Looking for farmhouse kitchen ideas? If you feel you’re late to the farmhouse party? Don’t fret just yet!
Farmhouse design is an aesthetic take on homes that feel warm, loving, and actively lived in. Even the most curated farmhouse kitchens have an inviting atmosphere that makes you want to sit down and enjoy a good meal.
Of course, the farmhouse look is nothing new. But professional designers and homeowners alike continue to find exciting ways to reinvent farmhouse design and combine it with other stylish kitchen interiors.
There’s still plenty of life left in this trend to inspire and reinvigorate your kitchen and adjacent spaces. Let us prove it with the farmhouse kitchen decorating ideas featured below:
Decorating 101: 25 Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas To Spruce Up Your Space
1. Clean and Modern Open-Concept Kitchen
This open-concept kitchen blends together rustic and contemporary details for a space that is bright, warm, and great for entertaining.
Farmhouse decor can sometimes feel overbearing. Keeping these elements above the main living area — in the form of exposed rafters and pendant lights — preserves the openness below.
Smaller details like a sliding barn door and subtle shiplap help flesh out the rustic vibe.
2. Bright White Kitchen Island
Modern farmhouse design expertly toes the line between cozy and streamlined. The kitchen in this example is the perfect inspiration for those looking to emulate this style in their own home.
While the majority of the kitchen is fresh and simple, a few subtle details give it an undeniably rustic look. Most notably, the basin sink and shiplap ceiling pull more than their fair share in this space.
3. Straightforward Subway Tile
Few things go together like subway tile and farmhouse design. Even if the rest of your kitchen is relatively neutral in terms of decor, installing a subway tile backsplash or accent wall can increase its rustic charm exponentially!
4. Rustic Bohemian Kitchen
If you prefer interior living spaces that really lean into the rustic vibe, consider drawing inspiration from international sources as well. This kitchen may not bear the hallmarks of a classic American farmhouse.
But it does boast all of the intrigue found in French countryside design.
5. Sleek Modern Farmhouse
Good design does not have to beat you over the head to be effective. In this example, nothing really stands out in terms of farmhouse decor.
But a closer look reveals retro wall hangings, subway tile, and vintage light fixtures that are decidedly farmhouse-inspired.
6. Wood and Wicker
This modern farmhouse kitchen manages to have rustic appeal without leaning too heavily on passing trends.
Curated details — such as the kitchen island end cap reminiscent of a barn door — infuse the space with the perfect amount of conceptual design.
There’s tons of freedom to make this type of space more or less rooted in the farmhouse aesthetic in the future without requiring a total overhaul.
7. Warm Wood Cabinetry
A heavy dose of natural wood adds much-needed warmth to this large, open-concept kitchen. This mix of modern and farmhouse-inspired design is mirrored perfectly in the adjacent living room.
The wooden cabinetry alone isn’t enough to make this kitchen feel like a rustic farmhouse. That job falls to additional details like the basin sink and lantern-style pendant lights above the island.
8. Classic Farmhouse Decor
At its core, this kitchen is very neutral — the right decor could take the space in a number of directions. The current design utilizes potted greenery and vintage countertop decor to give the room a farmhouse aesthetic.
Structural details like the shiplap on the kitchen island ensure that the rustic styling doesn’t feel superficial.
9. Bold Painted Cabinets
Surprisingly few farmhouse kitchens utilize color in unique ways! So this kitchen’s muted periwinkle cabinetry is a refreshing example of how you can customize farmhouse design to suit your personal taste.
The use of greige and ivory throughout the rest of the space makes the bold cabinetry appear less harsh. This color palette — in conjunction with the rich wooden table — also helps balance out the coolness of the gray-blue paint.
10. Industrial Farmhouse Kitchen
This farmhouse kitchen draws inspiration from rustic decor’s industrial side. The dark, muted color scheme is neutral yet masculine.
While the exposed lights and stripped-down bar stools are the main focus of this design, the modern appliances and vent hood also add to the industrial look.
11. Navy and Brass
This kitchen is modern, rustic, and even slightly tropical without overdoing it in terms of decor. The navy cabinets are bold yet neutral and pair beautifully with the warm cherry wood and aged brass fixtures.
Vintage, distressed pendant lights, and natural wicker chairs create contrast with the contemporary finishes.
12. Shiplap-Covered Ceiling
Despite the bright, clean color scheme, this farmhouse kitchen has a ton going on! The shiplap ceiling adds texture and makes the most of relatively limited vertical space.
The butcher block counters and tabletop are rustic and warm. An original wood-burning stove in the back corner pays homage to the history of this updated home.
