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7 Decorating Idea that Work for a Bougie Farmhouse
7 DECORATING IDEAS THAT WORK FOR A BOUGIE FARMHOUSE
1. Galvanized Metal
Don't underestimate the decorating potential of galvanized metal accent pieces like pails, buckets, trays and dishes. A metal watering pot can be used as a flower planter. The possibilities are endless. Hobby Lobby, Walmart and Dollar General all carry galvanized metal décor.
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2. Painted Furniture
Painted furniture is the substance of farmhouse living. Find a local secondhand store. Chalk painted early American furniture is beautiful.
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3. Candles
Candles of all kinds, especially for those times you want soft natural light. Candles on different sized pillar candlesticks are very decorative.
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4. White Frames
White frames for mirrors, artwork, and family pictures contrast perfectly against colored walls and soft wallpaper.
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5. Black Art
Intellectual art prints from artists like Romare Bearden and Henry Ossawa Tanner.
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6. African Fabrics
Kente Cloth pillows and curtains can be expensive. It may be worth it to get a sewing machine, and use a pattern.
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7. Florals
Fresh flowers, dried flowers and wallpaper. Flowers are always beautiful.
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Proverbs 14:1 The wise woman builds her house,
but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
John 14:2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?
Hebrews 3:4 For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.