Who in the world doesn’t love to come home from a long day and find a presentation of freshly baked cookies on the counter? This segment of the kitchen is dedicated to our favorite goodies with two glass containers of flour and sugar and a plant that holds a wood-framed sign. The herringbone marble tile is a great backdrop to such a welcoming sight.
27 Revitalizing Designs of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Décor
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May 18, 2023
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As design themes become more contemporary, you may be interested in updating your kitchen with ideas inspired by modern farmhouse kitchen décor. The theme itself is filled with various inspirational approaches that are fairly simple to replicate. Those include mixing up the hardware and fixture colors in your kitchen to include multiple finishes and colors, as well as creating a contrast in cabinetry color from top to bottom. This is also the opportunity to splurge on hanging lamp pendants, or chandeliers with whimsical candelabras.
There is so much that you can do with this theme, but most importantly, rustic and distressed wood is being replaced for smoother finishes, and subtle pops of color are showing up throughout rooms bathed in neutrals. Modern farmhouse kitchen décor is revitalizing the cool-toned kitchen, and here is a gallery of stunning photographs to prove it.
02 of Open-concept Farmhouse Kitchen With Christmas Décor
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Four dainty Christmas wreaths hang on the back of four light brown barstools centered on this white island. Two coordinating small pine trees accessorize the island. The other modern elements in the kitchen include floating shelves on both sides of the stove hood and white and black lamps that float above the island.
03 of Warm Fall Kitchen With Rustic Table
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There are rustic and refined elements on display in this eat-in kitchen with glass cabinetry and a distressed dining room table. The glass cabinetry reveals a plethora of storage themes including dishes, baking items, and cookbooks. Just below lays an antique oriental runner that extends the length of the lush hardwood floors, relaying a comfortable and warm energy.
04 of Contemporary Cabinetry and Handles
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Smooth chestnut cabinet doors are highlighted by counter décor including two wooden salt and pepper shakers, a gray stone flower vase, and a silver tea kettle on the stove. To mimic the metal found in the stainless steel appliances, the cabinets feature brushed silver pulls in a minimalist square shape.
05 of Mixing Shades of White in Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Décor
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In a unique twist on a traditional white kitchen, the designer of this space chose two different shades of white for their upper and lower kitchen cabinets. The finishes on the top cabinets are rich and creamy white that complements the taupe countertops, while the bottom cabinets are bright by contrast, coordinating with the island base.
06 of Contrasting Cabinet Finishes
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Modern farmhouse décor is all about incorporating warmer tones with classic whites and creams. That was achieved here by painting the upper cabinetry white while maintaining the brown finish on the lower kitchen cabinets. A large white apron-front sink with a black faucet is mounted under gold sconces that illuminate the counter space in addition to special under-cabinet lighting to casts a perfect glow on the quartz countertops.
07 of Contemporary Farmhouse Shelving
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Paying tribute to classic farmhouse décor, a supermarket sign hangs above two white shelves. The shelf décor includes copper pots, wooden white plate stands, and hooks that hold a sun hat, a black basket, and a linen bag. These ornaments pay the perfect little tribute to the simple nuances that everyone once loved about the inspirational farmhouse theme.
08 of Brick Backsplash and Light Blue Paint
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Holding fast to the key elements of modern farmhouse décor, white cabinets stand prominently in the kitchen surrounded by black hardware and black framed pendant lights. The uniqueness of this kitchen is found in the blue paint that extends above the cabinetry, and the limewashed brick backsplash that surrounds the concrete slab countertops for an aura that is rustic yet elegant.
09 of Exposed Ceiling Beams in Farmhouse Kitchen
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The exposed ceiling beams in this kitchen directly draw your attention to the contemporary beams that lay across the ceiling. The décor that rests on top of the cabinets includes a black vase with green sprigs, a beautifully framed landscape portrait, and a white cake plate. The final contemporary touch is the candelabra farmhouse pendants that hang above the speckled island, meshing old farmhouse themes with new.
10 of Modern Farmhouse Corner Shelf Organization
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White vases, bowls, and serving trays elevate wooden floating shelves in the corner of a kitchen with white subway tile. Glass canisters with wooden lids are arranged on the counter below. Add soft, farmhouse touches to your kitchen by making the most of your space with corner shelves that display pottery or serving ware that you use regularly.
11 of Cool-toned Modern Kitchen
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The décor in this kitchen is very simple and clean. Gray laminate flooring is illuminated by bright white cabinetry. Behind the stove are glossy gray subway tiles that reflect the shine emanating from the brushed silver pendant lights hanging above the kitchen island. Incorporating the slightest touch of greenery, a wreath hangs on the pantry door accompanied by a vase of green leaves that stands in the middle of the island.
12 of Moody Black Quartz Countertops
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For a much moodier vibe in the cozy corners of our kitchen, choose dark fixtures and finishes with a matte finish. The dark quartz countertops, replicating soapstone, are gorgeous against white custom cabinetry. In place of a tile backsplash, the homeowner chose a beadboard finish featuring three glazed vases.
