Bring the countryside into your home with these 7 creative and affordable farmhouse-styled furnishings and decorations
Many of us dream of living in the relaxing countryside, far away from the chaos of the city. However, this is not always achievable, for many reasons. It is, however, possible to bring a bit of the countryside into your (city) home with the help of the right decorations - read on to find out more:
1 - A wooden bench
A wooden bench is not only a functional piece of furniture, but can be a charming, characterful item that can add a farmhouse-style touch to any home.
Positioned in the entryway, a wooden bench offers a warm welcome to guests, providing a comfortable place for all to take off their shoes and rest for a moment. In the kitchen or dining room, a wooden bench can be an ideal space-saving solution, providing more seating for folks around the dining table.
2 - A wicker planter
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A wicker planter adds warmth and a rustic feel that is essential in any environment inspired by country life.
To emphasize the farmhouse style, adding furnishings made from natural materials (such as wood, ceramic or wrought iron objects), will help complete the the countryside feel you aspire to.
3 - Wooden table
Choosing a wooden table for your home is almost compulsory if you are going for a countryside look. Wood, with its unique grains and warm tones, adds a note of rustic charm to the room its placed in.
Additionally, a wooden table can be paired with mixed-styled chairs or wooden benches, enhancing a traditional and homely ambience.
4 - An antique closet
An antique closet is not just a functional piece of furniture (for storing clothing, linen or crockery), but can become a charming focal point of any room its place in.
Whether you inherited it, found it at a flea market or an antique shop, every scratch and sign of aging will add to the countryside charm of your antique closet.
5 - Cushions with floral decorations
Floral cushions are a refined detail that can add a touch of vitality and vibrancy to any farmhouse-styled home. These cushions, with their nature-inspired motifs, help to bring the beauty of countryside flora into the home.
6 - Artificial plants
Artificial plants can add a touch of greenery to a countryside-styled and without the need to look after them constantly (apart from the occassional dusting, of course).
Contrary to what you might believe, modern artificial plants are very realistic. Thanks to advances in technology and materials used, many of these artifical plants look just like the real thing.
7 - Bamboo decorations
Incorporating bamboo into the home furnishings will allow you to "play" with contrasts, combining the bamboo with other materials such as raw wood, wrought iron and natural fabrics, for example.
These combos can create an interesting, attractive ensemble: the bamboo adds a dimension of lightness and modernity, while the other materials provide the links to a rustic, countryside atmosphere.
Bringing the essence of the countryside into your home - through furnishing like these - is a simple way to import nature into your living space.
