Don't be fooled by the rustic, exposed beams and chunky details in this farmhouse kitchen -- it's anything but rudimentary. High-end appliances, elegant task lighting and ample counter space are just what a skilled cook needs to make this kitchen sing. Thankfully, the extra-wide staircase will accommodate a stampede when the dinner bell rings!
Cottage Style White Kitchen with Arabesque Tile Backsplash
Two long runs of counter space give plenty of room in this cottage kitchen. Blue-painted antique corbels hold open shelving and support the peninsula overhang, bringing vintage-inspired whimsy to the space. Designer Sarah Richardson, host of HGTV's "Sarah's Summer House," chose three different cabinet colors to create a dynamic color palette. She used natural materials and a lighthearted color for the backsplash, and the seeded glass cabinet doors bring an extra touch of softness.
Natural light from the bay window over the sink reflects off of the ivory cabinets, white marble countertops, polished nickel fixtures and white tile backsplash making for a bright, airy kitchen.
Eat-In Cottage Kitchen With Visually Interesting Wood Elements
This charming cottage kitchen features visually interesting wood in the cabinets as well as exposed wooden beams in the ceiling and a wooden eat-in peninsula.
Contemporary Cottage Kitchen With Marble-Topped Island
With stunning Calacatta marble countertops and drum-shaped stools, this kitchen's island is a great place to cook, eat or work. Bright white cabinets keep the space feeling airy, while a mother-of-pearl tile backsplash adds a dazzling gleam.
Stainless steel appliances and bright white walls and cabinets reflect light from the window and recessed lighting, making this kitchen bright and cheery. Open shelving is tucked in an awkward spot beneath a sloped ceiling, as seen on HGTV's Cousins Undercover.
Traditional Cottage-Style Kitchen with Updated Appliances
The family wanted a space that blended vintage charm with the conveniences of modern appliances, so they chose traditional elements, such as the gold accents and wood trim, and added modern-day touches, like the stainless steel oven and a farmhouse sink. The end result is an overall cottage-style feel.
Cottage Kitchen With White Cabinets and Large Island
White cabinets line the walls of this kitchen, providing ample storage space and concealing the refrigerator. A large, beadboard-lined island with a granite countertop creates a convenient eating area.
This beautiful white kitchen is bright and spacious. Some of the details include three chrome-hanging lights above the island, which is covered in white and gray marble. A large farmhouse sink and high-end appliances make this an inviting space, perfect for entertaining.
This neutral cottage kitchen features shiplap walls, Shaker-style white cabinets, a white beadboard island with wood countertop, a seashell chandelier, and a breakfast area with banquette and black table.
Black and White Kitchen/Dining Area with Banquette Seating
An open kitchen and dining area with built-in banquette seating that works well to maximize the narrow space. A black and white color palette showcases the interesting and eclectic furnishings.
White And Blue Modern Cottage Kitchen With White Cabinets And Kitchen Island
Designer Karen Swanson of New England Design Works used found plywood to create unique walls that resemble shiplap siding. A stunning round chandelier with Edison bulbs is a charming edition to the room.
To give the kitchen more of an old-school feel, designers put in a farmhouse sink and found a vintage-looking range. The layout is open with plenty of cozy details, like the dining table right in the center.
In this kitchen, to help achieve the laid-back, cozy feel the homeowners liked, the designers used a subway tile backsplash with weathered edges and a crackle finish.
Kitchens serve as not only a place to prepare meals, but also a main gathering space in the home. Look through these pictures for great kitchen design ideas and be inspired to create a new look for your kitchen.
