When it comes to home renovations, it’s all fun and games before you get to the kitchen. You want your kitchen to look amazing because it is where you prepare and serve food. One of the first things you, like most people, consider altering, adapting, or gutting while redoing your kitchen is your kitchen cabinets.
The kitchen cabinets are the first thing people notice when they walk into the room, so you want to make sure you have the right ones to make your kitchen look fantastic while still being functional. It can be difficult to come up with good paint or hardware ideas on your own if you want to go a little more rustic with that ultra-popular farmhouse flair. When it comes to paint, wood, and hardware, there are so many choices that it can be difficult to make a decision. It’s enough to make people think twice about renovating their homes.
Redoing the kitchen cabinets, on the other hand, does not have to be difficult. To get their creative juices going, all you need is a little support. That’s why we’ve decided to provide some inspiration to help you achieve those French Country vibes in your home. Although we can’t help you build the cabinets themselves, we can motivate you to finish your home renovation. Below are 35 amazing Farmhouse kitchen cabinets that will help you turn your kitchen into the dream rustic farmhouse kitchen you’ve always wanted.
Kitchen Cabinets in a Lightly Rustic Off-White Farmhouse Style
This might be the ideal template for you if you want to add some cozy farmhouse style to your small kitchen. The spacious feel is created by the clean white cabinets and classic white sink, but the butcher’s block countertops and burnished silver drawer pull add a rustic touch.
Shiplap Cabinets in Grayscale with a Rustic Feel
This look is a mix of modern and industrial elements. The greyscale cabinets, with their smooth straight lines, offer the room a sleek feel, but the liberal use of shiplap and industrial lighting help to balance things out and give it an industrial farmhouse vibe. The open shelving and stainless steel appliances complete the look, while the ceiling-high grey tile backsplash adds depth.
Kitchen Cabinets from a Victorian Farmhouse
This Victorian-style kitchen features beautifully finished wood cabinets and an oversized porcelain sink. The use of a bright blue cabinet section and a slightly raised countertop underneath the farmhouse-style dish rack add appeal and complexity to the style. Whitestone countertops keep the room looking new and clean while still allowing the four Victorian highlights to shine.
Light Gray Cabinets in a Modern Farmhouse Style
You’ll appreciate the balance of this look if you’re looking for kitchen ideas that effortlessly combine clean, modern details with a classic farmhouse feel. The cabinets are designed in a traditional farmhouse style, but the painted grey cabinets, white stone countertops, and subway tile backsplash keep the look modern.
Cabinets with a lot of contrast and black accents
This kitchen, which is both beautiful and functional, is another example of a farmhouse theme with a modern twist. White cabinets give the room a light and airy feel. The black countertops and accents stand out, giving the kitchen a more modern feel. Another advantage of dark stone countertops is their ability to conceal stains and discolorations.
Cabinets in the farmhouse style with a 70s color twist
This kitchen feels cozy and aged, thanks to handmade cabinets, khaki paint, and vintage heavy metal accents. An antique porcelain sink adds character and serves as a focal point. These features, combined with beautifully polished butcher’s block countertops, make for a warm and welcoming kitchen that your whole family will enjoy.
Blended Tuscan and Modern Kitchen Cabinets
These cabinets produce a balanced modern Tuscan vibe with the perfect combination of white cabinets and wooden focal points. The lower cabinets have clean lines, and fresh white paint, with sleek, simple drawer and cabinet pulls that contrast with the dark wooden island cabinets. Upper cabinets with open shelves and industrial accents serve as a bridge between the two, bringing their somewhat different designs together.
Cabinets in grayscale and white with black accents
These fresh white kitchen cabinets, another example of a blended modern farmhouse look, give the impression of a large room. This illusion is enhanced by light stone countertops with a high finish and a light grey backsplash. Darker drawer pulls, floor tiles and grey-tinted shiplap on the breakfast bar’s outer face add depth and excitement to the room, keeping it from looking washed out.
Vintage Farmhouse Cabinets, Unfinished and Mixed
These cabinets can be your speed if you’re looking for anything with a genuine antique look. Roughly hewn cabinets with unfinished faces and unfinished paint jobs contribute to an authentic and intriguing look. Dark metal accents and mismatched paint jobs add to the style, while the use of unfinished butcher’s block countertops unifies the look.
Kitchen Cabinets in a Mint Classic Style
These farmhouse cabinets have smooth straight lines and copper accents, evoking the typical French country look. Their mint-colored paint job, as well as the use of glass-fronted upper cabinets, is light and airy. The wooden countertop complements the copper accents and returns the look to its farmhouse origins.
Cabinet of White and Black Panels
Beadboard cabinets are both attractive and functional. Despite their association with cottages, these cabinets immediately add to the kitchen’s charm and design. The inclusion of an open-faced shelf for cookbook storage and glass-fronted dish storage gives the room a decided farmhouse feel.
