Is your kitchen looking a bit outdated? Are you thinking about revamping it with something new while keeping a bit of the old? Then the farmhouse kitchen style is the thing for you.

It’s a rustic, vintage style that emulates the kitchens from days gone by when the whole family would gather in the kitchen. This way the kitchen ended up being a social gathering spot as much as a cooking area.

Many intricate components make up the farmhouse look, so if you aren’t sure where to get started, read our guide below. 

The Farmhouse Sink

The most essential component of the farmhouse-style kitchen is the sink. It’s also called the apron-front sink, is much bigger than the normal sink, and drapes over the cabinets for a bold look. They are usually made of white porcelain, but you can also find metal or darker versions.

Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors in the kitchen?? Well, yes, that’s what makes the farmhouse kitchen so unique. Hardwood kitchen floors give a much cozier and warmer feeling than tile and are as natural as they come.

Exposed Vaulted Ceilings

If you are going to overhaul your kitchen, might as well go all the way. Change up your ceilings to match the farmhouse look by using exposed beams and vaulted ceilings. Get more ideas for farmhouse vaulted ceilings here.

Soft Colors

Think jade or baby blue as the color motifs for your farmhouse kitchen. No bold colors as that wouldn’t go along with the natural, rustic look of your new kitchen. This also means that all your cutlery and utensils should either be made of wood, glass, or porcelain in softer colors.

Pendant Lights

Use pendant lights in darker metal tones to complement your farmhouse look. But as much as possible try to bring in natural light into your farmhouse kitchen to make that natural rustic look shine through. 

Long Table

You can’t socialize if you don’t have a long table to do so. Make sure you have lots of stools or chairs in a mix-and-match style to enhance the feeling of wanting to sit and chat over tea long into the night. 

In this manner, your farmhouse kitchen will not only improve the chances that you cook more often, but it will also increase the time you and your family spend socializing in the kitchen solidifying your family bonds. Now, who doesn’t want more of that?

Be Creative When It Comes To Building Your Farmhouse Kitchen

You don’t need to stick to a small box when it comes to planning and building your farmhouse kitchen. This is your kitchen, so you can bring in any elements that you think would suit you and your loved ones. 

Just remember to keep it natural, rustic, vintage, and farmhouse style.

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