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11 Tips For Farmhouse Style

By Kali Gibson

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A staple of Americana, emblem of the good life, and home of the practical and unpretentious, farmhouse style is a design style that has evolved over centuries. From the original homesteads to modern farmhouse style, a sensibility of warmth practicality, and simplicity has defined farmhouse design and kept interior designers drawing on and adding new decorating ideas to the style every day.

What Is Farmhouse Style?

Elements of farmhouse style include apron sinks made of either porcelain or stainless steel (also known as farmhouse sinks), open shelving, rustic finishes like reclaimed barn wood and whitewashed shiplap, timber framing or exposed beams, neutral color palettes, and natural elements like wide plank wood or flagstone floors, fieldstone or river rock fireplaces.

Farmhouse home decor includes long antique dining tables, butcherblock islands on castors, farm stoves, painted furniture or stained wood furniture, and wrought iron light fixtures. 
 

History of Farmhouse Style

The history of farmhouse style in America begins with the arrival of European colonists.

Germans and Scandinavians brought with them their style of architecture (which originated in their own countries during the 16th and 17th centuries) of large structures with sweeping roofs, often functioning as both residence and barn or connected to an attached barn housing agricultural equipment and livestock.

Farmhouses were made with locally available materials including wood, stone, and, later, brick. They were also usually built by the families that would inhabit them. Like most elements of a homestead, farmhouses were built for practical purposes, placing little value on unnecessary comforts or fashions.

The same goes for farmhouse decor, with filling the living rooms bedroom, and dining rooms filled with locally made wood furniture.
 

Varieties of Farmhouse Style

For a style that’s been around for centuries, there are understandably a number of variations. Farmhouses have undergone many architectural evolutions--including the style made famous by Grant Wood’s legendary painting American Gothic--creating distinct farmhouse styles.

These include Traditional Farmhouse, Colonial Farmhouse, Scandinavian Farmhouse, Rustic Farmhouse, Coastal Farmhouse, Industrial Farmhouse, and Modern Farmhouse.

Designer Emily Starr Alfano of Boston-based lifestyle studio mStarr Design is a Farmhouse pro and takes this latitude to create her own interpretation of the style.

“Farmhouse style to me is not the more traditionally thought of farmhouse style. It means incorporating elements that resonate with a farmhouse but mixing in other styles too. So maybe it's shiplap but installed vertically vs. horizontally for a more contemporary look.

“Maybe it's reclaimed wood floors but installed in a herringbone pattern. I strive to honor certain aspects of our nearly 200-year-old-home but focus on blending styles...Cottage, Farmhouse, Organic, California Cool.”

11 Tips for Farmhouse Style

1. Farmhouse Made Simple

Are you a minimalist at heart? The best thing about farmhouse style is that it can be as simple as you’d like. Use white or a soft neural subway tile as your defining feature and sprinkle in spare and organic accents. Open shelves keep your walls freed up with simple, functional space for your wares.

3x6 tiles in French Linen.

Tile Shown: 3x6 in French Linen // Design: Ginny MacDonald Design // Image: Tessa Neustadt

2. Make it Yours

Don’t be afraid to have fun with farmhouse style. If you have your heart set on a pattern like Ogee Drop, opt for a fresh white palette and layer it with textiles like plaid or gingham. For a 300-year-old design style, it’s up to every farmhouse style decorator to nudge farmhouse in the direction that works best for them.


Playful farmhouse style with our Ogee Drops in Frost.

Tile Shown: Ogee Drops in Frost // Design: Jillian Harris// Image: Janis Nicolay

3. Count on Classics

There really is nothing like a wall of fresh white subway tile or our Glazed Thin Brick. Top it off with open shelving, Shaker-inspired cabinetry, and the lightest splash of color.

If your home has history, embrace it. Remodel around existing farmhouse features like exposed beams, rustic finishes, wood floors or counters, and vintage decor.


This fresh and chic kitchen features our Glazed Thin Brick in Olymnpic.

