It can be difficult and unsustainable to keep up with the latest interior trend, from painting your walls the latest trending colour or purchasing the in-style sofa. However, every now and then comes along an interior trend that can stand the test of time. The farmhouse interior aesthetic is a prime example of a trending look that is classic, easy to incorporate and sure to withstand other design fads.
What is Farmhouse Decor?
If you haven’t come across the aesthetic previously, farmhouse décor is concerned with creating a warm and simple feel, emulating the sense of a rustic, country-style home. Inclusive of a myriad of materials and neutral colours, the farmhouse aesthetic is a modern and refined version of rustic décor, including a mix of both old and new furniture. Its popularity in the interior space speaks to its cosy and nostalgic appeal, something that we particularly crave in the colder, Autumnal months.
9 Farmhouse Living Room Ideas
Does the farmhouse look sound like the one for you? Read on for some helpful tips on how to weave the aesthetic into your living room.
1. Choose a Warm, Neutral Colour Scheme
Farmhouse décor usually features a warm and comforting colour scheme, such as beige, greige and off-whites. You may decide to choose a neutral colour for the backdrop of the room, adorning your walls in a beige colour to create cosiness. Alternatively, you may upholster your sofas and other furniture pieces in these warm colours. Head to our Inspiration Corner to find more neutral living room ideas.
2. Pick a Comfy Armchair
An integral feature to a farmhouse-style living room, armchairs are an easy way to adopt the aesthetic. Adding two armchairs as a focal point is a highly effective and charming way to incorporate farmhouse into the living room. To lean into the look further, add two armchairs in contrasting colours or textures (or both) to your main sofa.
3. Include Textures and Materials
To achieved the desired farmhouse aesthetic, textures and materials are of utmost importance. Utilise materials such as cotton, linen and wood to create the most authentic look and feel.
4. Add an Oversized Rug
Create charm and warmth by adding an oversized rug to the living room. Adding a rug in complementary materials and colours aids in creating a cohesive look.
5. Get Cosy with Scatter Cushions
To create interest and cosiness, scatter cushions are a fool proof way to incorporate different textures and colours to your living room. With over 100 fabrics to choose from, shop our range of scatter cushions and create your cosy space now!
6. Add House plants and Flowers
And what is farmhouse décor without a touch of countryside magic? Bringing the outdoors in with house plants and flowers is a lovely addition to any farmhouse look. Additionally, using dried flowers year-round creates a gorgeous rustic look, synonymous with the cosiness that the farmhouse aesthetic exudes. Figs and olive trees are popular choices, made even more effective with a well-suited pot.
7. Embrace Rustic Wooden Accents
Wooden accents can create a cosy and relaxing space whilst also adding depth and texture to your living room. By embracing a wooden bean above a fireplace or on the ceiling, or alternatively exposing wooden floorboards, your farmhouse look can be instantly elevated. A simpler way of adding wooden elements to the living room is by opting for wooden accent tables, such as a coffee or side table.
8. Create a Warm and Welcoming Lighting Scheme
Just as important as furniture or accessories, lighting plays an integral part to achieving the farmhouse look. Lighting can set the mood to create a calm yet welcoming environment, therefore choosing bulbs that emit a soft warm glow and using various lamps will help you emulate a cosy feel.
9. Combine Old with the New
Combining old decorate accents with new ones can create an interesting and nostalgic blend. Think antique vases, vintage mirrors, unique candle holders and homemade pottery, new photo frames!
As we have discussed above, you can go as big or as small as you wish with adding elements into the home to achieve the farmhouse aesthetic. No matter how you adopt the trend, the farmhouse look is a timeless, cosy and achievable décor to bring into the home.
