33+ Farmhouse Kitchen Island
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Herringbone Tile Backsplash with Waterfall Island and White Quartz Countertop
This ultra sleek farmhouse kitchen grows akin to contemporary designs with its polished countertops, geometric tile backsplash, and gloss-finish wood flooring. Similarly, the modern waterfall island adds a sense of flow, paired with modern wood stools. The sleek appliances also contribute to the contemporary design of the kitchen.
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Oak Farmhouse Kitchen Island with White Countertop and Wood Stools
This large farmhouse island with seating is the showstopper of this design with its warm bulky body. It is paired with wood stools and a white quartz countertop which blends with it and gives it a fresh vibe, respectively. On the other side, the blue shaker cabinets add a jolt of color, while a glass sheet backsplash mounted behind the stove interacts playfully with sunlight. The final product is a modern farmhouse look that features clean finishes, rustic vibes, color, and warmth.
Farmhouse Kitchen Island
Mostly oversized and generally made of wood, a farmhouse kitchen island is a staple element in farmhouse kitchens representing a country lifestyle. Even if you live in an urban city yet want a bit of a bucolic feeling, farmhouse-style islands could create it for you. From rustic to modern and industrial versions, farmhouse islands also vary in style drastically. All that you need to know is the look you want.
For example, you can consider a farmhouse kitchen island as a way to introduce warmth and make a statement. By adding open shelving and an extra layer of a countertop, you can turn it into a breakfast bar and aesthetic storage space. Farmhouse islands generally do more than one thing. They provide storage, a worktop, and accommodate butler sinks and seats. All kitchen islands surely can serve all these needs, but farmhouse island designs communicate more intimacy and warmth in their own way. So, in this round-up, we will be taking a closer look at various farmhouse kitchen island ideas. They are gathered from different kitchen designs from contemporary to industrial, traditional, and modern.
Also, if you want to find out more about farmhouse kitchens, here you have it all. Just scroll down to embark on this odyssey to find your own dream farmhouse island.
ID# 157501 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Neolith Australia
Waterfall Farmhouse Kitchen Island with Wicker Stools and Marble Countertop
Though oxymoronic it may sound, this modern farmhouse kitchen offers a clean-line look with its waterfall island. The polished marble countertop and backsplash introduce organic textures in a more refined way, which gives a fresh modern vibe. By contrast, the wood base of the island with wood floating shelves brings a rustic feel. The wicker counter stools, oversized bronze pendants, and display cabinets complement them perfectly, introducing different textures and materials.
ID# 157502 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Intrim Group Pty Ltd
Blue Farmhouse Island with Marble Backsplash and Farmhouse Sink
This open-plan farmhouse kitchen uses its dark navy island to designate its own space. The blue-and-white color coordination reserves itself a bright yet dramatic look. The natural textures are only introduced by a white marble backsplash dotted with bold blue patterns. Used in place of wood, the marble adds a high-end feel to the kitchen along with the gold hardware. Additionally, a white fireclay butler sink takes part in the design. The shiplap details, shades, and textures all come together in harmony, while the chevron hardwood floor channels warmth.
Slate Mosaic Tiles
Rusty brown and gray color slate tile mixed with burgundy color iridescent glass tiles.
ID# 157503 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Hi Tech Projects
Blue Island with Blue Tin Backsplash and White Raised-Panel Cabinets
Here, with its adjoined butler’s pantry, this farmhouse kitchen enjoys its high-ceiling space under a vaulted ceiling. While overhead, the exposed wood beams play up the kitchen’s farmhouse design, a mix of glass-front and raised-panel cabinets define the main setup. A blue-painted tin backsplash gives the room an old-world charm while adding a pop of color. Likewise, the blue raised-panel island with open shelving adds a sense of openness to the island. This shelving also offers great storage to stow cookbooks, wicker baskets, wood bowls, or cutting boards.
What defines a farmhouse kitchen?
Warm and welcoming farmhouse kitchens are inspired by country living, abounding in warming wood shades and natural materials. They typically incorporate a wide array of materials, from glass to distressed wood, metal, and wrought iron. In that sense, they don’t only want to look rustic but also speak to the tactile senses of kitchen users.
