Check out these 11 modern farmhouse wall decor ideas to fill your home! Farmhouse-style décor has been around for a long time but has just recently gained more popularity.
It is an interior design concept that revolves around simplicity. It is practical and exudes rusticity. It creates both a feeling of style and coziness and it also incorporates modern features.
We will discuss here the best wall décor ideas based on Farmhouse style.
Let us first understand what defines farmhouse style. This interior design style uses natural materials like wood or steel. It is characterized by a blend of antique, vintage, or well-used items with a modern touch. It is more of a traditional look with a rustic touch.
It uses white or light neutral colors with a cleaner, more contemporary look. Metals, pottery, and reclaimed wood are all part of this decor.
Some other essentials of the farmhouse style are open shelves, vintage accessories or decorations with a definite stress on practicality.
The basic concepts of wall décor in farmhouse style are:
- Use paint shades such as white, off -white and pale neutrals.
- Artwork is hung on the wall singly or in asymmetrical pairs, creating a contemporary-looking style. Or it can be hung in a group that creates the impression of just one.
- Mirrors are an excellent choice on the walls in this style of décor and they can replace paintings or sketches and create a stunning effect. Ensure you use wooden frames to blend perfectly with the existing natural design.
- Open shelves with books, knick-knacks or any accessories are an excellent way to create wall decor in farmhouse style. This also allows for adding modern and sleek materials, which will provide a contrast to the existing rustic elements.
The modern farmhouse style for the living rooms uses neutral tones that look cozy and create a sense of calmness and add an attractive dimension
For living room walls use mirrors, artwork, and wall hangings, to incorporate texture and color to bring out the farmhouse style.
Popular farmhouse décor is shiplap walls. This is made by placing long panels of wood on the walls, parallel to each other, similar to how ships are constructed.
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Some ideas are
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The huge television screen is the main feature of this space. However, to avoid attracting attention, you can draw the focus away from it. Here the large television screen is hidden behind sliding panels made of reclaimed wood. A design of trees and plants made of iron surrounds the panels to draw attention away from the television when it is exposed. The iron panels are backed with speaker cloth to conceal the speakers and storage around the television.
Large wooden clocks are a great decorating option for living room walls in farmhouse style. You can get these clocks with classic numbers, Roman numerals, or other designs.
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You can prop up artwork instead of hanging it on a wall giving a much more contemporary look.
You need to make sure that you select bigger pictures if they are going to lean against the wall instead of hanging them. Pictures with natural themes suited for the farmhouse style are a good choice.
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Bring nature into the living room by adding botanical prints on the walls. This is a way to add the rural touch to your farmhouse-style wall décor. The prints can be arranged in an impactful way to create a unique look and feel to the room.
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You can emphasize wall art in farmhouse-style décor with bamboo lighting that brings your décor to the fore. You can highlight artwork with a picture light or use sconces on either side of the art.
In modern farmhouse style décor, the contemporary aspect is that bedrooms are uncluttered yet still offer details and look comfortable and cozy.
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Here, the wall behind the head of the bed has been built out and provides a place where both artwork and decorative objects can be kept. These pieces can be easily repositioned and create flexibility.
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Here, books have been used as wall décor. They can be placed on shelves as in the image or on a wide windowsill.
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In farmhouse-style wall décor, artwork that connects interiors to exteriors is typical. In this example a group of four linked images, rather than one large one, are placed above the bed to create impact.
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You can create farmhouse decor space in the children's room by fitting shelves. This is an excellent idea as it will let the children display all their current favorite items.
These shelves can be customized to fit under a slanting ceiling and can even be fitted into an alcove thereby creating more display space.
For the best farmhouse style décor for the kitchen, rustic wall décor should be a part of the overall design plan. You can add artwork, shelves, cabinets, texture, and color to this.
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To bring farmhouse style to your kitchen, add open shelves, an unenclosed plate rack, or a cabinet with a glass- front. This way, you can show off your favorite dishes and kitchenware accents and keep it minimalist by using white or plain dishes.
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To get that farmhouse kitchen style, use authentic kitchenware like copper pots, baskets, or ceramic pottery. Hang them on the wall near and around the cooking range. This will create a visual impact and make for easy access.
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To make your farmhouse kitchen wall décor even more rustic, hang a branch across the wall. Add some ‘S’ hooks and use this as a hanging rail for kitchen cloths or vessels or oven mitts.
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A rustic display over the dining table becomes a focal point of the area where the family gathers together. The sign is simple and positioned on the wall so that its message is clear.
Your bathroom need not feel left out. and it is easy to incorporate farmhouse style into the bathroom.
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These wooden clothespins on the walls behind the toilet form a unique towel rack. This design creates a unique farmhouse-style decor and is also very functional.
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This bathroom ladder organizer incorporates the floating shelves concept and adds a rustic touch. It is also relaxing and welcoming.
Farmhouse wall décor is here to stay. It is warm and has a soothing effect. In addition, it is very versatile and can be blended in with other décor styles like traditional, modernistic, and even industrial décor.
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