ideas: 13 Ways to Add Farmhouse Style to Your Home

1. Install sliding barn doors

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• A far cry from our grandmother’s cluttered rooster-themed country kitchen, today’s farmhouse style lends a more minimal, light and airy look that already seems to be standing the test of time. Let’s start with sliding barn doors.
• Nothing says farmhouse style like sliding barn doors! Plus, you can find them in a number of styles and finishes. Aim for a more industrial flair with metal pipework details or a modern farmhouse vibe with a bronze patina finish. You can even build your own set of doors, paint them and fasten antique-style sliding barn door hardware.

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2. Stick to a neutral color palette

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• When designing a room to have a farmhouse style, stick to a neutral color palette. If you’re not into creams and grays, that’s okay, too! A neutral color palette can also mean muted hues and light pastels of buttery yellows, powdery blues and sage greens.
• Essentially, the idea is to create a more spacious-looking room and showcase the rustic furniture and other decor elements instead.

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3. Install wide plank hardwoods

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• While this suggestion may be quite the undertaking, it’s worth saying: Hardwood flooring with wide planks and a hand-scraped appearance can do wonders for farmhouse home styles.
• These days, you can even find more affordable vinyls and laminates that resemble the real thing.

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4. Add wood beams and panels

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• From the floor to the ceiling, wood materials are a common theme in farmhouse style homes. Another way to incorporate wood is to add wooden beams across the ceiling, adding to the restored barn-like effect.
• You can also add shiplap paneling between each beam or along the kitchen or bathroom walls. Shiplap planks and beadboard paneling are also an incredibly clever way to hide outdated popcorn ceilings that are notoriously difficult to remove.

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5. Hang open shelves

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• Farmhouse style has a slight utilitarian vibe. Open shelves offer an easily accessible space to keep anything from cookware, dishes, books and more. Since you need cabinets in the kitchen, replace them with open shelves instead.
• If you prefer to keep certain areas more contained, hang glass cabinet doors to allow the same open-air feeling.

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6. Hang lanterns and pendants

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• From the front entrance to the kitchen, hang lanterns and warehouse pendants to achieve a farmhouse style feel to your home.
• Choose finishes that lend a casual or utilitarian look, such as glossy black, bronze or a bright milk-bottle white. If you feel creative, you can also find numerous DIY lighting ideas using salvaged objects like metal funnels and chicken wire.

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7. Salvage eclectic signage

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• Scour Etsy, eBay or any online shops to salvage eclectic signage from old industrial warehouses and farmsteads. Think of metal signs with food brands and wood crates with stamped logos.

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8. Roll out a braided rug

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• Across your new wide-plank, hand-carved hardwood flooring, roll out a braided rug. To lean more toward the farmhouse style, seek out rugs made in jute, sisal or wool to create a natural yet soft underfooting for your family and guests.

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9. Add a clawfoot tub

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• If you have adequate space and plumbing, add a good old-fashioned clawfoot tub. You can simply replace your existing bathtub or replace the entire shower unit with a ceiling-mounted curtain surround.
• While you can find authentic clawfoot tubs, you can also find affordable replicas made of more modern, lighter materials. Once you sink into a warm bath in this luxurious addition, you won’t be disappointed!

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10. Drop-in an apron sink

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• Like barn doors, an apron sink is synonymous with farmhouse style. Replace your existing sink with an apron sink in a fireclay or granite composite that resembles the old-fashioned porcelain-coated ones–sans chipping!
• Add a gooseneck faucet behind the sink that allows you to truly work those garden veggies and easily wash up after meals at the communal harvest table.

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11. Feast at a harvest table

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• Speaking of meals, a farmhouse kitchen is very communal. And as the heart of the home and gathering place, it requires enough space for everyone to casually feast. The perfect addition to a farmhouse style kitchen is a long harvest table with a rustic flair, enhanced by genuine dents, hand-hewn surface and even live edges.
• Set the stage even further with mismatched antique side chairs and dishes. Flank one or both sides with an old industrial workbench or a padded church pew.

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12. Press the slipcovers

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• A crisp white slipcover can help any upholstered seating add a farmhouse style to your home. Clean and minimal, white slipcovers can keep the original fabric clean from red wine or coffee spills.
• You can always remove a slipcover and throw it in the wash with a touch of bleach to have it looking good as new. Punch up the look with floral or striped patterned pillows to tie in the room’s color palette.

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13. Paint thrift furniture

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• Visit thrift stores and salvage sales, seeking out eclectic furniture. Even if it appears a little rough around the edges, if it has a stable construction, there’s a lot you can do with it!
• For instance, you can apply a new coat of paint chalk in a neutral color to give it a farmhouse style. Scuff up the furniture piece with some sandpaper to give a more distressed look.
• Also, remember to think outside the box when it comes to furniture. You can easily transform an old chest into a coffee table (bonus points for extra storage!) or add a coffee serving station to the kitchen with an antique Hoosier cabinet. The idea is to give old pieces new life!

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