Moody Monday: Chic Modern Farmhouse Style

Today I thought I would bring back a feature I use to do awhile back called “Moody Monday“, where I feature a mood board of design inspiration, accessories and paint colors.   I’m not sure I’m ready to bring back the feature every week, but if I can get my act together, you’ll be seeing at least a couple of these every month.

Today, I wanted to pull a mood board together highlighting modern farmhouse style with a twist of chic. Now, I know not everyone is interested in the more traditional rustic farmhouse style but when it comes to the (less rustic) more modern farmhouse designs we’re seeing, I think there is a little something for everyone and every design style.

via Decor de Province

More than anything, today I wanted to show you the layering possibilities and give you lots of inspiration for fabrics, finishes, accessories, rugs and paint colors.  Below are the sources for everything in the design board. Click on the coordinating number directly below image for link to the product source (affiliate links used).

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Even though my design style isn’t necessarily farmhouse (I’m pretty eclectic), I do however use a few of the staple farmhouse design elements in my own home.  For instance, traditional farmhouse design usually incorporates architectural elements; such as an old wall clocks, antique columns, mantles, old signs, shutters, windows, mirrors and finials.  I love to find and work in architectural type pieces into my ecclectic home design anytime I can because I think it adds character and something really unique

 

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via Geschke Architects

Incorporating reclaimed wood into the back of bookshelves or using old doors in a more modern way is a great way to work in architectural elements.  You can find these fun old pieces at salvage yards or even antique stores.  It doesn’t have to be farmhouse, many of these old pieces will work with any design style.

via Old Seagrove Homes

A modern alternative to traditional rustic farmhouse finishes like galvanized metal is by incorporating shiny chrome, nickel and mercury glass. Better yet, try mixing in some galvanized metal with modern mercury glass. It’s a beautiful and modern combination.

via Greige Design

A modern alternative to rustic farmhouse art is incorporating bolder abstracts pieces that really add a wow factor to a space.  I think the mix of rustic and modern is so interesting and chic in a space.

via Atlanta Homes/Cote de Texas

Another easy way to add a twist of chic to modern farmhouse style is to add a more modern rug like an overdyed rug.  Overdyed gives the appearance of being distressed and old but the vibrant colors they add when they are re-dyed really kick it up a notch and give a modern feel. Again, that mix of old and modern is so interesting and adds so much interest in a space.

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Rustic farmhouse style colors that we traditionally see are usually something like white, black, red, green and yellow. Anything goes when it comes to modern farmhouse color schemes but I love the idea of using more muted/muddy type colors and even layering shades of one color like indigo and gray, mixed with the traditional black and white.

So many possibilities and ways that we can pull out those unique elements from modern farmhouse style and customize our own spaces. I think that’s why my design style is so eclectic. I can appreciate and pull out elements that I love from any design style. 🙂

I hope there is something here that inspires and helps you to create your perfect space no matter what your design style is.

Thanks for stopping by today and if you want to look at past Moody Mondays, you can find them here.

Cheers!

Cyndy

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