Modern farmhouse family room ideas
21 Best Modern Farmhouse Living Room Decor Ideas
Farmhouse living rooms are one of the most homey types of family rooms you can decorate. If you love Joanna Gaines’ signature style, then a farmhouse home is perfect for you. From tufted sofas to shiplap walls to rustic wood coffee tables, there are lots of elements that are key to the perfect farmhouse style living room.
Decorating the living room is a difficult task. Many people consider it one of the most important rooms in the home, especially if you have guests over often. It’s a room for enjoying the company of friends and family, relaxing at the end of a long day, watching a new film, playing games, and having important discussions. Comfort and practicality are two primary concerns when decorating the family room.
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Modern Farmhouse Living Rooms
So what does a farmhouse-style living room feature? That’s what we’re going to share. Modern farmhouse decor is loved by so many people because it’s approachable, family-friendly, and best of all – affordable! It combines old country comfort with modern appeal.
Most pieces of farmhouse furniture are generally affordable, but you might want to invest a bit more if you’re looking for a high-quality piece that will last you generations to come. Pay attention to customer reviews, customer photos, material quality, and country of origin if you’re looking for farmhouse furniture and decor that will last!
Tufted Ottoman
Our very first modern farmhouse living room decorating idea is the ever classic beige tufted ottoman. I see ottomans popping up in living rooms everywhere. Their versatility is what makes them so attractive. They work as a comfortable footrest (beats wood, for sure), extra seating, and a typical low surface (with a tray on top). I don’t see this trend going away any time soon!
Check out our recommendation for the best Farmhouse ottomans, too!
@thegatewayhomeThis living room space features a carved wood tray with a caged urn on top for decor.
The base of the ottoman is made from distressed wood. The rest of the space was decorated in beige and gray tones. A beige sofa, faded gray rug and gray throw blanket are some of the key pieces. In the background, a rustic wood console table sits in the corner with a distressed window frame for decor, a small wreath, a distressed painted white table lamp, a set of plates, and a small floor cushion. A framed quote sits above the double doorway into the dining room.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a favorite plant for farmhouse-style decorating. Here, several eucalyptus branches flow out of a large glass vase on the coffee table. A rustic wood tray sits on the beige coffee table along with a few gold glass candles and a set of books.
@desertdecorBehind the table, we see the linen roll arm sofa, which has three French stripes across the center of the upholstery fabric – a very French look! Three plant art prints hang above the sofa, framed in natural wood. To the side, a tall farmhouse floor lamp with a turned wood base illuminates the area.
Rustic Wood Furniture
Even in modern farmhouse homes, it’s all about bringing back the rustic charm of furniture from centuries past. The trick is to do it modestly – a touch of antique charm here and there. In this living room, a rustic reclaimed wood coffee table sits in front of a new white couch.
@lizmariegalvanAn antique ottoman is also available as a footrest, it appears. The space has a woven cotton rug, two wood accent cabinets in the background, and a wood frame mirror on the fireplace mantel. Each of these adds to the rustic charm of the space.
Sliding Barn Doors
This interior door is on the expensive side but can really bring out that farmhouse charm you crave in a space. The living room is the perfect place to install sliding barn doors like these. If you’re going to invest in some, it might as well be in the main family room of the home! These white sliding barn doors with black metal tracking separate the living space from other rooms in the home.
Jute baskets with eucalyptus stems are centered on each door.
An iron frame mirror sits off to the side, flanked with a pretty eucalyptus wreath. The sectional white sofa with a chaise lounge offers lots of seating for guests and family. A natural wood side table and stool hold books and candles. Another eye-catching element is the giant cream chunky knit throw gently tossed on the edge of the couch. The walls are painted beige and the hardwood floors are a chestnut brown finish.
Woven Coffee Table Tray and Books
A jute coffee table tray is a great option for decorating the top of the coffee table in your Farmhouse living room. The woven tray can hold flowers, books, candles, and more as seen here. I love the birchwood candle, the white tulips, and the books by Liz Marie and Joanna Gaines to browse!
@hudsonfarmhouseBeige Sectional Sofa
A lot of farmhouse living rooms have white sofas in them, but if this is too risky a design choice for you, then opt for a beige sectional sofa instead.
It will give you that light and airy look, without staining as easily as white will. In any case, an abundance of throw pillows will help hide any sofa blemishes with the right placement!
Farmhouse family rooms always feature ample seating so sectionals are definitely the way to go if you have the square feet to fit one! This sofa is paired with an industrial-style wood and metal coffee table on wheels, some jute storage baskets, coffee table books, and a brass rimmed tray. Rustic, yet modern!
White Slipcovered Sofa
The slipcovered sofa is another popular seating choice for the living room. This one is particularly country in style. The room has a burlap-covered ottoman, a white metal tray, white metal pitchers, a distressed birdcage, empty vintage frames, and a distressed white wood shutter for decorations. It’s vintage, rustic, and oozes farmhouse charm!
@simplyfrenchmarketIndustrial Coffee Tables
This modern farmhouse living room has smartly incorporated an industrial-style coffee table into the mix.
Industrial style decor and furniture are occasionally integrated into modern farmhouse homes – a trend I think works very well.
