Outfitting your home with the best decorative touches allows you to change the tone of your space, especially with popular design aesthetics like farmhouse. The popular perennial style focuses on creating simple, inviting, and of course beautiful rustic spaces. Meanwhile, the modern farmhouse style enhances the same welcoming spirit but emphasizes clean lines, bright neutrals, and high contrast. For those who just can’t get enough of farmhouse design, we spoke to the experts to share ideas about stylish must-haves for your shopping cart.
First: it shouldn’t be too precious. “Warmth, comfort, and intimacy are the essence of farmhouse style,” says Monica Bhargava, chief design officer at Pottery Barn. “The materials are often modest, but there is beauty in simplicity.”
“We usually start with an ‘aha’ piece of vintage furniture (the ones you can’t stop thinking about) bells), say Leticia Gora and Sarah Needleman of Roarke Studio (who designed the interiors for homeware store The Six). Then, the duo says, the blending is And matching is key to conquering style. “In our interpretation of farmhouse chic, we use a lot of layering, both in materials and prints,” they advise. Read on for more expert tips on achieving the style at home.
How to create a stylish farmhouse
This Bhargava farm checklist will ensure you’ve found the best pieces. “It’s a style with an interesting mix of materials—warm natural wood alongside textured naturals, and crisp white. The combination of clean, simple lines and comfortable materials makes things feel simultaneously elevated and relaxed,” explains Bharagava. So here’s what to include:
- woven texture
- Bronze and black accents
- Casual comfortable sofas
- Neutral bedding.
- Many the White
- High contrast between coffee table/side tables or fixtures/mirrors
- A touch of patina
If you’re interested in statement pieces in your home, Gora and Needleham will find their magic is in the details. “Country icons are timeless, and for that reason, they are beautiful and double as a good investment. Antiques with roosters, tulips, schools, and other symbols of traditional farms are usually the first thing I’m drawn to,” says Audrey. Ready to get started? The duo suggest looking for large antiques that will establish the space, such as a farmhouse table or breakfast buffet. Shop our chic farmhouse decor find below!
“Blending the prints will give the home a farmhouse feel,” says Gora and Needleman. “Prints can range from printed templates to fonts to ikats.”
Contrasting prints in a crisp white room will transform your seating arrangements.
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deer pillow$274.50
Enlarge a room with modern mirrors as seen in this bathroom designed by Kristen Fine. You can even bring this clever trick into your living room!
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Adelynn antique brass oval wall mirror$449
“The pieces don’t need to be identical, they just need to live in the same space,” says Gora and Needleman. Yeah. Bronze, satin or antique Could you Living in one room. Choose a wall sconce that plays on decorative accents around your sink like this elegant walk-in designed by Heidi Keeler.
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stainless steel tray$17
Play classic prints in color! Finish the room with a vibrant bedside lamp that coordinates with the print (similar to this bedroom designed by Abney Morton Interiors.
“Don’t be afraid to mix and match—a gingham topped with a jute tablecloth, scattered utility plates and printed napkins will make the space look inviting and livable,” the couple continues.
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Brass Toby Paraquette Table Lamp, $170
Bhargava recommends adding a touch of patina to your space, whether it’s a vase, dinnerware, or distressed wood. The coffee table in this bedroom is by Leanne Ford Interiors He has all the inspiration you need.
“The look of something rustic or vintage always adds visual appeal to your mix. Rustic pieces add a sense of character and cosiness,” says Bhargava.
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tuscany coffee table, $699
What’s farmhouse decor without a nod to classic florals? Kristin Fine takes things up a notch by choosing a sculptural piece that highlights the floral hues.
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Diego Olivero Terracotta Object Sculpture$68
Whether it’s a dressing table, dresser, or shelf, this bedroom designed by Ben Kendrick proves that you don’t have to pick a favorite accent piece when decorating. Set your beautiful antique finds on display your personality will appear.
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Bird Candlestick, $49
Modern farmhouse decor can elevate your bedroom (even without a bed frame) when you make the rug the center of attention.
“Natural materials warm things up, creating an organic shape to soften your space and add inviting texture along the way,” says Bhargava.
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Dash and Albert Rugs, Kuba Jute Rug, $820
Create a Pinterest-worthy laundry room with a system that not only works but looks amazing! Jute baskets can be used anywhere in your home.
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Beachcomber handle basket, $249
“Don’t forget to choose your favorite color to accentuate your home, Whether it’s chambray blue, or sometimes just a bowl of lemon on the kitchen counter, or your favorite green,” suggests Bhargava.
This eye-catching green kitchen designed by Heidi Cailier comes to life with green plants and vegetables on the counters.
Medgina Saint-Elien
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Medgina Saint-Elien is the Associate Shopping Editor at House Beautiful.
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