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34 Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas for the Perfect Rustic Vibe

From reclaimed wood to timeless antiques, there are countless ways to amp up your kitchen's country style.

Duanne Simon

Thanks in very large part to farmhouse style whisperer Joanna Gaines, the Fixer Upper aesthetic is no mere fad. In fact, "farmhouse style" has become synonymous with "classic." Rustic touches like well-worn antiques, reclaimed and repurposed treasures, and crisp white shiplap walls are showing up in homes all over the United States—including those that are nowhere near the range. And while you can easily pull off farmhouse style in any room in the house, farmhouse kitchens—with their ruff-hewn open shelving, painted cabinetry, apron-front sinks, and collections galore—are by far the most coveted. So how do you get one of your own? Do you have to move to a wide-open space and make a farm-sized investment to pull off that charming kitchen of your own? Absolutely not. The beauty of farmhouse style is that it's simple—you can start small with a few gallons of paint and a well-loved farmhouse table and work your way up to shiplapped backsplashes and exposed beams. Even better: It works well whether you live in a big-city condo, suburban track home, or small-town cabin—maybe too well. Good luck getting party guests to hang out anywhere else!

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Library Ladder

The owners of this farmhouse kitchen added a library ladder, which makes the upper cabinets much more useful.

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Matte Black

Who says matte black is only for modern kitchens? This kitchen proves otherwise.

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Blue Range

Homeowner Kerri Hoyt-Pack combined industrial carts with sweet floral wallpaper. The result is so charming.

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Second Life

This Indiana kitchen is filled with repurposing ideas. They found the sign in the back of their 1900's barn and built an island around it. The light fixtures are made out of farming funnels.

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Pottery and Crocks

No farmhouse kitchen is complete without a crock collection on display. This homeowner had her open shelving custom made to accommodate the size of the pottery.

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Woven Baskets

Something woven, something blue, something old...or however the saying goes! This kitchen has it all.

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Cabin Meets Farm

The shiplap walls and open shelving make this a wonderful example of a farmhouse kitchen.

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Bright and White

This white kitchen proves that color is overrated.

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Rescued

This kitchen is filled with rescued elements. The old metal awning is the perfect alternative to a stove hood.

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Blue and White

The only thing we love more than a collection of blue and white pottery is a freshly baked pie!

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Farmhouse Kitchen Stove in a Bold Color

The beautiful 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 drawer certainly give it a run for its money.

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Black and White Farmhouse Kitchen

There's not a more classic color combo than black and white, and it works especially well for a farmhouse kitchen when you add tecture through woven baskets and greenery as well as patina via a silver collection.

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Farmhouse Kitchen Repurposed Island

An antique apothecary cabinet gets a new life as a huge island that offers plenty of seating, workspace, and storage in this kitchen designed by designer Joris Van Apers.

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Farmhouse Kitchen Marbled Island

Margaret Shutze's impressive 10-foot island is the heart of her kitchen. The marble countertops, white subway tiles, and cast-brass bin pulls all contribute to her "farm-chic" aesthetic.

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Make Old New Again

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

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Fabulous Fixtures

Amy and Brian Kleinwachter's entire Texas abode is almost exclusively made from reclaimed items. Although you might not be able to find an exact replica of their lights, you can draw inspiration by hanging up your own statement piece.

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Farmhouse Kitchen Barn Wood-Covered Hood

Nothing says "farmhouse" like reclaimed barnwood, and what better way to use it than for a fancy range hood?

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Country Details

From the oversized farmhouse sink and dusty blue cabinets to the exposed ceiling beams and animal wall art, this kitchen's rustic vibe is complemented by an earthy palette of reds and browns.

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Salvaged Materials

This Georgia cabin makes wide use of salvaged materials, and it brings an acquired-over-time feel to this kitchen's features. With a black soapstone apron-front sink, teak countertops, and heart pine floors salvaged from 300-year-old beams in a South Carolina mill, this charming farmhouse kitchen has age and character.

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Antique Signs

One of the easiest ways to incorporate farmhouse style into your kitchen and throughout your home is to hang vintage signs that say things like "Grocery" or "Meat Market." You can find them on Etsy or at your local antique store.

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Reclaimed Wood

The wood column and range hood made from salvaged pine balance out the exquisite white features of this Georgia kitchen, which adds extra country charm with antique porch posts supporting the island, a chalkboard, and farm-fresh flowers in a pitcher.

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Repurposed Items

The owners of this Tennessee cabin used reclaimed materials for their kitchen's eclectic but cozy feel. Their stools are covered with repurposed old shirts from Goodwill, while their salvaged sink is revamped with a pleated skirt and decorative legs made from old balusters. The sconces come from Habitat for Humanity ReStore, with piping added to mimic the shelving below.

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White Shiplap

The all-white kitchen in this rustic Tennessee home stays cozy with shiplap paneling that "keeps things from feeling sterile," the owner says. Honey-hued wooden accents like the barstools and cutting boards add some warmth to the space.

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Decorative Rug

A gorgeous 19th-century Turkish runner adds a burst of color to this white galley kitchen inside a rustic Connecticut cottage. Exposed shelving adds to the kitchen's country style, and the owner painted the cabinetry slightly darker than the walls for extra dimension.

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Pecky Cypress

Fans of reclaimed wood, here's a new kitchen trend you'll want to keep your eyes on: pecky cypress, seen here on the island and hood. This grainy type of wood is known for its long pocketing and striations. Orb lights also help soften a kitchen with lots of straight lines and sharp edges.

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Exposed Shelving

Rustic wood looks even more lovely against crisp white walls and dishes. The owner of this northern California home used Douglas fir for the shelving and redwood for the farm table. Exposed shelving and hanging pots are classic features of a country kitchen.

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Vintage Sink

This couple embraced the history of their 18th-century farmhouse by filling it with antiques, and in the kitchen, that translates to a vintage porcelain double farm sink and a display of gorgeous antique dishes. Other small touches, like the faded checkered rug and storage baskets under the sink, add to the rustic style.

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Old Country Charm

A much-needed renovation replaced wallpaper and dark cabinets with an open, welcoming space that utilizes a mix of materials, from aged zinc on the countertops and hood to reclaimed wood on the island and walls. The owner of this 100-year-old Texas farmhouse has modern appliances hidden away inside the island, and the antique filing cabinet by the stove adds even more country charm.

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Bold Tile

Use eye-catching patterned tiles for contrast in a small, monochromatic kitchen for added character, a perfect project if you're considering a summer renovation.

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Retro Appliances

Inside a California farmhouse, this vintage-inspired stove in the shade "Lemonade" pairs perfectly with the classic, mossy-green tile and brightens up this sun-drenched space even more.

Jenae Sitzes Editorial Assistant Jenae is the editorial assistant for Prevention.com, where she regularly covers nutrition, beauty, celebrity workouts, and health trends.

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