For a coffee bar inundated with the farmhouse theme, mugs with fine black lettering hang on metal hooks that frame two distressed farmhouse shelves. The shelves feature plates, canisters of coffee beans, old tin creamer pots, bowls, and a tea kettle. Old gray metals pair beautifully with creamy white glass, and the new coffee pot brings the entire vintage space together perfectly.
29 Charming Examples of Farmhouse Shelf Décor For Your Home
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April 25, 2023
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Farmhouse shelf décor is a themed design element that can be utilized in just about any room in your home. The pieces that you choose to display should be a reflection of not only the aesthetic of the space they occupy but also your personality. It is common to use the rummages of local flea markets, antique stores, and family heirlooms on shelves because they are the perfect place to showcase the important trinkets acquired in your life.
When designing a farmhouse shelf, start with one item, whether that be a vase, a plant, a book, or a canister. From there, identify the purpose of the display and work from there. In this selection of designs, you’ll find numerous items that you may even have floating around your home ready to flaunt. Let the photographs engage and inspire you as you begin to curate the most charming shelf décor for your home.
02 of Sophisticated Farmhouse Bedframe With Shelving
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For a creative twist on a traditional bedroom element, the paneled bedframe in this master suite has a shelf attached for personalized décor. Stacks of books with the pages facing out sit on display between multiple plant varietals, creating a look that is very smooth and copasetic.
03 of Southwestern-themed Shelf
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Two raw wood shelves display simple, southwestern-themed elements including a small candle, a craftsman-style wood bowl, tasseled beads, and desert plants. On the top shelf sits a custom hand-painted clay pitcher, and an old wood cutting board giving the best vibes of the old desert land.
04 of Wood and Copper Farmhouse Shelf Décor
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Subtley hanging in the corner of this living room is a black shelf with decorative farmhouse pieces. They include an old wooden window without glass, an intricate copper sheet featuring a sentimental quote, and a plant filigree. The farmhouse shelf has just enough detail to stand out among the two off-white curtains that hang next to it.
05 of Terracotta Plant Pots on Farmhouse Shelf
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Terracotta plant pots are so timeless and original. This white farmhouse shelf has terracotta pots of all sizes that stand next to a glass mirror displaying a portrait of a rose. The entire décor compilation sits in front of a distressed window frame that rests gently in the back for the illusion of greater shelf depth.
06 of Neutral Autumn Shelf Décor
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This designer keeps it simple with neutral autumn décor. The white shelf displays a vase of dried florals, next to a framed canvas sign. Just below is an old accordion coat rack with a vintage fedora.
07 of White Kitchenware on Farmhouse Shelf
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Above this traditional dining room hutch are two farmhouse shelves with creamy white pieces of kitchenware. You’ll find plates both round and square, accompanied by bowls, pitchers, and canisters for storing dry goods. Delicately placed behind the glassware are wooden cutting boards of all shapes and sizes.
08 of Whimsical Farmhouse Shelf Décor
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Shelf décor should be a reflection of your style. For a more whimsical look, consider utilizing decorative pieces that are meaningful but different in color and texture. This shelf doesn’t have a solid color theme. In fact, you’ll observe many pieces in orange, blue, yellow, tan, and gray tones like a candle holder, teacups, mason jars, and crystallized rock.
09 of Mercantile Coffee Corner
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Outside of this gorgeous pantry with vintage doors hang two shelves on a shiplap wall above a coffee station composed of antique furniture. On the shelves sit white pitchers, creamer pots, vintage metal canisters, and fresh greenery. Just above the shelves hangs a farmhouse sign which ties in the black distressed hutch below exquisitely.
10 of Farmhouse Circle Shelf on Living Room Wall
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A circle shelf like the one on display here is a modern take on a classic piece of wall décor. The wooden plank is attached in the center of a circular metal basin with textured backing. This piece of décor adds a great deal of visual appeal to a white wall, and the decorator has chosen gray books, a wooden house, and a faux plant to fill the inside of the circle.
11 of DIY Farmhouse Shelf in Black and White
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This DIY project displays a black shelf with an old white window attached just underneath. The old window panes showcase two metal flower pots with faux greenery. The top of the shelf sticks to the color theme and features a green wreath, a canvas painted with an old church, and a cute little birdhouse all in black and white.
12 of Valentine’s Décor With Pitchers
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Pitchers are one of the most versatile pieces of glassware. Coming in all sizes with incredible details, they are the perfect item to display on a kitchen shelf. This set of shelves has been transformed for Valentine’s day with six creamers, and small romantic-themed goodies including a jar full of felt hearts next to a flocked red tree.
13 of Vintage Glassware and China
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This farmhouse shelf with delicate touches of Spring has gorgeous vintage glassware that stands prominently next to one another. There are three old pitchers in various white hues, and below sits a large traditional glass teapot. Old china stands delicately behind as the perfect backdrop to these fine antique finds.
14 of Rainbow Shelf With Antique Pottery
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These farmhouse shelves have come to make a statement! Filled with flea market décor, they are boldly organized into sections by color scheme. Pottery, embroidered crewels, and depression glass in multiple rainbow shades like pink, yellow, green, blue, and orange create the most inviting aura. If neutral isn’t your vibe, this entire collection was made for you.
