I'm not sure what the weather is like where you are, but here in the country.....
....it's snowing.
I'm looking out my window to snowdrifts, thousands of tiny snowflakes drifting to the ground and a brilliantly white winter wonderland.
It's enough to make a person want to grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate with tiny marshmallows.....
.....and bring some sunshine to the day with farmhouse kitchen design ideas.
Want to join me?
Here's some amazing farmhouse kitchen designs like this one from Elle decor, and tips on how-to get the look.
1. Lighting
The one thing all these pictures, including this kitchen featured in Dwell, have in common is simple,farmhouse lighting.
It's an easy and inexpensive way to update your kitchen.
Start with kitchen pendant lighting or industrial fixtures or a true statement piece like this one.
2. Mix It Up
Farmhouse kitchen design is all about combing the new with the traditional.
Mix industrial stools and a farmhouse table with classic white cabinetry.
Combine brick walls and vintage flooring with industrial counter tops for the perfect lived-in look.
3. Add a Little Greenery
A little pop of color can go a long way as in this kitchen featured in My Scandinavian Home.
The mix of furniture styles with the dining table along with the casters on the antique kitchen cutting board island work well together in this farmhouse kitchen design.
Large over-size leaves in a simple glass vase bring color and life to the neutral space.
4. Create a Mood
Color and paint work together to create a mood in this kitchen featured in NYC & G.
The dark gray walls highlight the industrial stools and simple pendant lighting.
Complete the look with glassware and neutral counter tops for the perfect farmhouse kitchen design.
It's still snowing and will probably continue for the rest of the afternoon.
No worries.
There's always inspiration to keep the sunshine in.
Photo credit: Photo 1: Elle Decor Photo 2: Dwell Photo 3: Better Homes and Gardens Photo 4: My Scandinavian Home Photo 5: NYC & G