If you’re looking to give your kitchen some down-home charm, then there’s no better choice than farmhouse-style. Farmhouse kitchens tend to be somewhat modest, but still incredibly beautiful and functional. Here are our favorite ways to add some rustic charm to your kitchen.
The Essentials for a Farmhouse-Style Kitchen
1. Freestanding Furniture
The use of freestanding furniture is one of the most defining features of farmhouse style. Look for rustic tables to be used as an island or a tall pantry cabinet. More casual freestanding furniture is the popular choice for this style.
2. Milk Paint
During Colonial America, it was a popular choice to mix paint with milk to create a soft matte finish. Choose a “washable matte” because some matte finishes aren’t easy to wipe clean, which would be more troublesome in a kitchen.
3. Bead-board and Paneling
Bead-board and paneling adds an inviting texture to your walls, floors, and cabinets. The allure of a simple stripe pattern works perfectly in a rustically styled kitchen.
4. Humble Hardware
There are many different styles of humble hardware to choose from for your farmhouse styled kitchen. The most popular choices being the cup pull and latching pulls. These styles are very functional, affordable, and quaint.
5. Apron-Front Sink
The most signature sink for farmhouse-styling is the apron-front sink. You can find these functional but decorative sinks in porcelain, steel, stone, and more.
6. Warm Wood
Adding warm wood to the floor, cabinetry, or other small touches is a must-have in a farmhouse kitchen. Warm wood is very inviting and adds plenty of rustic character.
7. Weathered Metal
True to a farmhouse kitchen is an added touch of weather metal. Pairing warm woods with metals like galvanized steel, antique brass, or blackened bronze will give you the perfect look. You can add these touches through storage, accessories, light fixtures, and brushed-finished appliances.