What’s the secret to farmhouses’ enduring appeal? Unparalleled connection to their surroundings! Unlike one-size-fits-all design styles, the modern farmhouse aesthetic is firmly rooted in location. This issue of Modern Farmhouse Home & Living celebrates that versatility with a fresh crop of homes, each with its own unique look. You’ll find slope- side houses, beach homes and lake cottages each perfectly suited to their setting and also decidedly farmhouse. There’s also a heaping helping of ideas—from shopping finds to DIY projects— for creating your own take on the look. We hope this issue inspires you to carve out your own slice of the good life, no matter what spot you call home.
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STYLE FILES • Fresh ways to bring the farmhouse look home.
decorating to-dos • Update a space with these top trends of 2023 to overhaul a room with minimal effort or cost.
form and function • Conquer that household to-do list more effectively with purposefully designed utility spaces.
precious metals • Add an industrial element throughout the house for a sleek, modern touch.
COME ON IN • Real-life farmhouses from coast to coast.
PRACTICAL MAGIC • This Virginia farmhouse takes a less-is-more approach to timeless, rustic style.
BY DESIGN • A homeowner revives every last inch of a historic farmhouse.
SUBURBAN COWGIRL • Staying true to her home’s rural roots proved to be just the right design move for this East Texas antiques dealer.
ANOTHER WORLD • European ex-pats merge heirlooms and rustic Americana for a one-of-a-kind look.
MODERN ALCHEMY • A designer casts a spell on a California farmhouse with a bewitching mix of bold colors, organic textures and artisanal details.
BACK IN ACTION • Treasured New England heirlooms get a fresh start at a sunny California farmhouse.
SECOND ACT • A down-and-out house gives way to a stunning home where family memories can be made for years to come.
DIY NOTEBOOK • Easy projects to create your own farmhouse style.
ETERNAL BEAUTY • Fill your home with flowers year-round using one of these easy dried or pressed flower projects.
PALLET PERFECTION • Cast-off shipping pallets present an unmatched mix of rustic and industrial. (Not to mention affordability!) Use them to craft one-of-a-kind household furnishings.
resource guide • The paints, products and professionals featured in this issue.
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