Design Style - Farmhouse vs. Cottage

Metal, wood, natural fibers, chippy paint, rust, old stuff...these are a few of my favorite things.  I have always associated these items with cottage style, but today I came across a blog, LaurieAnna's Vintage Home, that made me rethink the classification of my  tastes.  Described as "Simple Farmhouse Living," a look through LaurieAnna's blog made me think, "farmhouse...farmhouse....yes, that's it, farmhouse!"  I love it! 

 

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I realize that style need not carry a title, but I'd always liked the cottage look, but I also love industrial items....and when I think about cottage+industrial = farm.  Right?   Charming porches with barn-style lighting.  Cozy dens with old barn-siding floors.  Bedrooms with chippy, rusted metal chests. 

 

 Farmhouse Barn door for bathroom - at thestir.cafemom.com

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="387" caption="Bookshelf made from wood crates/pallets"][/caption]

 

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 barnhousebh.com

  

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="360" caption="Barn Style Bathroom from nskwood.net Rustic Cabinet as shown in Country Living"][/caption]

 

farm-style lights from LaurieAnna's blog

 

 

So I live in a retro 70s ranch-style home that has red formica countertops and brown carpet in the kitchen.  Not screaming fashionable farmhouse.

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Does this peak your interest to see more of my beautiful new home?  Well, it just so happens that I did a whole post showcasing it in all her glory!

I'm so excited to start on my next project with all these fantastical (I know it's not a word) farmhouse fun in mind!!

 

  I have a BUNCH of farmhouse-y and industrial chic purchases that I've made recently that I need to photograph and share....so I'll get on that as soon as I can find a way to occupy my kids for 10 minutes....and when I can forge a path to that part of my garage!

 

I definitely suggest checking out LaurieAnna's beautiful blog and shoppe

 

I'd love to hear your ideas about style and design. 

take care -