12 farmhouse style DIYs to bring out your inner Joanna Gaines

Cozy, comfy, and chic... farmhouse style decor somehow manages to be all three. The style is as American as apple pie, and although it was developed by people living on farms, it can now be part of your home no matter where you live!
Instead of spending a ton of money to fill your home with the perfect farmhouse furnishings, pick your favorite project from the list below and start making them yourself!
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1. DIY wall sconce
Nothing says "farmhouse" quite as well as a pair of rustic wall sconces, and these are perfect for your porch, your entryway, or even your bedroom! You can see exactly how they were made here.
2. Hanging lantern display
I can think of so many places in my house to put these adorable lanterns! The mix of textures and colors is just so fun. You can find a detailed tutorial on Worthing Court.
3. Pizza board wall decor
Have an old pizza board that never seems to get used anymore? Turn it into a rustic piece of wall art like the one below! This would also be a great way to repurpose an old cutting board. Learn more here.
4. Tea towel pillows
No home is complete without some comfy, cute pillows, and these are so easy to make! All you need to do is sew a pair of tea towels together and stuff the pillowcase with polyfill, but you can find more detailed instructions here.
5. Message board
Staying organized is so much easier when you have pretty organizational tools like this awesome message board! You can make your own with this tutorial from Seeking Lavender Lane.
6. Console table
How cute is this console table? Some woodworking skills are required, but this is still a great project for beginners. Head over to Shanty 2 Chic to learn more.
7. Wooden flower box
This wooden flower box makes such a great table centerpiece! You could easily change the size of the box to suit where you want to put it, but the exact measurements used to make this box can be found in this tutorial.
8. Decorative bushel basket
Can you believe this adorable bushel basket was made from paint sticks? This would make an especially great decorative piece for fall, but you could customize the decor to fit any season. Learn exactly how it was made on DecoArt.
9. Wooden clock
This two-tone Roman numeral clock from Gather and Flourish is such a fun statement piece. I just love that it's made from old pallet wood!
10. Salvaged wood mirror
Bring some farmhouse style into your bathroom with this distressed wood mirror! This one was made from an old window; the glass was treated with mirror effect spray paint. Learn more here!
11. Entryway coat rack
Spruce up your entryway with this gorgeous coat rack! I love how it has enough space to put your jackets, your shoes, and even some photographs or other decorations. The tutorial can be found on the Liz Marie Blog.
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12. DIY cotton branches
Have you ever been tempted to buy cotton branches like these but been scared away by the price tag? Good news: you can make your own with a pack of cotton balls from the dollar store! Go here to find out more.
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