Farmhouse Style | Home Design Trends

Home on the Modern Range

Far from adhering to strict rules or a single type of look, Farmhouse Evolved frees you up to bring in elements from a range of styles. The expected soft neutrals and warm woods take on unexpected elements like black accents, textured stone, and ornamental molding for a more sophisticated effect.

Project: Shea McGee's Home

Designer: Shea McGee, Studio McGee

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Dark, saturated colors help punctuate and complement soft neutrals.

An enameled cast iron sink perfectly blends classic and industrial.

Subway wall tile and honeycomb floor tile simply never go out of style.

Wood trim and plant life soften a space and help connect it with nature.

Farmhouse Evolved in the Kitchen

Harkening to the days of iceboxes and cast iron stoves, the kitchen remains the centerpiece of the farmhouse look but now with modern conveniences and contemporary design touches. Layered finishes—nickels, brass, and copper, for example—add a dash of luxe while honey and white oaks create an airy warmth for a lived-in, vintage appeal. Tall ceilings with exposed beams are always a plus.

Project: North Carolina Colonial

Designer: Chris Loves Julia

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A traditional faucet in polished nickel offers a classic old-world charm.