Using items that you already have around the house to revamp a room is quintessential Farmhouse styling: taking something old and giving it new life in a new space. Farmhouse décor speaks to the cozy warmness of an old chair and the coordination of the curtains and the area rug. It’s a balance of comfort, charm, and practicality.
Here are some design ideas that can bring the Farmhouse style to any room:
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW:
The idea is not to have anything look polished or mass-produced. Look for pieces that have that one-of-a-kind, hand-me-down, been in the family for years, feel. This design style usually shows up in the form of distressed wood.
One way to get the look is to buy farmhouse-designed furniture. But if you want an authentic farmhouse feel, you’ll need some used items as well. This could be in the form of thrift store finds or garage sale treasures. Anything that adds a bit of vintage charm will do. An example would be adding a barn door dining table with a distressed finish to a kitchen with modern, sleek appliances.
USE ITEMS THAT COMPLIMENT ONE ANOTHER
A matching living room set is definitely not the way to achieve the farmhouse look. Instead, find a sofa that you like and pair it with a vintage chair. Or add some character to the room with this antique galvanized accent table. It features a lift-top with a large amount of storage inside. The top is split hinged and made of veneers and engineered wood. Remember, you don’t want things to match. The goal is to have something come together in a practical yet polished manner.
You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to repurpose furniture and accessories. Add newer pieces to anchor the space and also add functions like this media console. It has a trendy, modern farmhouse design with sliding barn-style doors with planking details and antique finished pewter hardware.
Gather an eclectic mix of old, new, and personal pieces to create your Farmhouse look. Grand Home Furnishings can help you find the perfect balance of distress, comfort pieces, and polished modern accents to bring it all together.
