5 Tips for an Affordable Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
I'm sharing my favorite budget friendly tips to bring modern farmhouse charm to your kitchen with light and bright style with 5 tips that you can utilize right now!
Updated 03/2023
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Welcome friends! Today I'd love to share some of the changes we've made to our kitchen to add farmhouse style and charm as well as my top 5 tips for getting a modern farmhouse look for less!
What is Modern Farmhouse?
Do you like the following:- light and bright rooms
- a welcoming vibe
- lots of stuff without too much clutter
- white and black
- the warmth and texture of baskets, fabrics
- a homey feel that invites you to stay
If you said YES to the above, you like modern farmhouse! It's a clean and
fresh look with a warm and homey atmosphere (think grandma's kitchen) that
isn't overly cluttered. Collections are displayed in a visually appealing way,
with lots of white and pops of color.
What if I'm on a budget?
My friend, you have come to the right place! I'm a cheapo, so the majority of
my changes/updates have been incredibly budget-friendly and I can't wait to
share these with you. If you're not afraid to paint and shop, you can create
the home of your dreams, and the modern farmhouse kitchen you've been craving!
Keep reading for all my tips.
How to Create an Affordable Farmhouse Kitchen
1. Paint the room a fresh color
One of the most affordable ways to transform a space is with a fresh coat of paint! Today's modern farmhouse kitchens are gray, blue and white.I went back into the archives and found a few before pictures of my kitchen to share with you.
The wall color made the space feel gloomy, while the paint on the ceiling made the kitchen feel even smaller.
Paint is one of the most affordable ways to extremely change the look of a space! I lightened and brightened our kitchen with a fresh coat of light gray paint that ties in to the backsplash and makes even the brown tile floors look brighter!
I tackled the oak cabinet next. It was so dark and really stuck out like a
sore thumb in this small kitchen. By painting it the same color as the walls,
it recedes. And let's face it, that oak grain was screaming '80's drab' rather
than farmhouse', but a simple coat of paint, new hardware and a drop cloth
skirt turned this 80's monstrosity into a charmer. You can read all the
details about how I painted the cabinet
here.
The ceiling was given a fresh coat of white paint as well, which made the
small kitchen feel more open and airy. It also draws the eye up, away from the
sand-colored tile which wasn't in the budget to change!
2. Use signs liberally
You probably already know that I'm a sign-lover! Signs are hot right now, and add a fun dose of farmhouse charm to a kitchen.You can repurpose an old sign with a new saying for a super-budget-friendly project.
Or add a pop of color with a sign. I made the 'choose joy' sign in my pre-blogger days so I don't have a tutorial but it's similar to this one. Any old board will work (and you won't need a diecut machine) or do what I did and paint over a sign that you don't like anymore!
Another budget DIY sign, the 'fresh hot coffee' sign was made out of black
poster board and craft vinyl! If you'd like a tutorial, please let me know in
the comments and I'd be happy to share one.
But you don't have to make your own or visit Round Top to find a great sign for your farmhouse kitchen! There are lots of affordable options available on Amazon and Etsy.
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3. Every farmhouse kitchen needs a coffee bar
A dedicated place to make coffee and keep all your favorite mugs and coffee
stuff is charming and a great way to show off a collection! You can use a
hutch like I did, but a corner on your counter would work too.
Update: come see how I'm using an old dresser as a coffee bar in our new rental in Mississippi!
My
painted farmhouse cabinet
is stuffed to the brim with items I've been collecting for years! I love
dishes and have been collecting vintage ironstone and blue and white
transferware for years. Displaying them in a cabinet near my coffee bar, or
even in a wall caddy, turns them into decoration!
Want to start collecting white pitchers to add farmhouse appeal in your
kitchen? Check
these out or just keep your eye open the next time you're at the thrift store!
You don't need to be a collector to have a great coffee bar!
Just add a
tiered stand or
mug tree near your coffee maker. Stock it with all the items that you (or a
guest) need and now your coffee necessities are both functional and
decorative!
4. Incorporate texture wherever you can
Adding modern farmhouse appeal to a kitchen and home is all about texture!
How to add texture in a farmhouse kitchen
BASKETS and WOOD - anything with a natural material (
hang baskets on the wall, stack thrift store picnic baskets, bring in
seagrass chargers, hang a
fishing creel for storage, an old stool with chippy paint).
A collection of thrifted wooden spoons or rolling pins in a large crock is perfect! The older the better in this case because the patina on older pieces adds an authentic farmhouse feel, even to a more modern space! You can even stack dishes into a basket for wonderful texture and charm on the cheap!
Or hang a natural wreath like magnolia, cotton, or boxwood, all popular options! Learn how to make your own magnolia wreath using fresh magnolia leaves here. Magnolia wreaths are pricey, but mine cost $0 and I'll show you how!
Neutral patterns on curtains are great choices too, like these wide-stripe blackout curtains from Lush Decor. I think the wide stripes and bold pattern keep it from feeling like 80's country (remember country blue and ducks?) and adds a modern farmhouse feel!
We added interest and texture to the entry wall with the
simple weekend addition of a shiplap wall. We used leftover pieces from the
shiplap wall in my office and it was just the touch our farmhouse kitchen needed.
It's easy to add texture to your farmhouse kitchen and keep it under budget!
You probably have several items you can use right now!
5. Shop often for that perfect piece!
This might be my favorite tip of the day 😃
Great finds, affordable ones, are out there...you just need to be willing to
go out and look for them! I've found some of my very favorite decorative items
at thrift stores.
I love HomeGoods and Marshalls for affordable farmhouse finds too! We cannot forget World Market, Target, Kirklands and even Walmart and Hobby Lobby! Big box stores are definitely getting the hint that we want more farmhouse decor!
If you prefer online shopping, I recommend
Decor Steals,
Antique Farmhouse
and
Etsy. Their items for sale change daily. You can sign up so you are notified each
day with that days steals or you can just check in periodically. Shipping is
usually minimal. Another great source for affordable farmhouse finds is
Amazon! I've been very impressed with the vast array of farmhouse items.
If you're not squeamish, definitely check out what your neighbors are putting at their curbs on garbage day! I've found furniture, wood (perfect for DIY signs), terracotta pots and more at the curb!
If you're not squeamish, definitely check out what your neighbors are putting at their curbs on garbage day! I've found furniture, wood (perfect for DIY signs), terracotta pots and more at the curb!
I hope these tips are helpful for you as you seek to bring farmhouse charm and
style to your kitchen!
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