Many people have asked me for farmhouse home decor ideas. The first that comes to my mind is the classic French farmhouse look with the barn and horse drawn door. I don’t know if it’s the rustic beauty or just the simple elegance of the French style that makes this look so appealing. The fact that it’s simple elegance makes it very warm and inviting. The barn and horse drew door gives you an immediate connection with the past.
So what are some farmhouse home decor ideas that you can use today? Well, for starters, the most popular farmhouse decor is the Americana look. It still captures the spirit of the bygone days of simpler life. The French influence has given us the rustic charm of the bistro look.
The barn and horse drawn door are a common feature of farmhouse home decor. Simple lines and farmhouse accessories such as pies and chocolates lend themselves to the farmhouse theme. To finish off the look, consider adding some farmhouse furniture, and maybe even a miniature hayrack. You could even add an authentic country look to your kitchen with wooden farmhouse tables and chairs.
French windows are another great way to create the old country look. One tip is to make sure your windows are facing south. This will keep out the dampness from the farmhouse floor. It will also mean they look out on a lovely French courtyard with flowering plants. You can also add French doors with intricate designs.
When choosing farmhouse decor items for your urban farmhouse, it’s important to consider the period of the style. An antique farmhouse will be very different to the modern version. The decor will be authentic with farmhouse motifs and details. Look for items that are in solid wood or that use farmhouse furniture. A great look for this type of decor would be a French farmhouse dining table and chairs. They have that traditional farmhouse look and feel but have been modernized.
If you really want to add that old time farmhouse look to your urban farmhouse, why not consider looking at some of the various farmhouse mirrors? These can give an authentic look to your urban farmhouse decor. Mirrors also help to reflect light, so they add a great little bit of dimension to the overall farmhouse decor look.
You can add some farmhouse decor to your outdoor rooms as well. Consider a rustic looking farmhouse table and chairs with wooden accents. Add some farmhouse China that is in farmhouse plates and cups. You can even add a couple of old world paintings to complete your farmhouse decor look. Some paintings you might consider for this theme could be Dutch landscape paintings or possibly American Indian painted artwork. You can add some natural accessories such as wooden baskets filled with herbs and flowers to complete the look of your farmhouse.
With a little bit of creativity and elbow grease, you can create a great-looking farmhouse decor. By adding a few farmhouse accessories, you can transform your old farmhouse into a modern farmhouse. This will be a real homey feeling that your guests will enjoy.
To transform your farmhouse decor, take out everything you don’t need or use in your farmhouse. Remove all the furniture and cabinets. Put a tablecloth on the floor in front of the doorway to let some sunlight in. Add some colorful throw pillows on the seats to give the room a farmhouse look. Add some rugs to define the room and make it feel like it’s in a farmhouse.
Once you’ve got your walls and floors spiced up, it’s time to add some accents and furnishings to complete your farmhouse look. Find some wall art or reproductions that are made specifically to hang in farmhouse style. Choose farmhouse themed chairs and tables to match the theme. To really bring this room to life, consider adding some rustic lamps to the walls. Add a beautiful rug to define the middle of the room, and add some wooden storage boxes to the ends of the hallways.
Now for the kitchen. If you’re having a traditional farmhouse, choose something with a wooden frame and plain light fixtures. If you’re going with an Urban farmhouse, however, consider going with metal farmhouse furniture. Stainless steel is a great choice for this room. Pair this with some stainless steel baskets and some colorful ceramic crocks to add some pizzazz to your kitchen.
An abundance of windows give you plenty of light to work with, as well as plenty of light to brighten up your farmhouse decor. Get some windows with stained glass panels or fancy shutters to give the room some more character. The final piece of farmhouse decor, you’ll want to add to your room is a sign. Make sure it matches the rest of the room, but if you’re going with the farmhouse theme, a sign that reads “MADE IN GERR Austria” would be perfect!
