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With its natural materials, eclectic palette, and rough-hewn charm, the farmhouse style is hard to resist. Now that it’s been around for a while, we’re seeing the look begin to mature and evolve, adopting elements from other genres while staying true to its core allure — earthy simplicity and good old fashioned comfort. Let’s take a look where this trend is headed.

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.

Farmhouse Evolved in the Bathroom

Nothing says farmhouse quite like enameled cast iron. While that’s as true today as ever, we’re also seeing the farmhouse look being pulled off with more modern forms and materials. Industrial design cues pair with warm woods and traditional faucets for a look that’s at once classic and contemporary.

Project: The Madison
Designer: Jean Stoffer, Jean Stoffer Design

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.