I was born and raised on a large farm in an old colonial farmhouse. I will always love old wide plank floors, exposed wood beams, and wavy windows. That being said, I have never been a fan of “country” decorating. Ruffled valances, roosters, chintz and faux chipping paint make me cringe. Country can be fresh and clean and beautiful – see below…
Gotta have your florals or toile? Then keep the drapery, linens and upholstery tailored and crisp.
Keep your light upholstery for a room like the bedroom – any room close to the house entrances is more subject to the dirt brought in from gardening and livestock.
I would also save white cabinetry for a bathroom – the kitchen of a farmhouse gets far too much traffic!
I would never have the heart to touch these floors or beams, so keeping the linens and walls white keeps the space fresh.
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While I LOVE white cabinetry, it’s very tough to keep clean in a farmhouse. Between farm dogs and dusty boots, go with a cream or off-white if you can’t do dark cabinetry.
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Ranchers with low ceilings need all the light they can get. A white ceiling, a mirrored wall, and glass doors make the most of the light.
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LOVE this too. You don’t need ruffled valances to decorate this space. The treetops are more than enough.
