You don’t need to spend a fortune to make your home feel like it belongs in a magazine. With a little creativity and some DIY spirit, you can add farmhouse charm to any room without breaking the bank.
From homemade signs and upcycled furniture to budget-friendly accessories, these DIY projects are the perfect way to bring the warmth and character of farmhouse style into your home. To show just how easy it is to achieve this look on a budget, I used AI tools like Ideogram and Midjourney to generate 15 DIY farmhouse decor ideas.
In order to come up with the very specific design ideas, we create most designs with the assistance of state-of-the-art AI interior design software.
Each image includes the exact prompt used, so you can see how these designs came together and use them as inspiration to create your own stylish, affordable farmhouse space.
1. Burlap and Lace Throw Pillows
Midjourney Prompt: A cozy living room or bedroom displaying burlap and lace throw pillows on a soft, inviting sofa or bed. The room should include complementary farmhouse decor elements like a vintage quilt, a wooden coffee table with a vase of wildflowers, or weathered picture frames on the walls. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the overall serene and homey atmosphere.
Ideogram Prompt: A cozy living room or bedroom displaying burlap and lace throw pillows on a soft, inviting sofa or bed. The room should include complementary farmhouse decor elements like a vintage quilt, a wooden coffee table with a vase of wildflowers, or weathered picture frames on the walls. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the overall serene and homey atmosphere.
2. DIY Shiplap Accent Wall
Midjourney Prompt: A stylish living room featuring a shiplap accent wall painted in a soft white or light gray shade. The space should include a comfortable sofa, a rustic coffee table, and decorative elements like framed artwork or a large mirror above a mantel. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the cohesive farmhouse-meets-modern ambiance.
Ideogram Prompt: A stylish living room featuring a shiplap accent wall painted in a soft white or light gray shade. The space should include a comfortable sofa, a rustic coffee table, and decorative elements like framed artwork or a large mirror above a mantel. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the cohesive farmhouse-meets-modern ambiance.
3. Farmhouse Coffee Table with Sliding Barn Doors
Midjourney Prompt: A cozy living room centered around a farmhouse-style coffee table with sliding barn doors. The surrounding decor should include a plush sofa with throw pillows, a textured area rug, and accents like a wooden bookshelf or a framed gallery wall. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the comfortable and inviting farmhouse-centric aesthetic.
Ideogram Prompt: A cozy living room centered around a farmhouse-style coffee table with sliding barn doors. The surrounding decor should include a plush sofa with throw pillows, a textured area rug, and accents like a wooden bookshelf or a framed gallery wall. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the comfortable and inviting farmhouse-centric aesthetic.
4. Vintage Ladder Blanket Rack
Midjourney Prompt: A warm, inviting living room featuring a vintage wooden ladder used as a blanket rack. The room should include cozy decor elements like a plush armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and framed family photos on the walls. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the complete farmhouse-inspired atmosphere.
Ideogram Prompt: A warm, inviting living room featuring a vintage wooden ladder used as a blanket rack. The room should include cozy decor elements like a plush armchair, a small side table with a lamp, and framed family photos on the walls. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the complete farmhouse-inspired atmosphere.
5. Galvanized Tub Planters
Midjourney Prompt: A cozy outdoor porch or garden area featuring a collection of galvanized metal tubs used as planters, filled with a variety of colorful flowers and herbs. The setting should include rustic elements such as a wooden bench, outdoor string lights, and a cozy seating area to complement the farmhouse vibe. Ensure the entire space is visible to capture the cohesive outdoor rustic charm.
Ideogram Prompt: A cozy outdoor porch or garden area featuring a collection of galvanized metal tubs used as planters, filled with a variety of colorful flowers and herbs. The setting should include rustic elements such as a wooden bench, outdoor string lights, and a cozy seating area to complement the farmhouse vibe. Ensure the entire space is visible to capture the cohesive outdoor rustic charm.
6. Wooden Crate Bookshelves
Midjourney Prompt: A cozy living room or study displaying a stack of wooden crates used as bookshelves. The setup should include rustic decor elements like a comfortable armchair, a woven rug, and an assortment of houseplants or decorative items on the shelves. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the cohesive farmhouse-inspired atmosphere.
Ideogram Prompt: A cozy living room or study displaying a stack of wooden crates used as bookshelves. The setup should include rustic decor elements like a comfortable armchair, a woven rug, and an assortment of houseplants or decorative items on the shelves. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the cohesive farmhouse-inspired atmosphere.
7. Distressed Window Frame Mirror
Midjourney Prompt: A charming entryway or bedroom showcasing a large distressed window frame mirror mounted on the wall. The setting should include rustic decor elements such as a farmhouse-style console table, a vase with fresh flowers, and softly lit sconces. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the inviting and timeless ambiance that the mirror helps create.
Ideogram Prompt: A charming entryway or bedroom showcasing a large distressed window frame mirror mounted on the wall. The setting should include rustic decor elements such as a farmhouse-style console table, a vase with fresh flowers, and softly lit sconces. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the inviting and timeless ambiance that the mirror helps create.
8. Grain Sack Upholstered Chairs
Midjourney Prompt: A dining room setting featuring a set of chairs reupholstered with grain sack fabric around a wooden dining table. The room should include farmhouse decor elements such as a vintage rug, a weathered hutch in the background, and soft lighting from an overhead fixture. Ensure the entire dining room is visible to capture the cohesive rustic elegance and character infused by the reupholstered chairs.
