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15 farmhouse style decorating ideas

Love farmhouse style decorating ideas? Me, too! So today’s post is all about getting the worn, warm, feeling of a farmhouse – on a budget of course. And because we all love to DIY – all of these decorating ideas are all about brining the look into your home on a budget.

DIY the farmhouse look with these awesome farmhouse style decorating ideas

FARMHOUSE STYLE DECORATING IDEAS

Bring a little farmhouse style into almost any style - and on any budget - with a few of these tips. I LOVE number seven!

Unless you’re lucky enough to live in an older home, you probably wish you had more of the farmhouse feel to the house itself. This is where adding architectural interest comes in. With a few easy DIY projects, you’re well on your way to turning a boring space into a fresh farmhouse style room.

DIY shiplap walls to add some architectural interest, farmhouse style

Start with shiplap. It’s pretty easy and inexpensive to add a shiplap accent wall in just a few hours and it goes a long way to turning a space into a farmhouse dream room on a budget.

A little trim goes a long way into making windows more impressive in this farmhouse style window trim.

Add magic with molding. It’s amazing how just a couple of hours and some basic lumber can bring any window to life like Liz did with her farmhouse window trim.

DIY farmhouse floors - LOVE these (and they're such a budget friendly option - 75 cents a sq ft)

Farmhouse flooring. And yes, you can DIY it, too! Our floors are over five years old and still going strong.

Bring a little farmhouse style into almost any style - and on any budget - with a few of these tips. I LOVE number seven!

Repurposing items to give them a new life is one of my absolute favorite things about decorating. It can add an unexpected twist, one that brings in a bit of quirk – but also some personality. Because bringing outdoor pieces that work on the farm can work inside the home, too.

Add a little farmhouse style to an entry area by using nesting boxes as cubbyholes

Bring in the nesting boxes. Need easy entry organization? These metal nesting boxes are the perfect way to keep everything neat while using something brought in from the barn. (Ok, or buy them new to avoid germ-laden things.)

Reuse an old ladder for a display to add a little farmhouse style.

Let ladders lend a hand. What’s more farmhouse style than a ladder that was probably used to pick apples or peaches at some point? Angie added this one to her guest house as a beautiful accent piece.

fun and funky farmhouse style light made from a washtub

Work with a washtub. I’ve seen washtubs used for tons of things inside a home, but this light might be my favorite yet. I think it would look best outdoors, but a house with super high ceilings might be able to pull it off, too.

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Curbside finds are perfect for the farmhouse style, because the imperfections only makes them look even better. So slow down next time you see that trash and turn it into treasure like these great ideas!

What a fun memo board idea - an old bed spring!

Make a note. A simple set of springs from an old bed frame makes the perfect farmhouse style memo board.

Love this farmhouse style coffee table made from a cable spool.

Save a spool. Sara was lucky enough for her kids to bring her home an old cable spool, and she turned it into this beautiful farmhouse style coffee table.

What a gorgeous chalkboard - can you believe that was a curbside window?!?

Create a chalkboard. I think there’s a rule written down somewhere that every farmhouse style home has to have a chalkboard. Karianne must have had the junk angels on her side when she found this gorgeous window in the trash that she turned into a calendar chalkboard.

farmhouse style decorating ideas - I LOVE the chalkboard!

Don’t want to buy/make something new. Just paint a piece you already have! Paint is such a cheap way to get a whole new look for just a few bucks, and these farmhouse style paint tutorials make it even more Fixer Upper.

Get the look of beautiful barnwod with this farmhouse style paint technique.

Work with whitewash. The farmhouse feel has always been enhanced with a little whitewashed wood. Want to learn the classic technique to get the barn wood look? Shannon has a great tutorial for that.

Bring a little more farmhouse style into your home with an easy paint treatment on furniture you already have.

Create a chippy look. Don’t wait 20 years for paint to get the worn patina on it’s on – especially when you can get the look fairly easily. Isn’t this finish gorgeous?

Turn any piece of furniture into a farmhouse show stopper with this great paint technique.

Double up the color. Layers of different color can add a fun twist to a piece of furniture, and this shabby farmhouse style paint technique is a super fast way to get the look.

farmhouse style decorating ideas you can DIY

Want just a hint of farmhouse style without going overboard? Just add accessories! These easy DIY ideas are quick to make and go with almost any style.

Turn a thrift store cast off into a farmhouse style lamp with a little paint.

Light ’em up, up, up! There’s a million and one ways to create a little farmhouse lighting, but this lamp got a whole new look with just a little paint.

faux grainsack pillows - perfect for the farmhouse

Grain sack for the win! Because nothing says farmhouse style more than grain sack. These pretty drop cloth pillows are such a great accessory.

Add a little farmhouse style to your next tables cape with this easy no-sew burlap table runner

Because, burlap. No self-respecting farmhouse would be complete without at least a little burlap. Want just a hint without going overboard? A DIY burlap table runner is the perfect way to go.

 

Want more farmhouse style inspiration?

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Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Tina says

    February 16, 2016 at 12:07 am

    I think you are wonderful. You are the 1st designer/crafter/etc. I ever followed. Keep sharing, you are appreciated!♡

    Reply
  2. Deborah says

    February 19, 2016 at 10:05 am

    I love your blog. I only started following a couple of weeks ago. I look forward to receiving in my inbox all of your posts. Love them!

    Reply
  3. sarah says

    March 9, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Love love love these pics. Do you happen to have the name of the paint color on the dresser in the first bedroom photo?

    Reply
  4. karen says

    April 13, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    enjoyed the info hopefully it will help a newbie

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    • Gina Luker says

      April 14, 2017 at 8:07 am

      Thanks Karen, you’ll do great!!

      Reply
  5. Norma Rolader says

    November 22, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    Oh wow!!!! Thank you for all the great info and ideas … May you and your family have a blessed Happy Thanksgiving

    Reply
  6. Karen Doughertry says

    April 23, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    I was looking for your method of planking your wall. I am thinking of doing an inexpensive (cheap) white shiplap look backsplash… help!
    P.S. Love your home and your decor!

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    • Gina Luker says

      April 24, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks so much and go for it Karen!!

      Reply
  7. Crystal says

    October 5, 2018 at 6:57 pm

    Love your site! We just opened up an auction/retail group on facebook for farmhouse & other fun decor. I will definitely share your website. http://www.facebook.com/groups/countryroadmarket/

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    • Gina Luker says

      October 8, 2018 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks so much Crystal, good luck!!

      Reply
  8. Kevin Utley says

    September 6, 2019 at 12:44 am

    I LOVE your Farmhouse Style! Everywhere I look, people have painted everything and anything wood but I think having a piece here and there makes more of a statement, not to mention that the gorgeous woods pieces (your dining table for example) enhance the beauty and ease of the home and keeps it from looking ‘like the pages of a magazine’! I am inspired by your look, and I feel I can achieve it using exactly what I have!
    I feel blessed~

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