Do you dream of a home with rustic charm, vintage touches, and cozy comfort where you can sip coffee on a wraparound porch and host family dinners while surrounded by warm, natural textures? If so, farmhouse style is probably your dream interior design choice.
No matter what your home looks like currently, you can add charming farmhouse touches to give it that rustic, cozy, and welcoming feel you crave.
One way to achieve this look is to decorate with wood or canvas signs.
Here at Cherie Kay, we know that one of the key aspects of making your house a space where you feel comfortable and at home is choosing the right decor. That’s why we offer a curated array of handcrafted wall art, including custom signs.
Today, we’ll explore how to use word art to create that lived-in farmhouse aesthetic that makes every room feel inviting, personal, and full of character.
Let’s get started!
Why Wood and Canvas Signs are a Staple in Farmhouse Decor
Farmhouse style has evolved over the past few years, with different materials and textures gaining new popularity.
Initially, wood signs reigned supreme. While wood is still popular, lately, canvas signs have become a staple due to their clean lines and understated texture. They give your home an updated look and blend well with other trendy materials, such as linen, wicker, and macrame.
Canvas signs are also lightweight and affordable. They’re easy to hang, so if you move frequently or like to switch out your decor seasonally, you’ll find they’re an easy decor solution.
They also complement a wide range of farmhouse styles, from traditional to cottagecore to rustic industrial.
On the other hand, wood remains sturdy and long-lasting, adding visual weight and structure to a space.
Both wood and canvas signs offer ample ways to personalize your space, especially if you get them customized with your family name and a verse or quote that’s meaningful to you.
Popular Farmhouse Sign Themes
Signs and other word art sets the theme and tone of your home. How do you want to represent yourself? What do you want people to feel when they visit? What defines your home?
There are so many directions you can go! Let’s look at some popular farmhouse sign themes to consider as you choose art for your walls.
Bible Verses and Quotes
Do you have a special Bible verse that guides you? Put it on a canvas print! Some lovely verses to place in your home include:
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As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord
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Be still and know that I am God
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And be ye kind one to another
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May the Lord bless you and keep you
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His mercies are new every morning
P.S. We’ve written an article on Christian wall art and decor ideas if you want more inspo!
Inspirational Quotes
Simple quotes can frame your attitude and give a theme to your space. For example:
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Live Simply
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Choose Joy
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Blessed
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Faith • Family • Farm
Or, you might opt for longer inspirational quotes, like:
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It always seems impossible until it’s done. –Nelson Mandela
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Whatever you are, be a good one. –Abraham Lincoln
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You can find magic wherever you look, sit back and relax, all you need is a book. –Dr Suess
Personalized Signs
Customize your canvas signs with your child’s name or with your family’s last name.
Some popular ways to incorporate your family name into a canvas sign include:
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The Smith Family – Est. 2012
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Welcome to the Millers’ Farmhouse
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Home Sweet Home – The Johnson Family
Another fun custom sign option is to hang a canvas sign with your child’s name above his or her bed.
Family & Home
On a similar note, whether or not you incorporate your family name into the canvas sign, family themes are popular, with sayings like:
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Home Sweet Home
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This is Us
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Family: Where Life Begins and Love Never Ends
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Welcome to Our Home
Themed Room Signs
Another thing you can do with signs is make them themed for the room they’re in. For example:
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Farmhouse food-themed signs in a kitchen, such as Fresh Eggs Daily or Farm Fresh Milk
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Dining-themed signs in a kitchen or dining room, like Gather, Eat, or Bless the Food Before Us
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Directional or functional signs like Laundry, Pantry, or Washroom
Seasonal Decor Signs
Canvas signs are popular for seasonal decor, as they are inexpensive, lightweight, and can be easily switched out. Popular seasonal farmhouse decor signs include quotes like:
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But I think I love fall most of all
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Pumpkin Patch • Hayrides • Cider
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I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year
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Peace on earth, goodwill to men
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Joy to the world
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He is risen
Of course, these are only a few examples. As you can see, word art on canvas or wood signs offers almost limitless possibilities for farmhouse decor!
How to Customize Canvas Signs
Part of the appeal of word art for farmhouse decor is that it allows you to express your values and personality. That’s why customization is key!
Different word art sellers have different levels of customization they offer, but let’s go over some of the main things you might want to customize.
Family names
Since you can’t walk into a store and grab a sign that just happens to have your last name on it, many word art creators and manufacturers offer custom options for you to get your last name printed on a sign.
Size options
Do you have a specific, oddly-sized corner you’re trying to fill? Some online sellers of handcrafted word art offer a variety of size options, allowing you to find the piece that fits the space exactly as you want.
Material, framing, and font options
Do you like the look of canvas, or do you prefer wood? How do you feel about frames? Are you more of a calligraphy or block-lettering person? Although not all sellers offer these custom options, it’s a good idea to have in mind what you like, so that if you can’t find what you’re looking for on the general market, you can commission a fully customized piece.
Fully custom orders
If you’ve searched through your favorite word art suppliers and can’t find the exact quote you’re looking for in the right materials and with the fonts you want, you can always commission a fully custom piece!
If you have design experience, you can find services online that will allow you to fully design your own word art on canvas or wood. However, if you're looking for something curated with a professional eye, consider finding a seller who offers handcrafted word art and reach out to inquire about their customization options.
You can discuss your vision with the craftsperson and collaborate on a piece that’s professionally designed yet tailored to fit your vision.
DIY word art
Finally, if you are crafty and have time, remember that you can always DIY your own word art for a truly customized piece! However, words can be tricky—if you’re not experienced in calligraphy, you’ll likely need a cutting machine, such as a Cricut, to create a stencil.
Farmhouse Design Ideas for Decorating with Word Art
Do you love the idea of canvas or wood signs but feel unsure about how to incorporate them into your decor? Let’s go over a few styling options!
Welcome nook
Whether your entryway features a bench, a console table, or a row of pegs for jackets and backpacks, make your space look thoughtful and put-together by choosing a custom sign with your family name and centering it above the entryway items.
Gallery wall
If you have a large white wall, hanging one sign may not make the impact you’re looking for. Instead, start collecting complimentary art pieces and hang them alongside your sign to create a gallery wall. To retain the farmhouse look, stick to muted colors, interesting textures, and art that features landscapes, florals, and animals.
Remember: Farmhouse style is all about texture, so think outside the box with your gallery wall art. It doesn’t just have to be pictures—experiment with hanging vintage tools, old windows, dried florals, or heirloom dishes alongside your signs.
Focal point
Word art signs make great focal pieces for above a bed, a couch, or a table, setting the tone when you spend time in that space. Carefully choose and customize your sign to fit the space. To add interest, consider a sign that incorporates a picture alongside the words. (You can browse our Scriptural word art pieces for inspiration.)
Shelf or mantle
Finally, you can add interest and texture to your sign by setting it on a shelf, table, or mantle, or hanging it just above. Then, decorate the surface with candles, flowers, smaller framed pictures, and other decorative items.
Tip: This is a great way to showcase seasonal decor!
Where to Find Custom Wood and Canvas Signs
If you’re looking for handcrafted wood or canvas signs for the farmhouse decor of your dreams, look no further than Cherie Kay!
We make stunningly beautiful pieces that are affordable, made in the USA, and specially curated to complement your home.
Our signs include:
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Seasonal signs
We aim to help you find something you will love to look at every day, that showcases your story and blesses everyone who visits your home.
