Setting up your home in a farmhouse style means creating a cosy, classic, and warm place, with a mix of old-fashioned charm and modern ease. Don’t spend a lot of money to make your bathroom look like a cosy country retreat. These 27 easy projects will help you do it. Here are some ideas for adding a touch of country style to your bathroom. You can use old furniture in new ways or make your own accents.
1. Wooden ladder towel rack
Use an old wooden ladder to make a rustic towel rack. Sand it down, paint or finish it, and lean it against the wall to make a pretty and useful storage box.
2. A mirror on a barn door
To make a statement, frame your bathroom mirror with used wood or barn door hardware. This instantly makes a room feel country.
3. Jars that hold soap in them
It will look cute to make soap in mason jars with pump lids. You can leave the lids as they are or paint them for a basic, earthy look.
4. Old wood shelves
To make hanging shelves out of wood, use old wood or planks that have been stained. To show them off, put towels, candles, or small plants on top of them.
5. Metal knobs that have been galvanised
Use buckets, boxes, or bins made of galvanised metal to store things. With these, you can give your bathroom an industrial-country look.
6. Make your own walls with shiplap
Shiplap can be used on one wall or the whole bathroom to give it a beautiful country look. Use pre-cut pieces of board or shiplap to make building easy.
7. Signs in a country style
It’s possible to make or buy a sign out of wood that looks like it would fit in a barn. Hang it on the towel rack or above the toilet to make it your own.
8. Things to put on old window frames
You can make an old window frame useful again by adding a mirror or using it as a picture frame. You can hang it on the wall to make a focus point at home.
9. Woven boxes to keep things in
It’s easy to keep towels, toilet paper and other bathroom items in woven boxes. They add warmth and interest to your bathroom.
10. Build your own vanity out of wood
You can build or repair a wooden vanity out of old wood or a desk from a thrift store. A farmhouse-style sink will make it look better.
11. Hooks for towels that have rope around them
Wrap jute rope around metal or wooden hooks to give them a nautical country look. They will make a unique towel rack if you hang them on the wall.
12. Blackboard labels
You can make jars, boxes, and other things look nice and useful by painting them with chalkboard paint. They can hold bath salts, cotton balls, or Q-tips.
13. Lighting in the style of a farmhouse
Get rid of old light fixtures and put country-style chandeliers, pendant lights, or lamps in their place. Find fittings that have parts made of both metal and wood.
14. Put together your own towel racks
Line wire boxes with cloth or hessian to make stylish towel racks. You can hang them up or put them in boxes.
15. Frames made of wood that look old
Use old wood to frame your bathroom mirror or art for a more natural look. You can give the wood colour by making it look worn.
16. Make your own bath mat
You can make a one-of-a-kind bath mat by adding designs and fabric paint to a plain one. Choose patterns like gingham or flower prints that look like they belong in a country.
17. A worn-out ladder shelf
Use an old ladder to make a shelf that can stand on its own. On it, you can put pillows, plants, or other pretty things.
18. Curtains in a country style
You can make or buy curtains that look like they fit in a farmhouse with checks, stripes, or flowers on them. Use them to cover windows or places where you keep things.
19. How to Make Your Own Wooden Storage Boxes
You can make open shelves for towels, toiletries, or decorations by stacking wooden boxes on top of each other. You can make the boxes match the colour scheme of your bathroom by changing their colour.
20. Old-Time Towel Rings
To make towel bands, you can use plumbing lines and fittings. Spray painting them black or copper will make them look like they belong in an industrial country.
21. What You Can Do to Store Mason Jars
Glue the lids of mason jars to the bottom of a closet or shelf to hang small things like makeup brushes or cotton balls.
22. Two pieces of wall art in a country style
How to Make Your Own Wall Art: You can use cloth, wood, or metal. Thoughts, scenes, or abstract pictures that look like they fit in a farmhouse.
23. How to Use Wood to Make a Toothbrush Holder
Drill holes in a small piece of wood to make a rough toothbrush box. It will look good in your bathroom if you paint or stain it.
24. A simple stool made of wood
You can use a wooden stool as a bench in the bathroom or as a side table. It looks better if you leave it alone instead of painting it.
25. Planters with a country look
To hold small plants, use galvanised metal pots or wooden boxes. Put in plants like trees or succulents to change the way it looks.
26. Make your own tray for the bathroom
Create a lovely box out of a wooden board and some handles. You can use it to keep goods or toss towels and other items there.
27. Hooks made from old wood
A unique and useful piece of wall art can be made by putting wooden hooks on an old wooden board. It lets you hang bags, clothes, or robes.
The best ways to make your house look like a farmhouse
Create a flowable farmhouse-style colour scheme using whites, creams, greys, and earthy tones.
Combine metal, cloth, and wood to create a visually appealing and deeply rich décor.
Look for antique or used objects to add Vintage Finds and give something character and personality.
Keep It Simple: Don’t add too much clutter or decorations; the farmhouse design emphasizes on keeping things simple and useful.
These 27 easy projects will help you create a warm, friendly, and highly characteristically farmhouse-style bathroom. Whether you employ any or all of these concepts, they will help your area seem like a cabin.
