Mixing opposing interior design styles seems like it might be a recipe for disaster, however it often creates an amazing result.
Industrial farmhouse is a perfect blend of industrial elements with farmhouse aesthetics.
Here are a few ways to decorate in the opposing styles of traditional farmhouse and vintage industrial to create a modern industrial farmhouse home.
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Farmhouse
Farmhouses are not fussy. They do not contain intricately carved items.
The decor inside farmhouses is basic, sturdy, and usually hand made.
The materials used have been around for years - wood, stone, wicker, glass, brick, bead board, subway tile, etc.
Farmhouse materials are very textural yet mostly neutral in color, often having a slight patina.
The interior of farmhouses are often 50% or more white and 25% or more natural wood.
Incorporate reclaimed wood furniture pieces such as dining tables, coffee tables, and shelving units to infuse your space with a sense of history and character.
When decorating in an industrial farmhouse style, the architecture of your home will most likely be in a farmhouse style. The industrial elements will be from accessories.
Industrial
Adding industrial elements to a farmhouse will make it more comfortable, more modern, and easier to live in.
Consider decorating with elements like pendant lights with industrial-inspired designs, metal bar stools, and vintage metal hardware.
Most often, the industrial elements will be a black or brushed silver metal, such as stainless steel, galvanized steel, or brushed nickel.
Don't put anything too fussy or fancy in an industrial farmhouse.
The industrial elements can have a vintage feel to help them feel more at home in a farmhouse.
Try to disguise electronics that are neither industrial nor farmhouse.
Farmhouse and Industrial
Decorate your home using some accessories that are a blend of farmhouse and industrial.
Such accessories include a rough wood table with industrial legs, an old kitchen scale made out of metal, retro potato chip cans, an old metal clock, vintage metal signs, old metal hooks, tarnished silver, or other metal vintage items that might have been found in an old farmhouse.
Color
When it comes to color palettes in industrial farmhouse style, think understated neutrals with pops of contrast.
Stick to shades like soft whites, warm greys, and earthy tones to create a serene backdrop for your space.
You can add accents of contrasting colors, like deep blues, rich greens, or even black.
Vintage Finds and Antiques
Using real vintage items and antiques instead of new items that have been distressed to look old adds authenticity to your home.
Shop at flea markets, thrift stores, and antique shops for unique pieces with history and character.
You can decorate with vintage signage, old-fashioned clocks, and weathered mirrors.
Don't confuse distressing with damage. Damage is caused all at one time, such as when a piece of pottery is dropped and now has a big crack. Distressing happens over a long period of time, such as people opening and closing a cabinet shows wear around the cabinet knob. Damage is usually bad and should be repaired. Distressing is good because it adds charm and character to your home.
Add Texture
Textural items make a room feel cozy.
You can add texture through textiles, like linen, burlap, and chunky knits.
Also consider adding plush throws, faux fur rugs, and textured accent pillows for more texture.
Rough textured items include wicker baskets, rattan furniture, and bamboo accessories.
Add Greenery
Greenery helps bring the outside in.
You can add a potted plant to your home, or maybe several potted plants.
If you cannot keep a plant alive, you an add a really high quality faux plant (not a cheap one from the big box store down the street), but you must keep it dusted!
Consider adding beautiful plants to your garden that you can take cuttings and bring inside your home.