Ideogram Prompt: A dining room setting featuring a set of chairs reupholstered with grain sack fabric around a wooden dining table. The room should include farmhouse decor elements such as a vintage rug, a weathered hutch in the background, and soft lighting from an overhead fixture. Ensure the entire dining room is visible to capture the cohesive rustic elegance and character infused by the reupholstered chairs.
9. Chicken Wire Photo Display Board
Midjourney Prompt: A cozy living room or hallway with a large wooden frame mounted on the wall, filled with chicken wire and various photos clipped onto it. The space should include farmhouse decor elements like a comfy armchair, a small side table with a lamp or vase, and rustic wooden flooring. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the cohesive and welcoming farmhouse ambiance.
Ideogram Prompt: A cozy living room or hallway with a large wooden frame mounted on the wall, filled with chicken wire and various photos clipped onto it. The space should include farmhouse decor elements like a comfy armchair, a small side table with a lamp or vase, and rustic wooden flooring. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the cohesive and welcoming farmhouse ambiance.
10. DIY Farmhouse Kitchen Island
Midjourney Prompt: A farmhouse-style kitchen featuring a large kitchen island made from reclaimed wood, highlighting vintage hardware and open shelving with displayed kitchenware. The room should include rustic decor elements like a vintage-inspired large pendant light above the island, a cozy seating area with wooden stools, and complementary wooden cabinetry. Ensure the entire kitchen is visible to capture the cohesive and inviting farmhouse ambiance.
Ideogram Prompt: A farmhouse-style kitchen featuring a large kitchen island made from reclaimed wood, highlighting vintage hardware and open shelving with displayed kitchenware. The room should include rustic decor elements like a vintage-inspired large pendant light above the island, a cozy seating area with wooden stools, and complementary wooden cabinetry. Ensure the entire kitchen is visible to capture the cohesive and inviting farmhouse ambiance.
11. Repurposed Shutter Wall Decor
Midjourney Prompt: A cozy living room showcasing a wall decorated with repurposed vintage shutters. The room should include rustic elements such as a comfortable sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a few decorative pieces like a vase with flowers or a vintage table lamp. Ensure the entire living room is visible to capture the cohesive and inviting farmhouse atmosphere created by the shutter wall decor.
Ideogram Prompt: A cozy living room showcasing a wall decorated with repurposed vintage shutters. The room should include rustic elements such as a comfortable sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a few decorative pieces like a vase with flowers or a vintage table lamp. Ensure the entire living room is visible to capture the cohesive and inviting farmhouse atmosphere created by the shutter wall decor.
12. Upcycled Barn Wood Headboard
Midjourney Prompt: A cozy bedroom featuring a large headboard made from reclaimed barn wood, set against a wall. The room should include complementary farmhouse decor elements like a quilted bedspread, bedside tables with simple lamps, and a soft area rug. Ensure the entire bedroom is visible to capture the inviting and rustic farmhouse ambiance created by the headboard.
Ideogram Prompt: A cozy bedroom featuring a large headboard made from reclaimed barn wood, set against a wall. The room should include complementary farmhouse decor elements like a quilted bedspread, bedside tables with simple lamps, and a soft area rug. Ensure the entire bedroom is visible to capture the inviting and rustic farmhouse ambiance created by the headboard.
13. Rope-Wrapped Candle Holders
Midjourney Prompt: A cozy living room or dining area showcasing several rope-wrapped glass candle holders arranged on a wooden table. The setting should include farmhouse decor elements such as a reclaimed wood table or mantel, soft textiles, and ambient lighting to highlight the nautical touch. Ensure the entire area is visible to capture the cohesive and inviting farmhouse-meets-coastal atmosphere created by the candle holders.
Ideogram Prompt: A cozy living room or dining area showcasing several rope-wrapped glass candle holders arranged on a wooden table. The setting should include farmhouse decor elements such as a reclaimed wood table or mantel, soft textiles, and ambient lighting to highlight the nautical touch. Ensure the entire area is visible to capture the cohesive and inviting farmhouse-meets-coastal atmosphere created by the candle holders.
14. Rustic Wood Beam Mantel
Midjourney Prompt: A cozy living room featuring a fireplace with a large reclaimed wood beam serving as a mantel. The room should include farmhouse decor elements such as a comfortable seating area, a rustic coffee table, and various decorative items on the mantel like candles, framed photos, or seasonal ornaments. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the cohesive and inviting farmhouse ambiance created by the wood beam mantel.
Ideogram Prompt: A cozy living room featuring a fireplace with a large reclaimed wood beam serving as a mantel. The room should include farmhouse decor elements such as a comfortable seating area, a rustic coffee table, and various decorative items on the mantel like candles, framed photos, or seasonal ornaments. Ensure the entire room is visible to capture the cohesive and inviting farmhouse ambiance created by the wood beam mantel.
15. Farmhouse Style Sliding Barn Door
Midjourney Prompt: A cozy living room or hallway featuring a sliding barn door made from weathered wood, affixed with rustic hardware. The room should include farmhouse decor elements such as a plush sofa or bench, textured rugs, and complementary rustic decor items like a wooden side table or antler mount. Ensure the entire area is visible to capture the cohesive and inviting farmhouse atmosphere created by the sliding barn door.
Ideogram Prompt: A cozy living room or hallway featuring a sliding barn door made from weathered wood, affixed with rustic hardware. The room should include farmhouse decor elements such as a plush sofa or bench, textured rugs, and complementary rustic decor items like a wooden side table or antler mount. Ensure the entire area is visible to capture the cohesive and inviting farmhouse atmosphere created by the sliding barn door.
