Modern Farmhouse Style: 250+ Ways to Harmonize Rustic Charm with Contemporary Living

Move over, shabby chic: The new farmhouse look is all about clean lines and modern shapes, paired with rustic textures and clever upcycled decor ideas from the country life. With Modern Farmhouse Style, you can now achieve that farmhouse aesthetic in your own home—no matter where you reside.This collection of more than 250 gorgeous yet attainable farmhouse-inspired decor ideas, organizational tips, and DIY projects is everything you need to make your modern home perfectly rustic—or vice versa! With chapters on entryways, living spaces, kitchens, dining rooms, family rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and outdoor spaces, you’ll learn how to “countrify” any area of your home so it’s charming yet refined, homey yet chic. You’ll learn how to select the proper mix of contemporary and rustic furniture, pick raw materials, build out unique DIY projects, and add attractive and inspired personal touches. Whether you’re a city or a country dweller, Modern Farmhouse Style will bring the you the best of both worlds. Chapters Include: Entryways Choose One Sculptural Accent Use Hairpin Legs to Build Entryway Furniture Have Fun with Entryway Paint Reuse the Old Like New Living Rooms Start (and Display) Collections Embrace the Power of Paint Recast a Bird Cage into a Coffee Table Let Original Features Shine Kitchens Seek Out Sleek Storage Options Four Ways to Update an Island Mount a Sophisticated Wooden Wine Rack Reinterpret Historic Influences Dining Rooms Go for a Polished Palette Update Farmhouse Imagery Craft a Handsome Dining Room Table Get Rustic Schoolhouse Charm Family Rooms Explore Cabin Chic Assemble a Crate Coffee Table Farmhouse Workspaces Four Ways Update a Fireplace Bedrooms Update a Headboard Silhouette Use Vintage Toys in Sweet Vignettes Beautify a Dresser with Country Touches Seek Out Handmade “Flaws” Bathrooms Bring in Natural Fibers Embrace Courageous Decor Welcome Brick to the Bath Turn Tile Strategically Outdoor Spaces Salvage Outdoor Dining Sets Make Modern Use of a Classic Barn Illuminate the Garden Path Create Restful Nooks Read more