Another key element to easily define a kitchen as a farmhouse style is butler sinks. Made of copper, hammered brass, marble, and fireclay, they contribute to the country style of farmhouse kitchens significantly. Likewise, open shelving, racks, and exposed kitchenware are very common scenes that give a kitchen a country vibe. It is all about practicality and easy access to the most used items rather than keeping the room sleek and clutter-free. That’s why X-details on the cabinets along with shiplap details and exposed wood beams are also welcomed as accents in farmhouse kitchens.
Though, today, you can find farmhouse kitchens leaning toward different styles. For example, industrial-farmhouse kitchens as well as contemporary farmhouse kitchens are very popular. In these kitchens, generally, it is the kitchen islands that make the design look more farmhouse. For instance, industrial kitchens generally boast islands made of reclaimed wood and topped by solid stone or butcher block countertops. By contrast, modern farmhouse kitchens feature waterfall islands topped by polished quartz and marble countertops.
Since merging different styles is part of design trends, sometimes it is tricky to make sharp distinctions between a farmhouse and other designs. But originally, a farmhouse kitchen is recognized by its butler sink, love for wood and texture, and open shelving.
ID# 157504 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Aspen & Ivy
High Contrast Farmhouse Kitchen with Black Island and Wrought-Iron Lighting
This high-contrast farmhouse kitchen goes for a fail-safe color scheme, while the white shaker cabinets create a blank canvas. An oversized black island makes a counterpoint to them with its black base, yet still remains coordinated to the perimeter thanks to its white countertop. Accommodating a farmhouse sink and a dishwashing machine, the island serves multiple needs. And it is anchored to the design by a trio of wrought-iron pendants. Featuring subtle details and a bronze interior, they reflect the farmhouse spirit very well.
ID# 157505 | Houzz.com – Credit | © West of Main Design
Blue Farmhouse Kitchen Island with Gold Pendants and Cabinet Handles
In this open-plan farmhouse kitchen, polished surfaces of the backsplash and countertops are balanced out by wood and dark cabinets. This way, a sense of balance is achieved to return the kitchen to its farmhouse roots. Vertically placed to the fridge and stove and running parallel to the appliances, the island forms the work triangle quite well. The gold oversized pendants draw further attention to the island, while a weathered runner brings a soft texture underfoot. Lastly, a mixture of black and gold cabinet handles adds further interest to the design.
Rustic Mosaic Tiles
Rusty brown and gray color slate tile mixed with burgundy color iridescent glass tiles.
ID# 157506 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Penrose Design
Gray Island with Polished Nickel Pendants and Wishbone Stools
The neutral scheme of this farmhouse kitchen provides a clean look that imparts a sense of calmness. It is mainly characterized by white shaker cabinets and a soft gray island that brings a subtle hint of color. The polished nickel pendants, wall sconces, and cabinet knobs pull the design together. And the wishbone stools introduce a modern and ergonomic design, turning the island into a visual focal point.
Types of Farmhouse Kitchen Island
Farmhouse islands vary in design and style. For example, modern kitchens prefer waterfall islands as they offer a clean lined profile. Even though they are made of wood and marble, they are generally polished, thus looking quite sleek. By contrast, rustic designs feature reclaimed wood, featuring different undertones and looking weathered. In addition to these two different styles, you also see farmhouse island designs with open shelving, butler sinks, beverage coolers, or seating. Designed according to homeowners’ needs, farmhouse kitchens can cater to family living easily.
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Island
Modern farmhouse kitchens offer very refined and stylish appeals featuring polished marble and quartz benchtops with a clean wood base. You can see them as waterfall islands, two-tiered or split level islands, and ones with fluted front screening. Black and blue are also popular color choices for the farmhouse aesthetic.
ID# 157507 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Studio Felix
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Island with Sleek Countertop and Gray Cabinets
This farmhouse kitchen bridges rustic vibes with modernism, which is most evident in the waterfall island. Topped by a sleek and polished gray countertop, the island also oozes a country vibe with its wood base. The black matte commercial faucet and beach-style lighting fixtures team up with the island, further modernizing it. Behind, the gray shaker full-height cabinets provide ample storage, punctured by black slim cabinet handles.
