Farmhouse design in America comes from early settlers moving west of the Mississippi and beyond. It comes from the unique buildings that were often located next to barns, which were used to house cattle, grain, corn and other agricultural products.
For practical reasons, most farmhouses had a rectangular floor plan and a fireplace in the middle that was used for both heating the house and cooking. Now that we know the history, let’s get into the basics of farmhouse design!
Classic farmhouse design relies heavily on wood details, especially unfinished or rough wood. Wooden furniture, wooden chairs, wooden decorations and more. Other accent features included metal furniture, such as iron light fixtures and metal barstools with wooden seats.
Neutral color palettes are often used in farmhouse design, most times following the 60-30-10 rule. This color scheme gives a very homely feel to any room in the house.
