American Farmhouse Style

American Farmhouse Style is the ultimate resource for open, welcoming American décor and architecture, whether in a historic farmhouse, modern country estate or suburban home.

Reimagining Home

American Farmhouse Style

Renovate or Build? • Should you renovate your existing home or move into a new house? Let this quiz help you decide.

DIY or Pros? • Should you DIY your renovation, or hire pros? Answer these 5 questions to help you decide.

LESSONS LEARNED FROM DIY RENOVATIONS • My husband and I have DIYed all the renovations we’ve done in our house. Here are some of the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

Exterior Elements • Make sure the outside of your home reflects your farmhouse style inside.

EXTERIOR FARMHOUSE COLORS • For centuries, the traditional farmhouse has been white. Today, you have more options. Here are the most popular exterior colors.

Entryway Essentials • Highly functional areas like mudrooms and entryways have specific design requirements in order to make them the most usable for you and your family.

ALL-IN-ONE • Oftentimes, there isn’t enough space to have a separate room for every function. Use these tips to perfect your multifunction room for entering, storing and even laundry.

Living Space Logistics • Incorporate these timeless farmhouse details into the living spaces in your home.

EXPERT TIPS ON FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT • Designer Holly Thompson gives helpful advice in designing your living room.

UPCYCLING FURNITURE WITH PAINT • Upcycling furniture creates a homey touch that’s classic for farmhouse style. Choosing the furniture and paint can be overwhelming, but Susan Hudson, creator of the Black Dog Salvage furniture paint line, has expert advice on how to choose your paint.

Keys to the Kitchen • Craft a cozy, inviting, functional and charming space at the center of your home.

WHAT’S IN A SINK? • The sink you choose will be central to your kitchen design. The kitchen experts and sink manufacturers at Sinkology share their expertise on your sink options.

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR APPLIANCES • Creating the perfect kitchen requires balance between style and function. When it comes to selecting your refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and other appliances, Tony Dowling of Elmira Stove Works has a few tips to help.

Statement Dining • The dining room is the perfect area for large, foundational pieces that are staples of your farmhouse décor.

FUNCTIONAL ART • The dining room is an ideal place to display serveware. Polder’s Old World Market sells just that—handcrafted wood pieces that are meant to last a lifetime. Here are some of Loran Polder’s tips on choosing and displaying them.

Bedroom Bliss • When designing your bedroom, keep things simple and warm for a welcoming farmhouse space.

Bathroom Basics • Strategically pick materials and finishes for a bathroom style that will stand the test of time.

MODERN VS. CLASSIC • Every small design decision you make will contribute to the overall look. Here are some of the modern versus classic farmhouse options in the bathroom.

Vintage Cottage Farmhouse • This New Jersey home received a DIY farmhouse facelift full of vintage treasures, revamped pieces and cozy charm.

RE-DRESSING A DRESSER • Sometimes the perfect décor is right under your nose. While Valerie has many vintage pieces she’s restored or repurposed, one piece that stands out is an antique dresser.

DIY GERMAN SCHMEAR • Are you ready to reimagine your brickwork? German schmear is a technique to give existing brick a distinctly Old World feel. Here’s how Valerie did her own German schmear.

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