This chic coffee table features a wood pallet top, metal corners, and giant iron wheels at the base. It’s surrounded by mostly modern furniture and decorations like a gray sectional sofa, round black mirror, galvanized flower bucket, and wood candlesticks. It’s definitely the statement piece of the room!
Painted White Wood Coffee Table
Another trend in farmhouse decorating for the home is painted furniture. Here, a small coffee table with drawers has been painted chalk white. Along with a white skirted sofa and a fluffy white rug, the space is airy and light. These pieces contrast well with the black frame windows and black iron curtain rods on the walls.
@adventuresindecorating1Oversized Wall Clock
The large wooden wall clocks found on so many walls in farmhouse homes are a great decorating choice for your farmhouse living room walls.
You can find them with roman numerals, French style, and classic. This one is white with a light beige frame. It has two galvanized flower buckets on either side.
The two beige sofas and the natural wood coffee table reflect the room’s neutral color scheme. A beaded chandelier hangs down from the ceiling. There are quite a few great farmhouse living room decor ideas in this room, alone!
Lots of Fluffy Throw Pillows
The easiest way to decorate your farmhouse sofa is to put lots and lots of fluffy throw pillows all over it! Comfort is one of the primary tenets of farmhouse decorating so this one is a must. Square pillows can be used for back support, head support, and all other types of body-relaxing support! There are even a few more farmhouse pillows in a basket near the coffee table! This window-lined living room really has a lot going for it. The red barn outside the window is the dreamiest view!
@southernjarringcoSheer White Curtains
While filtering light is important, you want to keep the room as light and airy as possible.
That’s why sheer white curtains are a great choice for keeping your privacy while allowing light to enter your space. This living room has gold curtain rods and simple white curtains. The house plant nearby gets plenty of sunlight, I’m sure! The rolling metal cart, vintage style sofa, and chunky knit throw pillow are great farmhouse decorations, too.
Wagon Wheel Chandelier
The chandelier is centered above the farmhouse coffee table in this room. There’s also a beautiful wood ceiling beam visible, a classic element of Farmhouse living rooms!
@remingtonranchfarmhouseThe wagon wheel chandelier is without a doubt the most popular farmhouse living room pendant lighting fixture that I see. This ring-shaped fixture features a hoop lined with small light bulbs dotted around the perimeter. It’s held together by a few long bands which meet at the center. I often see it in a dark metal color, but you can also find wood ones and gold ones, too. You do need a bit of a higher ceiling in your living room to make this work.
Farm Animals Wall Art
This living room has a beautiful portrait of a horse on the wall. If you can incorporate farm animals into your space, that will really bring out the “farm” aspect of the style! Farms are known for their many different animals from sheep to horses to chickens to goats! Any type of farm animal decoration you can find – be it sculpture, painting, or books – would be a great addition to your home.
@desertdecorFind more Farmhouse art ideas for the home right here.
Shiplap Walls
We couldn’t write an article about farmhouse decor trends without including shiplap – the famous wall style that Joanna Gaines absolutely adores! Shiplap walls are created by placing long panels of wood horizontally along the walls. The strips are typically around 7” wide, but you can play around with the thickness. Shiplap walls get their name from ships – as this is how ships are constructed, using horizontal panels of wood.
@farmsteadonfirstThey are almost always painted white in farmhouse homes giving the room a charming architectural element.
You can still decorate the walls as you normally would with shelves, art, and more! This farmhouse-style living room has a gray sectional sofa in front of white shiplap walls. This is probably one of the most quintessential farmhouse living room decor ideas out there. It is certainly HGTV and Gaines family-approved!
Jute Rug
These honey hardwood floors were given an upgrade with a jute rug placed on top. The rugs help to gather each piece of furniture in the room from the white slipcovered sofa to the dark wood coffee table with turned legs. It centers the room and makes it feel very cozy and put together. Jute rugs are a great choice if you want a durable, natural rug for your farmhouse home! We wrote about some farmhouse rug recommendations recently, too.
@themodestfarmhouseTV Above Mantel
Every good family room has a television in it. The problem is how do you decorate around a big black box? Well, here’s a great idea. Paint your living room mantel black, and attach it just above, against a white brick wall, as seen here! On either side, add some open shelving with lots of country decorations like family photos, indoor plants, clocks, glass jars, vases, and word blocks.
Paint the walls a beige color so that your fireplace mantel really stands out in the room. Looks great, right? There are also very often other black metal elements in farmhouse living rooms that help a black TV blend in more!
Exposed Wood Ceiling Beams
This is an architectural element that you don’t always have control over, but how beautiful are exposed wood ceiling beams in living rooms? They give height to the space, make it feel warm and cozy, and contrast nicely against a white wood ceiling.
@angelarose_diyhomeThis living room has a rustic wood coffee table below which adds to the warmth of the space. Two cozy beige linen sofas sit perpendicular to each other.
Built-in bookshelves show off the family’s tastes and a warm fireplace with a TV above it keeps the room cozy.
Window Wreaths
Window wreaths are a charming farmhouse decoration for the living room that is affordable and easy to install! Here, three matching eucalyptus wreaths hang centered over the window’s white shutters.