ID# 157509 | Houzz.com – Credit | © DCM Building Design
Marble Backsplash and Countertops with Polished Concrete Floor
Envisioned as a decluttered and sleek design, this contemporary kitchen prides itself on polished marble backsplash and countertops. Also continued on the island, the marble with soft striations makes an understated yet impactful statement. While topping the island, it extends in a gravity-defying manner to supply seating. Since the kitchen opens onto a garden, it prioritizes creating social hubs within and outside the kitchen for year-round use. The concrete floor, though could have been rough and edgy, is assimilated in this kitchen with a high-gloss finish. Yet it still finds a way to offer an outdoor flair for this contemporary kitchen.
Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Island
Made of salvaged wood or adding some rusted metal touches, rustic farmhouse kitchens give that lived-in look perfectly. You can extend them by adding another layer of bulky butcher block countertop so that it can serve as a breakfast bar.
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Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Island with Black Stools and White Countertop
This light-filled and white-dominant country kitchen boasts a wood island that is the statement piece of the design. Topped by a white quartz countertop, it correlates with the rest seamlessly. And behind, a black brick backsplash introduces another raw and texture-rich finish, adding a sense of solidity. The industrial-modern lighting fixtures and black stools round up the look, further punctuating the space without stealing from the brightness.
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Farmhouse Kitchen with Earthy Color Palette and Wicker Stools
Instead of simple shaker cabinets, consider a base paneled with beaded boards for your island- as showcased by this farmhouse kitchen. Get them in wood to add a rustic flair. Additionally, this kitchen also puts the wood beadboard island into dialogue with other beadboard details abounding in the kitchen. The sage green shaker cabinets punctured by brass knobs accompany them, supporting the earthy color palette. The brown wicker stools, likewise, bring an artisan touch. Overall, rich in wood, greens, and browns, this kitchen offers a seamless transition between inside and out, the latter of which is brought in by an untreated window and a glazed door.
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Reclaimed Kitchen Island with White Herringbone Tile Backsplash and White Shaker Cabinets
Merging old and new, this farmhouse kitchen gives its reclaimed wood island a fresh and contemporary upgrade. First, the white shaker cabinets and a white ceramic herringbone tile backsplash lend enough brightness. The floating shelves supported by black brackets create an understated contrast, evoking curiosity. Also, taken up to the ceiling, the backsplash adds a subtle yet still effective dynamic. To evoke a farmhouse flair, this modern and clean-lined look is contrasted with a reclaimed wood island, whose wood slats are installed in a chevron pattern in an attempt to mimic the backsplash. Additionally, the gray-painted slats mounted on the island decorate it to offset its too-rustic look for this modernized kitchen.
ID# 157513 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Atlantic Lighting Design
Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen Island with Lantern Pendants and Industrial Style Stools
Small yet practical, this reclaimed wood island is topped by an extended solid stone countertop to provide seating. Two industrial-style stools just team up with it, creating another scene to enjoy. Their backless and basic style merged with practicality suits the overall theme. Plus, the kitchen is pretty much opened up with a lack of upper wall units and a few gadgets sprinkled across the perimeter countertop. The light sandy-shaded subway tile backsplash extends up to the ceiling, giving the room extra height. For one final touch, two oversize lantern lighting fixtures are left suspended over the island without blocking the view across the space.
ID# 157514 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Millard & Flo Ltd
Black Island with Wood Bar Countertop and Hanging Copperware
The patinated limestone floor design, hanging copperware, exposed beams, and wood floating shelves give the kitchen all that it needs to represent a farmhouse look. Yet amongst all what stands out is a black island added more volume with an extended wood bar countertop. This evolved-over-time look is one of the key visual statements you can create in farmhouse kitchens. What this kitchen does for extra, for example, is add legs to the island and connect them with a butcher block countertop.
Farmhouse Kitchen Island with Seating
Farmhouse kitchens are sociable spaces. Thus, they love islands with seating to offer a social hub for familial unions or congregations. And since they are generally oversized, it makes them very suitable for seating. As they do already so much for you as workhorses of your kitchen, ensure to do justice to them, and pair them with a statement lighting fixture, such as a wrought-iron chandelier.
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Farmhouse Kitchen Island with Seating and White Quartz Countertop
This white-and-black farmhouse kitchen shows off a black oversized island. It is topped by a white marble-effect quartz countertop, whose overhanging is supported by two columns and leaves plenty of legroom. The X-details and slim-lined base mark its farmhouse design, while the orange stools pop in this high-contrast scheme.
