Farmhouse design has gotten a trendy do-over in recent years thanks to a growing passion for rustic decor. Fresh and comfortably modern, the farmhouse heritage aesthetic can be integrated into any home, regardless of location. If you’re looking to incorporate some farmhouse magic into your own abode, check out these 25 farmhouse ideas.
What are the characteristics of farmhouse decor?
Much like the shabby chic trend, vintage farmhouse and farmhouse-inspired items are often heavily painted throughout the years, with multiple layers showing through particularly worn areas. Newly crafted farmhouse pieces often use a glaze or sanding technique that artfully strips away the top coat of an object to show the wood or “base” coats underneath.
Farmhouse fabrics tend to be soft cotton and wrinkly linens, as well as rough burlap for heavy-duty or accent use. More decorative fabrics sport attractive vintage pastel floral patterns, as well as the iconic gingham print.
Coveted antique farmhouse pieces include metal and wooden crates, canisters, baskets, and signs, as well as an assortment of repurposed country goods such as scales and other worker’s tools.
Ultimately the goal of the farmhouse aesthetic is to inspire a lived-in feeling of comfort and hospitality through attractive but unpretentious decorations.
1. Mason Jar Chandelier
So much more than a lighting fixture, this mason jar chandelier is nothing short of a work of art. Perfect for suspending over a dining room table or illuminating a front hall or social space, this stunning piece can be wired into the ceiling or plugged into the wall, with heat-safe mason jars separated by birch veneer stained plywood. Surprisingly easy to assemble, this clever take on the classic chandelier is the epitome of modern farmhouse ambiance.
Tip: Instead of stringing up the usual holiday lights, try swapping out the classic white bulbs inside the mason jars and replacing them with festive colors. You can do this for a variety of holidays other than Christmas, such as Halloween, Easter, and the 4th of July.
2. Vintage Farmhouse Animals Sign
What better way to welcome friends and family into the nursery, playroom, kitchen, or common area than with a cheerful farm animal greeting? This delightful animal sounds sign additionally makes a great teacher or veterinarian gift, and is sure to appeal to those with a penchant for farmhouse whimsy.
3. Preserved Boxwood Wreath
Why not welcome visitors this winter with a festive farmhouse wreath? A simpler, more elegant alternative to gaudier holiday wreaths, this lovely boxwood wreath also makes a thoughtful gift for wedding, birthday, and anniversary celebrations.
4. Rustic Wood Tote
Every farmhouse kitchen needs a proper catchall, and this hand-painted wooden box is perfect for holding herbs, utensils, and the usual household bits and bobs. This cheerful aqua blue container also makes for a lovely French cottage-chic centerpiece, as well as a vanity container for cosmetics and toiletries.
5. Twine LOVE Wine Bottles
Nothing says shabby chic like this jute twine and yarn-wrapped wine bottles. Perfect for farmhouse-style wedding vases and everyday floral arrangements, no two bottles are alike, ensuring absolute uniqueness. Set them up on a dining room table, desktop, or window ledge for a bit of homespun style no matter the flora & fauna you choose to fill them with.
6. Hanging Mason Jar Sconces With Hydrangeas
Mason jars are a must-have in the farmstead-style home, if for no other reason than their numerous–and surprisingly creative–uses. These handcrafted wood-mounted mason jar sconces are perfect for displaying the included multi-colored hydrangeas, as well as candles, feathers, and personal floral arrangements.
These mason jar sconces are additionally great for hanging in bathrooms and/or craft spaces to hold light utensils, toiletries, and other objects, keeping them in sight and conveniently in reach when you need them.
7. The “Abigail” Farmhouse Clock
This fixer-upper farmhouse wall clock is the perfect addition to a sleekly styled study or entryway. Hand-painted Roman numerals and antiquated spade hands are highlighted by a distressed finish, while the timepiece’s 4 available sizes ensure a place in an upscale country–or likewise downtown–interior.
8. Rustic Coat Rack
Lance Morrow once wrote, “Everywhere you hang your hat is home. Home is the bright cave under the hat.” After a long day, the simple act of hanging your coat and hat can be a delight with this wall-mounted reclaimed wood coat rack. Also great for hanging dog leashes, scarves, gloves, towels, robes, umbrellas, and keys, this rack is as utilitarian as it is ingenious.
9. Be Our Guest Wooden Sign
Not just a much-loved Disney song, this hand-painted wooden sign welcomes any guest into your home in true country fashion. Wherever you choose to place it, you can be sure your guests will be charmed by this simple but heartwarming addition to your farmhouse accessories.
10. Rustic Industrial Wooden Bed Tray
Breakfast in bed, anyone? These handmade industrial bed trays bring a steampunk aesthetic to a classic country home tradition. Stunning to look at and just as functional, these trays are sturdy and spacious enough to hold anything from plates of food to beverages, books, and even your laptop.