6 things every charming and homely farmhouse kitchen has – how to hit the balance between comfort and character

Green farmhouse kitchen with green painted kitchen cabinets and slatted wall panelling. Green gingham blinds hang over the window.

There’s no denying the appeal of a farmhouse kitchen. Warm, welcoming and full of personality, it’s a much-loved look and ever-popular kitchen style, but one that is easily achievable, and you don’t need to live in a sprawling farmhouse or countryside location to do it.

Perhaps more than any other style of kitchen, there are key characteristics that set a farmhouse kitchen apart, and make it different from a regular country kitchen or traditional set-up. Practicality is key, with kitchen cabinets and freestanding furniture simply-styled and unfussy in detail, while other core elements like a range cooker, farmhouse sink and flooring are chosen with functionality and durability in mind.