How to embrace rustic farmhouse kitchen style this summer

Luckily, you don't need to have an AGA or chickens to make the most of this trend (although lucky you if you do). There are lots of smaller elements you can introduce into your kitchen to add a little farmhouse style.

Read on for our favourite rustic farmhouse interiors, plus how to embrace this timeless trend in your own home.

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• What's the best colour for a rustic farmhouse kitchen?

How to make the most of rustic farmhouse kitchen style

Falcon enamelware 3 pint jug

• Available from Season (£40), Amazon (£42.95)

These jugs from Falcon are made from enamel and come in a range of beautiful colours. They work well as a water jug to use on the table, but our favourite use for them is as a vase for flowers. The height of the jug makes them ideal for tumbling wild blooms.

Available from:
Season (£40)
Amazon (£42.95)

Piglet in Bed Linen Napkins

• Available from Piglet in Bed (£29.25)

Linen napkins are a great sustainable option for the kitchen table, and add an element of charm to even the simplest of meals. These blue and white striped napkins from Piglet in Bed would look beautiful on a rustic wooden farmhouse table, perfect for your next dinner party.

Available from:
Piglet in Bed (£29.25)

Emma Bridgewater Handpainted Large Hen on a Nest

• Available from Emma Bridgewater (£90)

No farm would be complete without chickens. But, if you don't have the room for real chickens, you can still add one into your farmhouse-inspired kitchen with this quirky egg storage dish from Emma Bridgewater. It's beautifully hand painted with black and white feathers and even baby chicks peaking through.

Available from:
Emma Bridgewater (£90)

Mauviel M'150B 3 Piece Saucepan Set with Lids

• Available from Borough Kitchen (£799)

A high quality saucepan set will last you a lifetime. Copper is a feature of many historic kitchens thanks to its capabilities for heat conduction, and this set has some modern updates to make them more user-friendly. These each have a durable stainless steel lining and lightweight body and they would look beautiful stored from hooks in the kitchen.

Available from:
Borough Kitchen (£799)

Burleigh Blue Asiatic Pheasant cow creamer

• Available from Liberty (£74.95), Burleigh (£75)

In our opinion, no kitchen is complete without an element of whimsy, and what better way than with a cow-shaped milk jug. Perfect for adding a subtle element of the farmyard into your kitchen, this jug is from Burleigh and handmade in Stoke-on-Trent, finished in the iconic Asiatic Pheasant pattern in blue.

Available from:
Liberty (£74.95)
Burleigh (£75)

Le Creuset oval cast iron casserole dish in Volcanic

• Available from Amazon (£246.75), Harts of Stur (£246.75), Le Creuset (£329)

Le Creuset's cast iron casserole dishes are a staple of many kitchens and for good reason. They are hard-wearing and resilient while also looking beautiful. Volcanic is the original colour and adds a great pop of colour to any stovetop. The oval shape in this size is super versatile – large enough to roast a chicken, but also perfect for soups, stews and even jam.

Available from:
Amazon (£246.75)
Harts of Stur (£246.75)
Le Creuset (£329)

London Pottery Farmhouse Filter 4 Cup Teapot Blue With White Spots

• Available from Harts of Stur (£32.95), Amazon (£38.49)

Whether its breakfast time or mid-afternoon, a pot of tea is a staple to a homely kitchen. The deep blue of this teapot is perfect for a farmhouse kitchen and will compliment any pops of colour. It holds four cups of tea, and has a filter basket so it can be used for loose leaves or tea bags.

Available from:
Harts of Stur (£32.95)
Amazon (£38.49)

Graham & Green Eve White Bobble tableware

• Available from Graham & Green (from £12)

This tableware is timeless and elegant, with the detail around the edge adding an element of interest to every dish. The collection is made in Portugal with each piece finished by hand, but the ceramic is also hard wearing and dishwasher safe. The collection on offer here is wide, enough to entirely kit out a new kitchen, or add a few new elements to your everyday collection.

Available from:
Graham & Green (from £12)

Cox & Cox gingham ruffle cushion

• Available from Cox & Cox (£45)

Farmhouse kitchens might have practicality at the heart, but they're also all about comfort. This gingham cushion is perfect for creating a cosy corner whether it's an armchair or window seat. The ruffles around the edge of the cushion add a touch of charm too.

Available from:
Cox & Cox (£45)

Graham & Green Clear glass butter dish

• Available from Graham & Green (£17.50)

Whether you've embraced the trend of making your own butter or not, a dish is crucial to making sure it's a spreadable temperature at all times to slather on warm bread. This glass butter dish is a balance of beautiful and practical.

Available from:
Graham & Green (£17.50)

ProCook Acacia serving board

• Available from ProCook (£19)

A wooden serving board works beautifully for a rustic ploughman's lunch, or summer deli board if you prefer. This one from ProCook is made from Acacia and is a lovely size for sharing, alongside a glass of wine.

Available from:
ProCook (£19)

Rustic farmhouse kitchen inspiration

Chloe and Charlie Luxton's kitchen

Chloe and Charlie Luxton, of the Beckford restaurant group, live in a Grade II listed farmhouse. "We inherited the design from the previous owners and have painted the original oak cottage-style doors an Annie Sloan blue, added brass doorknobs, stained the worktops dark oak and improved the lighting," say Chloe and Charlie.

"Plain English it is not, but rather comfortable and functional, and conveniently sits beside the orangery where we have our dining table, having repurposed the old dining room into our study. Having created a double-width gap through the original outside kitchen wall into our new orangery, we moved the kitchen table, allowing us to create extra circulation space within the kitchen."

Jules and Steve Horrell's kitchen

Jules and Steve are behind the dining experience Horrell & Horrell in Somerset. Their farmhouse-style home has floor-to-ceiling windows which overlook the garden and barns. "We have always been inspired by old rural farmhouse kitchens in France and Italy, which are the beating heart of the home, with space to prepare, cook and eat together with family and friends", Jules and Steve say.

"When we bought the house back in 2016, we designed our dream kitchen, then a large empty space spread across two rooms. One area is dedicated to cooking and preparing, with a range oven, central island and old wood-fired Rayburn cooker. The other room houses our family dining table, a vintage dresser filled with family finds and a huge larder cupboard – all sourced from Wells Reclamation."

Alice Noakes' kitchen

PR consultant Alice Noakes specialises in food and drink, as well as boutique hotels. She lives in North Dorset on the boarder of Somerset and Wiltshire in a small village. "Ours is a rectangular kitchen with a country cottage feel", she says.

"We have shaker-style units with oak tops, a butler sink and a large kitchen table to sit around. The kitchen was already in when we bought the house, but we knew we wanted a farmhouse-style table for everyone to sit around, and we brought in an old dresser that my sister had upcycled to store crockery. I like to have an eclectic mix of furniture styles from different periods in each room, so we also added a mid-century sideboard that my parents were getting rid of."

What's the best colour for a rustic farmhouse kitchen?

When it comes to choosing a colour for your kitchen, there's a lot to consider. In a farmhouse style kitchen, there are a few factors to keep in mind.

Many traditional farmhouse kitchens opt for a more neutral palette as you can see in the inspiration above. Think all shades of blue, creams and muted buttery yellows as forming the backdrop to the kitchen.

Aside from the colour, there are practical elements and textures that are traditional to farmhouse kitchens. A large sink, often in ceramic, is frequently used, as well as a wooden kitchen table and tiled floors.

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