At a moment in time when even the bare-bottom basics are busting the budget, it might seem a little, ahem, rich to point out the less-than-luxe decorating choices that are bringing down your farmhouse ...

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The farmhouse style, or country house, dominated the interior design scene over the past decade, especially with the influence of names like Joanna Gaines. But in 2025, what is the relevance of this ...