17 Best Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas That Will Inspire You.
Are you looking for budget-friendly Farmhouse Kitchen inspiration? These are 17 of the best modern farmhouse kitchen ideas, from design elements to simple decor choices. We’ll cover everything from cabinetry and countertops to backsplashes and lighting. This includes creating a warm farmhouse feel in any kitchen with simple, budget-friendly accessories.
So whether you’re just starting to plan your dream kitchen or you’re looking for some inspiration to update your current one, you’re sure to find something you love here.
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Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas
When we built our forever farmhouse, I knew the kitchen would be the heart of our new house.
In our previous home, we had plenty of room to spread out while entertaining, but everyone crowded into the kitchen.
So, with that in mind, the new house was planned with everything revolving around the kitchen.
Create A Gathering Spot
First, when planning the kitchen, one of my top priorities was a large island that everyone could gather around. After getting several quotes for the size island we wanted, we began searching for a budget-friendly alternative.
How To Add An Island or Eat-in Bar
Adding an island or eat-in bar area to a kitchen adds an instant gathering spot. You don’t have to spend a fortune to create a cozy spot for gathering.
We decided to build our island using a treasured piece of junk I rescued many years ago.
We found another similar piece of furniture at a thrift store and combined the two pieces to create the island. We added a wooden top to level the two chests and pull together the 6 x 7-foot island.
Although the wood was new, I used a technique to Make New Wood Look Like Old Barn Wood and loved the results.
We also added open shelving, which created storage space. The large island is perfect for meal preparation and dining. We built the island ourselves and saved hundreds of dollars in the process.
The budget-friendly farmhouse island is a unique focal point in the kitchen, much more unique than one from the cabinet builders.
Small Kitchen Solutions
If your kitchen is small, you may have limited options. However, consider repurposing a dresser or chest to create a budget-friendly island.
Another idea is to add an eat-in bar. You may have seen our recent tiny house remodel.
The kitchen is only 7 ft. by 12 ft. and doesn’t allow for an island or a table. Removing a partial wall created a small eat-in bar was our solution.
Now, the entire house feels larger, and the bar is a gathering spot when guests arrive.
Pinterest Challenge
I’m also joining a Pinterest Challenge hosted by Cindy at County Road 407.
You can link to all the other Challenge participants at the end of this post. It’s always fun to see how everyone’s style is different.
If you are joining me from Kim at Shiplap & Shell’s beautiful cottage-style kitchen, thanks for joining me.
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Adding Farmhouse Texture
When considering an industrial farmhouse style, we used only neutral colors, such as white, grey, black, and wood tones.
Therefore, it was important to warm the space by adding texture to the kitchen. A natural brick wall, concrete countertops, and shiplap walls provide an authentic industrial feel and texture to the space.
If you’d like to learn more about building concrete countertops, read – Easy DIY Concrete Countertop Guide.
What Are Farmhouse Style Essentials?
When choosing kitchen essentials, you can create a farmhouse feel in any home style.
1. Farmhouse Style Sink
A farmhouse-style apron front sink instantly elevates a kitchen to that authentic farmhouse feel. You can add updated faucets to create a farmhouse feel if you don’t have an apron front sink.
2. Cabinetry & Hardware
Choosing simple cabinetry and basic hardware is another essential farmhouse style.
Basic shaker-style cabinets are timeless and always stay in style. Simple cup-style drawer pulls in black or rubbed bronze are a good choice.
3. Farmhouse Style Lighting
Vintage or vintage-inspired lighting is another way to create a farmhouse kitchen style. The repurposed vintage gas station lights were a budget-friendly option.
4. Pantry Door
A large pantry was in order with limited cabinets, and the unique repurposed screened door was also a rustic focal point.
One trend is to use repurposed doors and other DIY techniques to create unique pantries.
Consider replacing a current pantry door with a unique vintage-style door or applying a faux finish to the existing door to add interest.
I recently shared how to keep your pantry organized easily.
How To Add Farmhouse Style with Decor Accessories
Y’all know that I love saving money by using thrift store finds and vintage decor throughout the house.
However, many excellent reproductions will help you create that farmhouse kitchen feel.
Here is a hand-forged bottle drying rack that holds coffee mugs. It is a reproduction of a vintage drying rack. Here is a similar small version.
I love filling the window above the sink with fresh herbs and flowers. Instead of traditional flower pots, I used vintage bowls to hold herbs and plants.
Vintage bowls are a favorite collection, and I like to display them filled with fresh fruit as well.
Open Shelving for Farmhouse Style
Another way to create a farmhouse house feel is to display your collectibles openly. Many people hide collections in drawers and behind cabinet doors. Let’s pull out the collections and let them shine.
Here, antique copper, vintage cutting boards, crocks, and rolling pins fill the open shelves and countertop.
Decorating Above Cabinets
Another great place to display your collectibles is above your kitchen cabinets, cupboards, and hutches. These ideas for decorating the tops of your cabinets will give you some additional modern farmhouse tips.
Additional Farmhouse Tips
We would have loved to have repurposed old wood flooring in our kitchen. However, these floors are engineered bamboo flooring from Home Depot.
The bamboo flooring has a vintage feel and is very budget-friendly.
The Farm Fresh Produce sign was a DIY project using a piece from one of our vintage door frames. We recently moved the sign to a new location and added a DIY Copper Pot Hanging Rack for added warmth and farmhouse charm.
