Embrace the clean lines of modern decor and add a rustic farmhouse touch to create a house exterior that impresses your guests (and the entire neighborhood) right from the start.
Whether that’s to introduce your interior style or to optimize the structural components of your building, a modern farmhouse exterior can translate into majestic yet cozy results.
The trick is to take certain elements from each style: the neutral colors and smooth, contemporary lines with a more minimalist feel from modern decor, and some natural inspiration from farmhouse homes.
Rather than an abundance of vintage and decorative items, modern farmhouse exteriors are more about adding subtle rustic touches like choosing reclaimed wood and other salvaged materials, but you can find your own way of making this style work for you.
Start by drawing inspiration from the stunning modern farmhouse examples that our design experts have scouted for you.
01 – Create some conscious contrast
White and off-white are the most popular primary colors in modern farmhouse decor. Overall, this style tends to rely on neutral hues such as gray and black, as well as accents in natural colors.
A handy way of making neutral shades work on your house exterior is to use them to create some contrast, like this light-colored house with a darker gray section complementing the roof.
