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Modern farmhouse style is all about homes that feel warm, lived-in and a little bit timeless: natural wood, soft linens, honest textures and patterns that look like they've always been there. And nothing sets that mood faster than wallpaper.
Below are five modern farmhouse wallpaper ideas, one for each room, from a soft cottage bedroom to a welcoming entryway. For every room you'll find the wallpaper plus a few pieces to complete the look, with a styling tip to make the aesthetics look cohesive.
All of the wallpapers come as peel and stick (great for renters), pre-pasted or traditional, and they're also available as fabric and home decor.
1. Cottage Farmhouse Bedroom: Watercolor Clover Florals
If you love the soft, gathered-from-the-garden side of farmhouse style, this one's for you. These hand-painted watercolor clover florals are tossed across a warm off-white background, so the pattern feels relaxed rather than busy. It's calm enough for a bedroom you want to rest in, with just enough vintage charm.
Styling tips: keep furniture light and painted (an off-white dresser with dark cup pulls is perfect), add a bowl in natural wood or rattan, and bring in fresh greenery to echo the leaves in the pattern.
Get the look:
- Watercolor Clover Florals wallpaper (Red Glitter on Spoonflower)
2. Classic Farmhouse Bedroom: Smoke Blue Vertical Stripes]
Stripes are a farmhouse classic for a reason. These simple vertical stripes in dark grey smoke blue on cream feel crisp and tailored, and they pair beautifully with dark wood furniture and brass. Bonus: vertical stripes draw the eye upward, so they can make a room with a low ceiling feel taller.
Styling tips: go for a four-poster or turned-wood bed, white or cream bedding with a navy accent, a brass wall sconce beside the bed and a patterned rug to ground it all.
Get the look:
- Smoke Blue Vertical Stripes wallpaper (Red Glitter on Spoonflower)
3. Cozy Farmhouse Living Room: Beige and Brown Cabana Stripes
For a reading nook or living room that feels like a warm hug, try these hand-drawn cabana stripes in sand beige and espresso brown. The slightly imperfect hand-drawn lines keep the stripes soft, and the warm neutrals are a natural match for leather, wool and wood. Think modern farmhouse with a touch of English country.
Styling tips: a leather wingback or club chair, a jute or woven rug, stacked books and a plaid throw or two draped casually over the arm.
Get the look:
- Beige and Brown Cabana Stripes wallpaper (Red Glitter on Spoonflower)
4. Farmhouse Dining Room: Periwinkle Blue Windowpane Plaid
Picture slow weekend breakfasts: fresh bread, white linen and a soft blue plaid on the wall. This classic windowpane plaid in periwinkle blue brings a fresh, coastal-meets-country feel to a modern farmhouse dining room or breakfast nook. It's airy and simple, and it plays nicely with terracotta and worn wood.
Styling tips: layer a linen tablecloth or runner, add a wooden serving board, a bread basket and a rustic terracotta jug, and keep everything else white and natural.
Get the look:
- Periwinkle Blue Windowpane Plaid wallpaper (Red Glitter on Spoonflower)
5. Farmhouse Entryway: Burgundy Double Line Grid
First impressions start at the front door! This hand-drawn double line grid in burgundy red on off-white is simple and graphic, with a little farmhouse warmth. It's a great way to make a small entryway, hallway or mudroom feel special without overwhelming it.
Styling tips: a chunky wooden bench, a striped grain sack cushion, a few wall hooks for coats and bags and a natural jute mat underfoot.
Get the look:
- Burgundy Double Line Grid wallpaper (Red Glitter on Spoonflower)
Tips for Choosing Modern Farmhouse Wallpaper
- Stick to a calm palette. Warm whites, sand, soft blues and muted reds all feel at home in a farmhouse space.
- Choose patterns with a handmade feel. Hand-painted florals and hand-drawn stripes and grids feel softer and more lived-in than sharp digital prints.
- Think about scale. Smaller prints suit small rooms and close-up spaces like entryways. Larger plaids and stripes make more of a statement on a feature wall.
- Renting? Peel and stick wallpaper is removable, so you can still add pattern without risking your security deposit.
- Order a sample first. Colors can look different on screen, so a sample helps you see the pattern in your own light.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wallpaper suits a modern farmhouse style?
Classic patterns in soft, natural colors work best: stripes, ticking, windowpane plaids, simple grids and small botanical florals in warm whites, beiges, soft blues and muted reds.
Can I use peel and stick wallpaper in a rental?
Yes. All five designs in this post come in a peel and stick version that's designed to be removable.
Do these wallpapers come in other colors and sizes?
Yes. Each design is available in several colorways and scales, plus as fabric and home decor. Search "Red Glitter" on Spoonflower to see the full collection.
Which room would you start with? I'd love to see how you style them! Follow along on Instagram @redglitter.watercolor for more pattern and interior ideas.