40 Modern Farmhouse Kitchens to Inspire a Cozy Cooking Area

The inviting charm of farmhouse decor isn’t exclusive to rural settings. Regardless of your home’s location or age, you can effortlessly infuse your kitchen with its timeless appeal through a few simple updates.

Whether you prefer a light and airy aesthetic or a darker, moodier vibe, these farmhouse kitchen ideas offer versatile inspiration.

Explore these captivating concepts to design a farmhouse kitchen that suits any space, budget, or personal style.

Black and White Farmhouse Kitchen

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To give a modern bend to your farmhouse-style kitchen, find ways to draw out contrasting elements whether materials, color schemes, or design details.

Even subtle plays like black window panes and hardware paired with white cabinets and walls can create a fresh and contemporary look that still brings plenty of warmth. 

Small but Mighty Farmhouse Kitchen

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A small floor plan doesn’t have to hold you back from creating the farmhouse kitchen of your dreams.

This design proves that point with clever tricks that boost the perception of square footage while underscoring the farmhouse aesthetic.

Panel molding draws eyes upward to visually expand the ceiling height, while open shelves take the place of upper cabinetry along one wall to further the sense of spaciousness.

The counter-to-ceiling backsplash features white subway tile—a farmhouse kitchen classic—lined with dark grout to provide texture and a dramatic focal point.

Farmhouse Kitchen Cabinets

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Give your space a fresh perspective by changing your focal point of view.

Look above and below for even more ways to bring farmhouse details to your space. 

Rustic ceiling beams, geometric flooring details, and natural materials bring a style and personality that can’t be denied. 

Blue Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

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Who says a farmhouse kitchen needs to live in the past?

Here, sleek surfaces and a bold color palette on the cabinetry lend a modern feel. 

Natural wood tones bring warmth and give this kitchen a down-to-earth aesthetic.

Rustic Revival

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Bring aged-to-perfection style to a new kitchen with a warm blend of natural materials.

Reclaimed white oak ceiling beams span this kitchen’s length, and tumble-edged dark slate tiles lend the floor a time-worn texture. 

Carrara marble countertops contrast with vintage-look bronze faucets and hardware that will gather patina over time.

Modern commercial-grade appliances blend seamlessly into the space’s antique charm to balance old and new.

In place of a more traditional island, a large farmhouse kitchen table stands in the center of the room to welcome family gatherings.

Farmhouse Kitchen with Mixed Materials

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Brick, wood, and metal elements are balanced with a large runner that brings warmth and reinforces the kitchen’s color palette.

Playing with materials can bring a unique look and feel to your kitchen with farmhouse details that play up the personality and character of the space. 

Farmhouse Kitchen with Open Shelving

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Skip the cabinets and opt for a statement backsplash that extends all the way up to the ceiling.

Floating shelves provide even more farmhouse-inspired detail while also providing a beautiful way to show off culinary decor items, art, dishware, and more.

Gathering Place

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An inviting atmosphere is essential to any farmhouse kitchen. In this cooking space, which is open to the adjacent dining room, a large island with stool seating beckons friends and family to sit down and stay awhile.

Large grilled windows and open shelving reinforce the expansive feel. Black fixtures and window frames deliver contrast amid white cabinetry and shiplap walls.

White Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas

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Give even the most wide-open of kitchens a cozy and inviting quality by thinking small.

Scaled-down lighting fixtures, unobtrusive shelving, and breezy cafe curtains all add charming detail to this otherwise expansive farmhouse kitchen.

Stylish Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas

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Farmhouse kitchens aren’t short on personality, though they may take a more subtle route.

Fluting or beadboard detailing on cabinet fronts can be one way to achieve just that. You can also look to your paint palette for adding interest and depth.

Give your periphery masonry details a more neutral color scheme while adding a splash of color or contrast in the central parts of the kitchen. 

Farmhouse Kitchen with Shiplap

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Shiplap has become synonymous with farmhouse style.

Whether you use it in a small application or swathe your space from floor to ceiling, this is one detail you can never go wrong with.

Play with orientation, width, and other details to give your shiplap a unique-to-you look.

Warm Welcome

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Add bold color to wrap a farmhouse kitchen in cozy warmth.

To balance cabinetry painted in a rich royal blue, this kitchen employs reclaimed wood floors and butcher-block countertops—which will both stand up well to wear and tear—to supply natural texture.

Glass-front cabinets put pretty dishes on display, while copper pendant lights deliver shine from above.

