Rustic and farmhouse-style kitchens are popular design approaches, and if you’re preparing a kitchen remodeling project, you should follow a few key guidelines during the design process. Using the primary features below will ensure you achieve a rustic aesthetic and create a functional kitchen that meets all your cooking and dining needs.

Your Guide to a Rustic Kitchen Remodeling Project

1. Use Plenty of Reclaimed Wood

Wood is the foundation of a rustic-style kitchen. It can be used for walls, ceiling beams and panels, kitchen islands, cabinets, shelving, and flooring. Reclaimed and distressed wood is a popular choice because it adds character and captures the farmhouse charm. Use stained or painted options, or consider mixing them. White is a popular color and pairs well with light stains. Also, find wood pieces that have plenty of textures and grains to add character.

2. Install Open Shelving

Farmhouse-style kitchens are open and filled with unique accents, so use open shelving. They’re the perfect places to store glass and cookware, plates, plants, and little trinkets. They will work together to create a diverse aesthetic and work especially well against light-colored paints and woods.

3. Introduce Natural Stone

Raw stone is another important element in rustic design. It can be as simple as a worn brick backsplash or as extravagant as a sealed concrete floor. For the countertops, consider quartz, granite, and concrete options. They each come in a number of colors and textures so you can blend them into your rustic design or help them pop against a calmer background.

If you’re ready to start your next kitchen remodeling project, the professionals at Arrow Kitchens & Bath are ready to assist. This family-owned business serves Webster, NY, and Monroe County, and sources all their materials from local manufacturers. They’ve been around for over 50 years and will help transform your kitchen, bathroom, and other home spaces. Call (585) 670-9910 to schedule a consultation, and visit their website to explore their previous kitchen remodeling projects.