Traditional design offering comfortable, inviting spaces with a modern touch Comfy, cozy, and full of charm, the modern farmhouse is not going out of style anytime soon. Designers like Joanna Gaines ...

Cool but somehow cozy, Meg's monochromatic space reshaped how I see the modern farmhouse style – I thought this look was ...

Buyers are zooming in on amenities such as white oak floors, soapstone countertops, or even a pot filler. While the modern farmhouse is no longer a big draw to home buyers, white oak flooring, top ...

Wood may be essential to a modern farmhouse kitchen, but it doesn’t have to be used in an obvious format. The wood ceilings of this ranch-style North Carolina house adds charm and warmth to the space ...

Clean lines paired with rustic details are the essence of a modern farmhouse living room. But what’s the appeal of this comfortable yet timeless look? “From the untreated woods to natural materials, ...

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Chip and Joanna Gaines may not be done with this nostalgic home aesthetic, but maybe it has finally run its course. By Ronda Kaysen We are living in the age of the Modern Farmhouse. This is why so ...

Modern farmhouse style has skyrocketed in popularity over the past 10 years, and it’s easy to see why. Combining traditional farmhouse elements with more contemporary touches, the style is classic yet ...

But when modern farmhouse becomes overly popular, it becomes prosaic, something that Karens and Eat, Pray, Love crowds enjoy. Joanna Gaines herself is now mass producing the style via a partnership ...

Joe and Molly Stormont loved living in St. Paul’s Mac-Groveland. But as their family grew, they needed more space. “We had two kids, a third on the way,” Joe said. “We knew we were due to have another ...

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For generations, New England homeowners have argued over the region’s architectural canon: Colonial or Cape? Victorian or ranch? Paper or Styrofoam Dunkin’ cup? (OK, maybe less on the last one.) In ...