Brick Shown: Olympic // Design: Tinge Floral // Image: Kate Osborne

4. At Home With Herringbone

A perfect blend of timeless and on-trend, a Herringbone pattern paired with our Glazed Thin Brick’s rustic texture gives you that cozy, lived-in look you love. Herringbone doesn’t just look great, it’s a perfect match for farmhouse, tracing its own history back to 17th century France.


A herringbone pattern is a classic that flatters farmhouse style.

Brick Shown: Klamath (discontinued; for a similar look, try Joshua Tree) // Design + Image: Emily Starr Alfano

5. Pick Brick

Let’s be honest, we all swoon over our Glazed Thin Brick. Thanks to its rustic finish and handmade color variation, it really fits the bill for farmhouse style. And with 36 lead-free, hand-applied glazes to choose from, there’s a brick to match any farmhouse look.

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Brick Shown: Olympic // Design: Studio McGee // Image: Monica Wang Photography

6. Add Some Accent

Want some contrast in your farmhouse kitchen? Colorful cabinetry might be the answer.

This cool Maine kitchen's bright blue cabinetry may be the main attraction, but our glazed thin Brick in Olympic makes for a versatile backdrop that's made to last.


This cool Maine kitchen's bright blue cabinetry may be the main attraction, but our glazed thin Brick in Olympic makes for a versatile backdrop that's made to last.

Brick Shown: Olympic // Design: Heidi LaChapelle Interiors // Image: Erin Little

7. Put Farmhouse to Work

Farmhouse is a great fit for commercial projects, giving a space a warm and welcoming feeling while offering workspaces a durable finish. This restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling Thin Brick wall is a statement in itself.


The designers at et al. Collaborative have bedecked Detroit's new Selden Standard with our glazed Brick in Lewis Range. The menu may be seasonal, but its walls stay fresh year-round.

Brick shown: Lewis Range // Design: et al. Collaborative

8. So Fresh, so Farmhouse

No two white tiles are alike. To take farmhouse style an extra step towards contemporary, consider subway tile in a fresh white glaze with little color variation and pair it with matching grout for a clean, barely-there look.


With Farmhouse style, you can keep it as simple as you want. Start with a white or soft neutral tile.

Tile Shown: 3x6 in French Linen // Design: Ginny MacDonald Design // Image: Tessa Neustadt

9. White Picket Tile

White picket fences? How about White Picket Tile. Simple alternatives like replacing classic hexagons with our Picket pattern can take your farmhouse style home from run-of-the-mill to one-of-a-kind.


Looking for a tile that could hold its own, Francesca Albertazzi of Rudy Winston Design opted for Picket to complement her forest green kitchen cabinets

Tile Shown: Picket in Frost // Design: Rudy Winston Design // Image: Janis Nicolay

10. French Farmhouse

Farmhouse style doesn’t have to feel all Americana. Antiqued gray glazes like Mist can help you achieve an elegant French Farmhouse feel.


Farmhouse style doesn’t have to feel all Americana. Antiqued gray glazes like Foggy Morning can help you achieve an elegant French Farmhouse feel.

Tile Shown: 2x4 in Mist // Design: Jenny Jorgensen // Image: Josh Olson

11. Let the Basics be Your Guide

When in doubt, stick with the tried and true features of farmhouse. A white or gray tile backsplash offers a fresh canvas for layering on salvaged surfaces that are most typically associated with farmhouse style. To get the look, try incorporating rough-hewn wood, industrial-inspired hardware, and heirloom accents.


A white or gray tile backsplash offers a fresh canvas for layering on salvaged surfaces that are most typically associated with Farmhouse Style

Brick shown: Lewis Range // Image + Design: Pottery Barn

Bonus Tip: Hire a Professional Installer

Our handmade tile is the perfect match for Farmhouse’s heirloom style. However, that also means our tile will also have some slight size variation. That’s why we highly recommend hiring a professional to make sure your tile is appropriately spaced out.

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Tile Shown: 3x6 in Feldspar Gloss // Design: Alicia Davenport // Image: Besea Photography

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