Working with rustic elements may make creating a stylish home seem impossible unless you live in a traditional farmhouse. But with some creativity and strategic thinking, even the most modern homes can become peaceful havens for rest and relaxation.
From city apartments to suburban new builds, we’ve got you covered. This article will walk you through how to transform your home into an inviting rustic retreat, whether you prefer a contemporary take on the style or lean toward a more traditional look.
Classic Country Kitchens
The traditional rustic trend is all about vintage decor and furniture that looks like it could have been pulled straight from a classic farmhouse. The craftsmanship of wooden accent furniture is a huge deal in these rooms, and so is the attention to detail when decorating with pieces that fit the theme and inspiration.
This traditional style fully embraces the natural and organic materials of the rustic trend, using metals, ropes, wickers, and woods everywhere it can. Take a look at the following traditional rustic kitchens that have absolutely nailed the ultimate farmhouse vibe:
A gorgeous teal-inspired rustic kitchen where natural wood is the main decorative feature. The distressed wooden barstools at the large wooden island are the perfect touch. Image via BarnesVanze.com.
This country kitchen really blurs the line between modern and traditional. In the end, the cross-beam wood island, craftsman cabinetry, and floating shelves pull together the traditional farmhouse style beautifully. Image via ArchitecturalDigest.com.
Traditional farmhouse decor totally makes this rustic chic kitchen space. Details like the distressed cabinetry, a huge wooden barn beam dining table, and a vintage sink fixture really complete the look. Image via Jubelirerdesign.com.
The classic cross-beam island, wooden accent bar stools, and rustic hanging light fixtures all add to the traditional country feel of this kitchen. Image via FarmhouseHub on Pinterest.
This traditional rustic country kitchen has dark custom cabinetry, wooden barn beams, and a large wooden dining table right in the center of the room. Image via JKandSons.com.
Modern Farmhouse Kitchens
Creating a rustic space is definitely a little easier when the room’s architecture already includes things like wooden beams or barn board. Interior designers can really build on these existing wooden features to play up the farmhouse theme.
Bringing in sleek appliances, modern hardware, and contemporary furniture helps shift the rustic style into a fresh version of the classic trend. The kitchens I’m highlighting below have some serious rustic inspiration, but the designers have also woven in modern elements to bring these spaces into the 21st century.
The modern rustic look is all about clean lines, stainless steel, and the traditional wood that is the heart of the farmhouse style. Let’s take a look at these amazing modern-rustic spaces where old and new come together to create a truly special living area:
This country kitchen really leans into the rustic feel with its beautiful wooden cabinetry, vintage-style tap fixtures, and woven leather chairs. The space is kept fresh and modern with marble countertops, large dual sinks, and a stainless steel stove set against a clean tile backsplash. Image via Miller-Roodell.com.
What a stunning modern rustic kitchen! It features a sleek hideaway fridge and freezer, two sinks, and a huge granite-topped island. A mounted deer skull, a barn board island, and natural wood beams give this space its perfect rustic finish. Image via Miller-Roodell.com.
This incredibly chic and modern kitchen gets its rustic charm from the wood beam ceiling and craftsman-style cabinetry. The faucets have a vintage feel but are finished in modern stainless steel, while the vintage-style wall lanterns really ground the room in its rustic theme. Image via ArchitecturalDigest.com.
I love this blue-toned farmhouse-inspired kitchen. It gets a modern update from a fun textile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a big bowl sink. Image via LivingStoneConstruction.com.
This modern rustic kitchen uses a bold yellow island cabinet system, which looks amazing next to the bright salmon-colored curtains. The stainless steel tap fixtures create a nice contrast with the distressed iron in the modern light fixtures and stove hood. Image via Miller-Roodell.com.
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