If you’re like me, there are days you drive away from your home and when you come back, you kinda hope that someone has replaced your current house with a quaint, old Farmhouse.
Something pre-turn of the century, batten board, huge porch, roses, picket fence… the whole nine yards.
Now, don’t get me wrong…I love our home. But, I can’t lie. The “farm girl” in me has always wanted, and always will want – a farmhouse.
But, if you’re also like me – you probably won’t ever live in a farmhouse, so you do the next best thing.
**The perfect example of this is what Layla and Kevin at
The Lettered Cottage did to their
b) Create a faux farmhouse fireplace that
You can use a vintage mantel, or create the
(Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is a great source).
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Fabulous post! Love every photo, every suggestion. Sigh. Back to working on my house… ๐
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Oh, I love these ideas – thanks!!
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Barb this was a wonderfully thorough post with great ideas for everyone!
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Thanks my friend. xxoo
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Wow, Barb! I’m thrilled and honored to be on your top 3 list. Who knew? We must’ve been on the same page this week … I posted about farmhouse decorating tips on my blog last night!
Barbara….Thanks for sharing this! Just fabulous ideas! What a wonderful way to get this look! ~Tammy
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What a great post! I’ve shared this on facebook and look forward to following your pinterest board ๐
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Great and inspiring photos! Any idea what brand/color of paint is used to paint old dishes with to get that ironstone look?
Excellent post filed with wonderful inspiration!
Luved it all!! Every tip, every picture ๐ Well done. Now, I want to change it all….
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Beautiful post! Thanks you so much.I never thought of it as farmhouse style ( I grew up in Brooklyn!), but I am so in love ..I will follow your farmhouse board. I may be already.
such a great post, barb! tfs so many wonderful ideas and tips:)
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I love this post!!!! I have never thought of my style as being farmhouse but it totally is! The only thing that I don’t have (or want) in my home is the ironstone dishes. I have Depression glass (vintage and reproduction) that I use every day. We are moving into a new(er) house in a few weeks and I am definitely going to use some of these ideas. We are adding a wing on and I love the bathroom beadboard ceiling featured in this post….. totally using that. And I’m vascillating over kitchen countertops (granite vs. quartz) but am now leaning toward wood. Thanks so much for the wealth of information just when I needed it!
Lovely, just beautiful….reminds me of my grandparents home and being back on the farm!
This is an excellent tut! I really love it! Thank you for all your tips and ideas! ๐
This is great! Nice little summary for me to keep in mind while I go hunting. Can’t wait to start rummaging at thrift shops!
really nice post. Love the pig head ๐
i have been a fan of farmhouses long of time. iยดm working on making my home similar…
i would suggest also that some forged iton things go to farmhouse style , for example something from this shop –
http://pood.ross.ee/en/37-fireplace-accessories
Love the farmhouse look & are trying to achieve this.. Have searched & searched for farmhouse style accessories but cant seem to find much here (Sydney ..Australia ) All the stuff i like is in the US or UK but postage is either too expensive or they dont ship internationally.. Any suggestions??? Cheers Lisa
Very true! There is no any predetermined standard for farmhouse fireplaces. Keep on renovating your old ones unless and until it starts appearing to be a farmhouse-style fireplace. An experienced professional can help you in getting the result with full perfection. Brilliant pictorial explanation!
wow, really beautiful selection, I love the mix of rustic wooden furniture and wrought iron details. These designs are stunning. It all is in the detail. Nothing adds as much farmhouse charm, as older, vintage furniture, not painted, but made from bare rustic wood. I found this rustic vintage chair lately, and it adds so much farmhouse charm, I love it:
http://www.cherriehub.co.uk/collections/rustic-furniture/products/farmhouse-kitchen-chair
Farmhouse style is all the rage these days. I especially love the beadboard ceiling idea. So many older homes have popcorn ceilings and it is a huge mess to remove. Adding beadboard right on top can quickly and easily change that look to a much more modern farmhouse style!
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I too, love the wooden countertop. Do you know if (or how) to combine sections? My counter is 13.5 feet long. Love your blog!
I am loving everything about your home! My little hearts desire is to someday live out in the country, in a farmhouse. But as you suggest, if that’s not possible at the present time, then bring the farmhouse just a tad closer!
So I have been making some great changes in our home, and surprisingly my hubby and daughter are quite taken with the farmhouse style.
Thank you for sharing your ideas and your home with us.
Blessings!
I am delighted to see your tips for bringing the farmhouse to live. My house is a farm house, and I love the ideas you have given here, especially one about the open shelf. Perfect!
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Love your photos, we have a “modern” farmhouse that we are transforming slowly into yesteryear. Thank you for all the beautiful and helpful ideas.
This is an awesome article.. I love the ideas. I refurb a lot of my own things because budget is tight but we are buying an actual farm so I would love to incorporate some of these ideas. Thanks
Love, Love, love your site. Such beautiful, warm , cozy ideas,
I absolutely LOVE the countertops with the cabinets! What kind of cabinets are these and where can I buy them?!?
So in love with your cabinets!! Where can I buy these??
Awesome post!! Love these ideas ๐
Absolutely love your blog! Can you tell me where you got the light fixture in your kitchen? I have a light over my kitchen sink that shines right in my eyes! I thought I was the only one who was plagued with this problem but if I had a fixture like yours, I would actually think it was awesome! I have had the picture of your kitchen saved for a long time and had planned on taking it to a light store and ask if they knew where I could get one. If you could tell me where you got yours that would be a big help. Thank you!
I loved this! I am planning to redo my bathroom and cant wait to check out your site for ideas. Thank you
I love the farmhouse look and ideas!!!
Where did you buy your curtains? I love them and have been searching for a nice design. Simply lovely.
What is wrong with copper sinks? That is what I was thinking of getting because I LOVE it. What do you mean it’s a lot to take care of??
Love your pictures and ideas. I live in a ranch style home but have wanted to make it look farmhouse style. Thank you for information and ideas.