A console table sits nearby with wood lanterns and a farmhouse-tiered tray. In front, a slipcovered gray sofa has a few white throw pillows on it. A black and white buffalo check rug and a natural wood coffee table flesh out the space.
Leaning Wall Ladder
Another common decoration found in farmhouse living rooms is the leaning wooden wall ladder. I think this design element was borrowed from Scandi style, but I could be wrong. In any case, it’s a super charming addition to any wall in your home, but it works especially well in the living room because you can drape a throw blanket over it casually. Here a wood ladder leans against the wall next to a French-style accent chair and small silver side table.
@makingitinthemountainsVintage Accents
No matter how “modern” your farmhouse home is, you should consider adding vintage accents here and there. Vintage-style farmhouse living rooms have a unique charm to them. In this living room, an aged vintage coffee table that has been somewhat distressed holds a group of old books and a ceramic vase.
A gray vintage cabriole sofa also gives this room extra charm. I think there’s something unique and your own about vintage decor that works so well in a farmhouse country home!
Those are the major farmhouse living room decor ideas and trends we found multiple times during our research. We hope you found this article useful and interesting as you go about decorating your own farmhouse living room. Please do let us know your thoughts in the comments below! It’s always a pleasure to hear from our readers on what they agree with or disagree with.
More Farmhouse Decor Ideas
If you’re looking for even more farmhouse style decor guides and trends, then don’t miss our other related articles on getting the Fixer Upper look in your home!
- Farmhouse Kitchens
- Farmhouse Laundry Rooms
- Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Decor Ideas
- Modern Farmhouse Bedroom Decor Ideas
- Farmhouse Dining Room Decor
- Farmhouse Lighting Ideas
- Farmhouse Wall Decor
Happy curating! What did you think of these farmhouse living rooms?
30 Farmhouse Living Rooms That Will Make You Feel Cozy
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Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel is an interior design expert who has covered architecture, interiors, and decor trends for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Lonny, and the American and international editions of Elle Decor.
She resides in Paris, France, and has traveled to over 30 countries, giving her a global perspective on home design.
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Updated on 09/06/22
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While the farmhouses of old often featured low ceilings and cramped rooms, today's farmhouse-inspired living rooms are built for 21st century lifestyles. A cozy, livable mix of past and present, modern farmhouse living rooms often feature white walls, vaulted ceilings, copious windows, decorative ceiling beams, shiplap walls, barn doors, vintage-style lighting, and neutral palettes. With a focus on natural materials like wood, metal, and stone, these homey rooms often feature a layout that is organized around a central fireplace.
Whether you're renovating an authentic Colonial farmhouse or outfitting a new build with nostalgic vintage features and decorative accents, check out these living rooms that will inspire you to add some timeless farmhouse charm to your modern interior.
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Add a Color Accent
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
While the farmhouse aesthetic tends to focus on neutrals, you can lift your decor with judicious color accents, like the traditional barn red detailing in this living room from Marie Flanigan Interiors.
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Show Off Collectibles
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Amy Neunsinger
This 1920s LA hunting cabin from Leanne Ford Interiors has a farmhouse vibe with its whitewashed wood, rustic stone fireplace, lightly pitched roof, visible ceiling beams, and assortment of personal objects scattered around the room that feel collected over time rather than overly styled.
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Keep It Minimalist
Design by Michael Del Piero / Photo by Costas Picadas
Interior designer Michael Del Piero calls this sleek new build living room with its minimalist feel and black-and-white palette a "modern take on the traditional barn that leans heavily on contrasts." The light-flooded room features concrete flooring, white plaster walls, and comfortable, low-slung furniture arranged around the large fireplace that creates a chic contemporary interpretation of timeless farmhouse style.
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Paint Out the Ceiling Beams
Design by Heather Hilliard
This elegant take on farmhouse style from Heather Hilliard Design has whitewashed walls and ceiling beams that lighten up the rustic architectural elements, while tailored furnishings and decorative accents like a gilded mirror over the fireplace that create a comfortable but slightly formal feel.
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Mix and Match Furniture Styles
Design by Kara Mann
Interior designer Kara Mann used an eclectic mix of furniture and decor in this Connecticut farmhouse that adds interest and texture while keeping the focus on the room's original character, with its simple lines, small farmhouse windows, and rustic dark wood ceiling beams.
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Add Overstuffed Seating
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Chris Mottalini
This farmhouse living room from AHG Interiors is dominated by a rustic stone fireplace and flanked by an overstuffed chaise that adds some 21st-century comfort to the mix.
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Highlight Natural Stone
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
This modern farmhouse living room from Marie Flanigan Interiors keeps the focus on the rustic stone wall with a simple fireplace surround and neutral furnishings.
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Add Moody Paint
Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co.
This modern farmhouse living room from Mindy Gayer Design Co. uses matte black paint on the fireplace and wall of open storage that add a grounding note in a room with soaring ceilings and pale wood exposed beams. The room is accessorized with accents like a pair of landscape paintings on the mantel, and an upright piano that adds a homey touch.
