67 Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas for the Heart of the Home (2024)

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Sarah Lyon

Sarah Lyon is a freelance writer and home decor enthusiast, who enjoys sharing good finds on home items. Since 2018, she has contributed to a variety of lifestyle publications, including Apartment Therapy and Architectural Digest.

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Published on 07/05/24

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When designing a kitchen, many people are drawn to a farmhouse style aesthetic for their space. Farmhouse style kitchens are cozy, welcoming, and full of charm, often featuring classic materials such as wicker, wood, and linen.

Keep in mind that farmhouse style itself can be quite broad. Within it, there is the modern farmhouse style, which is characterized by more of a sleek look and pared down accents, rustic farmhouse, which emphasizes the use of reclaimed materials, and cottage farmhouse, where you'll likely come across shabby chic touches such as florals and other patterned textiles.

No matter which aspect of farmhouse style appeals to you, we're here to help you design the kitchen of your dreams by sharing 67 beautiful farmhouse kitchen ideas below. These ideas are sure to inspire you no matter your home size or budget.

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Larger Than Life Lighting

Swap out standard builder-grade fixtures in favor of lighting that makes a stylish statement. These oversized gold pendant lights will brighten up your kitchen in a snap but look equally nice even when they're not in use.
Even if you're a renter, you can feel free to swap out your existing lighting, too—just be sure to keep the original fixtures stored somewhere safe so that you can re-install them prior to moving out.
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Creative Curations

Don't be afraid to go all out with accessories in your farmhouse kitchen. Get creative when displaying basic items such as spice jars, dish towels, and more. Wooden hooks make it easy to corral like with like.
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Farmhouse Kitchen With Cottage-Like Accents

If you appreciate cottage-like touches, weave some florals into your farmhouse kitchen, as seen here with this wallpaper border. You can also cozy things up a bit more with the addition of a countertop lamp, which will cast a warm glow as you cook.
When it comes to appliances, opt primarily for function.
"Make sure the appliance selections meet yourmodern day needs," Kimberly Bevan, the founder of Bevan Interiors, says. "Don't go overboard on incorporating vintage appliances which look charming but are often not as energy efficient or conducive to today's kitchen needs."
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Rustic Influence

If your style leans rustic, opt for salvaged-looking furniture pieces like this wooden cabinet.
"Traditionally, farmhouses would use the materials readily availableon their land to create the kitchen which might include old barn wood or wood from fallen trees," Bevan explains.
Other wooden features commonly used in farmhouse kitchens include butcher blocks, painted or stained solid wood cabinetry, and reclaimed wooden beams.You can also repurpose vintage glass jars and use them to store essential ingredients in the cabinet and on your countertop.
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Beadboard Walls in Farmhouse Kitchen

Jazz up simple kitchen walls with the addition of beadboard, a material that is often found in farmhouse style homes. It looks nice painted in the color of your choosing or left plain white. Alternatively, opt for a two-toned look as seen here!
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Handy Plate Rack

Use a plate rack to display your favorite dishes in the kitchen. Accessing and putting away your servingware has never been easier, either.
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Farmhouse Kitchen With Sweet Skirted Sink

Instead of opting for traditional wooden doors, consider placing skirted fabric over your sink to conceal what's underneath while adding a touch of charm to the kitchen. You can easily DIY your own skirt using leftover fabric that you already have on hand.
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Wooden Hooks on the Wall

Short on storage space? No problem! Make use of a wooden hook system on the wall and use it to house everything from dishcloths to decor.
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Farmhouse Kitchen With Neutral Components

Many farmhouse kitchens are neutral in color, but that doesn't mean you can't go all in with various tones and textures. Weave in touches of wood, wicker, copper, and metal to create a collected look. You can likely shop your house first to find items that might look nice displayed in the kitchen prior to purchasing anything new.
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Open Shelving All Over

Wooden open shelving is another farmhouse kitchen fixture. Style yours with a mixture of decorative and practical objects.
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Versatile Side Cart

Turn a side cart into a cute display in the kitchen by outfitting it with some of your favorite items, such as cookbooks and platters. When you're entertaining, you can clear off the top and use it to serve food.
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Farmhouse Kitchen With Dazzling Wooden Beams

If your kitchen features exposed wooden beams, let them be the star of the show by leaving them in their natural state, which will help you fully embrace the classic farmhouse look.
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Cutting Board Display

Rather than storing your wooden cutting boards behind closed doors, take them out and lean them against your backsplash so that they double as decor. Wooden accents are a key component of farmhouse style kitchens, and being that cutting boards are so affordable and utilitarian, they're a no-brainer purchase.
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Painted Farmhouse Style Hutch

