This farmhouse kitchen island across the dining area of this open-flow kitchen seats five, modern chocolate leather chairs. The potted plants add a hint of color to the neutral palette, and mixed lighting choices pay homage to the blended qualities of farmhouse style.
36 Charming Farmhouse Kitchen Island With Seating Options
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Published: December 23, 2022
Updated: December 1, 2023
A farmhouse kitchen island with seating is the best seat in the house. The kitchen is truly the heart of the home, and seating choices are a vital part of how you experience the food and space. The right seating decision can transform the overall aura of the kitchen and invite your friends and family to linger together long after the meal is over.
The seating in farmhouse kitchens can look good and be full of character to enhance the aesthetics of your home. To achieve this balance, consider the color scheme, layout, materials, and lighting, and choose seating options that enhance your overall look. Choices range from traditional natural wood pairings to luxurious leather pieces. Below are great seating examples that add pizzazz to your kitchen.
02 of Mixed Material Wood Bar Stools
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A white faux brick island with a granite countertop adds interest to this quaint farmhouse kitchen. The mixed material bar stool with pear-shaped metal legs makes a statement in this homey, lived-in space.
03 of White Kitchen Island Chairs on Polished Wood Legs
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This muted-tone farmhouse kitchen mixes contemporary and traditional. The wood element of the symmetrically-lined glass shade pendant lights, polished wood floor, and wooden legs of the island seating mix farmhouse elements in the otherwise modern kitchen.
04 of Bold Leather Island Chairs in Neutral Kitchen
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Those transparent glass pendants are the first thing you see in this farmhouse kitchen. That is followed by the sleek, black island and matching black leather chairs. The gray subway tiles and wood flooring give the room a neutral palette.
05 of Studded Upholstered Seating Around Kitchen Island
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This modern farmhouse kitchen mixes industrial and farmhouse styles. The recessed lighting complements the sophisticated silhouettes of the studded upholstered seating around a white kitchen island. On the adjacent wall, a print frame artwork completes the look.
06 of Ash Blue Chairs in All White Kitchen
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The all-white shiplap island, cabinets, and range give this kitchen a pristine look. The laid-back vibe of the herringbone subway tiles, wood range, and ash blue rail back chairs continue the farmhouse vibe.
07 of Black Seating Around White Kitchen Island
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Sunshine brightens this white farmhouse kitchen island with seating. Glass pendant lights are mounted above the island, while white cabinets with black fittings and an industrial range stove introduce modern elements.
08 of Leather Kitchen Island Stools
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Instead of traditional subway tiles, this farmhouse kitchen features glossy square tiles stretching from ceiling to counter. The industrial copper tap, leather top bar stools, and stand-out black stove range put a modern twist on the space.
09 of Sleek Upholstered Seating at Modern Kitchen Island
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The wood range and subway tiles play up the rustic features of this classic farmhouse kitchen. Black pendant lights hang above the white countertops and dark-painted island. The room also showcases a matching vase and two sleek, upholstered neutral chairs.
10 of Muted Tones With Shiny Brass Bar Stools
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Using whites, natural wood, and gold resulted in a sophisticated re-imagination of this farmhouse kitchen. Its muted tones, the white and gold pendant lights, the gold bar stool seating, and the wood layering of the cabinets and kitchen island are a masterclass in style.
11 of Small Two Tone Kitchen Island Chairs
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This farmhouse kitchen is impressive with its high vaulted ceiling and marble-style beam. Small two-tone chairs under the kitchen island mimic the luxurious effect of the white cabinets. Silver trims meet the vaulted ceiling, matching the matted gray pendant lights.
12 of Modern Curvy Wood Chairs In White Kitchen
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These curvy wooden chairs break up the continuous white of the rest of this farmhouse kitchen. The shape also brings a contemporary feel to the room. Other modern elements to this kitchen include the beige with black metal frame pendant hanging over the white island.
13 of Mixed Material Wood Chairs in Farmhouse Kitchen
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This farmhouse kitchen showcases aged, wood cross-back chairs and an ornate centerpiece in this rustic room. This kitchen maintains its unique character, including a subway tile backsplash and wood floor, juxtaposed with industrial appliances and updated pendant lighting.
14 of Granite Kitchen Countertop With Wood Stools
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Blending old with new is a winning formula for farmhouse kitchens. The glass pendants with black accents and granite island countertop here do this well when juxtaposed against the wood tones of the polished floor and bar stools in this open-concept kitchen.
15 of Black Metal Bar Stools Under Ball-Shaped Pendant
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Ball-shaped glass pendants illuminate this kitchen featuring a granite island countertop and dark bar stool. A “Home Sweet Home” sign is mounted over a white range with wood frame trimming, while various kitchen paddles and the glass-paneled door have a similar tone.
16 of Bar Stool And Granite Countertop Combination
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Simple black bar stools are seated along this white farmhouse kitchen island with a granite countertop. The wreath hanging from the hood vent next to the island is one of several around this beautifully neutral kitchen. Wood accents are seen in the frosted-glass pantry door and wood header above the stove.
17 of Brown and Black Chairs Under Woven Pendant Lights
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Two oversized woven pendants leave an impression in this stunning kitchen. The gorgeous wood features of the island, door, and hood range subtly incorporate wood accents, while the mixed material of the black metal and leather chairs make a striking contrast. Ambient in-cabinet lighting makes the kitchen showstopping.
18 of Light Wood Cross Back Seating at Black Island
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Taking traditional farmhouse kitchen ideas and updating them can produce good results. The light wood cross-back chairs paired with a blue island here is chef’s kiss, while the creamy palette of the cabinets and range plays well with the herringbone floor and kitchen tap.
