You dont have to live in the country to create the farmhouse kitchen of your dreams! As it turns out, the popular mainstream lookthanks largely to the likes of farmhouse style guru Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper fame and the explosion of modern farmhouse styleworks wherever you live. In fact, most tried-and-true, simple farmhouse kitchen ideas start with the charming characteristics of farmhouse style you already know and love. To bring nostalgic, been-around-forever comfort to the heart of your home, look to rustic farmhouse kitchen ideas like apron-front sinks, passed-down collected treasures, country color palettes (from neutral to bold), and of course, your family gathered around the kitchen island. Modern farmhouse kitchen ideas include vintage-inspired appliances, cool kitchen lighting, and well-worn wood accents (we are eternally obsessed with a vent hood wrapped in reclaimed wood!).Because the kitchen can be expensive to renovate, weve gathered farmhouse kitchen ideas on a budget, too. For example, swap upper cabinetry for casual, serve yourself open shelving. This trick saves money and is one of our favorite small farmhouse kitchen ideas, as upper cabinets can make a space feel closed in. Whatever your budget or space, were serving up all the best farmhouse country kitchen ideas and inspiration right here!Here are more genius ideas for creating your dream kitchen: 1Bring the Outside In Erin LittleWith a view like that, frame it up like artwork. Case in point: this airy barn kitchen by designer Christina Salway. She chose to leave this trio of large windows bare to celebrate the landscape beyond. Natural wood details on the cabinet fronts, statement-making ceiling beams, and raw wood window trim pair with calming creamy white walls for a quiet, rustic design.Get the Look:: Wall, Ceiling, and Cabinetry Paint ColorAll White by Farrow & Ball2Go Bold With a Tile BacksplashHelen NormanAlthough this bold galley kitchen is a departure from typical country farmhouse style, we just cant get enough of its authentic, pieced-together vibe. A statement-making tile backsplash offers a graphic backdrop to the handsome forest green range, deep blue workbench-turned-cabinetry, and copper vent hood. A vintage runner perfectly pulls together all the rooms elements.Get the Look: Backsplash Tile:Nostalgia by Lauren LiessGreen Range: Hallman Gas RangeRELATED: Tour More of This Virginia Mountain Cottage That Is Straight Out of a StorybookAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below3Fit In a Farmhouse TableNick JohnsonWhile not an antique, the new farmhouse table feels that way after designer Erica Harrison of Detroit-based design firm Hudson and Sterling had it sanded. The walnut bentwood chairs bring a European bistro look. Above, a midcentury Murano glass chandelier adds character without competing with the rooms light and bright palette. New Moroccan floor tile has an aged finish that brings in soft color and pattern, laying the groundwork for this kitchens entire design.Get the Look:Wall Paint Color: Mountain Peak White by Benjamin MooreCabinetry Paint Color: Olympic Mountains by Benjamin MooreRELATED: Tour This Renovated 100-Year-Old Farmhouse That Oozes Vintage Charm4Show Off Your CollectionsRikki SnyderPull out your prized collections, and put them on full display! Novelist Jean Hanff Korelitzs circa-1890s home came with most of the built-ins, including the kitchens tall cupboard that holds her extensive ironstone collection. Pink lustreware is stored in old cubbies stacked above the salvaged sink.Get the Look: Cabinetry Paint Color:Palm by Farrow & BallRELATED: Learn More About Collecting White IronstoneAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below5Pick a Sunny ShadeChaunte VaughnJust because your pantry is a workhorse part of your kitchen doesnt mean it cant also be pretty! This sunny space, designed by Meta Coleman, relies on stylish storage solutions like baskets and glass jars to keep everything in order and in style. RELATED: These Are the Chicest Yellow Paint Colors We Promise Youll Love6Add Industrial FlairSara Ligorria-TrampLean into the modern farmhouse feel with industrial details like seating. In this barn home kitchen, a mix of collected drafting stools serves as gather-round seating at the marble-topped antique island. RELATED: These Modern Farmhouse Decorating Ideas Work for Every Room in the HouseAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below7Skirt Your CabinetsMax Kim-BeeFor a farmhouse-meets-cottage look, forgo cabinets doors and opt for skirted fabric instead. The burlap used here in Fifi ONeills Florida home brings a farmhouse feel, while using a floral or other pattern would bring a more feminine, cottage look. RELATED: Tour More of This Charmingand Tiny!Florida Cottage 8Install Open ShelvingHelen NormanWith three levels of open shelving, photographer Helen Norman achieved a beautifully layered look that is ideal for her ever-growing ceramics collection. To be sure you have enough room for items on your countertop (think coffee maker, cutting boards, etc.) as well as things on your shelves (think pitchers and platters), measure your tallest pieces, add an inch or two, and space out shelves accordingly before installing. RELATED: Heres The Secret to Perfectly Styled Open Shelving Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Stick to Shaker StyleALI HARPERNothing is more classic than Shaker-style cabinet fronts. In this coastal Alabama farmhouse, creamy white cabinetry with simple Shaker-style fronts adds classic charm to the serene cook space. RELATED: Tour More of This Alabama Home That Beckons You to Slow Down and Savor Every Minute10Add Interest With BeadboardAlpha SmootThis Connecticut farmhouse pantry, located just off the side of the kitchen, utilizes open, grab-and-go shelves for maximum storage. The silent star, though, is the beadboard paneling lining the backs that brings built-in country charm.Get the Look:For similar, Beadboard Paneling: True Bead Wainscot Paneling from Home DepotAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below11Contrast the Wood TonesBrie Williams, styling by Rachel RiversWhile the phrase cabin kitchen may evoke images of