Farmhouse and rustic style is built on materials that look better with use: wood with visible grain, woven rattan and wicker, hemp rope, burlap, cotton gauze and black iron. Shapes are simple and sturdy, and nothing feels too precious to touch. The light is warm and low, from fabric shades, rope pendants and barn style fixtures rather than sleek, bright panels. Our edit brings together a hemp rope pendant, a walnut floor lamp with a fabric shade, a wood floor lamp with a double shade and a black iron barn wall sconce. Around them sit the pieces that make the look: gauze and burlap table runners, a chenille plaid throw, woven baskets, a round wooden tray, a wood mirror with a shelf and a tall wood bookcase. Outside, a solar barn light, rattan lanterns and hemp rope string lights keep the same feeling on the porch.

How to create a farmhouse look

• Lead with wood and weave: A wooden tray on the table and a couple of woven baskets on open shelves set the tone faster than any single large piece.
• Dress the table: A gauze or burlap runner is one of the easiest changes you can make to a dining room. Layer it with a candle and a small planter.
• Keep the light warm and low: Choose warm white bulbs and fabric shades. Rustic rooms feel best in the evening with lamps on and the overhead light off.
• Use iron as punctuation: One or two black iron pieces, like a barn sconce, keep all that wood and cream from looking washed out.

Mixing farmhouse with other styles

Farmhouse shares iron and exposed hardware with industrial style, and it shares woven textures with boho. For a cleaner modern farmhouse, keep the wood and linen but choose plainer light fixtures. Our table linens are a simple way to start.