What Is A Modern Farmhouse Kitchen?

Do you ever wonder what they’re referring to when they mention the modern farmhouse kitchen?

For one thing, cool grays have been replaced with warm tones, which I’ve always preferred. Gray has never done much for me. It seems cold.

Modern Touches:

Modern farmhouse design tends to take the relaxed farmhouse style and adds modern touches to it.

The look is less rustic and more sophisticated, using more contemporary elements.

You see glossy accents and neutral colors.

There’s the old adage that “less is more.” This is typical of the modern farmhouse kitchen.

You typically don’t see as much “stuff.” And what you do see is more indicative of your personality.

The modern farmhouse kitchen is lighter and brighter. There are more earthy nature-inspired colors and textures.

Another indicator of change is that there is more of a mix-and-match approach to counter tops. Everything does not have to match.

Modern farmhouse kitchens might have sleek counter tops paired with a rustic table, as in the kitchen above.

There is an old wood bench used for seating on one side of the table, paired with more industrial black chairs on the other.

A Touch Of Black:

Designers say that adding a bit of black to a room adds a touch of elegance. It’s also a strong accent color and is often used in the modern farmhouse kitchen.

Moody colors are very popular, like this one-toned kitchen above.

It looks very stylish with wood counter tops, which warms up the dark paint color surrounding it.

The kitchen above would look a bit stark without the addition of vintage white kitchen towels layered at the end.

This softness of the kitchen towels warms up the room instantly.

This small kitchen has an entirely different feel to it than the more contemporary dining chairs adjacent to it.

The Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Mixes Instead Of Matching:

The modern farmhouse kitchen is more forgiving of the mixing and matching of styles.

The sleek kitchen above might appear cold, but the addition of the rug softens and marries the two types of cabinetry on either side.

The modern farmhouse kitchen tends to have simple window coverings. Or no window coverings at all.

Cabinets are often replaced with wall shelves to give a more open feel to the kitchen.

Rustic elements are often paired with decor that is smooth and glossy. Industrial accessories fit right in. You see varied wood textures in the modern farmhouse kitchen.

To sum it up, the original and popular farmhouse style has evolved into a more modern look, which means the style will probably have more design longevity.