Looking for farmhouse decor for apartments that doesn't require a whole renovation? A checked pillow, a leafy wreath or a little tray on your coffee table gives you somewhere to start.
These ideas include small decorative touches plus room inspiration you can borrow from.
You can keep things simple or go all out with shelves and vintage-style furniture. I especially love the greenery tucked into these spaces.
Pick a corner you want to change, then choose a few details that work with what you already have.
Farmhouse decorating ideas worth saving
a little reading corner
We're starting off strong with this pretty armchair corner. I love the striped pillow against the cream chair, plus those checked curtains beside it.
Try a small round side table and a framed botanical print to bring the same look into your apartment. You don't need the paneled walls to borrow this combination.
green tiles and open shelves
How cute is this kitchen? The green square backsplash and cream cabinets are so pretty together.
There are little details everywhere, from hanging mugs to framed pictures above the shelves.
If changing your kitchen isn't an option, start with a landscape print and a vase of dried flowers on the counter.
a weathered welcome sign
Don't want to fill your entryway with lots of little decorations? Go with one large sign instead. This one pairs bold black lettering with a worn cream background and simple leafy flourishes.
I'd leave the space around it fairly clear so you can enjoy those details.
a tray of little favorites
I am obsessed with this little coffee table arrangement. The round handled tray holds a leafy plant, a small sign and a dark pedestal-shaped accent.
Those pale beads with the big tassel are such a cute finishing touch.
Gather a few of your own favorites into a tray rather than spreading them across the whole table.
white seating and a narrow bench
If you are looking for a simple living room idea, this one is for you. The white sofa has a gray throw draped over the seat and a narrow bench-style table in front.
That pulley-style lamp is the detail I love most. Try one unusual lighting piece if you want a mostly neutral room to feel a little different.
a ladder with trailing greenery
How adorable is this decorated ladder? A wreath sits near the top with greenery trailing down one side.
The striped throw hangs across the lower rungs.
Try this in an empty corner if you'd rather decorate upward than add another table. Keep the little lantern if you like the more decorated look.
curved black bed frame
This bedroom may just be one of my favorites here. I love the curved black bed frame against all that white bedding.
The oval mirror and small botanical picture are lovely above the bedside table.
For your own room, start with the bedding and a tan throw across the foot. Leave the ceiling beams as inspiration rather than a requirement.
white stems and a rounded vase
Don't want to go overboard with your console decor? No problem! Try a rounded cream vase with tall cotton-boll stems like these.
I love the little handles on the vase and the gold-colored mirror behind it. If you add a candle, keep it well away from the stems.
checked curtains by the balcony
The black-and-white curtains are my favorite part of this setup. They frame the sliding door with sheer white panels in the middle.
A little side table holds a lamp and leafy plant beside them.
Try the curtain pairing if your apartment has a similar door. Just make sure the panels can move clear of the opening.
flowers in the breakfast nook
How sweet is this little breakfast spot? The round table, floral pitcher and mix of checked and striped pillows make it feel so inviting.
You don't have to add a built-in bench to borrow the idea. Start with a small table by the window and a pitcher of flowers.
That blue-and-white pattern is worth keeping.
wall baskets for fruit
If you're looking for farmhouse decor for apartments that also gives you somewhere to put things, this is a cute idea. Two black wire baskets hold fruit beneath a framed market sign.
Check your rental rules and use fixings rated for the loaded baskets before trying a wall-mounted setup.
a bench with shoe cubbies
I love this entryway with its striped pillows and row of black hooks. The shoes tuck into open cubbies underneath the bench, leaving the seat clear.
For a smaller apartment entrance, try a freestanding storage bench with a similar white-and-natural-colored finish. You can borrow the look without building out the whole wall.
rustic bathroom shelves
This is such a pretty way to display everyday bathroom items. The dark, knotty shelf fronts sit against a pale backing, with rolled towels, lidded jars and matching pump bottles tucked inside.
I'd keep the towels light like these. They look lovely against the darker shelves.
checks and snowflakes
Calling all black-and-white check fans! This living room carries the pattern from the sofa pillows to the throw on the armchair.
The snowflake pillows and little trees give it a winter theme.
Try just the checked pillows for an everyday version, then bring out the seasonal accents when you want a change.
balcony lights and pink flowers
I know the indoor corners are lovely, but this balcony is another favorite. Mostly because of those pink flowers along the railing and the round lights overhead and along the railing.
Try pale seat cushions, a patterned throw and outdoor-rated lights on your own balcony. Leave a clear path between the seating and railing rather than copying every floor decoration.
a leafy wreath and long bow
If you're looking for something simple, go with a leafy wreath like this one. The long cream bow hangs down over the green leaves and looks so pretty against the distressed pale door.
I'd keep the ribbon tails long if you're trying the same look.
a coffee table with storage
This white coffee table is such a good piece to borrow inspiration from. It has worn-looking edges, a drawer and a basket tucked into the shelf below.
The round tray on top keeps the smaller pieces together. Choose a scaled-down version for your apartment if this large table would crowd your seating.
hanging jars of greenery
How cute are these little jar displays? Cream-colored jars hang from curved black hooks on dark boards, with greenery spilling out of the tops.
The bows around the rims are my favorite detail. Try a staggered arrangement like this rather than hanging both at the same height.
a window-style mirror
Don't want to add a sign above your sofa? No problem there!
This window-style mirror has a pale brown frame with black grid lines across the glass.
I love the trailing greenery over the upper corner. Keep it to one side if you want the same slightly loose arrangement.
pale seating and brown accents
Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous neutral living room. I love the brown pillows mixed with cream on the pale sofa.
The broad coffee table has only a few books and a shallow round tray on top.
Your apartment doesn't need exposed beams or a textured feature wall for this idea. Borrow the pillow colors and simple tabletop arrangement instead.
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