Emily Redfield; EMR Photography
Example of a large farmhouse u-shaped terra-cotta tile kitchen design in Denver with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

2012 KuDa Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Portland with stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, quartz countertops, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, metallic backsplash, porcelain backsplash and an island

The request from my client for this kitchen remodel was to imbue the room with a rustic farmhouse feeling, but without the usual tropes or kitsch. What resulted is a beautiful mix of refined and rural. To begin, we laid down a stunning silver travertine floor in a Versailles pattern and used the color palette to inform the rest of the space. The bleached silvery wood of the island and the cream cabinetry compliment the flooring. Of course the stainless steel appliances continue the palette, as do the porcelain backsplash tiles made to look like rusted or aged metal. The deep bowl farmhouse sink and faucet that looks like it is from a bygone era give the kitchen a sense of permanence and a connection to the past without veering into theme-park design. Photos by: Bernardo Grijalva

The Garvin-Weeks Farmstead in beautiful North Reading, built c1790, has enjoyed a first floor makeover complete with a new kitchen, family room and master suite. Particular attention was given to preserve the historic details of the house while modernizing and opening up the space for today’s lifestyle. The open concept farmhouse style kitchen is striking with its antique beams and rafters, handmade and hand planed cabinets, distressed floors, custom handmade soapstone farmer’s sink, marble counter tops, kitchen island comprised of reclaimed wood with a milk paint finish, all setting the stage for the elaborate custom painted tile work. Skylights above bathe the space in natural light. Walking through the warm family room gives one the sense of history and days gone by, culminating in a quintessential looking, but fabulously updated new England master bedroom and bath. A spectacular addition that feels and looks like it has always been there! Photos by Eric Roth

Completed on a small budget, this hard working kitchen refused to compromise on style. The upper and lower perimeter cabinets, sink and countertops are all from IKEA. The vintage schoolhouse pendant lights over the island were an eBay score, and the pendant over the sink is from Restoration Hardware. The BAKERY letters were made custom, and the vintage metal bar stools were an antique store find, as were many of the accessories used in this space. Oh, and in case you were wondering, that refrigerator was a DIY project compiled of nothing more than a circa 1970 fridge, beadboard, moulding, and some fencing hardware found at a local hardware store.

Nestled in the hills of Vermont is a relaxing winter retreat that looks like it was planted there a century ago. Our architects worked closely with the builder at Wild Apple Homes to create building sections that felt like they had been added on piece by piece over generations. With thoughtful design and material choices, the result is a cozy 3,300 square foot home with a weathered, lived-in feel; the perfect getaway for a family of ardent skiers. The main house is a Federal-style farmhouse, with a vernacular board and batten clad connector. Connected to the home is the antique barn frame from Canada. The barn was reassembled on site and attached to the house. Using the antique post and beam frame is the kind of materials reuse seen throughout the main house and the connector to the barn, carefully creating an antique look without the home feeling like a theme house. Trusses in the family/dining room made with salvaged wood echo the design of the attached barn. Rustic in nature, they are a bold design feature. The salvaged wood was also used on the floors, kitchen island, barn doors, and walls. The focus on quality materials is seen throughout the well-built house, right down to the door knobs.

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Example of a mountain style galley eat-in kitchen design in Dallas with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, distressed cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and wood countertops

Rob Karosis
Staircase - rustic wooden open staircase idea in New York

A brilliant farmhouse living room, bedecked in Uttermost furnishings and accessories. From the oversized clock to the distressed finish of the furnishings, this living room typifies why the farmhouse style is becoming so popular.

One of our favorite projects, a complete turn key ready redesign of this beautiful Dripping Springs TX home. Tricia nailed Clean meets rustic with this one! Exposed beams and rustic furniture contrast with the cool color palette. Modern rustic farmhouse complete.

Darren Setlow Photography
Large cottage l-shaped light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen photo in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Foley Fiore Architecture
Example of a classic kitchen design in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, a farmhouse sink, wood countertops, beige cabinets and brown countertops

The small 1950’s ranch home was featured on HGTV’s House Hunters Renovation. The episode (Season 14, Episode 9) is called: "Flying into a Renovation". Please check out The Colorado Nest for more details along with Before and After photos. Photos by Sara Yoder. FEATURED IN: Fine Homebuilding

Emily Redfield; EMR Photography
Farmhouse terra-cotta tile kitchen photo in Denver with a farmhouse sink, white backsplash, open cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Updated suburban kitchen with Brazilian Travertine counter tops. Special touches throughout add personality and charm, but didn't break the bank! These include: an antique crystal chandelier, custom urn lamps, Italian plate rack, collection of French baskets, stone farmhouse sink, trellis fabric on bar stools, burlap drapes, the curved backsplash, and iron gate.

Alise O'Brien Photography
Example of a classic kitchen design in St Louis with beaded inset cabinets, a farmhouse sink, wood countertops and green cabinets

A new-build modern farmhouse included an open kitchen with views to all the first level rooms, including dining area, family room area, back mudroom and front hall entries. Rustic-styled beams provide support between first floor and loft upstairs. A 10-foot island was designed to fit between rustic support posts. The rustic alder dark stained island complements the L-shape perimeter cabinets of lighter knotty alder. Two full-sized undercounter ovens by Wolf split into single spacing, under an electric cooktop, and in the large island are useful for this busy family. Hardwood hickory floors and a vintage armoire add to the rustic decor.

Our carpenters labored every detail from chainsaws to the finest of chisels and brad nails to achieve this eclectic industrial design. This project was not about just putting two things together, it was about coming up with the best solutions to accomplish the overall vision. A true meeting of the minds was required around every turn to achieve "rough" in its most luxurious state. Featuring: Floating vanity, rough cut wood top, beautiful accent mirror and Porcelanosa wood grain tile as flooring and backsplashes. PhotographerLink

Addition to period home in Connecticut. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a french country open concept family room remodel in New York with beige walls and a standard fireplace