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Hang a Classic Chandelier
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Nicole Franzen
This light-flooded, white-walled living room Leanne Ford Interiors has an elegant farmhouse feel thanks to shelves of collected objects, a cozy overstuffed sofa, and an antique crystal chandelier that hangs proudly in the center of the room.
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Add Some Pattern
Design by Kara Mann
This historic Westchester, New York farmhouse from interior designer Kara Mann has wrap-around windows in the living room flanked by patterned curtains that can be drawn at night for a cozier feel.
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Use Reclaimed Materials
Design by Tyler Karu / Photo by Justin Levesque
In this 1700's Maine farmhouse remodel, interior designer Tyler Karu preserved the original structure while "undoing the work of many unfortunate remodels over the years," incorporating reclaimed wood beams from a local barn and original pine doors while adding in furnishings and fixtures to create a timeless feel.
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Whitewash the Brick
Design by Jessica Nelson Interior Design / Photo by Carina Skrobecki Photography
In this light and airy modern farmhouse-inspired living room from Jessica Nelson Interior Design, whitewashed fireplace brick is paired with chunky pale wood open shelving and a matching mantel, while a pale toned vintage rug and slipcovered sofa add comfort and ease.
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Decorate With Natural Elements
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
This whitewashed farmhouse living room from Leanne Ford Interiors features a monumental sectional combining pale leather and white upholstery, oriented around the fireplace. The minimalist room is accented with natural elements like a rustic wooden coffee and a vintage vase of dried flowers.
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Soften With Sepia Tones
Design by Becca Interiors
This Connecticut family room from Becca Interiors has a farmhouse feel with its rustic stone and wood fireplace and creamy white walls mixed with soft sepia tones.
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Use Raw Materials
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
This farmhouse living room from Leanne Ford Interiors features a chunky wood mantel and large stone fireplace facade with a raw, minimalist look that is offset with dark ceiling beams and hardwood floors, and a mix of neutral-toned furnishings and decor.
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Embrace History
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Chris Mottalini
This living room from AHG Interiors is located in a 1864 farmhouse on a working horse farm in Rhinebeck, New York. The living room was brought into the 21st century with pale walls and floors and comfortable furnishings, and preserves a sense of history with antique lighting, landscape paintings, and a grand piano in the corner of the room ready to provide some after-dinner entertainment, no screens required.
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Create Cottage Vibes
Design by Desiree Burns Interiors
This spacious cottage-style living room from Desiree Burns Interiors has farmhouse vibes with its neutral palette, classic fireplace, and seating for a crowd.
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Accessorize with Color
Design by Victoria Bell Design
This modern farmhouse living room from Victoria Bell Design has dark ceiling beams, pale neutral walls and furnishings, and a few pops of bright color on the throw pillows and wall art that give it a contemporary feel.
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Keep It Timeless
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Christy Q. Photo
In this California living room from Cathie Hong Interiors, vaulted ceilings, white walls, hardwood floors, and a central fireplace bring the modern farmhouse vibes, while neutral furnishings, scattered greenery, and touches of black create a timeless feel.
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Hang a Pair of Pendant Lights
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Photo by Margaret Rajic
This farmhouse living room from Kate Marker Interiors features a pair of pendant light fixtures that help structure the modern room while recalling the taper candelabras of old.
The 11 Best Pendant Lights of 2023 for Every Style
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Mix Rich Wood with Cool Stone
Design by Ashley Montgomery Design
This farmhouse-style living room from Ashley Montgomery Design mixes rich wood tones on the ceiling beams, mantel, flooring, and furniture with pale walls and gray stone fireplace for a mixture of warm and cool tones that makes the room feel balanced and timeless.
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Make It Loft Style
Design by Brexton Cole Interiors
This open plan kitchen and living room from Brexton Cole Interiors is a contemporary spin on the modern farmhouse aesthetic, with a navy fireplace, sculptural furnishings, and vintage-inspired lighting.
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Add Barn Doors
Design by Living with Lolo / Photo by Life Created
A pair of sliding barn doors complements the dark wood ceilings and stone fireplace of this modern farmhouse-style living room from Living with Lolo.
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Lean Into a Cottage Look
Home Made By Carmona
Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona added farmhouse-inspired touches to a modern living room like tufted armchairs in a neutral fabric, wooden shelving, and printed floral curtains that lend it some cottage charm.
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Add Dark Wood Accents
Design by Jenn Pablo Studio
Jenn Pablo Studio created a modern farmhouse feel in a Spanish Modern Revival home in Palm Springs by adding a decorative tile accent to the fireplace and white painted shiplap that contrasts with the dark wood mantel.
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Build It In
Design by KG Designs / Photo by Heidi Culver
This new build living room from KG Designs has an open plan living, dining, and kitchen, with touches like rustic wood ceiling beams, shiplap walls, and black metal accents that conjure up a contemporary notion of farmhouse style.
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Highlight the Ceiling Beams
Design by Jenn Pablo Studio
Jenn Pablo Studio brought some farmhouse inspired vibes to a modern Spanish Revival home in Palm Springs by highlighting the ceiling beams with an oversized vintage-style light fixture and comfortable furnishings.
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Focus on Details
Home Made By Carmona
Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona added modern farmhouse inspired details to create a cozy cottage feel in her living room, like these simple round mirrors suspended from rope handles on the wall.
