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Rustic Kitchen with Open Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Tiny house makes a big impression
Tiny house makes a big impression
New Zealand Certified Builders AssociationNew Zealand Certified Builders Association
“We wanted contemporary but unpretentious, keeping building materials to a minimum – wood, concrete, and galvanised steel. We wanted to expose some of the construction methods and natural characteristics of the materials. Small living was a big part of our brief, though the high stud, over-height joinery and creative use of space makes it feel bigger. We have achieved a brand-new house with a feeling of warmth and character.”
California Rustic Wood Light-filled Home
California Rustic Wood Light-filled Home
Staprans DesignStaprans Design
Inspiration for a large rustic u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Brasada Ranch Lot 192
Brasada Ranch Lot 192
Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.Cascade Builders & Associates Inc.
Chandler Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic kitchen pantry in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
This is an example of a rustic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops and terracotta flooring.
2011 Showcase - Hillside Retreat
2011 Showcase - Hillside Retreat
Witt ConstructionWitt Construction
A European-California influenced Custom Home sits on a hill side with an incredible sunset view of Saratoga Lake. This exterior is finished with reclaimed Cypress, Stucco and Stone. While inside, the gourmet kitchen, dining and living areas, custom office/lounge and Witt designed and built yoga studio create a perfect space for entertaining and relaxation. Nestle in the sun soaked veranda or unwind in the spa-like master bath; this home has it all. Photos by Randall Perry Photography.
Big Pine
Big Pine
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Photography: Eirik Johnson
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic kitchen in Seattle with a double-bowl sink, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, an island, open cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, slate splashback and integrated appliances.
Rustic Private Lodge
Rustic Private Lodge
Hamish Anderson Custom HomesHamish Anderson Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large rustic l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with open cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, porcelain flooring, an island and medium wood cabinets.
Vacation Home
Vacation Home
HND ArchitectsHND Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland Maine with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white appliances, an island, stainless steel worktops, wood splashback and black floors.
Price
Price
Spyglass Design, Inc.Spyglass Design, Inc.
Photographer: Thomas Robert Clark
This is an example of a medium sized rustic galley enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and glass tiled splashback.
Rustic Modern New Construction
Rustic Modern New Construction
Wright-BuiltWright-Built
Sarah Miller
Photo of a rustic u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
European-Inspired Mountain Chalet
European-Inspired Mountain Chalet
Sisler Builders, Inc.Sisler Builders, Inc.
Gourmet kitchen with three stations. Photo by Eric Allen, www.ericaallenstudio.com
Design ideas for a rustic kitchen in Burlington with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Ski Slope
Ski Slope
High Camp HomeHigh Camp Home
Photo of a rustic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Sacramento with a belfast sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets and integrated appliances.
Beacon Hill condo
Beacon Hill condo
CL Waterfront Properties, LLCCL Waterfront Properties, LLC
Rustic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with open cabinets and yellow cabinets.
Harriet Goodall
Harriet Goodall
Luci.D InteriorsLuci.D Interiors
Photo: Luci Dibley-Westwood © 2014 Houzz
This is an example of a rustic u-shaped kitchen in Adelaide with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Jackson Creek Residence
Jackson Creek Residence
Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.
Design ideas for a rustic kitchen in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and orange floors.
守谷のいえ
守谷のいえ
株式会社　直井建築設計事務所株式会社　直井建築設計事務所
撮影：上田宏
This is an example of a rustic kitchen pantry in Tokyo with open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Bridger Residence
Bridger Residence
Yellowstone TraditionsYellowstone Traditions
MillerRoodell Architects // Laura Fedro Interiors // Gordon Gregory Photography
Design ideas for a rustic kitchen in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and orange floors.
Highland Lake House kitchen
Highland Lake House kitchen
Kaplan Thompson ArchitectsKaplan Thompson Architects
This is an example of a rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland Maine with white appliances, a built-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Modern Frontier - Park City, Utah
Modern Frontier - Park City, Utah
Bridgwater Consulting GroupBridgwater Consulting Group
Phillip Erickson - photographer
Rustic kitchen in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, wood worktops and dark hardwood flooring.
A Custom Home in Whisper Rock
A Custom Home in Whisper Rock
James Hann Design, AIAJames Hann Design, AIA
High Res Media
Inspiration for a large rustic galley kitchen/diner in Phoenix with a submerged sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and multiple islands.

Rustic Kitchen with Open Cabinets Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful rustic kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of rustic kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of rustic photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of rustic kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own rustic kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your rustic kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small rustic kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some rustic kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What rustic kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your rustic kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small rustic spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and rustic kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and cabin style accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of rustic kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your rustic kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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