Bring some cottage flair into your farmhouse kitchen with the addition of a painted hutch. It's a useful alternative to traditional cabinetry, and you can paint yours in the color of your choosing. This light sage green is a hue that many people who choose to bring color into their farmhouse kitchen tend to use.
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See Also
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Ready to Host

Farmhouse kitchens are always the perfect place to host a gathering of family and friends. Equip yourself to host the whole crew by setting up a sweet coffee bar that's fully stocked with mugs and more.
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Farmhouse Kitchen With Fresh Flowers

No farmhouse kitchen is complete without some flowers. Whether you trim some from your garden or head down to the local farm stand, you won't want to forgo a vessel filled with beautiful blooms. Dried hydrangeas look beautiful as well and will last for many months on end with no maintenance required.
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Everyday Objects at Work

Repurpose household objects in the kitchen to add character to your space. For example, a small set of wooden drawers like the ones shown here can accommodate coffee pods, sugar packets, and more.
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Architectural Intrigue

It's all in the architectural details when it comes to decorating your farmhouse kitchen. Adding a dutch door to your kitchen will bring an extra dose of farmhouse flair into your home in an instant.
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Farmhouse Kitchen With Shiplap and Subway Tile

Shiplap and subway tile proves to be a winning combination in farmhouse kitchens, as illustrated here. These two materials have been popular for decades and don't seem to be going out of style anytime soon. The two blend to bring some texture into a neutral space.
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Farmhouse Kitchen With Modern Flair

This sleek modern farmhouse kitchen effortlessly blends together contemporary influences (such as the acrylic bar stools) with timeless farmhouse components. If you're planning to go mod, be sure to still incorporate wooden elements, white ceramics, and some woven touches.
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Long Wooden Shelves

Skip the upper cabinets and display all of your kitchen items on long wooden shelves like these. Farmhouse spaces are all about embracing a collected, lived-in look.
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Black and White Checkered Flooring

Black and white checks are a timeless pick; if you can't change your kitchen tiles, you can always opt for a peel-and-stick approach that is renter-friendly and removable.
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Light Sage Farmhouse Kitchen

Looking to add some color to your farmhouse kitchen? You can't go wrong with a calming light sage hue. This barely-there green is extra soothing.
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Wooden Rustic Kitchen Table

To add a storied touch to the kitchen, bring in a table made from reclaimed wood. Whether you paint it or leave it in its natural state is entirely your choice.
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Wooden Range Hood

A wooden range hood pops against this kitchen's all-white backdrop. It nicely plays to the wooden island, which also adds rustic flair to the space.
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Still Life Art in Farmhouse Kitchen

Make room for art in the kitchen. If you crave a unique piece, take to the thrift store or flea market for a special vintage find. Floral prints or landscapes are excellent picks for farmhouse spaces.
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Woven Baskets Galore

Bring on the baskets! There's no such thing as using too much wicker when it comes to styling a farmhouse kitchen. Add some greenery to create a rustic arrangement or use them as storage vessels.
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Farmhouse Kitchen With Framed Artwork

Not sure how to fill the area above your stove? You can always hang a piece of art there so that you have something to admire as you cook. Again, flowery designs are great for creating a farmhouse feel.
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Using the Space Above the Sink

Add something unexpected to the kitchen by decorating the area above your sink with baskets. This setup will draw the eye upward while providing useful storage.
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An Almost Off-White Hue

This light green cabinet hue almost reads off-white and is a nice choice for anyone who can't fully steer clear of color but is looking to keep it simple.
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Cozy Runner in Farmhouse Kitchen

One way to warm up your kitchen in an instant is by laying down a runner. Opt for something that spans the length of your island to fill the space properly.
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Kitchen Collection

Go ahead and highlight a collection of items that are meaningful to you in your kitchen. Here, white pottery pieces are clustered together on the countertop making for a stylish yet functional display.
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Artful Plate Display in Farmhouse Kitchen

Hang some of your favorite plates on the wall above the doorway in your kitchen to make your cooking space appear more lived-in while highlighting some of your collectibles.
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Farmhouse Ready Sink

No farmhouse kitchen is complete without a classic farmhouse style sink like this one. It's sure to make cleaning that big pile of dishes a total breeze.
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Natural Wood Floors

If your kitchen has natural wood floors, you'll definitely want to let them shine. The more character and signs of age, the better.
"Particularly for the floors, counters, and backsplash, these materials are natural, not man-made, harkening back to a time when using materials found near a source was a logical choice," Nureed Saeed, the founder of NU Interiors, says. "Truly the eco-friendly component wasn’t being thought of but people were way ahead of their time."
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Checkered Cafe Curtains

