Have you ever felt intimidated by professional interior decor photos? Yet sometimes, the elements look too perfect. That's why the Beginning to End Interiors team loves farmhouse interior design; it captures the essence of rural living without feeling forced. Mastering it isn't as hard as you might think. With the right furnishings and window treatments, your home will feel charming and contemporary at the same time.

How To Use the Farmhouse Style: Main Elements

The heart of farmhouse interior design is natural materials and authentic textures.

This equation says everything: Industrial contrast + softer wooden elements = visual interest.

And we love how farmhouse interior design prioritizes an unpretentious nature that defines this design approach. Next, we'll show you how to use the farmhouse style in different rooms.

Farmhouse Interior Design, Room-by-Room

Farmhouse living areas might have oversized, comfortable seating upholstered in neutral linen or cotton fabrics and accessories like vintage quilts, woven baskets, and mason jars. Built-in shelving might display collections of pottery, books, and family heirlooms.

Kitchen spaces should be more practical, so shop for farmhouse sinks (deep, wide porcelain basin with exposed front apron panel), open shelving, and butcher block countertops. We also recommend cabinet hardware in matte black or oil-rubbed bronze. Vintage-style appliances or modern units with retro facades blend in nicely.

Moving on to the bedroom, this farmhouse interior design incorporates iron bed frames, vintage dressers, and handmade textiles; add layered bedding in natural fibers. Other elements include antique mirrors and repurposed furniture—for instance, repair and refinish a sturdy wooden crate into a linen storage chest.

How To Use the Farmhouse Design in Window Treatments

Hunter Douglas window treatments easily enhance farmhouse interior design. These styles work exceptionally well:

• Café shutters have a vintage look, mounted about halfway up windows. The top part remains open, with the shutters at the bottom. You can turn these styles into cafe shutters:
• Heritance® Wood Shutters feature 100% hardwood basswood or poplar and come in 20+ colors.
• NewStyle® Composite Shutters look like real wood, but composite materials make them heat- and moisture-resistant. They come in five colors.
• Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters  are even better for hot, humid kitchens. We recommend these for windows close to sinks and appliances; choose from five colors.
  
• Roman shades in neutral tones provide clean lines that don't compete with architectural details like exposed brick walls.
• Vignette® Roman Shades offers two styles. The Rolling Style has a 4" full or 6" flat fold and rolls up in the headrail. The 4" full-fold Stacking Style stacks under a low-profile headrail for shallow mounting depths.
  
• Horizontal wooden blinds complement farmhouse interior design beautifully, particularly when installed near softer elements.
• Parkland® Wood Blinds: Made from 100% hardwood basswood, these come in various stain and paint choices. 
• Custom drapery also suits farmhouse interior design. For larger windows, floor-length curtains in natural linen create elegant focal points. 
• Custom curtains and drapery from Beginning to End Interiors add richness and texture to this design approach; they're surprisingly versatile, too.

We Have Stunning Farmhouse Window Treatments in Sarasota, Florida

Our experienced design team clicks with the nuances of this beloved style and can help you achieve that sought-after balance of rustic appeal and today's functionality. We serve clients in Sarasota and the surrounding area, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Boca Grande, Venice, Northport, Longboat Key, and Siesta Key, FL; contact us for an appointment.