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Modernize a Traditional Farmhouse
Design by Kara Mann
This Connecticut farmhouse living room from interior designer Kara Mann has a wall of shelving built around the window and styled with books and objects. A deep blue velvet couch, a pair of matching armchairs, a vintage trunk coffee table, and layered rugs create a sitting area that feels like it's been there forever.
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Make It Transitional
Design by Desiree Burns Interiors
This transitional living room from Desiree Burns Interiors has touches of modern farmhouse style, from the vaulted ceilings to the black wire pendant light to the natural accents scattered throughout the room.
FAQ
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Absolutely! Mix farmhouse style with modern style, boho style, or whatever other design style you like. Decorating and mixing design styles adds a personal touch and uniqueness to your home.
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Neutral earthy colors are the backdrop colors for farmhouse style, such as tan, grey, greige, cream, off-white, and white. For accent colors, use light blues and greens.
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Think shiplap, old rustic frames, shelves filled with vintage knick knacks, wall clocks, signs with sayings, and mason jars filled with wildflowers.
50 Farmhouse Decor Ideas That Anyone Can Copy
Dorm Room Design: 75 Furnishing Ideas
The dorm room is a popular type of housing.
It is chosen not only by students for the period of study, but by young families. Despite the small area, it is easy to equip such housing. The main thing is to make the most of every centimeter of the room. The result will be a beautiful and stylish dorm room design.
To make a beautiful and comfortable design, you need to make the most efficient use of square meters
Suitable for families and students
Dormitory room is a popular type of housing
Everyone dreams of a cozy and comfortable home. It doesn't matter what area it is. As a rule, a room in a hostel is characterized by meager square meters. It is not easy to equip them, but it is possible. The main thing is to use the free space correctly.
The problem of arranging such housing is that it should be multifunctional. This can be achieved through zoning. Areas dedicated to different purposes will be highlighted. Housing will be compact and comfortable. nine0003
Making your home compact and functional is easy
It is quite possible to equip such a room if you take the issue seriously
Contents
- 1 How to decorate a dorm room?
- 2 Lighting
- 3 Important points for furnishing a small room
- 4 Decorating tips
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1 Expert advice
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- 5 Color design
- 6 Family nest0022
- 7 Video: Great Small Room Design Ideas
- 8 50 Photos of Dorm Room Design Ideas:
- 8.1 See also
How to furnish the interior of a dorm room?
Many contemporary styles can be used in furnishing a dorm room. They will make your home as functional and beautiful as possible. The following destinations are especially popular:
- Minimalism;
- Hi-tech;
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- Country.
The use of minimalism is appropriate. It involves the placement of only the most necessary items in the interior. As for the color scheme, it is worth choosing light cold shades. This range will visually increase the space. You can dilute the interior with bright colors, but do not abuse it. The design of the room should be restrained and calm. The pomposity is irrelevant.
Minimalism is very good for such housing
Different styles can be used to furnish a room
Use only essential furniture in the room
As far as furniture is concerned, it should be of a simple form and with a smooth surface.
Glass and plastic products are used as decor. Mirrors visually expand the space. Therefore, they are recommended to be installed in small rooms.
Cozy accommodation will allow you to get a different direction of country music. It involves the installation of wooden furniture, light curtains on window openings, a lot of textiles in the interior. All this will fill the room with warmth and home comfort. Do not use a large number of decor items. They will lead to the fact that the interior will look pretentious. nine0003
Room dividers can be used
Interior furniture must be functional
See alsoZoning a room into a bedroom and living room
Lighting
Light plays an important role in interior design. Especially when it comes to a dorm room. A large amount of light will have a good effect on the general atmosphere. She will be pleasant and comfortable.
If the window openings are small and cannot provide enough natural light, then it is necessary to resort to other sources of it.
As them, they use not only a chandelier, but also wall sconces, floor lamps. It is necessary to provide separate lighting for each zone by reference. nine0003
If there is little natural light in the room, you need to install additional sources
Good lighting will look great in the interior
Lighting plays an important role in the room
See alsoInterior lining: views, photos, tips
The design of a small dorm room has a number of features. If you take them into account, you can get comfortable and beautiful housing. First you need to properly think over the storage system. Every person has things and it is important to place them correctly so that they do not clutter up the space. At the same time, they were always at hand. nine0003
| Storage system | Hanging racks and shelves. They are quite roomy and occupy a minimum of space. |
| Kitchen area | Separate with bar counter. She looks stylish and modern. At the same time, it will be a great place for lunch, both for one person and for the whole family. |
| Bed | It can be arranged in the form of a podium. It allows you to conveniently arrange bedding. The bed can be easily hidden thanks to a special mechanism. As a result, it turns into a closet or a niche, additional free square meters appear. nine0100 |
Bed can be separated by a partition
Shelves are very compact, they take up minimal space
By taking into account all the features of the room, you can create a comfortable home
See alsoHi-tech in the interior: principle, materials, photos
Design tips
To make a dorm room stylish and comfortable, advice from experts will help. Well-known designers offer their own options for decorating a small room. If you use them, the process of arranging housing will be easy and simple. nine0003
Some designers have already figured out how to equip such living space
To make a room cozy, you can use the advice of professionals
See also Murals in the interior: manufacturing technology, advantages
Experts recommend
- Arrange furniture correctly.
