In need of barndominium kitchen ideas to get inspiration for your future barndo plans? Let’s look at 15 ideas of fun modern decor options for your future home.
Last Updated: 9/26/24
If you haven’t heard about the barndominium trend? Let me introduce you to the newest and coolest form of housing.
From the name alone, you can probably piece together what this trend is. But the term barndominium refers to homes that are restored and flipped from old barn buildings, or built to look and feel like a big open barn.
If you haven’t seen a Barndo in person, it may be hard to understand why this unique housing style would be appealing.
Barndominiums are all about large open concept layouts, tall vaulted ceilings, and a little touch of country charm that makes a home feel cozy and warm.
They’re absolutely beautiful and most are surprisingly, incredibly modern in their design. Because they’re so large and full of open space, though, sometimes it can be challenging to know how to decorate.
That’s where this list of barndominium kitchen ideas comes in. I’ve compiled the best (and my personal favorite) kitchen decor and lay out ideas to help you plan your barndo kitchen space.
There’s a little something for everyone in here, but each idea is modern, elegant, and captures the rustic essence of a barn turned home.
15 Modern Barndominium Kitchen Ideas
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1. Colorful Kitchen Island
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Often in modern or farmhouse kitchen designs, color is the first decor choice to go. It can be hard to know where to add a pop of color, but this photo is proof that the kitchen island is the place.
I’m a huge advocate for color in the kitchen, even if it’s a muted hunter green or a bright firetruck red. Especially if you’re barndo kitchen is lacking natural light, adding color can brighten the room.
If you’re looking to spice up your barndominium kitchen ideas, consider painting your kitchen island!
2. Dark Neutral Color Scheme
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A trend in modern home decor this year is dark kitchens and cabinets like this barndominium kitchen design above. Don’t be afraid to use black as the accent color on your windows, cupboards, and island.
When you have a lot of natural light coming in from all sides, you can easily afford to use dark colors in your design.
Pay close attention to the undertone of the black you choose. Make sure the undertones in your paint coordinate with the other color schemes in your space whether warm or cool!
3. Vintage Rustic Charm
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With an open-concept kitchen, it can be hard to achieve a charming and cozy feel in your space! Though the house plans themselves might be open and large, your decor and design can bring forth a lot of warmth.
Choosing darker and richer wood tones and stains is a great way to incorporate rustic charm into your barndominium kitchen ideas. Also a rich blue navy or mahogany color can work wonders in your living area.
Modern barndominiums tend to ere on the side of neutral color palettes and cool toned kitchens, but this kitchen is testament to how the modern farmhouse style can align with your rustic design.
4. Large Windows and Natural Light
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A trick you can steal from interior designers to optimize your natural light is by using reflective surfaces in your own kitchen. Large windows go a long way to brightening a space, but add that extra oomph by choosing countertops and appliances that bounce the light around the room.
I also love the excellent choice of minimalist window frames like the kitchen above. By minimizing the breaks in the view outside, a beautiful openness with nature is created!
If you don’t have a back porch or patio, go for large windows in your barndo plan to embrace the outdoors and the spirit of living in a barndo!
5. Contemporary Style Appliances
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For the past 50 years, there haven’t really been different choices when it comes to appliances like fridges and dishwashers. We’re finally starting to part from steel frames as the peak of design and embracing new ways to make our appliances beautiful!
I love the look of the fridge and the way it creates a seamless flow in the cabinetry. When it comes to the barndominium kitchen ideas on this list, this is the one to adopt going into 2024.
Sometimes statement pieces aren’t a bold focal point, but sometimes they actually eliminate unwanted visual focus.
6. Focal Point Light Fixtures
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Seemingly simple design features like lighting fixtures can truly make or break the modern style or rustic feel of your barndominium house plan! Take advantage of the open space by experimenting with different styles and sizes of pendant lights and sconces.
The brass toned sconces above the windows and by the doorways in the home above are absolutely to die for. Especially when paired with the statement pendant lights above the kitchen island.