ID# 157516 | Houzz.com – Credit | © The Main Company
Brick Feature Wall with Butcher Block Countertop and Shaker Cabinets
The dark red island cabinets are a perfect match to the brick-feature wall in this farmhouse kitchen, giving it an industrial feel. And if you want to make your farmhouse kitchen more utilitarian, attach a butcher block countertop on top of it and create a breakfast bar. This kitchen does the same and uses dome-shaped pendants to draw more attention to it.
ID# 157517 | Houzz.com – Credit | © The Main Company
Wood Island with Blue Transparent Stools and White Countertops
A versatile shade of blue is a suitable color choice in modern farmhouse kitchens too. Here, it is integrated into the design via blue transparent counter stools that attend to the wood-base island. Though, the island is also added interest with blue shaker cabinets, consisting of different parts designated for storage and seating. The white countertop balances out the blue-and-wood combination, brightening up the design.
Farmhouse Shiplap Kitchen Island
Shiplap accent walls, ceilings, and backsplashes add a high aesthetic value to designs. The same goes for shiplap islands too which can be vertically or horizontally slim-lined. It depends on your preference completely. But it is one of the best ways to give the design a touch of versatility.
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Farmhouse Kitchen Island with V-groove Cabinets and Wicker Stools
In this farmhouse kitchen, though the main color scheme is white-and-black, slimline and shiplap details add warmth and movement to the design. The soaring vaulted ceiling enlarges the space within the room. And its whitewashed shiplap ceiling creates a continuous look with the rest of the room. The black island positioned centrally makes a counterpoint to the white perimeter counters with its black base. And its shiplap details, again, let the design gain some momentum. The fluted glass upper wall units and Carrara marble splash-back with countertops ensure the design is interactive with natural light. Lastly, the timber floating shelves and wicker stools add earth-ed quality that matches the farmhouse spirit of the kitchen.
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Shiplap Backsplash and Shiplap Island with Glass-Front Cabinets
Matching an island to a backsplash maintains visual integrity- as showcased by this farmhouse kitchen. Here, the shiplap details bind them together in addition to their matching color. The white quartz countertops with glass-front cabinets lend brightness, while the brass cup pulls and hardware deliver warmth. The butler sink, wood floating shelves, and engineered flooring add a rustic feel to the room.
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Brick Backsplash with Green Island with Black Countertops
Your farmhouse kitchen doesn’t need to be a 100% match to your kitchen cabinets. This farmhouse kitchen, for example, goes with a green island with shiplap details that lend it extra interest. The black countertops, on the other hand, top both the white perimeter counters and the island to visually link the perimeter to the central section. Behind, a red brick backsplash introduces rawness and tactility to the design, creating the illusion of a fireplace look for the stove part.
White Farmhouse Kitchen Island
If your priority is white and bright kitchens that instill calmness, a white farmhouse kitchen island is a great way to complement your design. If you wish, you can add shiplap accents, corbels, or legs to add more interest. Or for further dimension, you can benefit from black, gold, or wood hardware.
ID# 157522 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Karin Kolb Interiors
White Farmhouse Kitchen Island with Exposed Beams and Shiplap Ceiling
This whitewashed entire room is bestowed with brightness while exposed beams wrap the room in warmth. The black hardware used on all the cabinets and the white farmhouse island puncture the design, adding a sense of contrast. Brass lighting fixtures dropped from the white shiplap ceiling and floating shelves stand out to be the further enriching elements, adding further warmth.
Is it cheaper to build a kitchen island?
Building a kitchen island is cheaper than buying a new one. Plus, it all gives you the freedom to design it as you wish. Especially if it is for a farmhouse kitchen it would just be the best way to capture a farmhouse kitchen spirit!
ID# 157523 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Paule Bourbonnais Design
All-White Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Waterfall Island
In this modern farmhouse kitchen, the slim subway tiles are preferred to give the design visual uplifting and elongate the kitchen on the horizontal axis. Likewise, the use of all-white cabinets encourages the kitchen to act as a single body, while the shiplap details and waterfall island add more interest. The LED pendants modernize the kitchen, while the engineered wood flooring brings much-needed warmth to complement the look.
ID# 157524 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Celisse Renee Creative Studios
White Shaker Cabinets with Gold Hardware and White Island
Farmhouse kitchens can secure a clean and modern look by going all monochromatic. And here we have one of the best examples of it. Dotted with white shaker cabinets and a white kitchen island, this kitchen offers a calm space that slows the passage of time. The island designed as a breakfast bar with an extended worktop creates a social hub in the kitchen. The gold hardware and wood stools channel warmth, while stainless-steel appliances bring an upscale feel.
