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
Get the Look AT FIRST SIGHT • Three takes on modern farmhouse style offer surefire curb appeal for a variety of settings and homeowner desires.
Built on a Dream • A “we can do this” attitude and a lot of patience paid off for a young couple with dreams to build their home by hand.
lasting IMPRESSION • A Texas designer creates a timeless home that endures all her active family throws at it.
Polished RUSTICITY • Clean lines and a neutral palette keep a farmhouse-style home in conversation with its suburban surroundings.
SMART STORAGE • Create efficient zones throughout the kitchen to keep essential tools and ingredients close at hand.
Home IS WHERE THE HEART IS • An 1800s farmhouse in North Carolina was crumbling when one couple decided to restore their ancestors’ property to its original glory—and found joy inside its shiplap walls again.
split PERSONALITY • A suburban Boston couple transforms a tired Colonial Revival into a contemporary farmhouse that embraces family life and surrounding vistas.
MAKING MODERN MEMORIES • This Louisiana farmhouse enjoys the best of both worlds—country living within the city limits.
UPWARD mobility • Maximize your patio’s potential by potting up quick-growing climbers and pretty, edible plants.
PLAYING HOUSE • Color, joy, and handmade treasures fill art educator and musician Dre Towey’s home.
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