Antique finds and fresh finishes are lively additions to any modern farmhouse exterior.
Clean lines, aged wood, and neutral backdrops add to the impact.
These examples of farmhouse style each have a unique twist on this all-American aesthetic.
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Read on to be inspired to revamp your farmhouse exterior for an inviting home.
Tall, wood-cased windows and apitched metal rooftoppedwith a cupolacreate an unmistakable country look.
Theblack front doorand window trim deliver modern contrast against whitewashed brick and board-and-batten siding.
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Thenew windowsand features give an otherwise weathered farmhouse exterior a modern look.
At the same time, dark wood-clad windows and posts introduce a taste of modern flair.
Landscaping throughout the front yard is built to endure intense Texas heat.
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Eco-Friendly Finishes
This earth-friendly farmhouse combines form and function in amodern industrialstyle.
Airtight insulation, efficient geothermal heating and cooling, and new metal roofing transformed the 1980s structure.
Additions of efficient metal-clad windows andinsulated doorsenhance the home’s farmhouse exterior.
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Southern Coastal Charm
The owners of this white farmhouse built it from the ground up.
Horizontal fence slats give the cozy front porch modern styling.
Details such as exposed rafters and board-and-batten shuttersadd authentic coastal charm.
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The large 1,600-square-foot farmhouse now welcomes family and friends to the acreage as a guest cottage.
Chipped wood, traditional windows, and awraparound porchsupply this modern farmhouse exterior with plenty of country charm.
A warm palette of mossy green and sage balanced with cream differentiates the house from the surrounding beige builds.
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Thepicket fencepainted the same color as the home is a subtle but stylish nod to classicfarmhouse exterior style.
Decorated withwicker chairsand anoutdoor bar, it has everything they need to enjoy the simple life.
A mix of classic colonial andbay windowsadds country character while carving out cozy interior nooks.
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Their design plan was to create a welcoming,vintage-style homefilled with sweet, storied finds.
Theexpansive gardenmakes the tin-roofed oasis even more inviting.
Contemporary Country Charm
This 1,730-square-foot modern farmhouse blendscontemporary minimalismwith country charm.
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Simple stone pavers beckon guests through the gate, where a bright splash oflime greengreets them at the door.
Color-Happy Colonial
This farmhouse exterior is brimming with curb appeal (and Colonial accents).
A manicured garden lines the brick foundation while pops of turquoise blue adorn the porch’srocking chairsand latticed storm door.
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Metalfarmhouse sconcesand black window trim give what could have been a cutesy cottage a contemporary twist.
Rustic Barn Revival
This gabled-roof gem isreminiscent of a restored barn.
It relies on faded wood panels for its rustic farmhouse exterior.
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It had to carry classic charmmuch like a sweet Rieslingbut also needed unexpected moments.
Grille-free windows outlined in nearly black provide modern contrast without looking too stark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Board and batten is the most popular throw in of siding used for farmhouses.
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you’re able to also use earth tones like green, blue, yellow, or dark orange.
Modern farmhouse style mixes rustic farmhouse decor with more contemporary furnishings and designs.
It is an updated take on the traditional farmhouse style.
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