{"id":15248,"date":"2020-07-09T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=15248"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:08:10","slug":"cottage-furniture-vs-farmhouse-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/cottage-furniture-vs-farmhouse-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"Cottage Furniture vs. Farmhouse Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For everyone who loves that down home cozy feel, that “come on in, kick back and relax” look, both cottage furniture and farmhouse furniture are perfect fits. But, they are not one in the same.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Savannah<\/a>
The Reclaimed Barnwood Farmhouse Bedroom Set<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

While cottage style and farmhouse style share some characteristics, there are some differences too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Amish<\/a>
The Amish Concord Bedroom Set<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

What is Farmhouse Style Furniture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Farmhouse furniture is practical and hardworking. It grew from the farmer\u2019s lifestyle. Each piece is designed to be durable, comfortable and to serve a purpose. It\u2019s easy to use, and its simplicity is attractive. You can count on it to perform, and it has a minimalist nature. Farmhouse reflects the lifestyle of the people who use it and connects us to a simpler time. It uses natural wood and soothing neutral colors because they are relaxing, casual and welcoming.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Farmhouse
Farmhouse Reclaimed Barn Wood Coffee Table<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

What is Cottage Style Furniture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cottage style furniture is cozy and welcoming with an elegant essence. There\u2019s a flow to cottage furniture that mixes old and new items, utilizing a little antique this and a lot of comfy that. Colors and patterns are utilized to add texture. Rooms decorated in cottage style are meant to get a workout. They are designed to be used for entertaining, relaxing and living.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Honey<\/a>
It’s common to find painted furniture brightening a cottage style room, like the Honey Brook 6′ Bookcase with Bottom Doors<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\"Kowan<\/a>
Both farmhouse and cottage styles love reclaimed wood.
The Kowan Dining Collection <\/a>made with reclaimed barnwood.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Shared Characteristics of Cottage and Farmhouse Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both are cozy and comfy.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Both cottage and farmhouse focus on creating a welcoming, comfy atmosphere when you enter the room. Both provide comfortable, supportive furniture pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Amish<\/a>
The Amish Watford Slat Bed<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

They\u2019re natural looking.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Both cottage and farmhouse utilize a natural look, favoring wood furniture that blends easily and exudes warmth and beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both like weathered finishes. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Both farmhouse and cottage like the weathered and worn, including distressed finishes. However, cottage style tries not to look too rustic, whereas, farmhouse furniture goes all the way with rustic appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Differences of Cottage and Farmhouse Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cottage furniture is more romantic.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cottage furniture has more of a romantic essence, while farmhouse furniture leans more toward practical and hardworking and doesn\u2019t care as much about graceful lines and elegant details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cottage style mixes in some vintage touches, making it a popular d\u00e9cor style for those who love thrift stores, antique shops and yard sales. Cottage chic is fun to create, mixing antiques with solid wood and a pop of color. Cottage furniture is more feminine than farmhouse and utilizes soft colors. Cottage style incorporates more colors than farmhouse that sticks to a neutral palette that\u2019s soothing and calm. Its comfy and the furniture will feature more frill and more decoration.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Pine
The Honey Brook Pine Wood Sideboard<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Farmhouse favors a simpler look.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Farmhouse furniture does not add frills. It will keep you comfortable in the strongest, simplest way. Furniture is used for its intended purpose, whereas cottage blends in some vintage pieces, farmhouse has a simple nature.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Amish<\/a>
The Amish Rustic Rough Sawn Dutton Panel Bed<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Farmhouse style rooms have less decoration and farmhouse furniture pieces do too. They are well made and durable, the type of furniture that will last a long time and gain some family history. Farmhouse furniture makes you feel like its been part of the family story for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\"Cleveland
The Cleveland Dining Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Whether you favor farmhouse style or cottage style, you are assured to enjoy a comfy relaxed look and feel!<\/p>\n

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