It should not be massive or in the form of Soviet headsets that take up a huge area. It is enough to install a sofa, an armchair, a small table and an open wardrobe. nine0022 - Use modern transformer furniture. It can perform several functions at once: to be a compact chair, and if necessary, it becomes a bed.
- Install sliding doors. They take up little space, look original and modern.
- The style chosen should not be rich, heaped or luxurious. A small area does not accept such decisions. Therefore, it is better to abandon the classical style, baroque in the design.
- The window opening should be as open as possible. The curtains are light and translucent. Roll curtains are perfect. nine0022
- The use of mirror surfaces is encouraged. They are able to emphasize the dignity of the room.
A great idea would be to use multifunctional furniture
Proper arrangement of furniture plays a major role in the arrangement
See also Interior style: types of design solutions for your home
Color design
The color palette is able to visually enlarge the room.
In this case, it is important to take this into account when arranging and it is necessary to abandon dark materials when finishing. This will allow you to get a beautiful, stylish and functional home. nine0003
It is necessary to use white color in an interior carefully. He is able to turn housing into a hospital ward. The white shade is completely impractical, it is difficult to keep it clean. The best solution to the problem is the use of pastel colors.
To make the room seem more spacious, do not make the color of the floor contrast with the shade of the walls. They must be in harmony. It is better to make the ceiling as light as possible. Small drawings look good on the walls, large ones attract a lot of attention and clog the interior. nine0003
All colors must match
Care must be taken to use white in the interior
The use of light colors can visually expand the room
See alsoMustard Interior Design
Family Nest
Equipping a room in a hostel, it is necessary to be guided not only by the features of the room, but also by the preferences of the owners.
If the tenants are students, then the interior should be stylish and modern. For a girl, light shades are suitable; a large mirror is required in the room. A design for a guy can be more vibrant and combine a few saturated colors. nine0003
As for a married couple, the situation is different here. Warm tones are well suited for decoration. You can dilute them with dark accents. They will give the interior a stylish look. If there are children in the family, then it is worth paying attention to a place for them.
Warm shades are best suited for a married couple
The design of the room should be done based on your own preferences
Home improvement is an interesting process. If you plan the repair correctly and highlight the functional areas, then even a dorm room can be turned into a cozy and modern apartment. Each of the tenants will be able to feel comfortable and have a good time in it. nine0003
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photos of private country cottages inside and outside
The 1990s "gave" architectural "works" in the form of boxes, more reminiscent of fortresses with small loophole windows behind high fences surrounded by unpretentious huts.
The 2000s added variety to private buildings in stylistic and architectural solutions without much regard for the location, landscape, or general style of the surrounding mass buildings. Recently, cottage, elite villages have improved the situation, providing the opportunity to choose a place and the corresponding stylistic, architectural and design solution for a country house in harmony with the environment. nine0003
Interiors of beautiful country houses, features of different styles, inside and outside photos
A private house should be beautiful inside and out - this is already an axiom. It is equally important to observe the rule of a harmonious, stylistically verified combination of the appearance and decoration of a country house: modernity still dictates to adhere to a single stylistic direction in architecture and design. The layout of the site is also important. In most cases, a leveled surface is selected for the construction of a cottage or house, a breakdown of a personal plot.
For beautiful houses, in the trend of the opportunities that have opened up for high-ranking officials, the number of floors and footage in everything are important: a building from 2 full-fledged floors is modern, fashionable, stylish, “cool”, finally, to demonstrate the level of wealth and social status. nine0003
The classic style of the house on the outside suggests colonnades, open terraces with floral arrangements in large exquisite flowerpots, restraint of gable finishes, large double doors, wrought iron gates and fences, large windows in harmonious proportion to the entire building… Inside such a house, the use of marble is envisaged in decoration, a fireplace with a white portal, expensive natural parquet, oak is better, chic chandeliers, exquisite voluminous furniture made of solid wood, large mirrors and paintings in massive frames, elegant colors with golden notes, bronze decor in the form of sconces, candlesticks , mantelpieces, figurines, artistic miniatures…
Pictured: classic style outside
Pictured: classic style interior
Baroque style favors columns with ornate capitals, arched windows, moldings on architraves, stone structures, complex bas-reliefs, wide staircases , a balcony above the entrance area, marble decoration of parts of the facade, a round fountain with large bowls, a wide landscaped alley to the house with statues.
The arrangement of such a house tends to be decorated in a classic style with white and blue shades in the finish, marble floors with carved stone inserts, stucco, frescoes, velvet and satin. nine0003
In the photo: Baroque style
Art Nouveau style does not abandon classical elements, symmetrically arranged columns, front staircase, balcony without sharp corners, exquisite decoration of the entrance area, wrought iron railings. Postmodernism proposes to "include" imagination in the development of architectural solutions, provide for high glass verandas, openness of the interior decoration of the house. He “loves” the contrast, more often white and black, straight lines in the layout, silvery notes in the decor, mirror and art panels, doors decorated with satin glass, modern lighting solutions. nine0003
Modern style is "friends" with rationality and harmony with the environment, with glass and concrete in building technology, panoramic windows, natural wood trim elements.
