If you follow this blog you (hopefully) have an interest in the Modern Farmhouse aesthetic. It has hopefully provided you with some inspiration as you replicate elements of this style to suit your own home in whatever way you see fit.
However, while you may enjoy and appreciate the Modern Farmhouse look, you may not be able to pin down exactly what it is that makes this look the beloved aesthetic it is. This darling of social platforms like Pinterest and Instagram is the synthesis of the traditional and the contemporary, the bold and the neutral. In this post, we’ll look at some of the characteristics that make Modern Farmhouse what it is. Like any aesthetic, however, it is what you make of it. The better you understand the characteristics of this style of decor, the better able you’ll be to marry it with your own personal style and taste to create an aesthetic that is both satisfying and unique…
Warmth and simplicity
While the Modern Farmhouse certainly embraces elements of contemporary design, it is the perfect fit for those who find the minimalism of a contemporary aesthetics a little sterile. Modern Farmhouse is all about warmth, using natural materials like wood and stone which automatically make us feel more at ease. It deals less in the ornate and ostentatious and more in the simple and humble. That’s why it’s such a great aesthetic for everyone. You can make it work, whatever kind of home you have and whatever your budget.
Clean lines and neutrality
While some may adore traditional / country aesthetics, they may be a little too visually busy for others. Traditional farmhouse aesthetics tend to have a lot going on in terms of colors and textures, and as such, they may be a little too cluttered for those who like their living spaces orderly.
A Modern Farmhouse look, by contrast, borrows from contemporary design including clean lines, neutral colors and natural materials. That’s not to say that bold designs and bright colors can’t be incorporated… but they’re best used as statement pieces.
Animal / agricultural motifs
Of course, it wouldn’t be a farmhouse without a few carefully chosen animal or agricultural motifs. These can be as bold or as subtle as your tastes permit. For instance, if you’re looking for a bold talking point with a contemporary twist, you might want to hang a faux cow skull on your wall. Or, if you’d prefer something a little more discreet, you may prefer to incorporate a vintage horseshoe on your mantelpiece. Some, on the other hand, may choose to fill a corner with an antique butter churn. There are no wrong answers.
Farmhouse Style – Modern & Vintage Mix
Vintage inspirations
Finally, a Modern Farmhouse aesthetic is supposed to feel used and lived in with a touch of shabby chic. Distressed paintwork on your dining table and chairs, mismatched vintage furnishings and pre-loved frame prints can all add to the wonderfully charming nature of a Modern Farmhouse aesthetic.
Which elements of this look will you use in your home?
