Farmhouse Style

Want a Fresh new Look this year? Then the Farmhouse Style might be just for you. I recently heard that the Farmhouse Style is the hottest trend in decorating right now. As I began to check out just what Farmhouse Style was – I was a little taken back. It looks like good ole Country decorating at its best. Here is what I learned about Farmhouse Style.

Farmhouse Style is a little cleaner looking than the typical Country Style of decorating. It is an easy way of decorating and you may find it even costs less than some of the other styles of decorating. With Farmhouse Style decorating you will be able to accomplish a warm and cozy atmosphere where your family and friends will feel welcome!!!

Some tips for decorating in this Style
• Lots of wood – floors, furniture and even walls with beadboard or wainscoating.
• Vibrant and bold colors.
• Textiles in the form of rugs, throws, window treatments, table cloths & pillows in the form of natural fabrics and a lot of cotton.
• It is all about accessories, accessories and more accessories.
• Metal is big.
• Wall art using rural scenes.
• Rooms decorated with a nature theme – birds, fruits, twigs, etc.
• It’s all about functionality and organization. Baskets, crates, totes, etc.

This style of decorating is very relaxing and laid back. It has a strong inviting appeal. There are no hard and fast rules. It can also vary according to your own area of the country. Even city folks are adding this to their top 10 list of decorating styles. It can be used in a loft or row house in the city or even in a log cabin in the country. I personally think that I have heard so many people say “I don’t decorate country”. Stamping this style of decorating with a “NEW name, may be a way of allowing these folks to see it in a new light by not calling it Country but “Farmhouse Style”. It does sound a little more updated. The thing I think that differs between this style and true Country is that there is not as much clutter – it is much more crisp and clean looking. Accessories are important, but just not as many. Pick the ones that really make a statement!