Modern Farmhouse Style

Modern Farmhouse celebrates the distinctive design aesthetic that comes from blending classic country elements with modern and industrial influences. Our featured homes showcase this eclectic style at its best, with character-filled interiors and charming outdoor living spaces that feel fresh and personal. Beautiful photography highlights the details that make these homes unique.

LETTER FROM THE Editor

Modern Farmhouse Style

CURBSIDE CHARACTER • Whether your home is a modern estate, rustic cottage, or traditional farmhouse, find the exterior style that suits your design dreams.

Farm Style • Designer Erin Morgan connects the look of her family’s home to the productive acre of gardens, orchard, and pasture around it, nurturing an inviting homestead filled with unfussy comfort.

MAKING WOOD WORK • Key to Erin Morgan’s modern European farmhouse style is the use of various woods—both salvaged and new—to give each space organic texture and charm.

Worth THE Wait • For a young Louisiana family, there is more to farmhouse style than what meets the eye.

SAVVY SPENDING • The less you pay, the more you get. Too good to be true? Not according to Whitney Rhodes. Creativity, resourcefulness, and a little research can go a long way in getting the look you want for less.

BARN Raising • Thanks to one man’s passion project and a family that embraced it, a derelict Midwestern barn is born again in the High Country of Australia.

FARM HOUSE • How do you rebuild and decorate a former barn as a cozy home where family gathers? Terry Harris and daughter-in-law Katherine Harris dug in to the challenge.

NATURE COMES IN • Organic materials elevate a Maryland kitchen that’s in harmony with its surroundings.

A Rustic TURN • Hairstylist Joseph Maine turns the clock back on a modular farmhouse in the Catskills. DIY tweaks and a wealth of vintage pieces give it the warmth and character he craves.

HUNT. DEAL. DISPLAY. Repeat. • The thrill of the hunt at flea markets, antiques stores, and tag sales is just the beginning. The pleasure of making a deal ranks high, too. But putting treasures on display? That is the crowning achievement of a day spent shopping for collectibles.

ON THE HUNT WITH COURTNEY • Interior designer Courtney Warren is widely known for her love of vintage goods. Although she calls herself a flea market queen, “I am not an expert on antiques, just an interior designer who likes to use antiques,” she says. She shares her current design projects and hunting tips on Instagram @courtneywarrenhome.

MODERN meets Country • Careful editing plus restraint and color continuity give classic farmhouse style a modern twist.

THE SIMPLE LIFE • Homeowner Steffany Wheeler embraces the power and beauty of blank walls and a strict color palette. Her decorating philosophy: Spare equals serenity.

NATURAL Muse • This Canadian weekend retreat captures, celebrates, and reflects its natural surroundings and views.

CHARACTER ABOUNDS • A historic Seattle kitchen with views of Puget Sound gets the authentic update it deserves.

Heart of TEXAS • Those lucky enough to get an invitation to this picturesque ranch are treated to pampering hospitality and accommodations that are as stylish as they are comfy.

HOSPITALITY LESSONS • Ranch owners Jadz and Pat Pate like nothing better than sharing their home with family and friends. Here are their tips for giving guests a warm welcome:

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