19 of Waterfall Countertop With Simple Bar Stools
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The kitchen island and floor of this simple, clean kitchen flow into each other with the same wood throughout. A quartz waterfall countertop complements the white elements, including the cabinets and range.
20 of Leather Farmhouse Kitchen Island Seating in Black and White Kitchen
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Brown leather chairs add a warm, modern touch to this black-and-white kitchen. The natural tone plays well with the neutral palette of the white cabinets and black and white pendants. Wood floors stretch the length of the room.
21 of Metal Mesh Chairs in Farmhouse Kitchen
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Four black metal mesh chairs set at a kitchen island are lit by black pendant lights in this farmhouse kitchen. White subway tiles, a shiplap range, and wood floating shelves complete the decor.
22 of Elegant Kitchen With Upholstered Chairs
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This kitchen blends elegance and rustic farmhouse to perfection. Upholstered bar stools with wood legs are placed along the white kitchen island. The gold fittings on the all-white cabinets match the gold-toned industrial pendant light hanging from the vaulted ceiling above.
23 of Kitchen Pendant Lights with Floating Shelves
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Two black and white pendant lamps on gold chains hang over a wood kitchen island with a white countertop. Four black barstools with backs are shoved under the island on the light-colored wood floor. Floating wood shelves line the far white wall on each side of the stove.
24 of Cross Back Chairs In Gray-Toned Kitchen
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The wood cross-back chairs and floor are the most visible wood features of this gray-toned farmhouse kitchen. The black-and-white aesthetics play off the kitchen island, black fittings, hanging pendants, and metal appliances.
25 of Black Chair Under Granite Countertop
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Granite countertops and black chairs pair together beautifully in this rustic kitchen. The white shiplap-styled hood with a wood header blends well with the white cabinets with black fittings. A herringbone subway tile backsplash stretches along the back wall.
26 of Neutral Kitchen With Wood Beams and Stools
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Wood beams are displayed on the ceiling over this neutral kitchen. White pendant lighting hangs over a wood kitchen island with a white countertop and a brass bridge faucet. Wood stools sit on one side of the island with off white cushions.
27 of Oval Shaped Seating With Mesh Back
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Large rustic metal pendants illuminate this white countertop with a wood tray centerpiece. The oval mesh back chairs at the modern kitchen island with seating create a cozy scene. Ambient lighting from the ceiling and cabinets adds to the ambiance.
28 of Mint Green Chairs In White Kitchen
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This large kitchen island features mint green chairs in an all-white kitchen. A dark green scale adds a dramatic pop of color in contrast to the white cabinets and hood behind it. White USA letters balance on top of the range along the back wall of this pristine space.
29 of Kitchen Island with Corbel and Gray Metal Chairs
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A fall basket hanging from this powder blue kitchen island complements the gray metal chairs neatly tucked under it. Whites cabinets, hardwood floors, and a decorative island corbel add to the rustic decor.
30 of Kitchen with Shiplap as Backsplash
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Interior design expert Huong Vu extols the virtues of shiplap as a versatile element in kitchen design. “Shiplap is a versatile element with a coastal and farmhouse aesthetic, it can be timeless when applied thoughtfully in the right home and setting,” she explains. This transitional kitchen is a prime example of how shiplap can be used to create a stunning visual effect.
In this instance, shiplap has been skillfully layered over a tall stone backsplash, allowing the beauty of both styles to shine through. The crisp, clean lines of the shiplap contrast beautifully with the textural appeal of the exposed wood beams, creating a dynamic interplay of materials.
This kitchen design also showcases how shiplap can introduce interest to a warm, neutral palette. The grey cabinetry and wood floors serve as a subtle backdrop, allowing the white shiplap backsplash to truly stand out. The light gray kitchen island with white countertop, surrounded by wood and beige woven bar stools, further enhances the neutral color scheme.
31 of Brown Leather Chairs In Cozy Farmhouse Kitchen
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This small farmhouse kitchen features rustic metal light fixtures above a shiplap island with a dark gray countertop. Brown leather seating around the island matches other wood elements like the floating shelves along the white subway tile wall.
32 of Brass Pendant Lights Cross Back Chairs
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This oversized, low-hanging brass pendant hangs over a white countertop and illuminates the rustic kitchen island with seating. It plays off the copper fittings, the washed wood cross-back chairs, and other wood features of the kitchen.
33 of Mix Material Oval Back Chair at Farmhouse Island
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The all-white palette and lantern-style lights update the look of this farmhouse kitchen. Mixed natural wood chairs with oval backs are placed at the white kitchen island with quartz countertops. Wood cutting boards lean against a white shiplap wall and add contrast, along with pink tulips that add a pop of color.
34 of Spacious Kitchen With Dark Wood Chairs
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Multiple windows to the left of this black and white themed farmhouse kitchen let light in, along with the recessed lights and black vintage chandelier. The spacious kitchen flowing into a dining area boasts dark wood chairs with plaid cushions.
35 of Rustic Kitchen With Cross Back Chairs
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Three wood beams stretch across the ceiling above a rustic kitchen island with wood cross-back seating. The subway tiles and natural tone wreath spark interest amid an otherwise white palette. A patriotic centerpiece sits proudly on the white countertop.
36 of Wreath-Adorned Chairs Around Cozy Kitchen Island
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Details like the multi-tone wood floor to the woven baskets atop white cabinets make this farmhouse kitchen special. Wreath-embellished chairs fit perfectly under the natural stone countertop with a similar color palette to the seats. Mounted signs make it extra homey.