Inside, such a house gravitates toward comfort and harmony, natural colors, modern models of light structures, fireplaces in finishing minimalism, and the rejection of “fundamental” curtains.
In the photo: modern style
Chalet style (mountain cottage) is good for areas with uneven landscape, where a private country house made of natural stone with a gable roof, an open veranda and a wooden fence fits in harmoniously. The premises of such a house are finished with natural wood, furniture, color and decor are selected in country or Provence style with their elegant “simplicity” and “naturalness”.
In the photo: chalet style
Italian style does not imply pretentiousness and pomposity, although it uses columns and bay windows in the entrance area. There are classic notes and Provence style elements with natural stone in the finish, a tiled roof, and wrought-iron lanterns along the paths. The rooms are decorated in light, beige shades, with patinated furniture, abundant use of textiles in the decor.
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The loft style is considered industrial, so there are concrete, glass, brickwork, sometimes fragmentary, facade panels imitating wood, a spacious outdoor parking lot. The house takes on the appearance of a small/large industrial building. There is also “industrialization” inside: open zoned studio spaces, brick-like finish and designer “raw” surface, brutal furniture and decor, “hi-tech” appliances. nine0003
In the photo: loft style
Country and Provence successful suitable for former garden plots in case of modernization of the house along the European path. Good quality, wooden structures, preference in favor of environmentally friendly materials in the design of a bright space, combined with the presence of aged furniture, antique household items, "consistency" of the color palette - an immutable rule of style, consonant with the Russian style in architecture and design. nine0003
In the photo: country style
Russian style is easy to imagine, if we recall the numerous illustrations and visual observations of the huts and palaces that have survived from the pre-revolutionary period.
A wooden frame is the best way to achieve an external style match. Our ancestors could achieve harmony in the incompatible: this art in design was given a foreign name - performance. Art Nouveau and Art Deco in the floor of a log house - this is another highlight for you! Individuality and originality have always been held in high esteem in Rus'. nine0003
In the photo: Russian style
Oriental style , like European style, loves luxury with functionality in everything: chic fundamentality and ease of perception of architectural creation, airiness and abundance of light, natural materials, stylish decorations, lack of decoration according to Muslim traditions images of humans and animals, a symbolic minaret, designed according to the original architectural design. According to the tradition of decorating houses in hot countries, natural stone is used. The furniture is made using hand-carved valuable durable woods. nine0003
In the photo: oriental style
English style bright is presented in part of the decoration of a Victorian cottage.
In fact, it can be called a one-octave version of the Russian style with elegant borrowings from other styles: mainly in the old days from the Baroque, later from Art Deco. Mandatory attributes in the interior entourage are a voluminous fireplace (Russian stove), a soft, body-hugging armchair, large cabinets with rich folios.
For fairly budget, economy class cottage design options from the last century, style shabby chic , which appeared in Britain in the late 80s of the last century with the aim of giving a second life to traditional Victorian cottages. In a free translation - chic is not the first freshness. A small private house with an attic provides an abundance of hand-made finds inside and out.
Photos of beautiful houses from the outside, design of facades and decoration features
Facade decoration in a popular modern style:
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the façade is decorated with voluminous glazed segments;
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doors are selected "strict" and concise;
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colors are selected with smooth transitions, contrast is possible in the color of trims and doors.
Decoration of classical facades:
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the use of towers or their beautifully executed dummies;
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triangular roof in the arrangement of the upper part of the house; nine0003
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large windows with arched top.
Design of frame buildings:
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The popular German half-timbered house will be defined by a frame of massive beams protruding outward, sewn up with shields with insulation inside. The beams are varnished or stained, the ceilings are painted in light colors;
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the frame house is lined with decorative bricks or plastered for painting;
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the outer surfaces are traditionally even, although moldings, bas-reliefs, figured windows on the second floor are possible in the finish. nine0003
Home decoration in Russian, English and country style:
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straight lines;
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rejection of vaults and arches;
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small windows close to square;
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rungs for window frames;
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abundant presence of wood and stone in the finish.
Provence decoration:
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arched entrances are allowed;
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semi-circular windows and original "broken" roofs are possible;
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includes shutters and original doors;
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textured plaster painted in pastel colors. Doors and shutters "go" into the general tone.
Roof options for private houses
In addition to being practical and protective, the roof of a house can have an aesthetic value. Beautiful houses in the photo usually have multi-level roofs with space under the attic. You need to select a model not only in the general style with the house, but also taking into account the climate of the region. Main varieties:
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shed roof is often used in buildings in the style of minimalism, loft, high-tech and the like, it is considered an economical type;
There are domed or conical roofs which are used in Oriental and Medieval styles respectively.
Beautiful porch in a country house: photos of interesting designs
Each cottage owner wants to choose the design of an exclusive and extraordinary veranda. Porch Design Rules:
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it is important to select the porch according to the style of the facade;
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materials can be used: wood, stone, brick, concrete, metal forging;
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provide a strong and reliable visor, protection from precipitation;
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create themed decor - room, flowers and quality automatic lighting.