ID# 157525 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Rencraft Ltd
Monochromatic Farmhouse Kitchen with High Ceilings and White Island
This light-filled farmhouse kitchen celebrates the calmness of its monochromatic color scheme with its white-painted walls, white shaker cabinets, and white island. Its high-ceilinged space with wood beams and other architectural features divides the kitchen into two sections. The first is the main kitchen zone where cooking takes place. The second starts with the island and is followed by a more formal dining area offered by a dining table. And the fact that the entire room is kept white makes this transition smoother and effortless. Additionally, white pendants, a wood fan, and wood legs of stools layer the design with warmth or add dimension overhead.
Wood Farmhouse Kitchen Island
Since farmhouse kitchens tend to feel rustic, a wood island is a big help to achieve that. And to create a fully-fledged farmhouse feel, you can top it with a solid stone or butcher block countertop. With lantern and wrought-iron lighting fixtures, you can also round up the look. Yet if you seek a more modern farmhouse look, flat-front islands with clean lines and topped polished countertops could give you that modern, chic look.
ID# 157526 | Houzz.com – Credit | © LVZ Design
Wood Farmhouse Kitchen Island with White Countertop and Black Stools
Blessed with an arched window, this farmhouse kitchen is tinged with a Mediterranean flair. The exposed wood beams span the kitchen’s length, creating a more intimate ambiance. Below, the brass-accented black cabinets define the perimeter side, while an oversized wood island almost blends with the wood flooring. With its white quartz countertops, it offers practical use without requiring regular sealing. Minimal glass-shade pendants hung at different heights in a staggered way evoke visual interest over the island.
Travertine Mosaic Tiles
Glass travertine & shell mix backsplash tile for traditional kitchens or bathroom walls.
Beautiful Marble Travertine Glass Mixed Tile for traditional kitchens or bathroom walls
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Marble Slab Backsplash with Blue Cabinets and Wood Island
White shaker cabinets are classic in farmhouse kitchens, and so are blue counters and wood islands. And this kitchen brings all of them together to ensure it has brightness, color, and texture all at once. That being said, all these features are enough to supply the kitchen with farmhouse kitchen assets. And in case you want to champion this combination, bring in a marble slab backsplash- just like this kitchen does. Then complement the look with polished nickel transitional lighting fixtures that inject a level of modernity without sacrificing country flair.
What are the best colors for a farmhouse kitchen?
High-contrast themes, earthy color palettes, and warm soft schemes are very popular in farmhouse kitchens. Wood is generally a staple element, whether it comes in the form of an exposed beam, floating shelf, flooring, or range hood trim.
ID# 157528 | Houzz.com – Credit | © STUDIO 8 DESIGN INC
White Subway Tile Backsplash with Wood Island and Wood Ceiling
Illuminated by clerestory windows, here we have another kitchen with a vaulted ceiling clad in wood. Oozing warmth, it easily coordinates with the wood island and wood floating shelves. And below it, the white subway tiles taken up to the ceiling ditch the upper cabinets to enjoy this colossal space. The X-features on the front cabinet doors emphasize this kitchen is intended to be a farmhouse design. The industrial-style, -black outside and copper inside- dual identity pendants suspended over the island draw our eyes upward to emphasize how high this room is.
Farmhouse Kitchen Island Lighting
Lanterns, reclaimed old bottles, wrought-iron lighting fixtures, and mini glass pendants are popular farmhouse lighting options. Wood pendant lights and chandeliers also add to this list.
ID# 157529 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Logs End, Inc.
Farmhouse Kitchen Island Lighting with Lantern Fixtures
Farmhouse kitchens are very inclusive when it comes to welcoming unexpected elements. Here, for example, a gray glass-front cabinet adds extra charm aligned together with white shaker units. Complementing them is a white good-sized island paired with brown stools that bring earthliness to the look. And a duo of traditional lantern lighting fixtures punctures the design as a timeless piece. Made of wrought iron, it has a rustic edge to it while also presenting a minimalist design. Its open frame has 4 bulbs, promoting a sense of openness just like the kitchen’s color scheme and the room’s open floor plan.
