Rustic Luxury Farmhouse in 5 Steps

We wanted to take a moment to showcase an interesting decor trend… One that’s bigger than seasonal decorating. We’ve been noticing lately that there’s a shift in home design that’s beginning to pull away from the strictly downhome, laidback “farmhouse” style. Don’t get nervous… Farmhouse style is not going away. We’re not ready to give up the easy-going, comfortable style, and we don’t think you are, either. But after 7 years of exclusive farmhouse design in home products, architecture, furniture, and fabrics, it was inevitable that a shift would occur. The shift we’re seeing is heading toward more sophisticated, elegant materials with a carefully-curated design.

This design style isn’t really new and it isn’t a complete departure from our existing farmhouse favorites. The look we’re showcasing here is kind of a styling up or dialing up of classic farmhouse elements, upgrading it with touches of lush simplicity and rustic elegance. The rich materials and more refined details are sure to provide a new and elevated atmosphere in your home.

So, let me repeat that farmhouse style is not OUT in any sense of the word. We are just tapping into the updated version and showcasing a few style suggestions. With a few skillfully chosen pieces (which we’ll introduce here) you can begin a slight shift in your own home toward rustic luxury and easy-going elegance.

1. Introduce a Touch of Gold

A great way to begin is by introducing gold back into your interiors with small pieces like candlesticks or a pedestal. Gold metals are making a big comeback right now, but we are Not talking about the shiny brass of the 1990s. Instead, we are seeing rich warm tones of antique brass or old gold, which offer an elevated touch with a striking patina and muted, reflective qualities.

Another option for bringing warm metal tones to your home is the Trina Antique Brass Pedestal. A do-it-yourselfer’s dream accent, this understated piece adds rich tones and height and can be dressed up in countless ways, maintaining its design relevance through all the seasons of the year.

2. Add Earthy Ceramics

Our number 2 choice for bringing rustic elegance to your interiors (in another easy transitional way) is to add the charm and natural beauty of earthenware and ceramics. For example, a piece like the White Ceramic Double-Handled Pot will bring a natural luxe look home, easily.  Go for ceramics that have a clean, contemporary design and a slightly modern vibe. To round out your home, keep the look fresh with sophisticated style by choosing pieces with different finishes, features and tones, that blend and compliment each other. An artful, curated look is guaranteed when you pair a matte finishes with glossy, textured with smooth, angular with rounded, and so on to create the perfect vignette.

We love the way the aged, rustic metal handles contrast and compliment the glossy white finish of this pottery. A great shape and size that can be incorporated easily into many designs.

3. Dress the Walls

Our next suggestion for dialing up your farmhouse and raising it to a new level of rustic classiness is to add wall pieces that feature ornate, old-world touches or sleek, fresh styling.

The Fleur De Lis Frame is a wonderful addition with fancy laser-cut metal designs and a frame of weathered wood. This ornate wall art will elevate your home instantly with its French style and sophistication.

The sleek Round White Beaded Mirror brings a crisp, clean look to any setting, visually enlarging your room and adding classic good looks to your interiors instantly.

4. Luxe Natural Fabrics

You can really turn up the elegance with luxurious, natural fabrics that feature tons of texture. Whether it’s a lush cotton throw with a diamond pattern and tufted threads, or a rich velvet comforter or luxurious linen drapes, you’ll be able to cozy up any space with these timeless, lavish fabrics. The raw materials and unfinished elements of this home style will be tempered and softened greatly with plush, warm layers of material.

5. Light Up Your Life

Our final suggestion for adding a touch of grandeur to your home, is with the Pemberton Farmhouse Candelier. Outfitted with rustic metal and aged with a fine patina, this stylish fixture is sure to bring a warm brilliance, ambiance and pure rustic luxury to your updated home.

Look for more insight about the Rustic Luxury Design here in the near future. But for now, we hope that we’ve touched on the basic elements of this current design style, giving you insight and offering ideas about how to create the rustic, lux home of your dreams.