here on the island and hood, pecky cypress is known for its grainy texture, long pocketing and striations, and natural warmth. A pair of large orb lights casts a glow over the hardworking island.

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Amy Mitchell

Amy Mitchell is the managing editor at Country Living Magazine. She writes about a wide range of topics, including homes and lifestyle content.

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