2021 is gearing up to be 2020’s younger, less predictable sibling. This means there’s a chance you’ll spend even more time in a house you didn’t buy with 24/7 vibes in mind.
If your extended time at home means you’d like to add some warmth and comfort to a modern space or upgrade an outdated look, farmhouse chic could be the answer. Its combination of open space, calming tones, and practical touches will transform your home into something that works for you now and raises your home’s value for the future.
Not sure where to start? Here are 4 things to keep in mind as you create the rustic remodel of your dreams.
Take a Cue From the Classics
The small, cozy spaces of the classic farmhouse style can be updated by removing walls to create open, airy, multifunctional rooms that still retain their comfortable feel. Natural elements such as wood and stone in wall treatments, exposed wooden beams in living rooms, and wood floors throughout the house become modern by choosing a lighter wood or more refined details.
And something as simple as the textures you use can lift your rustic design from classic to modern in a heartbeat.
Keep It Neutral
A quick search on Pinterest will reveal pages of color inspiration for your remodel and they all fall on the neutral end of the spectrum. Soft whites, grays, and pinks. Light blues and greens. All with the purpose of highlighting the peaceful feel of your modern farmhouse space.
Keep this palette in mind when choosing your wall colors, but also your bathroom vanity, kitchen countertops, and living room feature walls as well.
Aim for Minimalism and Practicality
Minimalism might not be the first word that comes to mind when you think of farmhouse style, but the modern version requires it. Clear out the clutter and focus on clean lines in your furniture choices and other room features.
Once you’ve whittled down to the essentials, they should serve practical purposes rather than just be for show. Use wooden baskets to hold blankets and magazines, dressers as TV stands, or sleek benches as coffee tables. And to keep things from being too cold and stark, curate the perfect selection of personal items, art, and mementos to make your home completely yours.
Don’t Forget the “Chic” in Farmhouse Chic
Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and modern chandeliers are design trends that fit the modern farmhouse aesthetic perfectly.
These touches can show up as streamlined fixtures in your bathrooms, updated kitchen cabinet hardware, and the clean lines of your fireplace treatment. All adding to the glam without taking anything away from the minimalist, calm, cozy feel that drew you to the farmhouse style in the first place.
There’s No Better Time
You’re seeing more of your home than ever, so now is the perfect time to make it the open and airy, calm and cozy haven you need to see you and your family through 2021.
If you’ve decided farmhouse chic is right for you, contact us at Suncoast Custom Homes for a quote. We’d love to give you a pin-worthy Pinterest home to call your own.
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