Farmhouse style is so very hot right now. It’s also classic and hearkens back to a simpler time. People love it because it’s cozy, warm and inviting, never stuffy.
I think of farmhouse style being about things that are ‘rusty, crusty and chippy.’
Today on the podcast, we’re talking about how to add Farmhouse style to your home. You can listen below.
Well since I mentioned ‘rusty’, that’s one way to add farmhouse style to your home.
Iron is something I adore, especially if it is a bit rusty. I was so excited when I found these lamps at an antique store; I love them!
Old bottles are a great addition. You want large bottles that are vintage or appear to be vintage.
Baskets are also a great way to add farmhouse to your home. You can go with this gathering basket style or
use a basket like the one shown below,
or even a laundry basket.
Enamelware is also something that is rustic and gives a farm look to your home.
Ironstone is also a ‘must have’ in my book. It’s gorgeous!
I also mentioned ‘chippy’ so I think you’ll want to add something with either chipped paint or something that is new made to look old with distressed paint. This is a very old corbel with old cracked and chippy paint.
The last thing I want to include today is bread boards. They are gorgeous! They add so much warmth and charm to a room.
I mentioned a recipe in the podcast, so I’m going to include it here. I don’t have any photos, but it’s my go-to recipe for the most delicious pasta sauce.
GARLIC MARINARA SAUCE
1 cup olive oil
1 cup diced onion
3/4 cup minced garlic (about 3 heads garlic)
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
4 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
4 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
3 tablespoons salt or more as needed
1 cup fresh chopped basil or about 3 tablespoons dried
Warm a very large pot until hot. Then add oil. Add onion and garlic, cooking until light brown. Do not burn the garlic or overcook it, because it can become bitter. Add tomato paste and cook for about 10 minutes until dark red, stirring often. Add tomatoes, sugar and salt. Stir often and cook for 1 hour. Add basil. Serve over your favorite pasta or spaghetti squash. Yield: 1 gallon.
I’m always ready to start a new collection. You now have me interested in bread boards!
I love your style. And Im so jealous that I don’t live in America to go to Roundtop!!!!
Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa
Gerolene
Love bread boards also. Love old and messy. Chippy, rusted whatever.. as long as it is not perfect.
I love bread boards also and don’t have any like yours. I saw that you have some for sake…. Looks like a purchase for me.. thank you for sharing your ideas. Jean
Αnita I’m going to go with the phrase you hear at weddings Something old something new [nothing borrowed] and something [I love] blue. I love old things and pieces in my home I actually have quite a collection .Their things that belonged to my family and they go years back . I like the rusty old farm house look. Putting old things together with new ones gives a home history and memories.
Thanks so much for the great Farmhouse ideas. That’s my favorite way to decorate.
Your posts always refresh my vigour for adding inspiration to my home ….. challenges me make little updates here and there. Thank you so much.
Love the corbels. Can never find them. The cutouts combine elegance and rustic. Great job
Anita,
I love all of your suggested items for a farmhouse look. Right now I am working on an ironstone collection. You have done a beautiful job of putting all of these farmhouse essentials together in your home! Thanks for sharing.