The cast-iron range, designed to look like an old-fashioned stove, is topped with a custom zinc hood that will gracefully gain patina with age.

Farmhouse Kitchen with Double Islands

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If you have a larger footprint but still want to lend cozy farmhouse details to your kitchen, consider creating a zoned approach.

Two kitchen islands (one for prepping and dining and the other for cleaning and storage can act as the foundation.

Use architectural elements like ceiling beams, nooks, built-in cabinetry and shelving, and more to carve out your ideal space.

Farmhouse Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

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Take your farmhouse-style kitchen up a notch with design details that deliver an elegant feel.

A shiny subway tile backsplash in marble, polished wood countertops, iron chandeliers, and more take classic farmhouse details and elevate them to wow-worthy status.

Natural Stone in Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

Pin Design by Jessica Nelson / Photo by Carina Skrobecki Photography

Exposed stone adds so much character to this kitchen. Allow it to be the star of the show by keeping it bare and natural.

Pair with neutral or dark tones to help contrast the texture in the space.

Shop Your Home

Pin Michelle Berwick Design

Shop your home for modern farmhouse decor to display on your open shelving in the kitchen.

Cake stands, plants, framed still life art, candlesticks, and more can all shine when styled together.

Burlap Shades in Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

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Burlap is often used in modern farmhouse rooms, and you can opt for burlap Roman shades in the kitchen if you’re looking for a solution that will provide privacy without totally blocking light.

Keep It Airy in Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

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Keep your modern farmhouse kitchen nice and airy by eliminating upper cabinets and making use of open shelving instead.

You can then have fun styling all of your plates, bowls, and accessories.

Use Cutting Boards as Decor

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Pull your cutting boards out of the drawer and use them as decor.

Layer a few on the countertop or style one above the oven, as shown here.

Pick a Cute Backsplash

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What’s more welcoming and festive than a sweet floral kitchen backsplash like this one?

Modern farmhouse kitchens don’t have to be super serious—if you crave a dose of whimsy, embrace it.

Use Light Colors

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Light blue and pink pair together perfectly in this adorable kitchen.

Sweet pastel hues aren’t often seen in cooking spaces but look right at home alongside modern farmhouse-style island seating and pendant lights.

Include a Bold Backsplash

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While you can never go wrong with subway tile, you may wish to jazz things up a bit more with a patterned backsplash above the oven.

A geometric design is great for a modern farmhouse-style kitchen and will play nicely with the simple white next to it.

Look to Your Beams

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Leave exposed wooden beams in their natural state for an instant farmhouse touch.

Then, match the wood tone when choosing your island countertops, as illustrated here, to tie all of the elements of your kitchen together.

Subtly Weave in Farmhouse Elements

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While this kitchen is mainly modern in style, there are still some farmhouse elements that shine through.

The shiny brass half-circle pendants are a classic choice, and the dark blue cabinetry also adds a laid-back touch to the room.

Lay Down a Wool Rug

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Wool rugs and modern farmhouse-style spaces go hand in hand.

Add a cozy factor to your kitchen’s breakfast nook by placing a round wool rug underneath the table to bring instant warmth and texture.

Hang Curtains

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Classic curtains will add a cozy touch to your kitchen while also allowing privacy, which is ideal for those who enjoy whipping up breakfast in their pajamas.

Off-white drapes are great for modern farmhouse-style homes, and linen Roman shades will look lovely above the sink.

Greenery in Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

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Vessels filled with branches and blooms are an ever-present part of modern farmhouse-style spaces.

Trim some clippings from your own yard and display them in the kitchen for an easy fix.

Go Dark Green

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Paint your kitchen cabinets a moody forest green and then accessorize with farmhouse-style staples, including a wooden stool, framed art, plenty of vessels, and a farmhouse sink.

Wooden Touches in Modern Farmhouse Kitchen

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If you love a black and white look but still want to embrace a farmhouse feel, add wooden touches throughout your kitchen.

Here, a wooden range hood and detailing on the barstools bring in some of that quintessentially rustic flavor characteristic of farmhouse-style spaces.

Use Windsor Chairs

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Classic black Windsor chairs make for the perfect modern farmhouse-style barstools.

Paired with black and white modern farmhouse lighting, they look nice and sleek.

Play With Brights

Pin Design by Elizabeth Drake / Photo by Werner Straube

Bring fun bright colors into the mix—even if it’s in just one nook of your kitchen—for instant cheer.

