30 Rustic Kitchen Ideas That Are Full of Charm

Rustic kitchens pair the best of natural materials with a cozy and inviting color palette.

To achieve the charming, country-inspired look in your own home, there are plenty of decorating ideas to choose from.

Consider adding reclaimed wood beams, local stone floors, or even picking up a vintage island for a one-of-a-kind piece you’ll love for years that will not only add style but storage.

Pin

Let the rustic kitchen ideas below serve as a guide for how to add rustic flair to your own kitchen.

01 of 30

All About Texture

Pin @amberpiercedesigns / Instagram

Nashville designer Amber Pierce built her dream kitchen with wooden cabinetry, brass hardware, and creamy countertops.

For a special addition, she used a wooden door from an architectural salvage as the entryway to her pantry.

02 of 30

Wrap the Hood

Pin Ashley Montgomery Design

Ashley Montgomery‘s Cardona project features a design favorite anyone can add to their space: a wood-wrapped hood. 

Soothing green cabinets pair with a wooden island and marble countertops for a sophisticated aesthetic. 

03 of 30

Keep It Light

Pin Anne Sage

Designer Anne Sage teamed up with Studio McGee for an airy kitchen reveal featuring bleached wood cabinets, quartz countertops, an unlacquered brass faucet, and open shelving.

04 of 30

Rustic Beams Always Add Charm

Pin Becca Interiors

Becca Interiors transformed an East Coast cottage with inky blue cabinets, original exposed joists, reclaimed wood, and floating shelves.

The over-island pendants and hard-working countertops make it a great place to cook, relax, and enjoy.

05 of 30

Go With Proven Color Combos

Pin Design: Blakeley Interior Design / Photo: Andrea Pietrangeli, Bowler Lane Films

Blakeley Interior Design went for classic finishes in this East Greenwich, Rhode Island, home. Roman shades, white Shaker cabinets, gray countertops, and a unique backsplash pull it together.

06 of 30

A Little Modern, a Little Farmhouse

Pin Lisa Chun

Blogger Lisa Chun loves sharing her home on Instagram, including her modern farmhouse kitchen.

Shaker cabinets, a veined stone island, and wooden bar stools provide the ideal backdrop for family time, entertaining, and baking.

07 of 30

Go for Shiplap

Pin @the_wooden_hill / Instagram

You can’t help but smile when stepping in British biophilic designer Marianna Popejoy’s plant-filled kitchen.

Rich blue cabinetry juxtaposes natural wood shiplap walls, open shelving, and a stainless steel range.

08 of 30

Embrace Your Setting

Pin Tyler Karu Design

Tyler Karu Design and Interiors leaned into location when it came to this Maine new-build.

Located just steps from the beach, this casual yet refined kitchen includes natural stone countertops, blue Shaker cabinets, and white shiplap walls.

09 of 30

A Quintessential Rustic Kitchen

Pin Charbonneau Interiors/ Miro Dvorsca

A wood-wrapped hood, Shaker cabinets, and wooden ceiling beams make this Houston, Texas, kitchen from Charbonneau Interiors the epitome of rustic style.

10 of 30

Go for White and Wood

Pin Christina Kim Interior Design

When desiging a rustic kitchen, white cabinets and wood beams will always provide a great starting point.

New Jersey-based designer Christina Kim went for a mix of closed and glass-ready cabinets, a large island, and simple bar stools to let the wood ceiling stand out.

11 of 30

Opt for Reclaimed

Pin Design: Emily Henderson Design / Photo: Sara Tramp

Emily Henderson‘s mountain house combines a mixture of inspirations from Scandinavian design to minimalism to rustic.

The star of the kitchen?

Her reclaimed wood cabinets and wide-plank flooring.

The wood island, stained darker for contrast, works well with the farmhouse sink, quartz countertops, and modern over-island fixture.

12 of 30

Respecting the Past

Pin Finding Lovely

Blogger Jackie Hempel of Finding Lovely looked to the past when it came to her Boston farmhouse kitchen update.

The Victorian home, which was built in 1879, now has a bright kitchen with cabinets painted in Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray, wood custom inset cabinets, and floating shelves.

13 of 30

Add Natural Accents

Pin Kate Marker Interiors

Kate Marker Interiors chose bold over-island pendants and a shiny backsplash tile in this down-to-earth kitchen renovation.

A large island, woven bar stools, and wood throughout keep it feeling homey.

