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Bring the Outside In
When you have a great view, 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 on the cabinet fronts, statement-making ceiling beams, and window trim pair with a calming creamy white for a quiet, rustic design.
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Wall, Ceiling, and Cabinetry Paint Color: All White by Farrow & Ball
Go Bold With a Tile Backsplash
Fit In a Farmhouse Table
Show Off Your Collections
Pick a Sunny Shade
Add Industrial Flair
Skirt Your Cabinets
Install Open Shelving
With 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: Here’s The Secret to Perfectly Styled Open Shelving
Stick to Shaker Style
Add Interest With Beadboard
This 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.
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Beadboard Paneling: For similar, True Bead Wainscot Paneling from Home Depot
Contrast the Wood Tones
While 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.
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Wall Paint Color: Ashwood by Benjamin Moore
RELATED: 20 Wood Ceiling Ideas to Bring Your Room Country Charm
Get Creative With Repurposing
To break up her small kitchen’s 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.
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Farmhouse Sink: Whitehaus Fireclay Sink
RELATED: See The Rest of Bambi’s Personality-Filled Cottage
Skirt the Sink
Checker the Backsplash
Make Room for an Eat-In Moment
Use a Pine Table as an Island
Add Patina With Vintage Lighting
Store Pots Overhead
When 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 that’s now a trash receptacle; a white subway tile backsplash; and an old butcher block on the work space side.
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Half-Wall Paint Color: Midsummer Night by Benjamin Moore
RELATED: These Colors Go Perfectly With Gray
Use Antiques as Cabinetry
Pick Barstools With Some Pop
Amy Mitchell is the managing editor for VERANDA and Country Living, where she writes articles on a variety of topics—decorating and design, gardens, and holidays. Amy’s experience in the shelter magazine category spans more than 20 years, as she’s 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 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 isn’t working, can often be found digging around antique shops for the perfect find. Follow her adventures on Instagram!
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