19 easy ways to add farmhouse style to any home

Modern farmhouse style has made a major impact on the decorating scene lately, and for good reason. Light and airy, this decor style brings the feeling of simpler times, a cool breeze through the fields and sweet tea on the porch. The good news is, you don’t have to be rural to get this comfortable look. Here’s how to incorporate that farmhouse feeling, no matter where you live.

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Traditionally a utilitarian fixture, a deep farmhouse sink and goose neck tap can instantly create casual elegance in any kitchen. This farmhouse style looks incredible, with soft white cabinets to finish off the looks. A single apron sink also looks fantastic in a laundry room, and it’s functional too!

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Once thought of as boring, a neutral paint palette is a staple of farmhouse elegance because it makes rooms feel large yet cosy, and it puts the emphasis on the furnishings rather than on a bold feature paint colour. To perfectly exemplify this style, stick to neutrals with very subtle undertones, such as blue and grey, as well as a soft pastel palette.

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There is little that needs to be done to raw wood to make it appealing as a statement piece and it’s easy to get the antique look with new wood. Ready-to-hand wall sheathing kits are available to create the rustic wood look, and they are lightweight and easy to cut and position, making them the perfect one-person project. With a little stain, a hammer and a nail, you can also distress virtually any piece of soft pine to get that perfect time-worn look. Barn board also makes perfect shelving and mantelpiece materials, which can be used anywhere to add character.

A cinch to hang and even more fun to use, sliding barn doors are all the rage. From rustic to industrial to sleek and modern, barn door hardware comes in a myriad of styles and colours to suit any decor. For a casual farmhouse vibe, stick to hardware with an aged bronze patina and pair with a milky-white door.

Whether you call it panelling, shiplap, tongue and groove or plank, this trend is hot and here to stay. Because it is light, easy to maintain and adds character all by itself, shiplap is a key component of farmhouse style. The best thing about this casual style is that it can be used anywhere from kitchens to stairwells and never look out of place.

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Since farmhouse style is all about easy living, open shelves provide stylish and easy access to everything you need within your home. Repurpose an antique hutch as an open shelf for laundry supplies. For an even edgier look, pair a length of barn board with galvanized steel plumbing parts (painted black, of course) to create open shelving worthy of praise.

Since farmhouse style is all about easy living, open shelves provide stylish and easy access to everything you need within your home. Repurpose an antique hutch as an open shelf for laundry supplies. For an even edgier look, pair a length of barn board with galvanized steel plumbing parts (painted black, of course) to create open shelving worthy of praise.

Successful farmhouse style is all about incorporating simple, farm-fresh living. One great way to do that is through wall signs that remind visitors of your home to slow down and appreciate the simple life. Find or create your own signs that represent farm markets, fresh flowers and time well spent.

Exposed beams bring to mind the days of hand tools and fine craftsmanship, and can look right at home even in newer homes.