White Cabinets with a Deep Distressed Finish
Although the use of unfinished kitchen cabinets is controversial, we believe it has the potential to be quite trendy. The unfinished look of the cabinetry is carried over to the countertops to avoid any design clashes. The addition of a glass face to the upper cabinets offers a secure place to store china or dishes while also adding to the farmhouse style of the look and keeping the unfinished wood from overpowering the rest of the space.
White Paneled Kitchen Cabinets with an Open Front
This kitchen looks spacious, airy, and clean, thanks to modern kitchen cabinets, open-faced upper cabinets, and a beadboard backsplash. Upper cabinets with glass fronts are strategically positioned to view glassware, while closed lower cabinets provide storage for unsightly kitchen appliances.
Cabinets with gold hardware in a white farmhouse style
Brightly polished highlights on white cabinets aren’t seen very often, but this kitchen proves that the look can be breathtaking. The open-faced upper cabinets contrast with the clean white lower cabinets. The lower cabinets’ bright gold highlights stand out beautifully, but the upper cabinets’ lack of accents prevents the sheen from being too distracting.
Top Open Face Blue Rustic Cabinets
The look is reminiscent of a beachside cottage with blue cabinets, wooden accents, and a beadboard backsplash. The new paint job is fresh and interesting, but the wooden countertops and accents add comfort. Upper cabinets with open faces produce a comfortable display by framing glassware or cooking essentials. The combination of elements produces a lovely beach-meets-farmhouse theme crossover.
Cabinets in a mix of white and olive green
Olive green and off-white are another great paint combination for farmhouse kitchens. Olive green darkens the room and creates a humid, intimate atmosphere. Off-white not only preserves the warm tones better than pure white, but it also expands the vacuum. This kitchen uses a uniform collection of bright metal accents to keep the cabinets uniform amid their various colors.
Guide to Purchasing
Cabinet hardware is a fast and simple way to make your space special, whether you’re upgrading existing cabinetry or adding new ones. The possibilities are infinite, with so many choices to choose from, but they don’t have to be daunting. From the decorative arts to the hinges, this guide will walk you through selecting and installing the right hardware for your cabinet.
First and foremost
Calculate the number of knobs or handles you’ll need. Make a note of whether you’re replacing handles or knobs and how many of each you’ll need. Then, if necessary, add a couple more so that you have some spares. It’s easiest to reuse the existing mounting holes when removing handle pulls that use two screws. Measure the distance between the two holes after removing one of the handles. This will provide you with the center-to-center measurement that you’ll need while looking for replacements. Since center-to-center measurements differ greatly, make a note of this amount.
Choosing the Correct Hardware
Handles for doors and drawers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and configurations. What you want to put on your cabinets is largely a matter of personal taste and design style. For a unified look, match the theme of your space. For example, if you’re decorating a modern kitchen, the cabinet hardware should match.
Cabinet Hardware Types
Comfort is just as important as style. If you’ve narrowed your choices down to a handful, buy one of each and try it out in your home before buying the others. Feel it, touch it, and make sure it’s something you’d be happy to use on a daily basis. It will be well worth the extra time and effort.
KNOBS Cabinet knobs come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. The most popular geometric shapes are round, oval, square, rectangular, and other geometric shapes; however, irregular shapes should not be difficult to identify. To make installation as simple as possible, most knobs only require one mounting screw.
Pulls With Handles
Also referred to as drawer pulls or cabinet pulls, handle pulls have a rod- or bar-like design that attaches to the surface at each end. For consistency, many handle pulls are available in the same sizes, styles, and finishes as knobs. A pull, unlike a cabinet knob, takes two or three screws to secure it, so picking the right size is crucial. To make installation easier, make sure your new hardware aligns with your existing mounting holes. There is no general rule of thumb about how wide or small a pull should be for a door or drawer that does not yet have mounting holes. Choose a size that is both comfortable and attractive.
Pulls From The Bin
Bin pulls are handles that are dome-shaped and simple to grip from the bottom. The nickname “cup pull” refers to the shape of the object, which is enclosed on three of its four sides. This hooded design commonly features some sort of decorative embellishment and can be round, oval, square, or rectangular in shape. Bin pulls, including handle pulls, are usually mounted with two or more screws.
Bolts Of Cremone
Cremone bolts are commonly used on casement windows and French doors, but they are also available for kitchen and bathroom cabinets. This type of decorative cabinet hardware, also known as surface bolts, has a knob or lever handle attached to an upper and lower rod. The rods will either slip into or out of their sockets on the upper and lower sills, depending on which way the handle is turned. Cremone bolts are essentially a handle and a latch in one, giving your room a charming, classic feel.
Four Tips For Cabinet Knob & Pull Installation
Dry-Fit With Adhesive Putty
A perfectly centered knob may not appear centered when it isn’t eye-level. Before you begin drilling into your doors and drawers, make sure you’re happy with where you’re mounting your hardware. Use a bit of adhesive putty to temporarily attach your knobs or pulls to your cabinets. Then, take a few steps back and a stroll around your room to get a good view from every angle. Adjust as desired, then mark the mounting location you settle on. USE A TEMPLATE Most new cabinets will not tell you where to drill mounting holes for your cabinet hardware.
