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Farmhouse Kitchen: Before & After and What It Costs
Painted cabinets, warm wood and practical open shelving give a farmhouse kitchen its familiar character. Remodel scope determines the budget; a style choice alone is not a cost estimate. Compare the redesign preview with the original photo, then check published room costs.
Try this look in your roomBefore & after
Rendered with Gemini 3 Pro Image, the model behind Compozit's redesigns, 2026-09-25, from the original photo. An AI preview can move or drop fixed features such as doors, so check it against your room.
Painted cabinets, warm wood and practical open shelving give a farmhouse kitchen its familiar character.
Photo: Get Lost Mike. Original photo License
Designing a farmhouse kitchen
In this preview
The preview keeps this kitchen's bones: the cabinet layout, the post-leg island, the dark plank floor and the three dining windows. It changes the finishes around them. The cabinets turn a warm cream, a few upper doors give way to open wood shelves on black brackets, the island gets a butcher-block top and shiplap sides, and lantern pendants and a wood-bead chandelier replace the drum shades. A trestle table with cross-back chairs on a jute rug fills the dining end.
Palette
Farmhouse colour starts from warm whites and creams rather than bright white, then adds natural wood, black or oil-rubbed bronze metal, and greenery. The dark floor in this room anchors the pale cabinetry; on a light floor, a wood worktop or a darker island can do the same job.
Materials and finishes
Shaker or recessed-panel doors, butcher block or honed stone worktops, shiplap or beadboard panelling, and iron or bronze hardware carry the style. Baskets, stoneware and open shelves of everyday dishes add the lived-in layer, and they work best when what sits on them is actually used.
Layout
Farmhouse kitchens favour a working island that doubles as a place to sit, open shelving near the sink or range, and a dining table close by. This footprint already had that shape, which is why the preview could change finishes without moving the island or the sink.
What drives the cost of a farmhouse kitchen
Painting or refacing sound cabinets and swapping hardware and lighting keeps the job small. Removing upper cabinets for open shelves means patching the wall and moving any lighting wired into them, and butcher block needs regular oiling, so budget time as well as money. HomeAdvisor's normal range for a kitchen remodel is $14,588–$41,559; average $26,945.
Published remodel costs
Published ranges, as of 2026-09-23. Your quote will differ by region and scope.
| Remodel scope | Published cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel: normal range and average cost | $14,588–$41,559; average $26,945 [1] |
| Minor kitchen remodel | $10,000–$20,000 [1] |
| Major remodel: major upgrades with high-quality materials | $20,000–$65,000 [1] |
| Total kitchen makeover: gutting the kitchen and changing the layout ("or more") | $65,000–$130,000 [1] |
Similar pieces and prices
Chosen for the farmhouse style, not identified in the image above.
- SKOGSTA bar stool with backrest, counter height acacia
IKEA
$95 on 2026-09-23
- KLAVRESTRÖM wall shelf, oak
IKEA
$39.99 on 2026-09-23
- BEKVÄM kitchen cart, beech
IKEA
$79.99 on 2026-09-23
- LÄMPLIG cutting board, bamboo
IKEA
$29.99 on 2026-09-23
- GLITTRAN kitchen faucet, brass color
IKEA
$149 on 2026-09-23
Check current prices, availability and dimensions with the retailer before buying.
How to get this look in your room
- Take a well-lit photo that shows the room and its fixed features.
- Explore farmhouse in Compozit and compare your redesign with the original.
- Check products and measurements, then ask local professionals to quote your scope.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an apron-front sink for a farmhouse kitchen?
No. It is a common choice, but the style reads through cabinet colour, wood, open shelving and lighting. Fitting one usually means a different or modified sink base cabinet, so treat it as an upgrade rather than a requirement.
How do open shelves stay tidy in a farmhouse kitchen?
Keep them for things used every day, such as plates, bowls and jars, and put the rest behind doors. The preview keeps closed cabinets on both sides of its shelves, which leaves room for everything that does not look good on display.
Will farmhouse style suit a newer builder-grade house?
This room is a good example: plain white cabinets, a post-leg island and a dark plank floor. Warmer paint, wood surfaces, iron lighting and shiplap moved it toward farmhouse without changing the structure.
Sources
- HomeAdvisor: How Much Does It Cost to Remodel a Kitchen? [2025 Data] (2025 Data, updated Jun 17, 2026). https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/kitchens/remodel-a-kitchen/. Accessed 2026-09-23.
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