Comfort, warmth, and homeyness. These are the key tenants of the modern farmhouse design style. This enduring legacy of design has evolved from rustic, minimalist origins to the chic, airy, and elevated style you see today. Initially inspired by homes in rural America, the farmhouse style now incorporates contemporary and vintage furniture, natural wood, and elegant, yet understated accents.
If you are designing a modern farmhouse, there’s no better source for furnishings than Bob’s Discount Furniture. A go-to for high-quality American furniture with a modern-meets-rustic feel, Bob’s Furniture is a budget-friendly brand beloved by designers. As we explore some key characteristics of the modern farmhouse style, consider how to take each element and personalize it to your spaces.
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Connection to the Outdoors
Considering the farmhouse style was inspired by the idyllic farms in rural America, it’s unsurprising that it promotes a sense of connectivity between the outdoors and indoors.
Natural Color Palette
Many farmhouse designs feature a natural color palette of earth tones and clean whites to create a sense of connection to nature. Once this airy, grounded palette has been set, you can bring in unusual accent colors like sage green and burnt orange to create a warm, surprising color experience.
Wood Elements
Another way to bring the essence of the outdoors into your home is to add natural wood elements. Whether through furniture, accent pieces, or architectural details, wood adds a sense of organic authenticity to your modern farmhouse decor. Bonus points if it has a distressed finish!
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Decor
To nail an upscale farmhouse style, bring in an eclectic mix of decor including antique or antique-inspired pieces, and artwork.
Art
Traditionally, a farmhouse design style would include minimal art or ornamentation. If there was any, it might be a painting of a bucolic country scene. Today, however, you can go different ways with art to provide a contemporary twist to the style. You may want to keep your home light and airy with a few black and white watercolors, but if you have a statement abstract piece, you can use it to create a striking point of contrast.
Art and decor with handmade, tactile details are encouraged, as are imperfections. When displaying small works, creating a gallery wall is a popular choice — shop for unique art in local thrift stores, or online on Kaiyo.
Woven Accents
Quilts and woven accents are common elements in the farmhouse design style. Quilts possess a sense of Americana that the farmhouse style is known for. Additionally, we’d recommend wicker chairs, rattan light fixtures, baskets, and natural rugs made from jute or sisal. These have a light, airy, and neutral aesthetic while possessing a handmade, down-to-earth feeling that reflects the ethos of this design style.
Architectural Details
There are plenty of architectural choices to make your home feel more like a modern farmhouse. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Wainscoting
- Sliding barn door
- Wrought iron
- Wide plank floors
- Many windows
- Shutter shelves
- Exposed beams
Furniture
If we could summarize what the furniture of a traditional farmhouse is, we would say it’s a mix of oversized, ultra-comfortable furniture and spindly wooden stools. When it comes to actual seating, comfort is the priority. However, you might also find unique antique pieces that look as if they are so fragile they might break.
Fortunately, contemporary furniture companies like Bob’s Furniture offer designs that evoke the feel of slim-lined antiques, but with larger, more comfortable seats. And, of course, a rustic wooden kitchen/dining table is a must in a modern farmhouse!
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Patterns
Excessive ornamentation is not an element of the farmhouse style, but that doesn’t mean you won’t see any patterns. Traditional plaid or gingham upholstery is commonplace, adding a sense of nostalgia to a room. Geometric flooring in a kitchen or bathroom is also popular, providing a stylish focal point.
Does Bob’s Furniture Fit My Budget?
It’s in the name – Bob’s Discount Furniture focuses on providing high-quality pieces for affordable prices. Additionally, you can find pre-loved Bob’s furniture on Kaiyo for even greater savings. Whether you’re starting a design from scratch, or adding a few key pieces to your modern farmhouse-style home, Kaiyo’s shoppable platform makes it simple to find exactly what you need. Explore our entire collection of Bob’s Furniture here.
