Been wanting to dabble in the style but not sure how it'll go with your existing one or your urban apartment/house? It seems everywhere we look on the popular website Pinterest we're seeing the rustic farmhouse style pop up and grow in popularity. We think these four elements represent the core aesthetics of the look and could be easily incorporated into a home of most any style or architecture.
Dark, rustic, warm wood Heavy, dark wood ceiling timbers really would be fabulous, but incorporating some rustic furniture is the next best thing. Rustic wood tables and stools look surprisingly fabulous in sleek, modern kitchens and help soften and warm the space up. Even consider heavy wood accessories sprinkled around a space to give just the faintest hint of that farmhouse style.
Rusty or shiny hints of industrial It seems something nearly every rustic farmhouse-inspired space has in common is a nod to industrial elements, or at least elements that are metal and no-nonsense. The best way would be to add in some fun, functional and industrial hanging lights or other accessories and pieces.
Earthy, neutral creams, rusts and other natural tones Even if all you've got the budget or space to work with is wall paint, an earthy color palette could go a long way to giving a rustic feel. A base of creams, off-whites and even gray can be a great place to start, and then add in other naturally-inspired colors as they resonate with you.
Light, quilts and life Update old window treatments to maximize light, bring in candles and low lighting for atmosphere and incorporate an arrangement or two of lovely wildflowers or green herbs. Incorporate pops of cheery color with vintage or modern quilts and meaningful art.
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We re-did our kitchen island---adding a butcher block top, metal stools and a rustic/industrial light. It's not 100% "farmhouse", but it does make it low-key and simple in a lovely way.
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I am all for this look! Wish I had the soaring ceilings to give it the full effect. And the island in kitchen #2 is fantastic.
I'm excited and bummed that rustic farmhouse is becoming so popular. Excited because it's totally my style. Bummed because I'm afraid that when I get my house together it will look like a dated trend.
I love rustic, at least a bit of it here and there. But if my eyes aren't playing tricks on me, that table in the 4th picture is ridiculous. It's pretty to look at it but looks incredibly unpractical. It looks like it isn't quite flat so things would roll off it and I'd be constantly dropping things through the middle.
@kandyce78: So what if it looks like a dated trend? If it's totally your style, do it anyway. And if anyone gives you Datedness Demerits, throw your drink in their face. (Now THAT's a trend that will never be dated.)