Farmhouse style has been more of a trend in recent years, but you don’t have to live on a farm in the country to enjoy decorating your home in this cozy, comfortable style. Some elements of farmhouse style decorating include:
- Lots of white, cream, and neutral colors
- Vintage and antique pieces
- Some natural wood furniture and decor
- Rustic, chippy finishes
- Natural elements like greenery, flowers, jute, burlap, baskets
- Shiplap and barn doors
- Cozy textiles like rugs, blankets, and throw pillows
- Paintings of landscapes or farm animals
- Mason jars and milk glass
Below you’ll find the best farmhouse decorating ideas on a budget, including easy DIY projects you can try for yourself.
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Learn how to create your own French farmhouse style baskets for decorating with this DIY tutorial from Janet Clark at Home. These thrift store baskets look authentically antique with just a few simple steps. Find similar baskets here.
Make your own set of DIY rustic shutters for your farmhouse decor like these from Little Yellow Wheelbarrow, who also hung a faux eucalyptus wreath on top to add some greenery. Doesn’t this dining nook look so cozy? Find similar shutters here and eucalyptus wreath here.
Speaking of greenery, Harbour Breeze Home shows us how to make an easy and budget-friendly DIY faux boxwood wreath. Create this classic farmhouse decor in any size you’d like with just a few supplies. Find a similar boxwood wreath here.
White distressed furniture like this painted china cabinet from Girl in the Garage looks perfectly farmhouse-y, especially with the DIY shiplap back and simple decor inside.
You can upcycle old dishes in so many ways, and this idea for a DIY tiered jewelry tower from Confessions of a Serial Do It Yourselfer is just lovely. The pale blue and chippy white together shout Farmhouse Chic Style. Find similar tiered trays here.
Learn how to make oh-so-soft DIY throw pillows from tea towels from The Wood Grain Cottage. These pillows are reversible and look so inviting on this built-in dining bench with shiplap wall behind. Find similar farmhouse pillow covers here.
When you can’t find a vintage sign you like, or they’re too expensive at an antique store, make your own! Little House of Four shows you how to make DIY vintage signs from Dollar Tree supplies. The possibilities are really endless – and check out her stylish entryway!
My Love 2 Create created these DIY plug-in sconces for her farmhouse style bedroom. This takes some skills but the end result is fantastic – and definitely farmhouse decor on a budget! Find a similar farmhouse plug-in wall sconce here.
These DIY wooden farmhouse candle pedestals look so old and worn, in the best way. You’d never guess that Little Glass Jar created these as an easy farmhouse decor project from little Hobby Lobby plaques, and it only cost a few dollars. Find similar wooden candle risers here.
You can also use old windows for farmhouse decorating. Don’t have one? No problem! Wilshire Collections shows you how to make a faux “window” using $1 canvases from Dollar Tree. Such a cute idea, and now you’ll have another place to hang a wreath inside. Find similar white faux window decor here.
Speaking of windows, yours can get a little farmhouse love too. Micheala Diane Designs shows us two ways to make and use farmhouse style drop cloth curtains, and she says they’re easy and no-sew. Win-win! And you definitely need to see the fabulous farmhouse rooms where her curtains are hung – I promise they’re dreamy. Find similar curtain panels here.
What’s not to love about this chic antique upcycle? Heir and Space repurposed an old dresser into a fun and functional farmhouse island. This is an amazing conversation piece without breaking the bank, and truly one of a kind.
Here’s another example of light blue and white farmhouse decor. Sadie Seasongoods scored some thrifted bookends and upcycled them into these DIY wooden corbel farmhouse bookends. Perfect for displaying antique books! Find other charming corbel bookends here.
This makeover using old kitchen cabinets is pretty genius… Modern Mountain Life (formerly Upcycled Treasures) transformed dumpster cabinets into a sideboard complete with rustic farmhouse doors and hardware. Visit their site for more details and photos!
If you’re lucky, you can find old shutters at a yard sale, or you can request some in your local Facebook Buy Nothing group. Then you can make a charming DIY wall organizer like this one from Table and Hearth. Find similar wall shutters here.
Create stylish farmhouse wall decor with these DIY hanging wood frames and free printable artwork from Making Manzanita. Make these frames in different sizes for paper art or even larger farmhouse posters. Find similar magnetic frame hangers here.
Here’s a different painted basket idea, this time with two paint colors and a French stencil. Girl in the Garage makes this farmhouse basket idea look super easy to recreate.
Love the look of shiplap, but don’t have the budget or maybe the DIY skills? Must Have Mom shows us how to create a faux DIY shiplap wall with Sharpies! So much easier than measuring and cutting wood, and it can be painted over later easily if you change your mind. Shiplap’s horizontal lines create visual interest and a sense of expanded space, making it ideal for both large and small rooms. For a modern twist, paint your shiplap in soft neutrals to maintain brightness while accentuating its unique charm.
Looking for farmhouse decor deals and free decorating ideas? Find lots of inspo right here.
Ultimately, merging old pieces with new leads to a farmhouse decor style that’s truly your own. Embrace the simplicity of shiplap and the functionality of sliding barn doors for a look that says ‘home’ in the most heartfelt way. Incorporate statement beams to ground your living space with a rustic touch, while whitewashed accents bring in a sense of freshness. Modernize with minimalistic office designs that keep productivity high without losing the farmhouse charm.
Remember, a farmhouse styled home is not just built, it’s carefully crafted—one thoughtful detail at a time.
For more farmhouse decorating ideas on a budget, check out these popular books full of dreamy country cottage inspiration!
A Touch of Farmhouse Charm: Easy DIY Projects to Add a Warm and Rustic Feel to Any Room, by Liz Fourez
Cozy White Cottage: 100 Ways to Love the Feeling of Being Home, by Liz Marie Galvan
