Farmhouse style has been catching on big time. The style is comfy and vintage, I love the rustic but homey, welcoming feeling of the rooms. In our hectic stressful lives there is nothing better than coming home to a warm cozy setting.
We will look at the Farmhouse style and then look at a few fixtures.
Farmhouse Style
Farmhouse style is a simple, unpretentious look based on you guessed it, the farm. You would usually see an informal welcoming area (the farmer's porch). In terms of style, white cabinets are the dominant look in the kitchen along with wood tables and of course the apron front or farmer sink.

It is a rustic look with simple touches. Farmhouse is not about formality, so a crystal light probably would not be appropriate. Consider a more basic type of light.
Following a few chandelier suggestions for your Farmhouse kitchen.
Best Farmhouse Style Chandeliers


The orb is a very popular style and is an easy transition between modern and farmhouse.
"Eugene" by Visual Comfort - $475


A metal finish is another option to achieve the look. Using brass or copper gives you a warm, welcoming feeling.


This chandelier from Curry and Co. is very traditional and the dark finish goes well with a farmhouse style table.
"Honore" by Visual Comfort - $1,007


This large lantern brings a big farmhouse touch to this cozy dining room.
"Middlefield" by Hinkley - $1,239


The wood in this chandelier completes the farmhouse look along with the ubiquitous farm style wooden table.
"Seymor" by Visual Comfort - $1,520



I saved the best for last. Hubbardton Forge is one of my favorites. Their designs compliment any style from contemporary to farmhouse. This fixture has a shade and simple metallic elements.
Final Thoughts
Farmhouse style has become popular because of the homey, yet chic feel it brings to the room. Keep it simple and realize that decorative lighting is based on your personal preferences.
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