If you live in a former barn or your house has the same shape, you may be wondering how you can work and decorate with such a configuration – a sloping roof, very high ceilings, wooden beams and lots of wood or stone in the decor. We have some ideas for turning a barn into a beautiful living space, and today we’re discussing barn kitchens and ways to style them right.
Choose a style and color scheme
The barn or country style is already in the DNA of your new home, so you can easily give the room a vintage, contemporary or modern feel. Barns are often designed in neutral tones such as tan, cream, white, gray, taupe and others, but you can also add a contrasting touch to the room by using black, navy blue, dark gray, rust and other colors like these. Earth tones also work well in a barn because they emphasize the rustic character of the house.
a barn kitchen with a stone accent wall, arched window, white shaker-style cabinets, stone blue kitchen island and woven pendant lamps
a barn kitchen with brick walls, gray Shaker-style cabinets, an elegant stone kitchen island with rusty stools and old wooden beams
a barn kitchen with white cabinets, exposed beams, a white island, metal pendant lamps and artwork
a barn kitchen with exposed beams, white shaker-style cabinets, and a gray-planked kitchen island that doubles as a table
a chic barn kitchen with white shaker-style cabinets, a black island, exposed beams, and pendant lamps
Enjoy the barn style
A very high, sloping ceiling with wooden beams can be easily highlighted with pendant lights. Decide on a whole group that can hang from the beam. If you have wood or stone walls, keep them to add structure to your kitchen. Do you have a vintage stove or fireplace? Keep it as decoration and for cooking food! Renovate the elements that require it, give them a neat look and integrate them properly into your decor.
A modern barn kitchen with graphite gray Shaker-style cabinets, white stone countertops, a reclaimed wood island and black lamps
a modern barn kitchen with skylights, simple dove gray cabinets, butcher block countertops, exposed beams and black pendant lamps
a modern barn kitchen with skylights, exposed beams, stained cabinets and an island, sliding door cabinets and metal lamps
a modern barn kitchen with exposed beams, midnight blue cabinets with butcher block countertops, a white kitchen island and wooden stools
a light-filled barn kitchen with exposed beams, gilded sconces, neutral cabinets, white stone countertops, and a table serving as a kitchen island
a modern barn kitchen with stained cabinets, white stone and concrete countertops, a gleaming range hood, exposed beams and pendant lamps
a modern barn kitchen with exposed beams, graphite gray shaker-style cabinets, butcher block countertops and a white kitchen island
A modern barn kitchen with exposed beams, white cabinets and a black island and black appliances looks cool and fresh
a moody kitchen with skylights, pendant lamps highlighting the double-height ceiling, dark cabinets, a wooden console table and stone walls for structure
Add furniture
Rustic kitchens can be equipped with various cabinets. Stained cabinets are the most rustic idea, but you can also consider shaker style and many others. Butcherblock countertops also enhance the rustic feel of the room and stone countertops make it more modern. Cover your hood with wood that matches the beams to give the room more coziness and a farmhouse feel. Get inspired by more ideas below and build your own cozy barn kitchen!
a neutral barn kitchen with bright green planked cabinets, a large planked kitchen island with butcher block countertop, wooden stools and pendant lamps
a neutral barn kitchen with white cabinets, a teal kitchen island, white marble countertops and a white stone wall
a sophisticated vintage barn kitchen with a beamed wood ceiling, cream Shaker-style cabinets, a light blue kitchen island, butcher block countertops and pendant lamps
a rustic barn kitchen with light stained wood beams and a matching range hood, a white kitchen island with high stools, white cabinets and an array of hanging lamps
a rustic barn kitchen with white planked cabinets, a kitchen island and reclaimed wood stools, a weathered and distressed wood ceiling with beams
a rustic barn kitchen with exposed beams, stained cabinets, a dark-stained island, stone countertops and pendant lamps
a small and cozy barn kitchen in neutral tones with a skylight, a reclaimed wood beam, dove gray kitchen cabinets with black countertops and a wooden kitchen island
an inviting barn kitchen with black shaker-style cabinets and butcher block countertops, a stained dining set and exposed beams
a white barn kitchen with a board ceiling, wooden beams, white cabinets and a large kitchen island that doubles as a table
an elegant and chic barn kitchen with exposed beams, antlers, neutral shaker-style cabinets, a large kitchen island and pendant lamps
an elegant barn kitchen with exposed beams, white shaker-style cabinets, a stained kitchen island, and vintage pendant lamps
an elegant white barn kitchen with board walls, stained wood beams, shaker-style cabinets, a vintage kitchen island and white stools