How to create a farmhouse style kitchen
A lot of people dream of a modern country farmhouse kitchen with an old-fashioned charm, wooden details, porcelain knobs and sink and display cabinets with glass doors. We have collected our five best ideas on how to create the classic farmhouse style and what to consider when building a farmhouse kitchen.
Hand-painted classic farmhouse kitchen in a sage green color.
Classic farmhouse kitchen in Scandinavian style.
1. Calm colors
Colors such as white, grey and beige are all typical colors for the farmhouse kitchen. Read more about how to select the perfect color for your kitchen here.
At Nordiska Kök you can always choose any color for your kitchen.
Calm colors contribute to a harmonious feeling.
2. Open storage
Prioritize open storage such as shelves and knob strips. By excluding upper cabinets, kitchens often feel larger and cozier. Place your favorite tableware, a small vase, and other objects that you like on display.
Furnish with open shelves and display your favorite kitchen details. Lovely kitchen project by Puroform.
Create a sense of space and charm in the kitchen by prioritizing open storage with shelves.
3. Old meets new
There are few things that make such a big difference in the home as daring to mix and decorate with traditional design expressions and contemporary trends. Choose and decorate with a few but well-selected flea market finds in your new farmhouse kitchen, and it’ll feel even more like home.
Enhance the personal feeling by combining traditional and modern design elements when decorating.
A beautiful cutting board, pot and knob board that are all antique is a great contrast to the modern farmhouse kitchen.
4. Classic details
To achieve the feeling of that your farmhouse kitchen always has been where it stands today, it is a good idea to bring in classic details that stand the test of time. A porcelain sink and knobs, panelled walls, a display cabinet instead of a wall cabinet and a knob strip that runs along the wall.
Add classic details such as a porcelain sink to enhance the feel of your farmhouse kitchen.
Create timeless charm in your farmhouse kitchen with classic details such as porcelain sink and beadboard walls.
5. Let the personal details take place
A home should reflect the person who lives in it and the farmhouse kitchen is strengthened by personal details. Put your favorite decorations on display, preferably through open shelf storage.
With open storage you can put your favorite kitchen decorations on display.
Enhance the rustic feel with personalized details in the kitchen.
Read more about our bespoke farmhouse kitchens.
Text by: Hannes Mauritzson
