Create a Modern Farmhouse Style Kitchen With These Easy Tips

Modern farmhouse kitchen design is simple -- and that’s exactly where its beauty lies. The overall feel is calm, but the aesthetic makes an impact. In a fast-paced world, there’s a certain romance and nostalgia involved in taking things back to the farm.

If you’re curious about the farmhouse look, consider this both your introduction and your guide.

Get to know the farmhouse kitchen basics

The farmhouse look starts with a base of neutral, soothing colors: white, gray, black, navy and sage. These modern farmhouse kitchen colors provide the backdrop for the materials that create the true farmhouse look: reclaimed, rustic wood; wrought iron; metal; exposed wood; greenery; and exposed lightbulbs.
One of the most common and impactful elements of a modern farm style kitchen is a wood wall made with reclaimed wood or shiplap (the look made popular by HGTV Fixer Upper star Joanna Gaines).

A modern farmhouse kitchen works with newer homes as well as homes with no specific style to them. The style is ideal for all budget levels -- it’s meant to be added onto and collected, so it doesn’t require a complete financial investment all at once.

The overall feel is soft yet substantial, polished yet comfortable. A modern farmhouse style kitchen is one that makes you want to sit and chat over a cup of coffee, or get to work making pancakes from scratch -- but is still so gorgeous that you’ll be itching to host the next dinner party.

Create a farmhouse style kitchen

It’s easy to adopt the modern farmhouse style into your existing kitchen if your kitchen style is simple. Shaker-style wood cabinetry and plain countertops lend themselves to farmhouse style, but if you have ornate beadboard cabinetry or a hood framed with corbels, it will be difficult to achieve the style you desire.

The key to creating the farmhouse look that’s right for you is to start simple and incorporate the beautiful colors and textures of the modern farmhouse style until you have a blend and balance that feels right.

Browse these modern farmhouse kitchen ideas and choose the elements you like best (it’s okay to mix and match!).

To create a farmhouse style kitchen that’s easy to change…

• Add a sisal runner to the kitchen floor

• Accessorize with milk glass

• Hang an antique farmhouse sign (we found many fun signs and other accessories here)

• Incorporate tons of plants and greenery

• Replace existing seating with metal barstools

If you’re ready to make a commitment to the farmhouse style but aren’t ready for a full-on kitchen renovation…

• Replace existing doors with sliding barn doors

• Switch those standard light fixtures to lantern pendant lights

• Add a reclaimed wood or chalkboard paint accent wall

If you’re ready to create the farmhouse kitchen of your dreams…

First, decide the level of farmhouse you crave -- farmhouse lite, mostly farm-y or full-on farmhouse? We have options for each.

Farmhouse Lite Kitchen

• Cabinetry: Bright white cabinets with a shaker door style

• Countertop: White quartz

• Lighting: Dome pendant light

• Décor: Sisal kitchen runner

• Bar stools: Metal bar stools

Mostly Farm-y Kitchen

• Cabinetry: Gray cabinetry with slab door style (this also gives a more modern look)

• Countertop: Quartz with marbling effect

• Lighting: Exposed Edison bulb pendants

• Décor: Milk glass accessories

• Bar stools: Reclaimed wood and metal bar stools

Full-on Farmhouse Kitchen

• Cabinetry: Navy base cabinetry and island, with a mix of white shaker-style kitchen cabinetry and floating shelves for the walls

• Countertop: Antique chestnut countertops

• Lighting: Lantern pendant lights

• Décor: Large antique farmhouse sign

• Bar stools: Rustic swivel bar stools

Can you go wrong with the modern farmhouse style kitchen? We don’t think so. By layering elements of the style, you can create a nuanced look that’s perfect for you, whether that means just a touch of farmhouse or going all-in with the look. Just leave the farm animals outside.

Want to explore how to create your ideal modern farmhouse kitchen? Schedule a consultation with one of our kitchen designers.