Farmhouse Décor

Hello, lovely friends! Dennice of Fringe here. It’s an honor and a joy to be invited back to Lillyella. It’s always such a delight to work with the multi-talented creator of Lillyella, sweet Nicole. Thank you, Nicole, for this marvelous opportunity! This month’s post is close to my own personal style, and I hope you will find it inspiring. I chose things I love. Perhaps you will find that you love them too…

Although I live in the suburbs of a coastal town, I’ve always dreamed of having that little house on the prairie, farmhouse on the meadow, or cottage along the tree-lined stream. It’s so romantic, the idea of a simpler life. I know exactly what components my little rustic farmhouse would have: a large porch with plenty of seating, old wide-plank wooden floors, windows adorned with fresh, crisp curtains, rod iron beds, claw foot tub, big weathered farmhouse pine dining table, fresh wildflowers in ironstone pitchers throughout the house...you get the idea. My dream farmhouse!

For this décor post, I want to focus on Farmhouse Style Décor. It’s such a well-loved style, and quite easy to achieve, even if you live in an apartment or townhouse in the city. You don’t have to live among the rolling hills to get the look. Think of it this way: you can achieve that rustic, cozy, simple-living feel in your home, but with all of the modern conveniences close by.

What is farmhouse décor?

Well, for me, it’s a combination of different elements. There is so much room for interpretation. I’m a big believer in the old saying, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. Personally, I find so much beauty in old, worn, even slightly decayed things. A bit of rust, stain, or fabric tear never hurt anything. It shows the item has a history. I also find a great deal of beauty in an old, freshly scrubbed wood floor. Or a sparkling vase of flowers centered on a weathered old wood plank table. It’s all about contrasts of old and new, as well as textures.

Farmhouse décor can be clean and sparse or rustic and worn. It can consist of collections gathered or one simple statement piece. For instance, one large painting on the wall has as much impact as a table filled with white ironstone pieces. Separate or together, they would be stunning in a room. Your style may tell you to just have one or the other. That is just as fantastic. In other words, farmhouse style can be different things for different personal styles.

You can add wonderful rustic touches to your farmhouse décor for very little cost. Don’t shy away from items that show a lot of wear and tear, they may end up being the star of the show.

From left to right:
Vintage rustic bench from lisabretrostyle2
Vintage crochet shade pulls from 3gardenias
Vintage basket from ModishVintage

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Greener pastures.

It’s true, I admit it. I’m injecting my own personal loves and style into this post. Starting with horses. You can add a form of horse décor into just about any home. There are so many ways to incorporate a horse (of course)….A beautiful photograph, a painting, a figurine, bookends, a pillow, the options are endless. Farmhouse décor is the ideal setting for a horse or two (or more). I love the idea of a very large scale artwork on the wall, as shown in the photograph above.

Three examples of ways to add a horse to your little prairie style home. I love that the two photographs here have an urban, modern feel to them.

From left to right:
Winter horses by Nicolas Bell Photo
Horse head statue from restlessgeneralstore
Horse icon by kristinebarrett

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Roses and red ticking.

It’s what every farmhouse bedroom needs. Oh, and don’t forget the rod iron bed. Mixing these two patterns can’t help but bring on a nostalgic, romantic effect. You can add them to your bedding, the windows, a chair cover, a pillow or a rug. Depending on your personal preference, use as little or as much as you desire. I think a bed with red ticking sheets and a vintage rose patterned quilt is ideal. Or rose-patterned curtains floating with the breeze. Keep the room simple for the farmhouse style. That’s key for achieving a rustic chic look. Fresh white walls and wood floors would make the roses and stripes stand out beautifully.

Three charming textile items, perfect for your farmhouse bedroom.

From left to right:
Vintage flour sack pillow from theprimitivehome
Brittany Rose Drape from Pottery Barn
Old French red ticking lavender sachets by redstripevintage

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Ironstone is for everyone.

White ironstone is so easy to find, and it’s quite affordable. It’s a great way to gather a few pieces to create a cohesive collection. Ironstone goes with everything; it’s not too feminine or fussy. You can mix and match and use them in every room. Ironstone pitchers are the perfect flower vase. White ironstone pieces look just stunning in groupings.

These creamy white ironstone finds are what dreams are made of.

From left to right:
Ironstone gravy boat from UrbanFarmgirlandCo
4 vintage ironstone butter dishes from KatyBitsandPieces
Large antique ironstone pitcher from TheOldRenHen

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All decor collage photos were found at Country Living Magazine.

There you have it, dear readers, a taste of Farmhouse Style Décor. There are so many ways to add this style to your home. If you’ve been dreaming of decorating this way, I would like to encourage you to do so. If you’re on a budget, you can find so many wonderful pieces for this décor style for just a few dollars at estate sales, swap meets, garage sales and thrift stores. Remember, a simpler life begins at home…

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time, friends, take care…

xo ~ Dennice