You can see more details about incorporating Vintage and Antique Doors into a modern home.
More Modern Farmhouse Ideas
For more modern farmhouse decorating ideas, you may enjoy these posts.
- How to Decorate a Modern Farmhouse: Get The Look For Less
- How to Decorate with Collectibles for Above Cabinets
- 11 Ways To Add Vintage Charm To a Farmhouse Kitchen
- How To Decorate With Open Shelving in a Kitchen
- How To Build A Copper Hanging Pot Rack
- How To Build a Copper Spice Rack
You may also enjoy shopping by Farmhouse Style – Click Image for Details.
I hope you enjoyed these farmhouse kitchen ideas. Now it’s time to follow the tour, and up next is Barbara at French Ethereal, beautiful kitchen style.
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I look forward to sharing my next adventures with you.
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HI Rachel.
I love your kitchen finds. That pantry door is perfection. Where did you find those pears! I love them for the kitchen! What a great space with windows to cook and patter about on a rainy spring morning. Love it all! laura in Co.
Laura,
The pears we in a shop downtown a few years ago. They are concrete.
What an absolutely stunning kitchen. I adore the pantry door! Thank you for providing so much gorgeou inspiration.
Laura,
I really appreciate this.
There are so many beautiful details in your kitchen, my eyes didn’t know where to look first! I love your mix of “real” vintage and “recreated” vintage! Thanks for sharing all the details of this wonderful space.
Niky @ The House on Silverado
Pinned to my Kitchens board!
Niky,
I appreciate these sweet compliments so much. You made my day.
Hi Rachel! I LOVE your kitchen… Using real brick on the walls really makes a statement but like Niky said above, I didn’t know where to look first. I did notice your greenhouse outside, too! We are working on a backyard makeover right now; waiting to submit last plans to the City. And your kitchen island is very cool!!! I love repurposing older dressers and bureaus in this way… I pinned a ton (I always pin a couple from each post but there’s a lot of pretty here!).
Enjoy your beautiful kitchen and thank you for the shout out. <3
Hugs,
Barb
Barbara,
You are so sweet. These comments made my day. Thanks for being so supportive and kind.
You have a great kitchen so pretty and great for family or friends to gather. I pinned it so I could use some of your ideas, mine is small.
Marlene,
You are so sweet to always lift me up with your comments.
So fun to see all the lovely details for your spring farmhouse kitchen. Thanks for sharing all your ideas!
Julie,
I really appreciate this so much.
Oh wow, what a fabulous kitchen. I could spend hours just looking around. Thanks so much for such a fun tour.
Marty,
I really appreciate these comments.
I adore your kitchen. I especially love your islands being pieces of furniture.
Always inspiring!
Cindy,
You are so sweet. I appreciate your comments so much.
Rachel, your kitchen is beyond perfect! I love every little detail! And I love the fresh touches you added for spring. I can almost smell those lilacs through my computer screen!
Michelle,
I really appreciate your sweet comments.
From the very first sentence in your post I knew this was going to be great. One day I’ll get to create the kitchen around entertaining too. I know y’all must have a wonderful time when people come over. Who wouldn’t?!
Love all of your creativity and all of the fabulous texture you’ve put into your kitchen. Thanks so much for the great ideas and for joining us. Pinned!
Cindy,
I’m so excited to start entertaining again. Thank you so much for your encouragement.
Rachel, one thing I love about your kitchen is that it has so much character. The pantry door, the island and the brick wall are all great features all by themselves, then you pull it all together with your fun vintage way of styling. Thanks for all the great ideas! Pinning!
Michelle,
Your comments and encouragement are so appreciated. Thanks for those sweet compliments.
I absolutely love your vintage repurposed farmhouse kitchen, Rachel. It was so fun seeing more of it in this post. Your reclaimed pantry door is my favorite. And I love to see how you beautifully style everything with texture galore! I’m so happy you’re a part of this group!
Lora,
You are so sweet. I really appreciate your encouragement and support.
Your kitchen is just so beautiful rachel! You’ve done such a wonderful job. I special love the vintage copper and rolling pin collection.
Kim,
Thanks so much sweetie.
Rachel, you have one of the best farmhouse kitchens I’ve seen. From the big island incorporating a dresser – what a brilliant idea – to all the small vintage pieces, it is full of interesting items to enjoy. Thanks for sharing the kitchen and the ideas.
Carol,
You are so sweet. Thanks for your compliments.
Thanks so much for sharing my kitchen in your Farmhouse roundup.
Love your decorating ideas and how you incorporate old and new to make your home so welcoming and cozy.
I live in Guilford county and so we are neighbors. Ash
boro is one of my favorite spots for thrifting, dining and shopping. We moved to N.C from Virginia about 10 yrs ago and love it. We have the feeling of country living with 4 acres but also the availability of city services being 20 mins from Greensboro.
My husband and I are retired and have 2 grown daughters nearby and 10 grandchildren.. love gardening, dogs,cooking,thrifting,decorating and birdwatching and of course all those grandchildren keep us busy. Even have a great granddaughter due in Aug. Our cup runneth over. Thanks for your great blog. Always look,forward to reading it
Kathy,
Thank you so much for your comments and we are in Greensboro all the time. Our daughter lives off Lake Jeanette Road. We are loving the country life and it sounds like you are as well. You are blessed to have all those grand loves. I’m so glad you shared.
Your kitchen island is so beautiful. I love it.
Renae,
I’m so glad you like it.