The rustic design aesthetic has been front and center on the editorial stage for many years, but that doesn’t mean the trend can’t be given a seasonal upgrade and improved upon. Next door to shabby chic, rustic design derives its inspiration from organic, often antiquated textures, colors, and forms, with a particular devotion to country cottage and farmhouse interiors. Rustic decor is all about comfort and effortless appeal, blending the spirit of resilience with a more refined approach to town & country living.
Rustically Yours: 27 Eye-Catching Kitchen Cabinets
This spring rustic kitchen cabinet ideas run the full style spectrum, from French provincial to Pacific Northwestern, with a scale and motif to suit every space. Punctuated by earthy tones and materials lifted directly from nature, these contemporary rustic cabinets and kitchen implements are both on-trend and elegant, and easily incorporated into metropolitan and rural homes alike. Below are 27 stunning rustic kitchen cabinets to inspire and delight.
1. Maison-Chic Rustic Kitchen Cabinet Designs
A rustic kitchen works well when paired up with off-white wooden shelves and a darker wooden flooring. The colors of the wood stand out more, giving you an incredibly homely feeling.
3. Mediterannean Blue Rustic Kitchen
Something old, and something blue goes the famous saying, and this kitchen spells that out in all the right ways. This rustic kitchen has an incredible use of color, while still keeping the kitchen relatively sober looking and not too overpowering.
4. Shades of Slate Gray Cabinets
Grey works best when teamed up with a rustic style, and the soft lighting in this room makes the grey stand out more than it usually would. The rough finish on these cabinets gives the room the added texture that it needs.
6. Weekend At The Hamptons Cabinets
Thought white would not look good with a rustic design? Well, think again, as it can give the room a slight feeling of luxury while still maintaining its rustic vibe. The white adds a certain amount of definition to the room, which is always good.
7. Robin’s Egg Blue Hued Kitchen Cabinets
A table in the middle, a few rustic chairs to go along with it, a beautiful chandelier hanging in the center, and you have got a lovely and picturesque kitchen that is sure to grab people’s attention.
8. Forest Retreat Rustic Earth-Toned Kitchen
This rustic kitchen takes brick walls and makes them look like they fit in well, not to mention standout as the decor of the room. The clean cupboards and shelves along with the darker tones present in the room give the entire kitchen the extra oomph that it needs.
9. Parisian Patisserie Style Cabinets
Using teal or other shades of blue is incredibly neat when it comes to rustic kitchens, and this kitchen shows you how to do that without having something that is too overpowering or the center of attraction in the room.
10. Rustic Soho Bistro Kitchen
A modern European style kitchen, this one is a perfect blend of the old and the new. With solid off-white cupboards and wood that is not too dark, but not too light as well, this makes for one beautiful kitchen!
11. A Walk In The Woods Paneled Kitchen
Another rustic style kitchen cum dining room, this one in full wood. Changing up the wood that you use can break the monotony in your kitchen, giving you a beautiful and elegant feel when you step into the room.
12. Simple Country Cottage Wooden Cabinets
Black granite on a countertop is exceptionally classy, not to mention incredibly functional. When blended with rustic wood panels and shelves, the kitchen looks like an extraordinarily simple but well put together piece of work.
13. Brooklyn Brownstone Rustic Wood & Brick Cabinet Fixture
Another design using brick walls, this one is a little bit more spacious than the previous option. This one is a little less cluttered, and a little roomier, but it is still extremely appealing and good looking.
14. Shabby Chic Pantry Style Cabinets
Long structured cupboards in off-white or eggshell wood look incredibly stylish, not to mention fill up the entire room to just the right amount. The wood variation here also breaks the uniformity of the room, making it look more appealing.
15. Aspen Mountain Rustic Kitchen Cabinet Décor
Dark wood always has its own charm out it, and this entirely dark wood kitchen has a luxurious feel to it while still maintaining the rustic feel of the room. Using the same wood in all the places provides an excellent uniformity and makes the room seem well in theme.
16. A Prairie Home Companion Cabinets
Using the same system of uniformity and using the same wood for all the elements in the kitchen is a good idea even when done in lighter shades. This kitchen shows that well and has a few break elements that stray away from the monotony of the room.
17. Earl Gray Rustic Cabinets
Well done shelves can add an excellent touch to any room, and opting for open shelves instead of traditional cupboards gives the kitchen a good feel and makes the room look less cluttered and more spacious.
18. Enchanted Forest Glass Paneled Cabinets
If having traditional cupboards are more of your thing, then going in for glass fronts gives your kitchen an excellent and airy feel, all while being incredibly good looking.
19. Scandinavian Sea Cottage Kitchen
Open white shelves in marble also look incredibly great and give the room a minimalistic feeling while still being the center of attention in the room.
20. Hudson Valley Style Rustic Kitchen
Flowers and greenery add a nice touch to any kitchen going for a rustic feel, just like this one. When paired with rooms that are mainly monochromatic, it gives the kitchen a pop of color that it needs.
21. Upstairs/Downstairs Victorian Style Kitchen
Pairing up two kinds of wood might be tricky, but if done right can be one of the best things for the look of your kitchen. Lighter and darker woods paired together provide a good contrast that can be very appealing.
22. New England Style Colonial Kitchen
Brick walls with white decor and panels give the room a rustic feeling with a dash of modernism. Th subtle brick wall tends to stand out more against the while, adding a bit of color to your room.
23. Sierra Escape Rustic Wood & Stone Kitchen
All wood kitchen spell out rustic chic in the best way possible. This kitchen has a beautiful blend of variations and uniformity, making for an incredibly beautiful kitchen.
24. Moody Blues & Stormy Gray Hued Kitchen
Cupboards, when not too bulky or cluttered can add an extra element to your kitchen. Soft lights are good to draw attention to the little things that you might want to place there for display.
25. Antique Hardware Repurposed Kitchen Cabinets
Big windows allow a lot of natural sunlight into rustic-style rooms, making it more airy and spacious, giving its own added touch to the room.
26. Cabin In The Wood-Paneled Kitchen
Dark wood cabinets that vary up just a shade apart from each other also work well in giving a kitchen a rustic but luxurious feel.
27. Rustic Key Lime Kitchen Cabinets
Think bright colors don’t fit in with the rustic feel? Well, think again as this rustic green kitchen stays true to the style while adding a much-needed pop of color to the kitchen.