A bright, spacious kitchen features a counter bar with taupe granite and white subway tile. Two black lantern-style pendant lights hang from the vaulted ceiling, which is accessorized with a large wood beam. On the far wall, a wood sliding barn door leads to the pantry.
19 Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen Designs to Spark Your Imagination
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Published: September 23, 2022
Updated: November 16, 2023
It’s a cliché to say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, but it’s true for a reason. The kitchen is the common ground in our homes and where we can cook, gather, and converse throughout our days and weeks. If you’re lucky enough to have a vaulted ceiling kitchen, then you know that this design feature helps many of us to feel that we have a bigger space. Maybe it’s because more light gets in or there is more breathing room above our heads. Regardless, a vaulted ceiling kitchen is an excellent asset in your home.
Vaulted ceilings are so fantastic because of their versatility. Regardless of your own preferences or ideas, your vision can come through the magic of wood beams, ribs, or shiplap. Stick with light colors to maximize on the feeling of spacious living and play with the color of your cabinets, backsplash, and accessorized to create a cohesive aesthetic. We hope this collection helps you dream of your next kitchen!
02 of Kitchen with Shiplap Vaulted Ceiling
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A farmhouse kitchen features white shiplap walls and a matching vaulted ceiling. A kitchen window is placed above the apron-front sink with a wall-mounted industrial-style light illuminating the space. Open wood shelving on either side is accessorized with stoneware plates and bowls, along with grey baskets and glass jars.
03 of Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen with Wood Beam
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Brick columns frame this kitchen, which features white cabinets and countertops. Two woven pendant light fixtures hang from the vaulted ceiling above, which is accessorized with large wooden beams. Hardwood floors run the length of the room, while a white and wood hood vent is mounted on the back wall.
04 of Tongue-and-Groove Kitchen with Vaulted Ceiling
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The tongue-and-groove vaulted ceiling in this kitchen leaves lots of room for the decor placed on top of the cabinets, including wood cutting boards, baskets, and tiers dessert plates. A white subway tile backsplash matches the white cabinets, with dark hardwood floors sit beneath a large kitchen rug.
05 of White Vaulted Ceiling with Range Hood
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Wood cabinets frame a white vaulted ceiling range hood over a stainless steel oven in this modern kitchen. A large wood island with a light quartz countertop sits in the middle of the room with modern pendant lamps hanging from the ceiling above.
06 of White and Wood Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen Cabinets
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An airy kitchen is illuminated by large windows and abundant natural light. The room is accessorized with light wood cabinets and white quartz countertops, while modern wire basket pendant lights hang from the vaulted ceiling above.
07 of Open-Concept Kitchen with Cube Ottomans
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Open-concept living room with a high ceiling includes a circular black farmhouse chandelier and wood beam. A grey couch is paired with white cube ottomans and leather coffee table. Wood island distinguishes the living room from kitchen.
08 of Kitchen with Vaulted Ceiling
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This French provincial-style kitchen is accessorized with metal chairs and ruffled pillows, as well as floral plates and water color prints. The black countertops contrast with the white cabinets and light grey arabesque backsplash. Three hanging lights dangle from the vaulted ceiling above the kitchen peninsula.
09 of White and Grey Stone Kitchen
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This kitchen features white cabinets and granite countertops with a matching stone tile backsplash. Glass pendant lights hang from the beadboard ceiling over an angular kitchen island with wooden stools.
10 of White Shiplap Vaulted Ceiling
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A farmhouse kitchen is decorated with white shiplap walls, which also wrap the vent hood and vaulted ceiling. A white brick wall along the back of the room also contains a dark wood floating shelf above the white countertops. Warm hardwood floors run the length of the room.
11 of Rustic Kitchen with Vaulted Ceiling and Wood Ribs
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Large, dark wood ribs on a vaulted ceiling create a rustic feel in this open living space. A large kitchen island with dark cabinets contrasts with the rest of the kitchen’s white cabinets and light countertops. Dark hardwood floors run throughout the space, including the dining nook and living room accessorized with light beige couches.
12 of Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen and Living Room
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This white kitchen is illuminated with two lantern pendant lights hanging above the black-painted island with a white countertop. The kitchen opens into the living room, which showcases a vaulted ceiling and a round light fixture over a white sofa. Warm wood and brown leather tones warm up the space.
13 of Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen Views
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The view from this kitchen sinks opens up to a large vaulted room with warm wood beams and a round wagon-wheel style light fixture. A fireplace on the back wall is framed with built-in shelves on both sides, while a wall of widows allows in plenty of natural light.
14 of Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen with Black Isand
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This spacious white kitchen showcases a vaulted ceiling over a tongue-and-groove feature wall and white cabinets. A long farmhouse table sits along one wall under a modern industrial pendant light, while a black-painted island is placed nearby.
15 of Black and White Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
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This modern farmhouse kitchen features a large island with black counters and a light grey granite countertop. A lantern pendant light hangs from the vaulted ceiling above, illuminating the white subway tile backsplash. A stainless steel apron front sink rests below large windows.
16 of Grey Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen Cabinets with Wood Beams
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A farmhouse kitchen displays a vaulted ceiling with dark wood rustic beams and white shiplap. The light grey cabinets are accessorized with black metal handles, and a large kitchen island with white countertop sits in the center of the room.
17 of Modern White and Black Kitchen with Vaulted Ceiling
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Light herringbone wood floors are illuminated by large, black framed french doors in this modern kitchen. A large black island with white counter tops sits opposite, with a large white pantry sitting in the corner. A vaulted ceiling with white beams creates a feeling of light and space.
18 of Tongue-and-Groove Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen
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This spacious kitchen showcases black countertops, white cabinets, and a large island in the center of the room. Modern globe pendant lights hangs from the vaulted ceiling, which features tongue-and-groove accents and a dark wood center beam. Grey-toned hardwood floors and dark trim contrast with the light walls.
19 of Vaulted Ceiling Kitchen with Brick Accent Wall
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A large open room is designed with vaulted ceilings and wood beam accents, as well as double wood french doors. The kitchen in the back of the room features a brick wall behind a farm-house inspired hood vent and floating shelves, as well as white cabinetry and a large island.
