Dreaming of an Off Grid Kitchen? We Have SIX of the Best Ideas Right Here

Are you dreaming of what a cozy, inviting off grid kitchen could look like for you and your family?

There are many options you can choose from, each one fairly unique from the others, and with lots of room for adding your own personality into the mix.

While you have to ensure you have the proper necessities in place (propane piped in, or wood at the ready to use, water plumbed in or gravity fed) you can also modify your kitchen when first starting out and add, “upgrades,” as you go along.

Cosy Rustic Cabin Style Kitchen

The most popular style for off grid cabin kitchens is by far the cosy, rustic, all-wood feel of the hand-built home. This is the classic choice, and what most people probably imagine when they dream of going off grid.

The Cabin Style kitchen has walls and ceilings featuring natural wood or shiplap paneling, complemented by exposed beams and a rich, earthy tone.

Wooden cabinets, often handcrafted, pair seamlessly with a butcher block or live-edge countertops.

The lighting tends to be natural light streaming in through the large windows, or warm, ambient lighting, that comes from the fire or oil lamps.

A central and simple farmhouse table serves as both a workspace and a gathering spot. Open shelving displays ceramic dishes and mason jars filled with dried or canned goods. And a cast-iron stove or wood-burning oven adds to the cabin’s nostalgic vibe, creating a welcoming, homely atmosphere.

This cabin style perfectly captures what many people, especially men, are looking for when they embrace this more peaceful lifestyle.

Cosy Off Grid Bohemian Style Kitchen

Another great option for someone who doesn’t want to see as much wood, is the white-walled bohemian style kitchen with artistic ceramic floor tiles.

I personally LOVE the white walled look paired with the colorful ceramic floor tiles, they add a cozy and exciting flare to all that calm white.

With the Bohemian off grid kitchen style, you’ll usually find the antique wood cook stoves or the propane-based Aga’s or the gorgeous Lacanche ranges are the centerpiece of the kitchen — and rightfully so when you’re forking over thousands of dollars for a stove 🥰.

The Aga

The Aga stove was invented by Swedish physicist Gustaf Dalén in 1922. Dalén, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1912, designed the stove to make household cooking more efficient and less labor-intensive.

Eventually it became one of the most popular stoves in the UK, and it’s the stove Ballerina farm uses in for their large family.

I know Hannah has been criticized heavily for having an Aga, but apparently they bought it on sale for about $7,000 used (which is an amazing price!). It is priced at $40,000 on sale for $36,000 (here)

The Lacanche Range

Ahhhh the Lacanche ranges… crafted and distributed for 200 years in France, these are like the elite of the elite of stoves in my opinion (and bonus, they’re American made now).

The prices range from just under $4,000 for the off-brand version from Home Depot (here), to about $16,000 from Home Outlet (here), and finally, when I received a quote for the unique stove I had custom designed (above) by Lacanche themselves for this article, it came out to just under $26,000 (get your own custom design here).

Yes, $26,000 for a stove – not as expensive as an Aga, but still pricey!! People who buy the Lacanche Range are extreme foodies — think Shaye Elliot from The Elliot Homestead. She writes here about how although she’s been criticized for having such a stove, she literally uses it 261 times a week (!!) and gave up buying a new car to afford it.

The thing about people with this alternative lifestyle is… we simply don’t care what others think (for the most part).

We buy things in cash, and give up other, more common things like an extra car, we could have had, to go after achieving our dreams with a passion that quite frankly scares people.

The Wood Cook Stove (Antique)

We personally chose to go with a classic, Amish-style, good old Wood-cook stove. And since we found one that was 100 years old and refinished/repaired by a local man in Bergheim just outside of Boerne, we only paid a little over $700 for it!

It would have been between $5,000 – $7,000 brand new when ordered directly from the Amish, but we love how it’s 100 years old — plus our romanticism saved us thousands of dollars!

Most single, male Off Griders are not as eclectic as to have these unique style stoves, and simply opt with the regular wood stoves you can find at places like Tractor supply. We knew we needed a much larger one for our family of 6 — and because I cook All. The. Time.

My feminine needs and penchant for thrifting led us to this economical and practical option ❤️.

