Paint your house and shutters white for a fresh look. It's a classic choice that will give you the best modern farmhouse. Add ...

Exterior window shutters have been a feature of homes for ... Giving this shelf a rustic, distressed look will enhance the shabby chic farmhouse aesthetic even more. Add a few decorative knobs ...

Now, if you want to give the shutter-turned-shelf a cleaner — but more rustic — look on the wall, you can opt for a pipe-style floating shelf bracket, like this example from Home Depot.