How to Add Farmhouse Style to White Rooms

Hi friend! Are you staring at your white walls and wondering how to make them feel more like home and less like a hospital?

Today I thought it would be fun to chat over our coffee cups and talk about some fun ways to add cozy style to those “blank canvas” walls. There are so many fun options that make such a big difference. From rustic wood accents to farmhouse-inspired decor and casual, lived-in touches, here are some ways to transform your white rooms into comfy cozy spaces.

I’ve found some inspiration pics and ideas to spark your creativity –I think you’re going to love what you see!

Here are 6 ideas to add interest and cozy style to white rooms:

1. Mix in some black & metal elements and features

{Source: Deuce Cities Henhouse}

A friend once told me that every room needs a bit of something black to ground the space and add interest. The powder room above shows how a generous dose of black in the floor tiles, grout, sink, accessories and light fixtures can add so much interest to a room with lots of white.

2. Warm up white rooms with Wood Tones or Brick

{Source: Maison dePax}

I love the warmth that wood tones bring into white and neautral rooms and spaces. Wood tones don’t just have to be actual wood, though. Wood tones in the photo above include a wicker basket, wood colored book spines, vases, and a mirror frame.

A tiny bit of brick in the fireplace surround adds some more warmth against a completely white wall.

3. Sprinkle Greenery throughout the space

{Source: Magnolia Market}

Adding greenery -whether real, live plants or faux – brings freshness and life into any space. Of course it goes well with white rooms, but really greenery is always appropriate in any color of space!

4. Mix in Soft Furnishings & Textures

{Source: Love Grows Wild}

The coziness of a room or space isn’t determined just by the colors that are used in it. Textures play an important role in how a room feels. Softness added in through the texture of a rug, blanket and chair fabric make the above all white space feel so welcoming and inviting.

5. Add Interesting Wall Art to Reflect Your Style

Adding wall art is a great way to add interest and style to any space. I have a whole collection of wall decor ideas here on the blog. Here are a few:

• Make a floating frame for a canvas print you love.
• Print off one of these boho printables for some great art.
• These DIY wall shelf ideas can provide a place for both decor and storage.

6. Add in Interesting Architecural Elements

{Source: Liz Marie Blog}

Adding in interesting architecural elements can bring a sense of history and nostalgia to a space. Old antique window frames, chippy painted shutters, and antique furniture are some options.

See other ideas for white rooms here:

• Create a shiplap accent wall
• This boho chic bedroom is mostly white (with one surprising wall color!)
• Check out these white rooms with black accent wall bedroom ideas