"Wide Open Spaces" and good ole cowboy boots are required for this next "Top 2012 Style Trend." Well, maybe you can get by without the wide open space if you have to, but I would recommend a pair of cool cowboy boots....for Farmhouse style.
I really began to notice the prominence of this aesthetic when my design magazines started to include articles and photographs of chicken coop plans that are nicer than most family homes! Hey...I am ALL for chickens having a beautiful place to live but do they really need a replica of The Biltmore House?
Well, it is true that many families around the country have embraced the tradition of raising livestock in even the most "suburban" types of neighborhoods...and they are doing it quite successfully. My feeling is that this style trend has gained popularity for reasons beyond the "look." I believe that this trend encompasses a little more... like the idea of embracing our roots in these tough times and the importance of finding pleasure in the simplest of tasks like getting your hands dirty in your own garden and cooking fresh eggs for your family in the morning.
It just so happens that farmhouse style is pretty fabulous and we all know that every farmhouse is full of old stories- when we include items in our lives that have a history, life becomes a lot more interesting indeed.
Farmhouse is a state of mind and a way of life in many cases, but it is also possible to incorporate special items into your home without going the way of the coop! Often the look includes lighter, neutral tones and distressed furnishings- with the occasional bright antique quilt or bright painted tin sign.
traditional dining room design by austin architect Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects
Many would say that the kitchen table is the heart of the home in a farmhouse...the place where every day would begin and end and where a lot of those famous stories were told. If you ask me this is not a bad tradition to uphold and certainly, it is not a bad look.
Many would say that the kitchen table is the heart of the home in a farmhouse...the place where every day would begin and end and where a lot of those famous stories were told. If you ask me this is not a bad tradition to uphold and certainly, it is not a bad look.
traditional dining room design by atlanta interior designer Yvonne McFadden LLC
The good news for our wallets- there are many items from which to choose that have a beautiful patina and that is a key word to remember when it comes to farmhouse. Take a look at your regional flea markets and make sure to visit the next Country Living Fair in Ohio or Austin and you will find everything you ever dreamed would be in a traditional American farmhouse...but don't forget to wear your cowboy boots.
Farmhouse style is whatever you decide that it is for you and for your home. There are so many possibilities and so many sources. Inspiration is all around you and if you are lucky enough to live in the country, then get in your car and take a drive. You won't believe the things you see when you are paying attention!
The good news for our wallets- there are many items from which to choose that have a beautiful patina and that is a key word to remember when it comes to farmhouse. Take a look at your regional flea markets and make sure to visit the next Country Living Fair in Ohio or Austin and you will find everything you ever dreamed would be in a traditional American farmhouse...but don't forget to wear your cowboy boots.
Farmhouse style is whatever you decide that it is for you and for your home. There are so many possibilities and so many sources. Inspiration is all around you and if you are lucky enough to live in the country, then get in your car and take a drive. You won't believe the things you see when you are paying attention!
eclectic storage boxes design by Etsy
So here is the plan...wait for a pretty day, put on your jeans and cowboy boots, put a Rascal Flatts disk in the car, roll down the windows and head for the hills. You will be sure to find your inspiration and you might just find a little adventure as well!
So here is the plan...wait for a pretty day, put on your jeans and cowboy boots, put a Rascal Flatts disk in the car, roll down the windows and head for the hills. You will be sure to find your inspiration and you might just find a little adventure as well!
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