Farmhouse-Style Fixtures For A Charming Backyard
Your backyard is your space to truly express your favorite styles and characteristics. There’s something charming about adding a rustic, country-inspired design to a space, whether it’s for form or functionality. Our Pioneer professionals have come up with a few ways to decorate your backyard paradise with a farmhouse theme. Although there are plenty of different decor and style options to choose from, this is one of the most popular styles that is almost universally well-loved.
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the amount of style and design choices at your disposal, and you aren’t sure where to begin, check out these bits of inspiration for how to decorate your yard in a farmhouse style. It can be very quaint, rustic, relaxing, and peaceful - everything you could want in your beautiful backyard!
THINK OF THE ORNAMENTS
One of the first ideas that might pop into your head when you think “farmhouse” is the decor. What kind of amazing lawn ornaments can you find that will really inspire the best of that rustic style? With so many different types of lawn ornaments to choose from, it can be tricky narrowing it down to the right kind. But here are some inspirational ideas to get you started:
● Vintage or upcycled wagon wheels of different shapes and sizes
● Old ladders, poles, and wooden fencing products
● Railroad ties and even vintage railroad tracks
● Rusted gardening tools
● Weathervanes
● Barn doors
● String lights around fences and trees
Plus, you can get creative with the kind of decor you place around your landscape. Your farmhouse can inspire a simpler time in American history, where tools and objects were made of wood and everything was handmade for its own unique charm. Whether you find some real vintage items or lookalikes, you can add a lot of depth and value to your yard with these simple decorations.
USE NATURAL ELEMENTS
Of course, being on the farm means being incredibly close to nature. While the man-made items are rustic and charming, most elements that comprise a yard are made using natural elements. You might want to incorporate a lot of natural dirt paving and stonework to bring back that timeless style. Adding natural stone to your pavers or your edging can create something unique that speaks to the endearment of the farmhouse style.
It’s best to use lighter-color stones, as they will more naturally reflect the farmhouse style. However, there are plenty of different stone hues to choose from. You can also think about cobblestone, dirt, and sand to complete your pathways throughout your yard.
ADD A CLASSIC PICKET FENCE
Of course, no farmhouse would be complete without a white picket fence! This is quite the timeless and classic style that will really bring all your other farmhouse elements together. You can add as much or as little picket fencing as you’d like to complete the rustic appeal.
White picket fences can be affordable and easy to put together. Just remember to factor in the cost of labor for paint and construction - or, you can do it yourself to stay true to the farmhand theme! You can start by lining a picket fence on one side of the yard, before deciding whether you want to surround your entire house with it.
DON’T FORGET THE FURNITURE!
Lastly, it’s important to remember to add the right kind of furniture that fits the theme. If you love relaxing in your yard, or you want to invite guests to travel back in time with you to the classic American farms, you’re going to want to add some furniture. The best types of furniture to add would include wicker and wooden chairs, along with cast iron tables, seating, and decorations.
Remember that it should all look natural and hand-built. Picnic tables and long benches go great with the farmhouse theme, and they are guaranteed to never go out of style. Have some fun with your furniture choices and you will have no trouble creating something timeless and unique.
LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
If you need more information on farmhouse landscaping materials, or you’d like to visit our guides on differing landscaping themes, we invite you to visit us online or in person. Our Pioneer staff members are friendly, experienced, and passionate about helping you create the landscape you deserve. If you’re ready to take those next steps towards achieving the perfect yard, you can contact us online or give us a call at (866) 525-4079 and you’ll get in touch with one of our friendly representatives. We look forward to helping!