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Gladstone Kitchen & Keeping Room Remodel
Gladstone Kitchen & Keeping Room Remodel
Terracotta Design BuildTerracotta Design Build
Jeff Herr
Photo of a small rustic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and light hardwood flooring.
Barn Office
Barn Office
PhiBa ArchitecturePhiBa Architecture
Design ideas for a small rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with medium hardwood flooring, no island and exposed beams.
Rustic Cabin Kitchen
Rustic Cabin Kitchen
Whitewash Studio ArchitectureWhitewash Studio Architecture
This rustic cabin is located on the beautiful Lake Martin in Alexander City, Alabama. It was constructed in the 1950's by Roy Latimer. The cabin was one of the first 3 to be built on the lake and offers amazing views overlooking one of the largest lakes in Alabama. The cabin's latest renovation was to the quaint little kitchen. The new tall cabinets with an elegant green play off the colors of the heart pine walls and ceiling. If you could only see the view from this kitchen window!
Silver Lake Guest House
Silver Lake Guest House
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
Woodsy kitchen for guest house. This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio
Rustic Knotty Alder Kitchen with Black Glaze
Rustic Knotty Alder Kitchen with Black Glaze
Caves KitchensCaves Kitchens
This quaint kitchen captures exactly what the homeowners wanted. We designed the layout to fit their personality and lifestyle and gave them the perfect harmony of beauty and function. -Allison Caves, CKD Caves Kitchens
Eco Friendly Holiday Home
Eco Friendly Holiday Home
Cream & Black Interior DesignCream & Black Interior Design
Photo of a small rustic single-wall kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Kitchen Remodel, Rustic Alder, Aurora, CO
Kitchen Remodel, Rustic Alder, Aurora, CO
Colorado Homes & DesignColorado Homes & Design
Wall between family room and kitchen. Needed a more open and inclusive space. This wall was removed.
This is an example of a small rustic kitchen in Denver.
White Cabinet Kitchen
White Cabinet Kitchen
InVision Interiors & DesignsInVision Interiors & Designs
Inspiration for a small rustic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, vinyl flooring, no island, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Mill Valley Rustic Remodel
Mill Valley Rustic Remodel
Leila Seppa PhotographyLeila Seppa Photography
Kitchen in Rustic remodel nestled in the lush Mill Valley Hills, North Bay of San Francisco. Leila Seppa Photography.
This is an example of a small rustic enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with a belfast sink, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, wood splashback, white appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Mountain Cabin
Mountain Cabin
Joan Heaton ArchitectsJoan Heaton Architects
Inspiration for a small rustic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Burlington with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, a submerged sink, granite worktops, beige floors and concrete flooring.
Woody
Woody
Topos HomesTopos Homes
This is an example of a small rustic single-wall open plan kitchen in Denver with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, no island, wood worktops and window splashback.
Country Cottage Kitchen
Country Cottage Kitchen
UserUser
The white splashback and white kitchen furniture allows the stone wall to be the main feature.
Small rustic galley enclosed kitchen in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and no island.
Cabin Renovation - Architect, Jan Paul Donelson
Cabin Renovation - Architect, Jan Paul Donelson
Timberland DesignTimberland Design
Roger Wade Studio - This kitchen was done by the Workshops of David T Smith. It features hidden refrigerator & dish washer, soap stone sink, curly maple top & cabinets. The original floor was refinished & made of 2" thick planks of Poplar wood.
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
Photo of a small rustic u-shaped kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, black appliances and a breakfast bar.
Casa Bh_la Cucina_le nicchie
Casa Bh_la Cucina_le nicchie
HOOOMEHOOOME
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Rustic Working Barn
Rustic Working Barn
Selle Valley Construction, Inc.Selle Valley Construction, Inc.
Compact kitchen in the Caretakers Apartment complete with 24" glass top GE Electric Free-Standing Range and 24" LG Fridge and Freezer Combo (not shown). Red painted shaker cabinets, with white glass knobs and Pental Quartz countertops and 4" blacksplash in "Polished Cashmere". Kohler stainless steel single bowl sink, top mounted, with Kohler Simplice faucet in vibrant stainless. Wall mounted sconce above the sink is Shades of Sleek Contemporary bath light in rubbed bronze. Walls are Sherwin Willams "White Heron Stain", baseboards, window sills and beams are hemlock in Wurth "Morgeau" stain. Flooring is Cathedral Plank in "Gold Coast Oak." Tongue and groove ceiling is rough sawn fir and spruce. Floating shelves on sink wall use floating shelve brackets and are finished in the same wood at the exposed beams.
Vermont goes Hobbit Modern
Vermont goes Hobbit Modern
Meditch Murphey ArchitectsMeditch Murphey Architects
A view of the kitchen, loft, and exposed timber frame structure. photo by Lael Taylor
Inspiration for a small rustic single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floors, brown worktops, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Kidcleugh Hide, Whitchester Lodge, Duns, Scotland
Kidcleugh Hide, Whitchester Lodge, Duns, Scotland
Inside Story PhotographyInside Story Photography
Inside Story Photography - Tracey Bloxham
Inspiration for a small rustic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with wood worktops, blue splashback, black appliances, terracotta flooring, orange floors, beaded cabinets and glass tiled splashback.
Custom Work
Custom Work
Paul Melish BuilderPaul Melish Builder
Inspiration for a small rustic u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white splashback and stone tiled splashback.
Pine Lake Cottage Remodel After
Pine Lake Cottage Remodel After
Jaksa BuildersJaksa Builders
This remodel opened up a small 2 bedroom, 1 bath lakefront home into a vaulted ceiling modern, efficient second home emphasizing water views. We removed a central large masonry fireplace and completely renovated the old kitchen, enlarging it with open shelving, our own custom cabinetry and relocating the sink to the lake side of the home. New windows, floors and sand textured dry wall were also incorporated along with an updated expanded full bath including laundry center.

Small Rustic Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful Small rustic kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of Small 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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