Farmhouse style and checkered or gingham prints go hand in hand, and these curtains are easy to make on your own using scrap fabric.
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Durable Jute Rug

Jute rugs are known for being durable and long lasting and are great for high traffic areas. Place one underneath your kitchen table to section off your dining space from the rest of the room.
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Utilitarian Mug Holder

A handy mug holder like this one keeps all of your essentials within reach and can even double as a drying rack.
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Farmhouse Kitchen With Simple Lighting

The addition of a simple farmhouse style light fixture above the sink makes this kitchen feel more complete and custom in a snap.
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Well Styled Shelves

Make room for small frames and vases inside of your kitchen hutch. Given how much time you spend in this space, you deserve to be surrounded by objects that you love.
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Comfortable Seating Nook

Cozy up your dining area with the addition of some throw pillows. Dotted or striped motifs are always great in farmhouse spaces. Personal touches, such as framed family photographs or favorite art pieces, are also a nice addition to a farmhouse kitchen and can be displayed leaning on a wooden wall-mounted shelf like the one shown in this room.
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Shabby Chic Touch

Bring a shabby chic cabinet into the kitchen and make use of all of its shelves as well as its sides—you can install hooks here for additional storage if space allows.
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Delightful Vignette

Style a small vignette on your countertops using small drawers, a cute utensil holder, and some dried flowers. You don't need much space to create something pretty.
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Sleek and Black Farmhouse Kitchen

Most farmhouse kitchens are white and bright. For a more sleek farmhouse look, bring some matte black light fixtures into the mix, like the ones seen here.
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Mixing and Matching Wood Tones

It's okay to mix and match wood tones in your farmhouse kitchen as long as you identify a dominant shade. This darker tone is carried over from the island top to the pendant lights. White walls and cabinetry prevent the room from appearing too heavy or dark.
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A Pop of Fresh Greenery

The best free piece of farmhouse decor? Branches from your backyard. Display some in a vessel on your kitchen island to fill your cooking space with life without spending a cent.
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Salvaged Island

Consider using a nontraditional surface as your kitchen island. A salvaged wooden table can serve the same function while better contributing to your farmhouse aesthetic.
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Baskets All Over in Farmhouse Kitchen

Make use of large woven baskets to house things like kitchen towels, aprons, and other textiles that you can easily store folded.
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Reuse and Repurpose

Farmhouse living is about making the most of the materials you already have on hand. To that end, repurpose empty glass jars in your kitchen and turn them into storage for dry goods and other ingredients.
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White Exposed Brick Farmhouse Kitchen

Exposed brick adds instant character to any farmhouse kitchen. If the natural red tone feels too severe, consider painting it a soft white shade as shown here.
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Touch of Topiary

No room for a full-on plant in the kitchen? You can never go wrong with a sweet and simple topiary in a classic terracotta pot.
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Colorful Dried Florals

Dried flowers look beautiful in farmhouse style kitchens. Place a bouquet into a woven vessel and you're golden.
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Signs of Stripes

Stripes and farmhouse style go hand in hand. Work the classic pattern into your kitchen by rolling out a runner in front of the stove. Patterned runners are wise choices to help camouflage the inevitable stains and spills in the kitchen as well.
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Industrial Farmhouse Moment

Try this approach to wall shelves, which is artful and unique. The wire adds an industrial feel to your farmhouse kitchen.
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A Bit of Burlap

Burlap is a material that we often see in farmhouse style spaces, and it makes for a great window covering option, allowing for light to still filter through over the course of the day.
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Farmhouse Kitchen With Olive Tree

Many farmhouse style rooms feature olive trees. Whether you go real or faux, weave one into your kitchen design, placing it on the countertop or table.
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Classic Windsor Chairs

Not sure what type of chairs to purchase for your farmhouse style kitchen? Windsor chairs are always a nice classic bet, and they're comfortable to boot.
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Comfy Eating Spot

Encourage friends and family members to sit down and stay a while by customizing your dining bench so that it's nice and comfortable. Fabric cushions and a few pillows will work wonders.
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Artful Lighting Choices

Candelabra chandeliers shine in this modern farmhouse kitchen, serving as a form of art.
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Linen Window Treatments in Farmhouse Kitchen

If you choose to install full length curtains in your kitchen, a linen material will contribute to your space's farmhouse aesthetic while allowing light to filter in nicely.
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Stylish Stone Farmhouse Kitchen

A stone backsplash is one way to bring that cottage farmhouse effect into your kitchen immediately. Keep accessories to a minimum to allow the material to take center stage.
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Wicker Moment

Fill an empty kitchen corner with a wicker lamp like this one. Search for farmhouse-like pieces at thrift stores and estate sales to decorate your kitchen with budget-friendly items that aren't too precious.
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Sneaky Storage