French Farmhouse Kitchen

This is close to what our kitchen looked like when we lived in the city. I was channeling that, “French farmhouse feel,” which is slightly more elegant and refined than the simple Farmhouse style.

With the French Farmhouse kitchen, you’ll find the difference is in the details. Instead of the heavy, half-round legged tables of the simple Farmhouse style, you’ll find the legs are elegantly carved with curves and rounded protrusions like the spooled or turned styles.

The walls are lined with elegant, fine-detailed panelling, and the mantel shelf over the stove has more detailed architecture in it’s corbels.

Here are three examples that wouldn’t look wrong in a French Farmhouse kitchen, depending on the other accents and use of wood or metal, etc.

While this style takes the longest to achieve usually, due to all the fine details, I’ve found you can go as slow as needed with, “upgrades,” and even finish the wood flooring in a different stain, or add ceramic tile to bring in some more passion.

The kitchen plants are less, “messy,” than the typical bohemian style plants that have long tendrils that drape (and then have to be cleaned up after almost daily). The plants are more structured (sometimes even fake, just to be honest) because the aim is to make maintaining the almost perfect look as easy as possible.

The French Farmhouse kitchen is organized, and everything has its own place — it even gives off the appearance of minimalism, but nothing could be further from the truth (ask me how I know!! LOL You find out when you move and suddenly realize how much you actually are hiding in all those cupboards).

The cupboards under the counter are closed, as opposed to open (like the Cabin or Boho styles), and give a more, clean, tidy overall look to the entire room due to this one detail.

With the French Farmhouse, literally everything you see if decided meticulously, usually by a woman (or man) who is slightly OCD and suffers from perfectionism ❤️.

I find this style, orderliness, and elegance to be my, “safe space,” but I realize most Off Griders much more prefer a less fussy kitchen environment and more rustic.

Simple Farmhouse Kitchen with Zellige tiles

The simple farmhouse kitchen is a harmonious blend of practicality and charm. It evokes the feelings of warmth and a sense of nostalgia – no wonder it’s one of the most popular kitchen styles for large families. One of its standout features is the use of zellige or ceramic tile, which adds both beauty and personality to the space.

Flooring: Ceramic tiles are often used for the kitchen floor in farmhouse designs. Durable and easy to clean, these tiles come in earthy tones, classic checkered patterns, or textured finishes that resemble natural stone. These elements ground the space, creating a foundation that complements the overall rustic aesthetic.

Backsplash Option: A ceramic tile backsplash is a common feature in farmhouse kitchens, typically in white or soft, muted tones. Subway tiles are a popular choice, offering a clean and timeless look.

For a touch of artistry, hand-painted ceramic tiles with floral or geometric patterns can add character to the design. Matching the floor with the backsplash would be a little too much for the eye, although I’m sure some creatives can tastefully pull this off!

Sink and Fixtures: A farmhouse sink, also known as an apron sink, is a staple. Made from materials like porcelain or fireclay, its classic look pairs beautifully with ceramic tile elements. Fixtures are often in brushed nickel or oil-rubbed bronze to maintain the rustic feel.

Decorative Accents: Open shelving or glass-front cabinets showcase everyday essentials like ceramic plates, mugs, and jars of spices. Potted herbs or vintage jars filled with flowers add warmth and a personal touch.

By combining timeless materials like ceramic tile with functional yet beautiful wood designs, a simple farmhouse kitchen becomes a cozy, welcoming space.

Off Grid Outdoor Kitchen

Everyone living off grid eventually runs into the desire to have or build their own an outdoor kitchen, mostly out of necessity.

It can be as rustic as just an area where you have a grill set up and a table for your kitchen items, or as luxurious as an almost full-sized kitchen with propane stove, sink, and outdoor propane/wood fired oven.

I love the rustic feel of these outdoor, off grid kitchens. They make those summer nights even better when you don’t need to heat the house indoors in order to cook up a storm. After taking a swim in your natural pool, you can relax and eat outdoors, make s’mores and have easy access to clean up, all summer long.

Having an outdoor kitchen adds an element of luxury — it transforms your backyard into a resort-style paradise.

Whichever style kitchen you’re dreaming about, the only thing that matters is that you make it your own by embracing your unique values and personality.

Let me know which one was your favorite — we’d love to hear from you!