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How to Create the Farmhouse Style in Your Home

A design style that we have been crushing on for quite some time now is the farmhouse style. Originating from farmer’s and their daily necessities, this design style has flourished in home design. With an emphasis on family, upcycling, charm, and comfort, this is a look that anyone can create. Continue below for our top tips on how you can create the farmhouse look in your home.

Incorporate a Farmhouse Sink        

One of the biggest components of this style is the farmhouse sink, which is a large, single-basin sink that is durable, strong, and large enough to hold your largest dishes or your produce from your farmer’s market haul.

Neutral Colors

Cream, white, and grey are the common colors used in farmhouse style, as these neutrals create feelings of warmth and brightness. We also love pairing these neutrals with brown, as well as blues and greens that have a grey tint to them.

Wood is Everywhere

With brown being a popular accent color in the farmhouse style, it’s no wonder that wood is such a popular element in this design. From wide plank flooring to reclaimed tables, wood has a strong presence in a farmhouse inspired home.

Mix Textures

From metal and marble, to wool and cotton, mixing textures and materials will add depth and character to your space.

Rustic Décor

Rustic touches are also evident in farmhouse style. Whether it’s distressed furniture or rustic accent decor, these pieces are ideal for creating this look in your home.

What is your favorite way to bring the farmhouse style into your home?

The Hottest Sink Trends

There has been a big shift over the past few years in the design of sinks. Long gone are the white or stainless steel, double-basin sinks, and now, sinks are available in a wide variety of styles, sizes, colors, and materials.

When it comes to getting a new sink, it’s important to choose one of quality so that it will be functional for years to come. Sinks have become a focal point in the kitchen, so while choosing a material and style that fits your personality is important, keep in mind that style is secondary when it comes to purchasing a sink. Remember to recognize how you plan to use the sink and what your main priorities are, and only then should the style, size, and material come into play.

A common theme has been a shift to trough and bucket sinks, as these styles are wider and deeper, making it easier for cleaning. These single-basin sinks are widely popular in kitchens, where it makes for easy clean-up of large pots and pans, and in children’s bathrooms and laundry rooms where more room reduces the likelihood of a mess. A trough sink is great for those who host parties often, as they are great for filling with ice and keeping beverages chilled.

A popular single-basin sink is the farmhouse style sink, which is strong and durable, not to mention gorgeous. Marble, granite, concrete and stone are also popular materials being used in undermount sinks, which sit below the counter, making your space look seamless, and clean-up easy!

What is your favorite style sink to see in the kitchen or bathroom?

How to Incorporate Velvet Into Your Home Decor

With the chillier winter days fast approaching, now is the perfect time to add an extra feeling of warmth and coziness into your home, and what better way to do so than with one of this year’s hottest fabrics; velvet.

Velvet has the power to add both warmth and texture to your space, and an easy way to incorporate this is with accent pieces. Consider incorporating throw pillows, cushions, curtains, or foot stools in a soft, velvet material. Take it a step further and add a velvet couch or bed frame for a more luxurious touch.

The great thing about velvet is that it’s incredibly versatile. It can be elegant and tasteful, and it can also be funky and wild, depending on your style. Rich colors, along with jewel tones, look fabulous when draped in velvet, so consider colors such as mustard, emerald, magenta, navy, olive and burnt orange for your furniture or accent pieces.

Cadere

On promotion until December 31^st, 2017 is Cadere, a rich pattern from the Dabbieri Collection. Cadere has a velvety pile that is thick and luxurious with subtle tonal contrasts that can add depth to your space.

What are your thoughts on designing with velvet?