13 of Brown Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Décor
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A petite linen ladder fit for adorable kitchen towels stands in the corner of these cabinets next to a leafy plant, and a tiny cutting board with a black and white gingham print. The space is wrapped in warmth between the brown granite countertop and the textured backsplash that surrounds the decorative trinkets.
14 of Rainbow Glassware on Display
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With beautiful glass door cabinets like these, how could you not display all of the amazing glassware in your kitchen? To invigorate an otherwise neutral space, the designer chose to showcase their antique glassware consisting of all of the colors of the rainbow. They are the perfect complement to the vase of pink and white carnations that rests on the granite island.
15 of Family Command Center Display
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The “command center” is a wall in the kitchen that has been dedicated to family planning. As a way of keeping everyone in the loop, a wood board with two wire slots holds all of the important tasks and hangs under the whiteboard calendar that keeps everyone informed. A gold letter hangs just underneath religious memorabilia, and altogether there is a design idea that is easily replicated in any home.
16 of Subtle Touches of Yellow
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A unique design element of this farmhouse kitchen is the cupboard doors that extend to the ceiling. The cabinets themselves do not continue, but intricate paneling gives the illusion of such. For a fun detail, subtle tones of yellow are incorporated between the lantern pendant light, the gold wall faucet, and the bright yellow tulips that stand by the sink.
17 of White Door With Glass for Kitchen Pantry
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A gray kitchen island topped by a white countertop is lit by nickel lantern pendant lights. The island stands in front of white kitchen cabinets paired with a gray elongated hexagon tile backsplash. A white interior door with frosted glass is fitted next to the cabinets.
18 of Gold Hardware Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Décor
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Modernizing your kitchen is all about selecting the right hardware. For a more attention-grabbing look, brushed gold hardware and light fixtures are a great selection even though they might not necessarily be your first pick against stainless steel appliances. Combining metals and wood tones is the best way to achieve a space that is visually interesting and contemporary.
19 of Gray Tiled Backsplash
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The central design piece in this kitchen is the gray backsplash tiles. Their deep tone automatically draws your eye to the décor that rests on the countertops. A brown cake plate with kitchen essentials sits opposite a knife block in medium brown.
20 of Cozy Candle Station Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Décor
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If the center of your island feels a little barren, a cutting board, vase of greenery, and coordinating candle with a snuff can instantly brighten up the countertop. The kitchen surround is draped in white cabinets with black hardware next to stainless steel appliances.
21 of Modern Farmhouse Candelabra Chandelier
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Above a spacious white marble island hangs a black framed candelabra chandelier with eight bulbs. The kitchen is draped in cream with stainless steel appliances. Where the metal frame attaches to the ceiling, there are exposed brown ceiling beams with white panels to display the elegant vaulted ceiling.
22 of Vintage Mason Jar Centerpiece on Marble Countertop
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Blue antique jars arranged on a light stone tray and resting on a light marble countertop are the focal points of this vintage mason jar centerpiece idea. A fresh pink hydrangea bloom offers subtle soft pop of color.
23 of Modern Black Pendant Lights
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The rich color hues in this kitchen are radiating from the contemporary-inspired pendant lights that hang above a black quartz island. The lights are composed of a wide-brim lamp shade with a gold piece that connects to the lamp wire. They look absolutely gorgeous above the fall foliage that extends from a white vase in the center of the island.
24 of Aesthetically Pleasing Counter Display
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The functional items in your kitchen, like dry goods and cooking utensils, do not need to be tucked away in cabinets or drawers. With the right containers, those items can be included in your countertop presentation. The décor selected here includes milky white porcelain jars and a matching bowl for utensils beside the stovetop.
25 of Opulent Kitchen and Dining Room Light Fixtures
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The light fixtures that are shown hanging over this elegant island and black eat-in kitchen table are matching in style, but different in shape and structure. The bulb-like composition of the island pendants is modern and functional, whereas the cylindrical pendant that hangs over the dining room table is a bit more glam with hanging crystals and edged glass.
26 of Modern White and Black Farmhouse Kitchen
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Behold this bright white kitchen that has ever-so-subtly incorporated touches of black between the cabinet hardware and the black lamp sconces attached above the window sill. A simple clear vase with brown sprigs stands in the middle of a large island with smooth white counters.
27 of Modern White Kitchen With Black Counters
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Simple white cabinets surround a stainless steel microwave mounted above the range in this kitchen. Below is a sleek black countertop that complements the gray walls.
28 of Kitchen With a Farmhouse Chandelier on Sloped Ceiling
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A bright kitchen with sloping pitched ceilings of white shiplap paneling gets a Tuscan look with sandy tan stone floor tiling and custom warm white cabinets. A black steel chandelier is installed above the black kitchen island with white counters, and a glass pendant light hangs over the sink.
