Your Complete Guide to Modern Farmhouse Design

Pay Close Attention to the Walls

Let your walls talk—no, really! The style of the walls in your home is key in helping support your décor style and tell a story. When it comes to designing a modern farmhouse-style home, you have plenty of options.

"Common feature walls in modern farmhouse homes include shiplap, board and batten trim, and white-washed brick," blogger Amy Long of Modern Farmhouse Glam shares. No matter how many of these styles you choose to incorporate, you can't go wrong.

Be Mindful of Flooring, Fixtures, and Finishes

The right flooring, fixtures, and finishes can also make a modern farmhouse space really shine, Long notes.

"Neutral pallets of white and grey are classic modern farmhouse," she explains. "Elements like wood flooring or beams warm up a modern farmhouse space. Wrought iron lighting fixtures and black accents or paint are also hallmark features."

Add Texture to Your Space

While neutrals are definitely a key component of modern farmhouse design, you can certainly think a bit outside the box, too, Cravens comments.

"Don't feel that you need to paint all the wood accents in white," she notes. "If you have chosen white shiplap for your walls, don't be afraid to use a different tone of wood for any additional accents, like beams, mantels, and furnishings."

Mix Function and Aesthetic

It's all about the little details here. Mix function with aesthetics when designing a space that is truly modern and farmhouse-inspired.

"To capture the modern farmhouse design, find décor pieces that are functional and beautiful," blogger Kerri DiMiceli says. "When styling my kitchen, I found white canisters with a diamond milk-glass design and wooden tops which are not only perfect for storage but are a nod to the crystal glasses I drank out of at my grandmother's house."

Don't Be Afraid to Go Glam

A few glam touches can complement the modern farmhouse aesthetic wonderfully, Long comments. "I included features like blingy crystal chandeliers to my home, which is a combination of modern, modern farmhouse, and a bit glam,” she notes. Translation: bring on the sparkles.

Allow Yourself to Style and Restyle

The neutral color palette that is prominent in farmhouse-style spaces makes it easy to introduce new accessories over time without having to start decorating from scratch, DiMiceli notes.

"Sticking with the same general color palette in several rooms also makes your decor pieces interchangeable, so you can easily freshen up looks without breaking the bank." she shares. So go ahead and shop your house if you feel the need to restyle!

Hang Stunning Light Fixtures

Don't underestimate the impact a gorgeous statement fixture can make in a modern farmhouse space. Even if you're renting, take the initiative to remove builder-grade chandeliers and other lighting that doesn't support the modern farmhouse aesthetic. Replace these bland pieces with oversized brass finds that will make a major visual statement and bring you joy every time you see them.