start a project
Front of a white board-and-batten home in Westfield, NJ, with a full-width covered porch, black windows and round attic windows in the gables

What Makes a Modern Farmhouse Renovation Work?

Renovations & Additions by MRC

Front of a white board-and-batten home in Westfield, NJ, with a full-width covered porch, black windows and round attic windows in the gables
Farmhouse front porch with square white columns, lantern sconces and a gray front door under a transom

Modern Farmhouse style is about the merging of rural architectural details and modern comforts.

How do you achieve this look through renovation or new construction?

There are a few keys to creating that warm, down-to-earth, practical home. And there is a big range in farmhouse style on the rustic-to-modern spectrum, with no right or wrong interpretation. Farmhouse is practical, simple and imperfect (think of weathered materials); it is not overly decorated, cluttered or fussy.

What are key elements to bring Modern Farmhouse to life?

  1. Wall paneling: shiplap, tongue-and-groove and beadboard
  2. Natural Colors, Materials and Textures
  3. Design Details like Sliding Barn Doors

What are key elements of a Modern Farmhouse kitchen?

Galley kitchen with white cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, a stainless hood and two lantern pendants over the counter
  1. Apron-front sink (think generously sized with a gooseneck faucet)
  2. Simple hardware.
  3. Natural wood: eg, wide plank floors, exposed beams
  4. Selective open shelving

What are key elements of a Modern Farmhouse bathroom?

Bathroom with a marble floor, a wood-paneled door, a vanity with a framed mirror and a tub beyond
  1. Freestanding or claw-foot tub
  2. Paneling
  3. Natural wood vanity