15 of Vintage Leather Jugs and Off-white Canisters
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Item placement is just as important as the items themselves on a shelf. The decorative pieces chosen for this display are evenly spread out from side to side, which gives attention to every element chosen. The pieces of décor include polka-dot canisters, creamy pitchers, old jugs with leather covers, and two large cutting boards. The compilation is very minimalistic, but it is clean and organized.
16 of Glass Masson Jars and Copper Utensils
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A great way to incorporate various natural colors into your farmhouse shelf décor is by combining items of utilitarian materials such as glass and metal. This shelf features glass mason jars of various sizes, white bowls, and copper-colored measuring cups and spoons. To match, clay plant pots in the same tone are arranged on the top shelf by a piece of artwork and an old metal plate.
17 of Modern Floating Farmhouse Shelves
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In a more modern kitchen, the floating shelves that are situated between the stove hood and storage cabinet feature elements that complement the marble backsplash chosen for the wall. Four delicate wine glasses stand next to bowls with cream, tan, and black stripes and polka dots. The décor is minimal but reflects a theme perfect for exposed shelving.
18 of Silly Statements Bathroom Shelf Décor
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For a fun twist on an important space, these bathroom shelves invite you to sit and stay a while. Composed of light wood tones and simple greenery, the shelf décor in this bath will make you giggle upon entry with its cheeky signage.
19 of Dark, Romantic Farmhouse Shelf Décor
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In a romantic kitchen of dark, bold tones, these wine-country-inspired shelves featuring black, green, and purple hues are ready to be adored. Black and white plate stacks are spread sporadically between greenery, and small kitchen items such as vinegar, and an old oil canister are eloquently placed to solidify the theme.
20 of Vintage Shelving in Dining Room
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This home with strong farmhouse themes has established a very vintage wall on the side of the dining room. Nestled between two wooden shutters is a white pocket shelf featuring decades-old kitchenware. Three antique food scales sit on the top shelf above white plates separated by dividers. On the very top of the shelf sits old straw baskets, jars filled with herbs and spices, and white pitchers that have lasted the test of time.
21 of Dining Room with Black and White Décor
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This rustic wood and black metal dining table with black metal chairs are arranged under a black pendant light. The dining set stands in front of a black shiplap wall with a rustic wood shelf holding white and black décor.
22 of Rustic Dining Table with Unique Centerpiece
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A large porcelain jug filled with eucalyptus greens and rolling pins make a unique centerpiece. The wooden table features a striped table runner under round braided placements, set with white plates and tan fringed napkins. Exposed shelves in the background hold various kitchen necessities, including bulk foods, cake trays, and plate ware.
23 of Farmhouse Shelf on Floral Wallpaper
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To elevate your traditional farmhouse shelf, consider hanging it on delicate floral wallpaper. Not only does it provide color inspiration, but it can also add a great deal of texture to a simple shelf. The blue, tan, and white hues in the wallpaper are complemented perfectly by white canisters of dry goods, a brown salt and pepper shaker, a distressed cutting board, a large straw basket, and a vintage letter box.
24 of All White and Bright Dinnerware
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The shelf décor in this kitchen has proudly stuck to a white and bright theme. Except for a few cake plates, everything on display is in the same white hue. The décorative pieces include bowls, plates, cups, and cake plates. They are a sophisticated complement to the intricate farmhouse-themed crystal chandelier that hangs above a distressed dinner table.
25 of Fall-inspired Farmhouse Coffee Corner
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For an Autumn-inspired coffee bar, pull out your most Fall themed mugs to display in this cozy corner. Mugs with orange tones hang on a small wooden pallet with hooks. Next to it hang two small white and black shelves featuring small pumpkins, a pitcher, and small books for stacking decorative pieces.
26 of Guest Bathroom Signs on Rustic Wood Shelves
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Two rustic wood shelves are fixed against a white shiplap bathroom wall. Guest bathroom signs sit upon the shelves joined by amber jars and folded towels. Black shelf frames match a rectangular vanity mirror.
27 of A Whole Lot of Vintage Farmhouse Flair
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The designer of this living room invested great time and effort into finding real antiques to display on their farmhouse shelving in the corner of their living room. Two white shelves include an old metal fan, clocks from multiple decades, a food scale, antique candle stands, and vintage books for stacking. A DIY postcard garland hangs just below to add a bit of timeless flair.
28 of Landing Décor for a Farmhouse Stairwell
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A cute and intricately patterned black and white farmhouse area rug is placed along the landing of this white wood stairwell with horizontal black iron balusters. A wood floating shelf with antique farming tools is hung over a repurposed fence section along a white shiplap wall.
29 of Porcelain Glassware, Wood Tones, and Vines
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These white farmhouse shelves store traditional kitchen items such as white porcelain glassware, wooden spoons, cutting boards, and a pot of old vines. For additional décor that doesn’t fit on the shelf, the bottom hooks are great for hanging linens, a coffee mug, or the cute little colander ready for fresh fruits and veggies from the garden.