Hardware stores and online retailers offer pre-made hardware templates for purchase. However, it’s just as easy to make your own template at home using a sheet of cardboard. After you’ve found the perfect mounting location for your first piece of door or drawer hardware, make a template that shows you exactly where to drill the rest. Not only will this ensure uniformity, but it will make the job much quicker and easier.
Use Backplates To Hide Old Holes
When you’re swapping out old cabinet hardware for something new, reusing existing mounting holes is ideal, but that doesn’t mean you have to. If your new kitchen cabinet knobs are replacing handles, or your new handles don’t have the same center-to-center measurement as the previous ones, you can use a mounting plate to hide the old holes. Mounting plates can be found at many local or online hardware stores.
A Drop Of Glue Keeps Knobs From Spinning
Knobs tend to twist and turn as they loosen over time. The problem is, not all knobs are round. It’s especially noticeable with oblong, square, rectangular, and irregular-shaped knobs after they’ve worked themselves crooked. To solve this problem, place a tiny drop of super glue on the back of the knob just before you install it to keep it from spinning. Go even further by applying thread sealant on the knob’s screw before it’s tightened.
Cabinet Door Hinges
Hinges, of course, are used to attach the cabinet doors to the frame. You may be surprised at the number of different types of hinges available and that your cabinets require a specific style. Many of them are simply smaller versions of interior and exterior door hinges, but the options go beyond that. Use the following information to help you to choose the right type of hinge and the proper quantity.
Butt Hinge
This is the most common type of hinge, featuring a pair of leaves that are joined by a center pin. From the inside of the cabinet, one leaf attaches to the frame, and the other attaches to the back of the door. From the outside of the cabinet, when the door is closed, the joint will be visible, so you’ll want to choose a finish that matches your handle hardware.
Flush Hinge
A flush hinge is virtually identical to and mounts the same way as a standard butt hinge. This difference is that a flush hinge takes up less room. When closed, the leaf that’s attached to the door tucks into the leaf that’s attached to the frame. The result is a smaller gap between the door and the frame, providing a cleaner look overall.
Face-Frame Hinge
Face-frame hinges are also widely used. This type of hinge will be needed for cabinets that have a frame around their openings, called a face frame. One side mounts to the face frame and the other to the back of the cabinet. These will not be visible from the outside when the door is closed, so no need to look for a certain finish.
Frameless Hinge
A frameless hinge operates very much like a face-frame hinge but can be used with any type of cabinet—inset or face frame. This type of hinge is great for doors that are too heavy for a standard butt hinge or when you don’t want any of the hinges showing once the cabinet is closed.
Overlay Hinge
You’ll need an overlay hinge if your door is going to be installed in front of the cabinet’s face rather than inset in the frame. An overlay hinge can either be a full overlay or a half overlay. A full overlay will be needed when the door covers the full face of the cabinet. A half overlay hinge will be used when two doors share a narrow partition, allowing each door to be opened without it interfering with the other.
Inset Hinge
An inset hinge mounts on the outside of the cabinet by a narrow bracket. From that bracket, a single leaf wraps behind the door and attaches to its back. Since the bracket is fully visible, it typically features a stylish finish and some sort of decorative touch.
Offset Hinge
Offset hinges are like inset hinges, but rather than the leaf wrapping to the back of the door, it extends out and attaches to the front. This means that both the bracket and the door’s leaf (essentially the entire hinge) are exposed when the cabinet door is closed. Because of this, offset hinges are offered in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials to match your decor.
Strap Hinge
Commonly called a T-hinge, a strap hinge consists of a long, narrow leaf that attaches to the cabinet door. That leaf pivots from a second leaf that fastens to the cabinet’s frame. This is another type of hinge that is completely exposed, so you’ll have many decorative options to choose from.
Wrap-Around Hinge
A wrap-around hinge has a leaf that attaches to the back of the door and a second leaf that wraps around the cabinet’s frame and into the cabinet. While the same concept as a butt hinge, a wrap-around hinge can support a heavier door or give your cabinets a more solid feel. When closed, the pivot point of the hinge can be seen from the outside, so look for a complementary finish.
Invisible Hinge
Also referred to as a concealed hinge, an invisible hinge is small and completely hidden from view when the door is closed. Each side of the hinge is mortised into the edge of the door and the frame, so only a fraction of the hinge is able to see when the door is open.
Soft-Closing And Self-Closing Hinges
Soft- and self-closing describes a hinge feature more so than a hinge type because many of the above styles are offered as such. Hinges that have this technology prevent the cabinet door from slamming shut, protecting the frame and ensuring smooth, quiet operation. When you’re shopping for your new cabinet hinges, keep an eye out for ones that have this feature.
