Warm & expressive · Style guide
Rustic Farmhouse interiors. Honest wood, easy welcome.
Warm, homely and practical: weathered wood, simple shapes, open shelves and sturdy fabrics. The modern version keeps the cosiness but lightens the colours and clears the clutter.
The palette
Colours that feel homely, sturdy, welcoming.
Buttermilk and barn wood, with sage and black iron that feel lived in from day one. A reading for mood, not a paint specification.
- Buttermilk#f3ecdc
- Stone grey#a9a39a
- Sage#9aa98a
- Barn wood#8b6a4f
- Black iron#2f2d2b
Materials & details
What makes it Rustic Farmhouse.
The sample board
- Reclaimed or distressed wood
- Wrought iron
- Stoneware
- Cotton and linen
- Brick or stone
Open shelving
Everyday plates and jars on show, within easy reach.
A big, sturdy table
Solid wood that welcomes homework, cooking and long lunches.
The deep sink
A generous sink that handles big pots and busy days.
Room by room
Ideas worth borrowing.
Best in kitchen, dining and living spaces.
Kitchen
The heart of the house.
Sage cabinets, open wood shelves and a deep sink make a kitchen you gather in.
Dining
Pull up a bench.
A long solid wood table with a bench on one side seats more, more casually.
Living
Cosy, not cluttered.
A slipcovered sofa, a chunky wood coffee table and a woven basket for throws.
Illustrated mood cards, made to show the feeling of this style.
Pairs well with
Styles that get along.
Most homes mix two or three. These share a mood, a material or a palette with Rustic Farmhouse.
- TransitionalClassic comfort, modern calm.
- Wabi-SabiBeauty in the imperfect.
- IndustrialRaw textures, loft attitude.
Want a kitchen table everyone gathers round? Let’s plan it. We design whole homes, kitchens and wardrobes around the way you live.
Good questions
Rustic Farmhouse answered.
Isn’t farmhouse style only for big country homes?
No. Apartments can borrow it through a wood dining table, open shelves, simple cabinets and soft, natural fabrics.
Are open shelves practical in a dusty or humid city?
Keep open shelves for things you use every day, so they’re washed often, and store the rest behind doors.
How do I make it feel modern?
Use lighter colours, fewer accessories and cleaner lines, and keep the rustic touch to wood, iron and texture.