Sharon McCormick Designs, Carl Vernlund PhotographyAdding non-structural beams would be another way to add interest to a ceiling. Pair them with honed black granite countertops to impart a casualness while a shinier countertop reflects light. “Copper is a warm metal which stands out and adds personality because it’s not used as frequently as others,” McCormick said.Īs for cabinets, Shaker-style is often used in modern farmhouse for its simplicity while white Shaker-style feels clean. In kitchensĬopper is a popular choice for a modern farmhouse kitchen. Metals and wood used together are particularly appealing. Metals can be used in lighting, appliances, furniture and building supplies. She suggested homeowners use up to three different metals in a room so that it feels more eclectic than matchy-matchy. “A greater proportion of metals are used, including copper, brass, iron, stainless steel, brushed nickel and tin.” “It incorporates the same elements but without the rusticity,” McCormick said. “It’s a great way to use family heirlooms.”Īn offshoot of your typical modern farmhouse is industrial modern farmhouse which brings an edgier style into the mix. “It’s ‘green,’ with recycling and reusing materials and furniture,” she said. The style also inspires many environmentally-friendly homeowners. Furniture is arranged to be conducive to socializing,” she said. “Function is as important as aesthetics, with storage as concealed as possible. “Comfortable upholstered furniture pieces in casual fabrics are family-friendly.”įunction in modern farmhouse is very important. “The mix of vintage with more contemporary pieces is interesting and personal,” McCormick said. They all add texture without a lot of pattern. Some of the things that make up the style include reclaimed flooring, stone, brick, granite and soapstone. Materials – furniture, flooring and more – are natural and sometimes imperfect. The neutral color palette in whites, beiges and grays are easy to live with, she said, as well as being calming and soothing. (Sharon McCormick Designs, Gordon Beall Photography) The color scheme is neutral beige with white trim to enhance the openness of the foyer and sitting area. The light fixtures were chosen because they feature both brushed nickel and wood.
The railing in a combination of warm wood and metal cable is an excellent example of Industrial Modern Farmhouse.
Sharon McCormick Designs, Gordon Beall PhotographyThe chic staircase is the centerpiece of this house, even visible from the outside intentionally through the placement of the windows.
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