November 14, 2022

Six ways to create your modern farmhouse kitchen

modern farmhouse kitchen with rustic french cutting boards and french windows

There is something so homely about a modern farmhouse kitchen. It's a familiar and welcoming aesthetic that is mastered through balancing old and new finishes, furnishings and decor.

1. The statement kitchen island

French marble top butchers table with french windows

A marble top butchers table is a versatile choice for any home, and such a wonderful surface for preparing meals. The table des boucherie was traditionally used to display top cuts of meat in the window of the butcher to entice customers passing by.

Our 19th century marble top butcher's table

French kitchen marble top table kitchen island

Mona Nerenberg's kitchen in the Hamptons features a vintage French marble top table.

Rustic kitchen island with open storage and lustre modern farmhouse

A rustic island table with open storage for wicker baskets and cutting boards is a great way to create a work space and easy circulation. The galvanized milk churn makes a fun vase for fresh green fig branches.

Rustic farmhouse table French drapers table kitchen island modern farmhouse

Our 19th century French drapers table would make a beautiful kitchen island table.

Our French butcher's block is from 1930s Lyon

Rustic kitchen table in modern farmhouse kitchen

A green retro light, rustic table and collection of candlesticks make this white kitchen a unique and chic space.

Rustic farmhouse table French winery beaujolais farm table

Our exquisite vigneron's table from a Beaujolais winery

2. Rustic vintage farmhouse decor

Rustic French farmhouse decor French canister

Our rustic oil canister is from Nimes

Steven Gambrel Sag Harbor beach house modern farmhouse rustic kitchen island

This kitchen by Steven Gambrel always stops me in my tracks. The island table, wicker baskets, chunky cutting boards make this modern kitchen so charming and unique.

French rustic cutting boards for the modern farmhouse

Explore our charming selection of French cutting boards

Rustic kitchen island modern farmhouse kitchen

Finishes such as timber, stone, marble, steel, copper and iron as well as plenty of fresh cut flowers and pot plants feature in the most loved farmhouse kitchens.

3. Light fittings that set the tone

lustre and oval dining table in a modern farmhouse kitchen

Vintage and antique light fittings, whether industrial, luxe or retro are a great way to add personality and color to the space.

Our bronze and copper French lustre is perfect for a traditional or contemporary kitchen.

Our bronze Louis Philippe lustre

4. Open storage

mark cunningham modern farmhouse kitchen hanging french copper pots

Visible storage for pots, plates and glassware are practical and beautiful and the added benefit is having a kitchen where everything is easy to find, like in this stunning Mark Cunnigham design.

large french candlestick by kitchen window rustic farmhouse decor

A grand church candlestick brings a touch of luxe to this divine kitchen with it's French windows. A beautiful collection of vintage ironstone is piled high.

5. Farm animals!

rustic bulls head galvanized pots and french cutting boards Pamela Pierce country kitchen

This Pam Pierce designed kitchen is a favorite of mine, and I'm sure many of yours! It is full of divine vintage finds. The open storage in the kitchen island is spectacular. The bulls head is a fun touch evoke the rural atmosphere.