What Is the ‘Farmcore’ Trend? Here’s How to Get the Look at Home
It used to be that there was a rule of thumb that trends tend to repeat themselves in 20-year cycles. Popular fashion, design, and artistic styles that were all the rage in the ’70s came all the way back around by the ’90s, ’80s nostalgia heavily influenced the cultural landscape of the early aughts, and the list goes on and on. And, with every resurgence, the current generation adds its own modern twist. But in the age of social media, the 20-year trend cycle is getting shorter, and it’s taking less and less time for design trends to fall out of favor and regain popularity once again with a fresh, new take. So, if you think you’ve seen elements of the newly viral farmcore home decor style before, it’s because you have.
An amalgamation of the rustic farmhouse and cottagecore aesthetics of the 2010s but with an updated (and, might we add, much more elevated) twist, farmcore is among the latest home decor trends to reemerge in 2025. But don’t get it twisted with the overplayed modern farmhouse aesthetic—the farmcore trend is much chicer, more enduring type of design style.
“Whether it’s popularity is due to the return of spring that has us all eager to get outdoors, or a genuine interest in farm life, one thing is for certain: Farmcore holds a certain appeal for country and city dwellers alike,” says Bethany Adams, principal designer at Bethany Adams Interiors.
Farmcore is about creating a space inspired by the countryside that feels lived in and warm, using a combination of natural materials, soft and cozy textiles, and tailored furniture. “For example, the kitchen might boast 300-year-old reclaimed wood beams with open shelving and highly patinated drawer hardware while the sink might be skirted at the apron with scalloped type details, most definitely in a floral or gingham pattern,” says Jean Liu, principal designer at Jean Liu Design.
So, if you want to embrace farmcore decor, where do you start? According to Phillip Thomas, principal designer at Phillip Thomas Inc., think about it like “you’re giving your home volume and telling a story through the elements you use.”
Begin with a foundation of bucolic, but perhaps slightly moody, colors like rich browns, mossy greens, or deep burgundy. “Look for leather furniture in sophisticated styles, like wingback chairs, or a tailored sofa, and add in pieces with velvet and wool for chic contrast,” advises Adams. Antiques and oil paintings are quintessential farmcore, so visit vintage stores and flea markets for unique pieces that reflect your personal style. “A vintage wool rug will always be appropriate, but a hard-wearing and inexpensive sisal or jute one also works and can lighten things up,” says Adams.
Considering the speed at which trends tend to come and go, Thomas surmises that perhaps the current farmcore renaissance is right on time. “Farmcore is having a very strong moment for interiors as people try to find some calm in the fast-paced age that we live in where everything moves at the speed of the internet in a very anonymous way,” Thomas says. “Farmcore design reminds us of a time where things moved at a slower pace and where we appreciated every moment all the more as we had time to reflect upon it. There is a warmth and a coziness to farmcore interiors that is so often missing in day-to-day modern life.”
Here, find some of our favorite farmcore styles to embrace a slower, more intentional way of life.
Nina Derwin is a Brooklyn-based writer with a passion for the art of storytelling. In addition to writing articles for various clients and publications, Nina has written several episodes of scripted television for networks including Starz and Fox.
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