This yellow pantry is the perfect modern farmhouse shade of sunny yellow, and the addition of classic gingham in the background adds even more pep.

Make It Moody

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A moody kitchen like this one is sure to turn heads.

There’s nothing wrong with embracing dark colors in your cooking space, all-white kitchens aren’t for everyone.

Celebrated Antiques

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For a frills-free kitchen that skews modern, splash your space in a singular paint color and simplistic materials, then thoughtfully layer in antiques and passed-down heirlooms into the decor.

Door’s Always Open

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Black windows are one of the symbols of a modern home. When paired with charming details such as mid-toned wood and a farmhouse sink, the house becomes a dichotomy of old and new in the best way.

Fresh plants line the windowsill for a fresh accent.

A Farmhouse Table Island

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To anchor her kitchen, designer Caroline Brackett selected an antique table for the island to sit centerstage while the cabinetry splashed in Farrow & Ball’s Treron No. 292 adds a refreshing and energetic touch.

A Country Tile

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The complementary wood beams, stools, and range hood have a chic and subtle farmhouse influence.

The rest of the kitchen, including the hardware and two-tone cabinetry and island, is perfectly contemporary.

The standout is the graphic tile that ties the two aesthetics together.

All Natural

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Designer Laura Hodges relied on stained wood to add interest and depth to the space.

The exposed wood cabinetry, trim, and beams have a lighter-color finish for a sleeker more modern look while the darker hardwood floors lean more traditional farmhouse.

Proper and Playful

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Elevate a classic white farmhouse kitchen with playful accents like designer Sarah Bartholomew did here with a showstopping light fixture, cafe curtains, a striped runner, and pops of blue.

Best Of Both Worlds

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Add wood finishes, shiplap, and pendant lights to transform your house with a slightly modern kitchen.

By infusing these farmhouse details, you get a grand and intimate space. Contrasting wood tones add interest and dimension to the area.

A Statement Made

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At first glance, this kitchen is 100% farmhouse. At second glance, however, you notice the pops of navy, dark wood, and woven leather stools that would beg to differ.

The styles complement each other for a unique modern farmhouse pairing.

Plenty of Room

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As the heart of the home, a true Southern kitchen is not just for cooking, but also entertaining.

In her home, designer Rachel Halverson prioritized a light-filled space with ample space for food preparation as well as seating for gathering together.

New Build, Old Style

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Is there anything more quintessentially farmhouse than a porcelain apron-front sink?

The thinned paint coating the walls and dark-stained window continues the aesthetic, while the inset cabinets and marble countertops lean more modern.

Open shelving allows you to display all your favorite dishes.

Shiny Accents

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In this cottage-meets-farmhouse style kitchen, shiny brass accents (the range hood, pendants, and hardware) and sleek black soapstone countertops add a refreshing feel to balance the exposed wood and glass-front cabinetry.

In Black & White

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This classic white kitchen is accented by black countertops and stools, creating a stylish contrast.

Rustic accents around the room, like the shiplap, pendant lights, and a skirted sink, lend themselves to the signature balance of modern farmhouse style.

Two Shades Of Gray

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Over the past ten years, gray has been considered a modern color—even more when two different tones are involved.

The shiplap, copper kitchenware, and many other details keep it feeling cozy and welcoming, as all the best farmhouses are. Vintage platters adorn the walls for creative decor.

A Little Of This, A Little Of That

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Every detail in this kitchen contrasts with the next, creating a dynamic space that somehow still ends up being beautifully cohesive.

You can see this most prominently between the dark cabinets and white island, the patterned backsplash and reclaimed wood, and the copper light fixtures and counter stools.

Build a Cozy Breakfast Nook

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Farmhouse style is at its best when it feels warm and welcoming. So be sure to add lots of eat-in space.

Line your counters with barstools, deck out your dining room, and treat yourself to a cozy breakfast nook that looks both snuggly and sleek.

Line Your Range Hood With Wood

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A good range hood ventilates your kitchen. A great one ventilates your kitchen—and looks good while doing it.

So spring for a statement-making range hood that steals the spotlight in your space, or dress up the range hood you already have by painting it a fun color or lining it with wood.

Splurge on a Statement Stove

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Your appliances don’t have to double as decorative accents but if you want to make every accent count, invest in a stove that’s both pretty and practical.

Keep it classic with a shiny stainless steel stove or take a risk on a stove in a striking color—like light blue, green, or black.