13. Retro Modern Kitchen
This funky take on a modern kitchen would look right at home alongside more traditional farmhouse decor. The hexagonal backsplash is a unique twist on subway tile. Shaker cabinets are ubiquitous in rustic design.
However, the unique door pulls and painted undersides ensure these cabinets are one of a kind.
14. Space-Efficient Storage
Farmhouse decor is one of the best styles for spicing up a small kitchen or even a kitchenette. This aesthetic embraces clutter, which is great news when wall-mounted and countertop storage solutions are the only options!
This example makes good use of the available space with mismatched floating shelves and hooks above the counter. The palette of white and natural wood ensures the room looks as big and bright as possible.
15. Vintage Country Decor
We love farmhouse kitchens that embrace the retro appeal inherent in the trend. If you’re someone who enjoys collecting antiques, this could be the perfect opportunity to show off your most cherished items.
Creating a vintage atmosphere in your kitchen can be as simple as opting for warmer finishes throughout the space. Floral decor is a no-brainer when imitating kitchens from decades past.
Don’t be afraid to mix and match furniture and decor for a naturally lived-in appearance.
16. Wood-Burning Stove
The kitchen pictured here blends new and old for a beautiful space that anyone would love to cook and enjoy meals in.
The original brick wall and wood-burning stove are the centerpieces of this room. Even without these elements, however, the bright windows, wooden finishes, and large basin sink simultaneously make this kitchen feel elegant and cozy.
17. Shabby Chic Farmhouse
Shabby chic decor definitely isn’t for everyone! But if you find yourself drawn to this feminine interpretation of farmhouse design, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in this example.
The secret to pulling off this aesthetic is to blend weathered finishes with delicate details. For example, take a look at how the gold sink hardware contrasts with the rough brick backsplash.
While this kitchen leans heavily into the shabby chic concept, keep in mind that you can utilize this aesthetic in more subtle ways.
18. Exposed A-Frame Rafters
Vaulted ceilings have been around for centuries but only recently made their way into the average home. So they’re not typically associated with classic farmhouses!
This luxury kitchen takes full advantage of the extra-tall space with a set of exposed rustic rafters. The rafters maintain the impressive ceiling height while scaling down the kitchen as a whole to feel warmer and cozier.
19. Simple Countertop Decor
When selecting decor for your farmhouse kitchen, reach for a mix of practical items that make the space feel well-loved and lived in.
If you’re an avid coffee drinker, display your favorite mugs in a miniature espresso bar. Or invest in stylish bowls to hold your household fruit and vegetable stock.
Other great options for decorating a farmhouse-inspired space include cut flowers, potted greenery, and tabletop light fixtures.
20. Rustic Scandinavian Kitchen
This cozy kitchen space is stylish without relying heavily on modern trends. If we had to categorize this farmhouse kitchen, it’s reminiscent of rustic Scandinavian design.
This kitchen gets nearly all of its character from the somewhat mismatched wood finishes. These surfaces add plenty of color and texture to the space, eliminating the need for much else in terms of decor.
21. Traditional Kitchen and Dining Area
The farmhouse trend blends beautifully with a range of other decor styles. However, the kitchen in this example is a relatively rare example of rustic decor combined with traditional design.
Architecturally, this space is extremely rustic. These elements contrast wonderfully against the traditional furnishings in both the kitchen and attached dining area.
22. Modern Villa Kitchen
This kitchen has an atmosphere that effortlessly combines modern- and country-inspired decor.
While this design appears fairly busy at first glance, it breaks down into relatively simple, coordinating parts. A variety of warm finishes are balanced out by sleek white cabinets, backsplash tiles, and countertops.
23. Farmhouse-Style Kitchenette
Decorating a kitchenette typically means sacrificing some form to maximize function. But you can still infuse a decent amount of rustic charm into this relatively small space.
Rather than cluttering up your small kitchen with decor, opt for core finishes that evoke the aesthetic you’re going for. In this example, natural white brick, wooden counters, and live-edge shelves have a huge impact on the room.
24. Brick Accent Wall
Brick is surprisingly underutilized in today’s farmhouses! This example shows off natural red brickwork but you can also incorporate painted brick into your home design.
You don’t have to commit to floor-to-ceiling brick for an effective design. This material can easily be used for an accent wall or backsplash.
25. Country-Style Dining Table
If your kitchen features an adjacent dining area, consider letting the latter carry the majority of the design weight.
The kitchen pictured here fits the farmhouse aesthetic but is fairly stripped down. Meanwhile, the rustic dining table (and adjacent furnishings) provide enough country style for the entire space.
Farmhouse Design Throughout the Home
There are plenty of options for bringing farmhouse design into all areas of your home, these guides will help you in transforming your entire home