HGTV's Joanna Gaines put modern farmhouse exteriors on the map. With their white, board-and-batten siding, black roofs, and trim to match, these homes popped up all across the country in a trend that ...

The Fixer Upper effect is real, and it could make your home sell faster and for more money. Homebuyers are willing to pay about 10% more than expected for homes featuring modern farmhouse-style ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) HENDERSON, NEV. — The “Contemporary Farmhouse,” ...

From white board and batten siding to black frame windows and gables, the modern farmhouse style has begun to dominate our New Jersey neighborhoods. Not only does the style bring sleek exteriors — ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeffrey Steele has been a freelance writer for one-third of a century. Fashion fads come and go, as do popular home design trends.

Although its origins date back centuries, the farmhouse style is one of the most persistent trends when it comes to contemporary architecture and interior design. Modern, revival and restored ...

The light, clean look of transitional design isn’t just about white kitchens and light neutral furnishings — it applies to a home’s exterior as well. Combine that with Mediterranean style homes ...

Thanks in part to the efforts of HGTV and a certain couple in Waco, Texas, “farmhouse style” has been booming for the last 15 years or so. But make no mistake, the classic aesthetic has been around ...