Make the most of every inch of space in your small farmhouse kitchen. You can hang a small rod and curtain between your fridge and countertop, as shown here, and fill that space with essential but unsightly items such as a small broom and dustpan or even a trashcan.
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Farmhouse Kitchen With Greenery

Bring the outside in by displaying full-sized plants in your kitchen. Even if you live in the city, you can still enjoy a country-like effect as you cook.
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Pared Down

While most farmhouse kitchens lean maximalist, there is nothing wrong with opting to pare down and go minimalist in your space. Plants, colorful dish towels, and small pieces of art can be used sparingly to add pops of intrigue as you desire.
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Sliding Barn Door

Add a barn door to your kitchen to section off the space from the rest of your home without deviating from your aesthetic.
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Picnic Basket Storage

When you're not using your picnic baskets, you can designate them as storage bins in the kitchen. They're way prettier to look at than standard plastic tubs!

Tips for Decorating a Farmhouse Kitchen

Bevan notes that craftsmanship is a key component of farmhouse style kitchens.

"They can still be state of the art in terms of the latest appliances, but the focus is more on the handcrafted details that harken back to simpler times," she says.

When it comes to materials for your farmhouse kitchen, do not be afraid to opt for elements that will show signs of use over time.

"Marble is a great surface to bake on, butcher blocks are easy to maintain and wear over time so that the space really can feel the love in the kitchen, and brass hardware patinas naturally show the beauty of time passing," Saeed says.

Looking to add instant character to your farmhouse kitchen? There are many simple ways like adding some vintage finds, warm colors, inviting lighting, and installing wallpaper to evoke a farmhouse style, Bevan says.

FAQ

What are popular colors for farmhouse kitchens?

Many farmhouse kitchens are neutral in color. When color is used on the cabinets, shades of green and blue are popular choices.
What is the difference between farmhouse kitchens and country kitchens?

Farmhouse kitchens are less colorful than country kitchens, which tend to incorporate brighter hues and more patterns.
What is a modern farmhouse kitchen?

A modern farmhouse kitchen is characterized by clean lines and a more sleek, streamlined appearance than a classic farmhouse kitchen.

67 Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas for the Heart of the Home (2024)

Larger Than Life Lighting

Creative Curations

Farmhouse Kitchen With Cottage-Like Accents

Rustic Influence

Beadboard Walls in Farmhouse Kitchen

Handy Plate Rack

Farmhouse Kitchen With Sweet Skirted Sink

Wooden Hooks on the Wall

Farmhouse Kitchen With Neutral Components

Open Shelving All Over

Versatile Side Cart

Farmhouse Kitchen With Dazzling Wooden Beams

Cutting Board Display

Painted Farmhouse Style Hutch

Ready to Host

Farmhouse Kitchen With Fresh Flowers

Everyday Objects at Work

Architectural Intrigue

Farmhouse Kitchen With Shiplap and Subway Tile

Farmhouse Kitchen With Modern Flair

Long Wooden Shelves

Black and White Checkered Flooring

Light Sage Farmhouse Kitchen

Wooden Rustic Kitchen Table

Wooden Range Hood

Still Life Art in Farmhouse Kitchen

Woven Baskets Galore

Farmhouse Kitchen With Framed Artwork

Using the Space Above the Sink

An Almost Off-White Hue

Cozy Runner in Farmhouse Kitchen

Kitchen Collection

Artful Plate Display in Farmhouse Kitchen

Farmhouse Ready Sink

Natural Wood Floors

Checkered Cafe Curtains

Durable Jute Rug

Utilitarian Mug Holder

Farmhouse Kitchen With Simple Lighting

Well Styled Shelves

Comfortable Seating Nook

Shabby Chic Touch

Delightful Vignette

Sleek and Black Farmhouse Kitchen

Mixing and Matching Wood Tones

A Pop of Fresh Greenery

Salvaged Island

Baskets All Over in Farmhouse Kitchen

Reuse and Repurpose

White Exposed Brick Farmhouse Kitchen

Touch of Topiary

Colorful Dried Florals

Signs of Stripes

Industrial Farmhouse Moment

A Bit of Burlap

Farmhouse Kitchen With Olive Tree

Classic Windsor Chairs

Comfy Eating Spot

Artful Lighting Choices

Linen Window Treatments in Farmhouse Kitchen

Stylish Stone Farmhouse Kitchen

Wicker Moment

Sneaky Storage

Farmhouse Kitchen With Greenery

Pared Down

Sliding Barn Door

Picnic Basket Storage

Tips for Decorating a Farmhouse Kitchen

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