Farmhouse Signs

Farmhouse signs add a rustic style and unique decor to your home.

Here are the Top 5 most popular signs:

• Family Signs — these signs welcome people to your home and usually include your last name or an inspiring message.
• Room Signs — fun signs that you hang in specific rooms of your house — like your kitchen, living room, laundry room, bar area or bedroom. They too have fun or inspirational sayings.
• Organizational Signs — signs that remind your family of tasks that need to get done —they can be to-do lists, chore checklists, meal planners, and much more.
• Calendar Signs — these signs communicate your family's schedule and are usually displayed on walls in common areas (like your kitchen).
• Living Room — signs with a favorite family motto, fun saying or bible verse, that make your guests feel welcome and at home.

Joshico is a good font or try these cool Farmhouse font ideas from Fontspace.

TIP: Jump onto Canva, highlight your text and click on font name, then search for 'rustic', 'script' or 'handwriting' to generate some unique font options.

I do.

Normally customers supply the chalkboard material for me to design, but for farmhouse signs, I personally cut 8 x 10 inch chalkboards (3/16 inches thick) and frame them in white rustic wood.

NOTE: My farmhouse chalkboards only come in 8 x 10 inches, and you can get them with or without the frame.

You can choose from almost any hardwood or softwood.

Keep these general tips in mind:

1. Hardwood — is usually denser and thus more difficult to saw and frame at home. The most common hardwoods are oak, mahogany, hickory, maple, and walnut.
2. Softwood — is easier to cut and cheaper, which makes it ideal for DIY projects and framing. The most common softwoods (and soft hardwoods) are basswood, cedar, pine, ramin, and redwood.

Here and here are two great wood resources.

TIP: If you plan on placing your farmhouse signs outside (like on the porch or patio), make sure to pressure-treat any softwood since it absorbs moisture and can warp.