Olive Shaker Block Kitchen

We kept the island freestanding and positioned the seating side toward the living area so guests face into the room rather than a wall. Upper shelves replace a section of upper cabinets on one wall to prevent the kitchen from reading as a closed box in an open-plan layout.

This kitchen suits open-plan homes where the cooking area is visible from the living or dining space. The olive and butcher block combination appeals to homeowners searching for modern farmhouse kitchen ideas that avoid the all-white look.