ID# 157530 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Spaciz Design Company Inc.
Brass Lighting Fixtures with Floating Shelves and Black Island
High ceilings are a blessing for farmhouse kitchens. And it is more like they are born to have high ceilings. This kitchen is a great example of it, featuring whitewashed beams spanning the kitchen. The faux brick backsplash extended up to the ceiling adds another understated yet still rustic touch. Installed below the clerestory windows, light timber floating shelves ditch the upper cabinetry for the sake of more open space. The light color palette also supports this visually lightweight look, only to be contrasted with a kitchen island. Here, additionally, running parallel to perimeter counters, a black island finds its place. Its bar countertop extension adds a smart touch to offer legroom and create a seating option. Overhead, two brass transitional lighting fixtures match the modern-farmhouse look of the room. Plus, its living finish allows for patination over time, which will make the design more lived-in and charming.
How to make a farmhouse kitchen island?
First, decide on the design of your kitchen island and how big it should be. According to the measurements, get wood studs or base cabinets. If you want something small, 2 cabinets would be enough. But for a larger size and plenty of storage, 3 base counters are more beneficial.
The next step is to attach the wood pieces or cabinets by drilling cabinet screws. After creating a well-secured solid base, apply cabinet panels to the edges, back, and front with wood glue. To support it and secure the panel even more, you can use nails on the edges. If you need to cut the panels, you can use a jigsaw or circular saw. And to top the cabinets, choose your material wisely. Since farmhouse islands love natural textures, consider wood or a natural stone countertop. Yet if you seek a modern alternative, quartz countertops can be a great substitute.
And if you want to make some changes to the already existing island to make it more farmhouse-like, you can install baseboards or X features on the island edges. Or vertical or horizontal shiplap boards can be installed on the front to create an eye-catching look. Or even better, if you love true rustic and aged-looking furnishings, you can give a distressed finish to your island. You can apply a coat of chalk painting and sandpaper on the island to achieve this effect.
ID# 157531 | Houzz.com – Credit | © Soda Pop Design Inc.
Lantern Lighting Fixtures for Blue Island and Backless Stools
A trio of small lantern lighting fixtures with an open frame and a single bulb anchor the island to the design. The island’s blue shade is unexpectedly vibrant and lively keeping the kitchen awake 24/7. The white countertops, shaker cabinets, and the wood trim of the range hood bring a calming effect to soften it. The chrome cabinet handles make a stylish final touch and add a dose of sparkle.
Best Seller Mosaic Tiles
ID# 157532 | Houzz.com – Credit | © John Lewis of Hungerford
Country Kitchen with Green Shaker Cabinets and Butcher Block Countertops
Simple and modern in form, the diamond-shaped glass pendants coordinate with the brass cabinet handles and hinges. This way, they help bring the design together. In the rest of the room, the green shaker cabinets topped by butcher block countertops create a very nature-inspired design. And the island with open shelving and beverage cooler creates a unique focal point.
How do I get a farmhouse-looking kitchen?
Farmhouse kitchens come with lots of storage, islands with open shelving, and a lot of natural materials. So, feel free to sprinkle wood accents and decors, such as cutting boards, here and there. For example, a cluster of shovels or cutting boards exhibited on walls could make another eye-catching addition. Or instead, an iron-storage rack or casual open racks, floating shelves could be used. The shiplap details, V-groove cabinets, and X-features on cabinet or island ends ensure the design looks textured and more dimensional.
As for lighting fixtures, go with a wrought-iron lantern or rustic design. Additionally, metal-finish dome-shaped and glass pendants are also commonly used.
To achieve a successful farmhouse look, try to attain a level of authenticity with rustic finishes, reclaimed wood accents, and natural and patinated finishes. Islands can be used to bring subtle contrasts or can be painted or given a distressed finish.
ID# 157533 | Houzz.com – Credit | © VORBILD Architecture
Copper Lighting Fixtures for Farmhouse Kitchen Island and Muted Blue Cabinets
This large family kitchen is outfitted with light blue cabinets used throughout the room, while the island separates itself from the rest with its light butcher block countertops. Serving as a breakfast bar, hefty countertop, and storage space, this island is a truly functional piece. It is paired with copper pendants that introduce a metal touch, befriending the wood beams and floating shelves. And on the floor, limestone flooring gives the kitchen a natural finish, supporting the farmhouse flair.