These little details are the way you can add personal expression and truly curate a welcoming space. Look for vintage-inspired fixtures to blend character with function for your modern barndominium kitchen ideas.
7. Farmhouse Sink with Wooden Back Splash
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Sometimes modern amenities aren’t the best way to upgrade your kitchen, but instead finding unique features with a touch of vintage can elevate your design. A large porcelain farm house sink is such a great way to blend the old and the new with some personal style.
Farmhouse sinks aren’t just beautiful, but incredibly functional and offer plenty of space for avid cooks or just those looking to have a little more elbow room when doing dishes.
Pair your sink with gorgeous white cabinetry and a stunning wood back splash for the ultimate country effect.
8. Hybrid Kitchen Layout
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How COOL is this unique kitchen and dining room layout? In barndominiums, there is so much open space that sometimes it can feel like an obstacle to work around when designing the home.
This kitchen is proof that getting a little creative will have a large pay off in creating a homey space!
Not only does this cabinetry/kitchen island/dining room table combo piece add a ton of visual interest, it also creates a massive amount of additional storage and counter space.
9. Open Layouts from Kitchen to Living Spaces
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Have an open kitchen layout is nothing new to barndominium kitchen ideas, but it’s a design element that should be utilized and loved!
Linking your dining room, living room, and kitchen creates that seamless flow that will keep your family always in contact and conversation flowing.
My favorite thing about barndominium floor plans is the lack of places for family members to “exclude” themselves. It’s easy to stay in touch with and spend time with your family when always existing in the same space.
10. Warm Woods and Plenty of Storage Space
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Recently we’ve been seeing a lot of painting over wooden cabinets and we cannot approve of that message!
Warm wood cabinets and features in your kitchen will always be a timeless design choice. If you want to pick something that you’ll never get sick of, this is the way to go.
I love how the owners of this barndo have decided to us the same color stain on all their wooden features. It creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere that can then be personalized with different colored furniture and accents.
11. Garage Doors and Stainless Steel Appliances
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The best thing about these barndominium kitchen ideas is you can truly have fun with the novelty of it all. They’re not meant to be normal homes, so why make normal decor choices?
I’m obsessed with the huge garage doors instead of windows in the kitchen. Just imagine being able to have them open all spring!
This modern industrial kitchen compliments the style so well. If I were making plans for my own barndo today, this would be the first request on my list.
12. Brick Walls as Back Splash
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Brick back splashes are so under appreciated and under utilized! They look lovely in every kitchen and bring a really nice rustic touch to your decor.
You can customize the color of the brick as well as the mortar used to coordinate with your color scheme. Utilize under cabinet lighting to really make the brick pop.
This look can be achieved either with thin-sliced half bricks or with brick vinyl for an easy DIY project that won’t break the bank.1
13. Planked High Ceilings
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One of the most defining features of barndominiums and in turn, all of these barndominium kitchen ideas, is very high ceilings. Especially if you’re converting your barndo from a pre-existing barn, you’ll have plenty of extra ceiling design space.
Bring some warmth into your kitchen by installing plank board ceilings. If you’re design has a lot of cool tones in the floor and walls like this home seen above, this is an especially effective choice.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take your space to the next level by neglecting all that height!
14. Stunning Vaulted Ceilings
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Similarly to wood planked ceilings, if you don’t want to fully commit to full tongue and groove planks, opt for vaulted wood beams instead.
This is another great option to draw the eye upward and extend your kitchen space into the height above it.
Wooden beams can be surprisingly easy to install and don’t have to be an expensive project, either. You can either craft your own hollow beams or purchase faux wood beams in any color and size.
15. Rustic Feel and Natural Materials
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If you’re either planning for or currently decorating your own barndominium, chances are that your design style leans rustic or western.
Not everyone sees a barn and can picture a beautiful modern home, but those of us with the imagination for it can see it right away!
Weave your affinity for rustic home decor into your design by including vintage antiques, cowhide rugs, antlers, and taxidermy. Picking a nice warm toned wood for your floors and furniture will go a long way in achieving this look as well.
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