Modern farmhouse style homes have taken the decorating world by storm over the past couple of years. (Ahem, we’re looking at you, HGTV.) However, if you’re not familiar with this style, think of a farm or the countryside: natural, practical, simple, comfortable, minimalistic, and then add in home decor.
The best part? You don’t need to live in the countryside to incorporate this theme into your home.
Keep reading to find out ways you can bring a farmhouse style into your every day, no matter where you live.
Start With Neutrals
You can’t create a farmhouse style without neutral colors. Using colors such as white, cream, beige and even light gray throughout your home is the perfect way to set the tone. Bright and dark colors have the tendency to be a bit distracting, so you’ll want to avoid them in order to stick to this theme. Neutral colors create a more calming and cozy feel, which will help blend everything together.
Add Wire Baskets
Wire baskets are a simple way to create a rustic feel in your home. The decor possibilities are endless- you can hang them on your walls for storage, use them as a blanket basket, etc. Whichever you choose, it’s a great piece to have throughout the house. Helps with storage but looks farmhouse chic? Sign us up!
Incorporate Wood
When it comes to decorating your home this style, hardwood floors are an ideal, subtle way to add some wood into your house. However, not all homes are fully equipped with this flooring, and maybe it’s not even possible in your home. Have no fear! There are still plenty of ways to add wood throughout your home to nail that farmhouse feel.
The next best way? Furniture. Whether it’s your side table, chairs, hallway bench, bedframe, etc., your home will definitely have a farmhouse vibe with some wooden furniture. Maybe throw a few wooden signs on the wall as well, and you’ll have completed the look!
Switch Up Your Light Fixtures
Light fixtures have the capability to completely change the vibe and style of any room. Find a farmhouse style chandelier for your main room or add some lanterns to your front porch, front foyer, kitchen or wherever! Your home will immediately have that cozy, farmhouse yet elegant feel that you were looking for.
Repaint Some Old Furniture
If you have any old, worn-out furniture laying around that you were thinking about getting rid of- hold that thought! This is the perfect opportunity to refurbish items you already own, while incorporating a farmhouse rustic feel. You could also try painting some old doors or windows and give them a distressed look, which is a great piece of decor for the living room or kitchen.
Try Sliding Barn Doors
Okay, we know this one is probably a bit obvious, but nothing says “farmhouse” quite like a sliding barn door in your home. Plus, they’re pretty fun to use!
Utilize Open Shelving
The key to a farmhouse style home is a simple, easy-living environment. Whether it’s in your laundry room, kitchen or bathroom, an open shelf concept gives you easy access to whatever you’re looking for at the moment. They’re also fairly easy to incorporate in your home, whether you hang the individual shelves yourself or repurpose another item into a shelving unit.
Add Ceiling Beams
Exposed ceiling beams are another classic country decor piece. They create a design element in a place that isn’t normally a focal point, while also making your ceilings appear a bit taller than they actually are.
Invest in A Harvest Table
When it comes to a farmhouse style kitchen in particular, you’ll want to make sure the room is both welcoming to guests but also functional. A harvest table gives you the dining table that every home needs, but also the opportunity to host a dinner party, holidays or a family feast.
Yes, You Should Get the Shiplap
Last but not least, SHIPLAP! When it comes to farmhouse style and shiplap, the two are pretty much synonymous and trust us, there are plenty of ways to utilize it in your home. For instance, you can use it to decorate a smaller space, such as placing it in a reading nook or above a fireplace. If you absolutely love this design and want more, why not cover an entire wall? It’s incredibly easy to install, which is basically a sign that you should add it to your home ASAP.
Fun fact: if you apply it vertically, your smaller room might feel waaay bigger.
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