What Is Farmhouse Furniture Style?

Farmhouse furniture style is built on solid timber, honest construction and comfortable proportions, which is why it settles so easily into British homes from cottages to new builds. In this guide we explain where the look comes from, including the English country traditions that gave us the plank table, the spindle chair and the painted dresser, and how American farmhouse influences lightened the palette. We look at the materials that define the style, the warm neutral colours that make it work, and the key pieces for dining rooms, living rooms and bedrooms. There is a clear comparison between farmhouse, rustic, country and industrial so you can buy with confidence rather than mixing ideas by accident, plus a section on the pared back modern farmhouse version that suits smaller and lower ceilinged rooms. We finish with practical guidance on scale, mixing wood tones and avoiding over accessorising, along with answers to common questions....