14 of 30

Time-Honored Details

Pin D Burns Interiors

Boston-based designer Desiree Burns chose sleek white cabinets, a wood floating shelf, and Stilnovo-inspired fixtures for this streamlined kitchen.

15 of 30

A Dash of Rustic

Pin Design: Jess Bunge / Photo: Sara Tramp

Emily Henderson’s editorial director, Jess Bunge, DIYed her kitchen with an organic palette. 

Butcher block wood counters, black hardware, a Smeg refrigerator, and vintage mirror make this rental personable and chic.

16 of 30

Make It Moody

Pin Light and Dwell

Light and Dwell’s Nebraska lake house project brings in British references through over-island pendants, vintage pantry doors, and a large white oak island.

Unlacquered brass hardware and open shelving, which showcases flatware and copper pots, adds to its European elegance.

17 of 30

Incorporate a Bit of Brick

Pin Mary Patton Design

Mary Patton went for a unique bricked archway into this Houston home.

Globe pendant lights, flanking storage, and dark cabinets bring this Tudor home to life.

18 of 30

Always Include Vintage

Pin Design: Emily Henderson Design / Photo: Kaitlin Green

Emily Henderson’s latest renovation, her Pacific Northwest farmhouse kitchen, is full of design choices you’ll love.

Custom wood cabinetry, a vintage island, denim-hued tile, and shiplap white walls amplify this dreamy remodel.

19 of 30

Go Big With a Backsplash

Pin Design: Unique Kitchens and Baths / Photo: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Rustic design doesn’t have to be simple.

Here, designer Tanya Smith-Shiflett paired white Shaker cabinets with wood beams, a wood-wrapped hood, and wall-to-wall blue-and-brown backsplash for an unexpected touch.

20 of 30

Create a Statement Hood

Pin Design: Unique Kitchens and Baths / Photo: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

This traditional Virginia kitchen from Unique Kitchens and Baths features an oversized prep island and matching wood range hood, a statement-making choice.

21 of 30

A Bright Boston Condo

Pin mStarr Design

Emily Starr Alfano of mStarr Design added some character to a basic new-build for clients in South Boston.

Lulu and Georgia wallpaper, wood accents, and modern bar stools bring the kitchen together.

22 of 30

Mixing Materials

Pin Ashley Montgomery Design

Designer Ashley Montgomery elevated this white kitchen with rattan over-island pendants, leather bar stools, and a brass dining pendant.

Try this look at home by mixing up your fixtures.

23 of 30

Add in Arches

Pin Ashley Webb Interiors

Arches are a popular design element in kitchens of many styles.

For this space from Ashley Webb Interiors, a wood-wrapped hood, arched open shelving, and beige cabinets yield a dynamic, neutral space.

24 of 30

White and Beachy

Pin Blakeley Interior Design

This galley-style white kitchen from Blakeley Interior Design features simple woven light fixtures for a neutral and peaceful design scheme.

25 of 30

Sophisticated Farmhouse

Pin Britt Design Studio

This beautiful East Coast kitchen from Britt Design Studio combines rustic taste with glam fixtures.

A dark wood island, modern white hood, and glass-ready cabinets bring the sophisticated farmhouse look to the forefront.

26 of 30

Herringbone Flooring Is a Must

Pin Ajai Guyot

Herringbone brick floors bring rustic appeal to Ajai Guyot’s Las Vegas kitchen.

Home Depot cabinets in the breakfast bar are painted in Clare’s No Filter, while Blackest by Clare adorns the main kitchen cabinets.

27 of 30

Include Crafty Storage

Pin @burcharddesignco / Instagram

The Boise kitchen of Burchard Design Co’s Ashleigh Burchard features not one but two islands—one for prepping and the other for cooking—a hidden pantry, bar, warm gray cabinets, a wood-wrapped hood, and brass accents.

28 of 30

Add Detailing to the Island

Pin Victoria Bell Design

This gray-toned kitchen from Victoria Bell Design has a rustic edge thanks to wooden cabinetry, a detailed island, and white barn door.

29 of 30

Modernize With Wood

Pin Rebecca Rollins Interiors

Residential interior designer Rebecca Rollins works with clients throughout Southern California.

In this kitchen, which has views of the Channel Islands Harbor, she took a once-beachy feel and made it modern and warm with custom wood details on the support beam and hood.

30 of 30

Embrace Artful Layering

Pin Design: A Naber Design / Photo: Charlotte Lea

Designer Abbie Naber went for a highly inviting palette for this Carlsbad home.

This ground-up build includes plenty of texture, built-in storage, and intentional layering.