Many designer private houses in the photo are often not deprived of a luxurious porch. It can be open, closed, serving as a hallway, or it can be a porch-terrace for outdoor recreation. nine0003
Arrangement of the local area
Demanded design elements outside a private house or cottage:
- Forged gates with marble supporting elements look advantageous not only in the entourage of the classical style of a country house.
The beauty of the entrance to private property is seen by everyone passing by. Therefore, gates are often decorated with beautifully executed monograms and coats of arms.
- The fountain is installed on the central path, with the possibility of bypassing it from two sides, opposite the balcony. Such beauty should be enjoyed on the way to the house and in a comfortable, convenient area for viewing. nine0209
- An artificial reservoir with a bridge is planned behind the house. According to the landscape design around, it is possible to provide for natural boulders and stones, a Japanese garden, an English garden, a playground, a recreation area with sun loungers, armchairs ... Its arrangement is so variable in a country estate that designers pay special attention to this issue.
- A very stylish and richly perceived recreation area with an outdoor pool. It is located behind the house and requires careful study of landscape design and engineering. nine0209
Photo of a beautiful interior of country houses, modern ideas
Actual design elements inside a private house:
- smoothly curved backs.
- Bathroom on the podium at the window under a crystal chandelier, columns, heated marble floors will make the hygienic room truly royal. nine0209
- Indoor plants in luxurious pots, planters, vases and flowerpots will help not only in decorating and giving an ecological microclimate, but also in zoning the space.
- A kitchen island, like a fireplace in the center, will help to divide a room into themed sectors without partitions in a large space, to zone the common area.
- Combining the areas of the kitchen, living room, dining room is considered an actual ergonomic planning solution.
- The monochrome interior of a beautiful home is made possible by the use of black and light gray marble with variations in shades. This will allow you to use accessories of bright colors, it is better to reveal all the possibilities of light. This design approach is considered a current trend. nine0209
- The striped wood structure, zebrano, is popular and adds an attractive sophistication and modernity to the decoration of the room, in harmony with the mirror and metal elements.
- Reptile-look wall panels are fashionable. They are good for offices, walls of halls in the form of panels.
- Decorative bricks in interior decoration are gaining more and more popularity. It is unsurpassed for loft style and decoration of basements, utility rooms, garages. nine0209
- Panels with 3D effect and LED lighting will decorate both the kitchen and the bedroom.
- Crystal curtains in combination with LEDs that change the brightness and color of light will be in demand in a fireplace or hookah room. They also successfully zone the halls and living rooms.
- LED strips visually increase the height of the ceiling and serve as an additional source of light. They can be decorated with carved elements of wood or stucco. Suitable for framing mirrors, paintings, bas-reliefs and a fireplace. nine0209
- LED lighting of stairs in various colors will add an additional pleasant flavor and beauty to the design of the interior element.
Common mistakes when planning a house
An architect and designer will not make those mistakes that arise when planning a country house on their own, without taking into account the accumulated experience, approach to the construction of a country residential building. Here are some shortcomings that will complicate a comfortable life outside the city. nine0003
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Lack of an entrance hall: the climate of our country differs from that of Europe or the south. In winter, cold air without a hallway will immediately enter the house when you open the front door. Installing a thermal blower will require the cost of planning, installation of additional appliances and energy consumption.
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No additional entrance to the house: the entrance to the garage, utility rooms, the courtyard should be separate from the front door. This is not only convenient, but also meets the safety criteria. nine0003
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The use of walk-through rooms: bedroom, study, guest room do not imply a violation of peace and privacy in a beautiful country house.
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Entrance to the bathroom from the living room: this arrangement is contrary to sanitary standards and will certainly not please guests.
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Lack of windows in the living quarters and in the kitchen: this option is possible for toilets and dressing rooms. For a beautiful family country house, the lack of natural light is completely excluded. There should be plenty of it and everywhere in abundance in the living space. nine0003
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Large distance from communication nodes to the bathroom and kitchen: the length of the pipes, their slope are directly related to costs and subsequent possible repairs from blockages.
Wooden houses: photos inside and outside
Wooden houses have received a well-deserved distribution in the villages of the country: from timber and log cabins from logs. They look attractive in the bosom of nature. The eco-friendly wood-based interior decoration provides the family with an atmosphere of freshness and natural beauty along with comfort.
A big plus of such houses is the possibility of using any interior style. nine0209
Interior photos of luxurious houses
A country house has a number of required premises: entrance hall, kitchen, living room, bedrooms, hygienic rooms. Large houses are provided with dressing rooms, work areas, smoking rooms, a separate dressing room, a swimming pool, a gym, an underground garage, a winter garden… at home. An individual residential building is understood as a detached residential building with no more than three floors, intended for one family. Therefore, one- and two-story buildings are popular. The choice depends on financial possibilities, the architectural project, tied to the requirements of development in the cottage village, landscape features. nine0209
Stalin's dacha in Abkhazia
Design of a small house apartment. In big cities, there is a tendency to abandon apartments in favor of your own house with a garden plot.
Photos of real projects
Everyone chooses a beautiful dream house from their own vision of their comfortable presence outside the city.
