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Farmhouse modern help

8 years ago

Hi- I love the farmhouse modern look, how do I make it work for my house? I currently painted my exterior door white, installed black hardware on it, and painted my railing on the stairs black while keeping Posts white. Trouble is, we have several brown paintings and frames throughout the house. all of our other doors are nickel plated hardware and our kitchen cabinets are cherry. any suggestions on how to make this work or should I not have painted the railing black?


* please excuse the clutter- the only picture I had on file was from when our floors were being installed ( :





Comments (12)

  • 8 years ago

    I attached a few that I love. I plan on doing the same ship lap wall above my fire place as pictured.

  • 8 years ago
    Looking forward to suggestions, thanks!
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I think if you were up for it painting the cabinets to a lighter color as well as the walls would really brighten up your home (and look more like the photos you have attached). But even without painting I really think just incorporating the right furniture could really help you achieve the look you are going for as well. This is just a quick idea for the dining room table and chairs...The colors are highly interchangeable and we have rectangular table options as well. If you like any of these ideas please feel free to email me at allyssa.power@ethanallen.com and we can look at more furniture options!

  • 8 years ago
    Thanks Allyssa!
  • 8 years ago

    Remove the stair carpeting and any other carpeting on the main floor, replace with stained wood like the flooring, paint the entire house a white and the cabinets in the white-grey-blue range for the most on trend look.

    Farmhouse elements as shown are , sliding door, wood hood, white cabinets, natural floor, the color blue, iron chandeliers.

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  • 8 years ago
    Thanks- while I don’t disagree. I was hoping for a few options that could look great but not be as much $$$.
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    You are far from farmhouse. Especially given cherry cabinetry with the flooring. No ship lap on that fireplace either , please. Concentrate on the kitchen.......and a counter depth fridge as well with a re do of that entire wall. Reality is the kitchen is too small for an island with seating

  • 8 years ago
    I think the hardwood floors work just fine- I attached another pic below so you can see the color better. The carpet is pretty hideous though.

    In regards to the island, I wanted to attach a photo example of of a kitchen that I liked but not looking to extend my island for seating. Mainly lookin for ideas on how to help transition the fireplace room. White cabinetry in the kitchen with some black hardware I think would look nice.
  • 8 years ago

    The black staircase railing works with a traditional home, too, so I don't think you made a mistake. Unfortunately, trying to turn a tract home into a farmhouse will look affected. Mixing some rustic elements with traditional and soft modern might give you more of the vibe you currently like, while not taking so far as a theme look, given your fixed elements.

    An idea to blend your current cabinetry. Lighten the walls. Consider refacing the work island.

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    Above the fireplace, put a large painting of a pastoral scene or large, framed photograph of a natural area by your home. Speaking of frames, don't feel the need to match them. Varying tones are interesting and can be grouped in a pleasing way.


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    Use Persian or simple/modern (non-matching) rugs on the rustic floors.

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  • 8 years ago

    Shiplap and a traditional fireplace go together about as well as a hot dog and whipped cream. Two totally different styles that should never be mixed. I'm not sure that I even know what a modern farmhouse look is. It sounds like somethat that was invented rather than a genuine style based on reality.

  • 8 years ago

    Nice home.

    Saw the saw … and the toilet: remodeling the bathroom? When the construction work/painting, etc. is done, make sure you find a way to "lose" the clutter in every room and you'll like the results of your remodel efforts a lot better.

    Your cherry cabinets look great -- don't change them.

    For decorative purposes, you might consider adding white painted box shelving above your existing cabinets -- replacing the short section of drywall above the cabinets. Open shelving can mix well with a modern farmhouse vibe and you could display treasures -- cookie jars, candy dishes, serving dishes, that you like but rarely use there. Alternately ...

    ... While I don't like wall paper for the walls generally, having some wall paper trim tape at the top of the wall at the ceiling can add interest t-- and a desired look -- to a kitchen with a short "wall" above the cabinets (overhead cabinets that don't go all the way to the ceiling or have an open space above them). Something … food or flower garden, perhaps?

    https://www.homedepot.com/b/Decor-Wallpaper/Border/N-5yc1vZbc0qZ1z17d1h

    You could paint every photo and mirror frame you have either all black or all white -- no brown left to clash. Less expensive than having them reframed.

    You could swap out overhead light fixtures for ceiling fans with lights with the modern farmhouse look you seek. Not a fan of the faux "candle" look for overhead lights.