An Elegant Florida Farmhouse Embraces Spring

vintage French style dining chair and floral arrangements in elegant Florida farmhouse dining room

Author by HEATHER CHRISTENSEN

Photograph by JANET COON

This elegant Florida farmhouse puts its own twist on the style with springtime décor at the forefront.

With spring in the air, it’s time to unbox all that spring décor. This is true for blogger and elegant Florida farmhouse homeowner Janet Coon of Shabbyfufu. Her elegant designs, imbued with the finesse of spring, are a testament to her craft and provide a romantic twist on farmhouse style.

living room with antique and vintage pieces with white and blue color scheme — Homeowner Janet Coon tied elements together in this room that exemplify her romantic farmhouse style. “The French of the mirror, the headboard I made into a fireplace screen, the reflection of the modern chandelier, the chinoiserie, the coastal rattan chairs. Don’t be afraid to mix styles and pieces that are eclectic if you love them. It will all work out.”

Inspiration of Location for the Elegant Florida Farmhouse

Every great interior design needs a suitable backdrop, and Janet finds the perfect inspiration in the location of her home. “My husband and I have lived in South Florida for the majority of our lives, with our tropical-style home living in the suburbs and with a coastal beach-getaway home as well,” she says. Janet enjoys creating a bright aesthetic with white walls to bring out an airy and luxurious feel in every space. Although the home’s architecture itself isn’t farmhouse, Janet infuses it into her interiors, describing her style as “farmhouse, tropical, coastal and vintage—inspired all against a white background.”

floral arrangements and blue and white floral tablecloth in vintage farmhouse elegant dining room in Florida home — The blue floral tablecloth and pink flower arrangement showcase Janet’s graceful spring design. White chairs and walls allow the soft colors to be the stars of the room.

Spring Day Bouquet

For spring décor, Janet looks outside for her first inspiration. “I’m drawn to nature and allow the décor to reflect what you see outside,” she says. “I start thinking of what I’ll do to freshen up a room with flowers, and the colors of blooms give me so much inspiration.” With the foundation of her white walls and furniture, she can add bright pops of color. “I start with flowers to inspire my color choices,” she says. Whether the bouquet is freshly cut wildflowers or an artfully selected bunch of faux flowers, florals add romantic, springtime color to her rooms.

Less-Is-More Décor in the Elegant Florida Farmhouse

After Janet has her focal color, she starts to add accents. “I remove all the existing accessories and sometimes rearrange the furniture,” she says. “That can give a brand-new feeling. I try to bring in a subtle look to my spring by changing out pillow covers, throws, fresh bedding and perhaps adding a new rug.” Janet refrains from adding too many accessories in order to keep the layout looking clean and elegant, as she believes “less is more.” Besides pillows and rugs, Janet adds vintage pieces, which add to the farmhouse feel. “I make sure every room in any design that I do has at least one vintage or antique thing, if not more,” she says. Janet’s simplicity in design and her use of color is a perfect look for spring.

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simple white and blue bedding in Florida home — For bedding, Janet recommends white. “It’s perfect for spring (and every season) and allows you to add colorful accents based on preference,” she says. Here, the light blue accents stand out against the clean white comforter.

Getting excited to bring a spring flair to your farmhouse? Read on for our Tips for Outdoor Spring Decorating. Of course, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to get your daily dose of farmhouse inspiration!