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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 in Westfield, NJ

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 in Westfield, NJ
  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