If You're Interested in A Farmhouse Style Transformation, Read On

You don’t have to live on a farm to take advantage of adding farmhouse style to your home. It’s simple, rustic, and cozy and if done right, it can transform your home – whatever style – into a charming farmhouse that you will love.

What is farmhouse style, you ask?

The updated farmhouse style has its roots deep in centuries of history, back to the early settlers in the US. It was focused on utility, dependent on available materials such as wood, iron, and steel. Many of the core elements of farmhouse today are similar to its historic counterpart. However, there are important updates to the style that distinguish it from its roots. Let’s call it “Farmhouse Style 2.0.”

Farmhouse interior design is defined by practicality and comfort, relying on readily available materials and colors. Wood elements and white tones are indicative of farmhouse style. Timber was the easiest to come by, which is why there’s such an emphasis on wood elements. Another core aspect is that nothing must match perfectly. Where modern design is meticulous in matching the elements of a room in a minimalistic way, farmhouse is distinctly different. Knickknacks, antiques, or pairing a vintage chair with a new sofa enhances the farmhouse interior style. The beauty is in the functionality, punctuated by tinges of personality and history.

Simplicity leads the charge when it comes to the elements of farmhouse style. It’s easy to build onto or take away elements as you see fit. Use a mix of vintage finds or inherited items, pairing those with newer elements. It is not a measured style – or even a style that requires heavy planning. It’s very dependent on what you have and want, which makes farmhouse unique in that sense. When it comes to colors, the color palette of the farmhouse style includes a lot of gray or ‘greige’ tones, whites, and blacks. Accent colors are ones typically found outside, such as yellow, blue, red, or green.

Features and accessories you’ll see in this style include: bead boarding, open shelving, exposed wood, mixed metal pieces, butcher block counters, and apron sinks. Design is clean, but practical. It should be easy to move around and find what you need. Rooms are a mix of wood focal points mixed with iron or steel fixtures and finishes. Think shiplap, exposed wood beams, and wood floors. Other common elements include suede, leather, and cotton or linen fabrics. Natural light opens up the room. Accent with window treatments such as coverings, curtains, and valances.

The main colors used are shades of white and neutrals such as beige. The focus is for walls to be clean, helping to emphasize other interior elements such as furnishings and fixtures. Accent colors add personality and an inviting atmosphere. Bold or subdued hues work here, with common colors being barn red, robin’s egg blue, forest green, or sunny yellow. Lean into the wood grains, whether it’s light or dark. Light woods make great complements while darker hues offer a rich touch.

Modern farmhouse is fusing modern and farmhouse styles together. There is more planning than traditional farmhouse, but more warmth and décor than modern. Where modern is form over function, modern farmhouse puts equal weight on both elements. There is beauty in simple lines, but more eclectic pairings and décor than modern designs.

With an emphasis on a clean, inviting atmosphere, the farmhouse style is defined by simplicity and some callbacks to years and styles gone by. In that way, it creates a timeless look. Sound interesting? If you’re looking to explore farmhouse style for your home, give us a call. We can walk you through some ideas and let you know what it will take to make this transformation.