dark woods and ruddy hues, architect Ken Pursley wanted this North Carolina home to feel light and airy but still reflect the simple mountain aesthetic. Rough oak floors stained in a warm finish set a welcoming cabin tone, while a pine ceiling sourced from a nearby forest adds understated texture. Durable yet modern concrete countertops, a pair of oversize lanterns, and industrial-style drafting stools round out the ultimate rustic-meets-refined space.Get the Look: Wall Paint Color:Ashwood by Benjamin Moore12Get Creative With RepurposingBrie Williams, styling by Rachel RiversTo break up her small kitchens white cabinetry, homeowner Bambi Costanzo repurposed an old wood dry sink she found on Facebook Marketplace by taking it apart and installing the pieces under the window as a makeshift built-in. It was almost too perfect for the space, she says. Her dishware storage doubles as display courtesy of more DIY ingenuity. For the countertop rack, Bambi sanded down a wooden box and added dowel rods for plate separators. Striped skirted fabric hides the dishwasher.Get the Look: Farmhouse Sink:Whitehaus Fireclay SinkRELATED: See The Rest of Bambis Personality-Filled CottageAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below13Skirt the SinkDavid TsayTextile designer Heather Taylor complemented the yellow tones of the wood cabinets with sunflower-hued window treatments and a skirt beneath the 30-inch fireclay farmhouse sink. While small in stature, the cabin kitchen is chock-full of charm courtesy of high-impact updates, including an aged brass faucet, a vintage-style scalloped pendant light (adorable!), and petite flush-mount ceiling lights.Get the Look:Window Treatments: Heather Taylor Home for EverhemSee More of This Cozy, Charming California Cottage14Build a Bigger IslandAnnie SchlechterFamily and friends love to gather around this walnut-topped island thanks to its room-for-a-crowd size and quirky handmade counter stools. The natural stone wall is complemented by the moody Belgian bluestone backsplash behind the range and the rooms various woodsreclaimed barn boards on the ceiling, vintage French white oak on the floor, and band-sawn knotty white oak on the flush-inset cabinets. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Wrap a Vent Hood in Reclaimed WoodBrian WoodcockA unique salvaged wood hood, custom-built by the owner of this Mississippi farmhouse, and a vintage Turkish runner add warmth to the mostly white kitchen. We love the addition of a landscape painting floating above the range as an unexpected and budget-friendly alternative to a tile accent.RELATED: Tour More of This Mississippi Farmhouse That Adds Tons of Soul to A New Build16Checker the BacksplashErin LittleFor a statement-making backsplash, interior designer Christina Salway arranged two shades of green tiles in a checkerboard pattern. Warm wood tones, the natural jute rug, and a display of round baskets balance the greens and keep it rustic and cozy.Get the Look: Back Wall Cabinetry Color:Inchyra Blue by Farrow & BallTrim and Range Cabinetry Color: Vert De Terre by Farrow & BallSink Skirt Fabric: Trouville by Rogers and GoffigonAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below17Make Room for an Eat-In MomentTo make space for a small antique pedestal table and a scalloped banquette (smartly upholstered in performance fabric to hold up to spills), homeowner (and Country Living Design Director!) Maribeth Jones removed a bank of built-in cabinetry that wasnt worth saving. This set-up makes for the sweetest spot for breakfast, snacks, and activities for her growing girls.Get the Look: Banquette:Regina Banquette by One Kings LaneLighting: Vendome Sconce by Visual ComfortRELATED: You Wont Want to Miss A Single Detail of This Charming and Cheery British-Inspired Kitchen Reno18Use a Pine Table as an IslandRead McKendreeIn this time capsule of a cottage on Cape Cod, homeowner Stephenie Watts packed tons of charm into every square inch. In place of a built-in island, a pine farm table brings rustic texture, while unlacquered brass bistro-style shelving and a pull-down faucet add aged shine. The cabinets got a new coat of mossy green paint; the walls are lined in a pretty, light-reflecting tile.Get the Look: for similar, Cabinetry Paint Color:Down to Earth by BehrRELATED: Heres Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Painting Kitchen CabinetsAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below19Add Patina With Vintage LightingDAVID TSAY, styling by Becki GriffinIn this all-white kitchen, light gray concrete countertops, reclaimed beams and shelves, and ceramic tile laid in a graphic pattern add visual interest. But the real show-stopper is the pair of green antique French lanterns (from Sourced by Janet Wiebe) that lend a gorgeous pop of color and a perfect touch of patina.Get the Look: Wall Paint Color:Decorators White by Benjamin MooreRELATED: Take A Look Inside The Rest of This Dreamy Texas Farmhouse20Store Pots OverheadGridley + Graves PhotographersWhen storage is limited, look up! The iron pot rack here displays a collection of copper cookware. Rounding out the farmhouse vibe: a large coffee tin thats now a trash receptacle; a white subway tile backsplash; and an old butcher block on the work space side.Get the Look: Half-Wall Paint Color:Midsummer Night by Benjamin MooreRELATED: These Colors Go Perfectly With GrayAmy MitchellManaging EditorAmy Mitchell is the managing editor for VERANDA and Country Living, where she writes articles on a variety of topicsdecorating and design, gardens, and holidays. Amys experience in the shelter magazine category spans more than 20 years, as shes previously held positions at Coastal Living and Cottage Living. Her personal pursuits include cooking, gardening, and hunting her favorite tag sale spots for the next piece of Pyrex for her prized collection.Anna LoganSenior Homes & Style EditorAnna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she covers design and decorating trends, home features, and gift guides. She also produces home features and styles content for the print magazine. When she isnt working, can often be found digging around antique shops for the perfect find. Follow her adventures on Instagram!