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.

New Year, New Plans

American Farmhouse Style • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022

DIY FIRE STARTER • Stave off the blues this winter with these seasonal activities.

Online Exclusives! • Get regular inspiration with our upcoming online web articles.

DIY Patterned FLOORS • Learn how to create a patterned tile look without replacing all your floors.

STENCIL Style • There are so many gorgeous stencil options available. Here are a few of our favorites from Cutting Edge Stencils. You can get these in different sizes, to better match your existing tile. And don’t forget that the color is up to you—you can create any stencil pattern in any color to suit your home’s color palette.

PAINT Pick • What kind of paint should you use for floors?

HOW TO HANG A Barn Door • Meet our 2022 Brand Ambassador, and learn how to hang your own barn door.

Pillow Perfection • A mom on a mission finds success creating handmade pillow covers.

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Open Shelf Affair • Open shelving is an old trend renewed with explosive popularity for farmhouse style.

OPEN or CLOSED? • Should you put open shelves in your kitchen? Here are some of the biggest advantages and disadvantages to consider as you decide which design is right for you.

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Caught in Amber Glass • Amber or brown glass bottles are a fun vintage collectible to hunt for and showcase in your home.

MUDROOM Makeover • Get the best of both style and function in this classic farmhouse space.

NO MUDROOM? No Problem • Not everyone has a separate mudroom, but that doesn’t mean you can’t utilize the same design ideas in your home. Here are 5 ways to add function to your home without a mudroom.

FARMHOUSE Style Basics • What type of farmhouse style best suits you? Learn about a few of the many variations here.

Finding Balance • The kitchen and bathroom renovation in this Seattle home shows off modern farmhouse style, full of patterns and wood tones.

Go BOLD • Bold statements, like patterned tile, colored cabinets or even your furniture upholstery choices, can seem scary. Here are designer Kimberlee Gorsline’s three tips for creating a bold statement in your home.

Project House Reveal • Remember our Project House in Franklin, Tennessee? It’s all finished, so come take a tour.

Furniture FUNCTION • Get tips from experts at Thos. Moser on assessing well-crafted furniture that will be sustainable and stylish for your farmhouse.

HOW TO CHOOSE A Garage Door • A key component of your home’s curb appeal is the garage door. Here’s some expert advice from Raynor Garage Doors on how to find the perfect match for your home.

GRILLED TO Perfection • Our Project House shows off one of the best grills on the market: the Big Green Egg. Here’s a bit about it, and why it might work for your home.

PICK THE Right BRICK • Get tips and tricks from Cherokee Brick on how to choose the proper brick and mortar colors for your home.

SHUTTERS FOR Farmhouse Style • Window shutters will add to the look and feel of your home, both inside and out. Here are some of Shuttercraft’s recommendations for authentic farmhouse shutters.

GET the Look • Love the look of our finished Project House? You can replicate it with these great picks from our sponsors.

Modern Farmhouse Lake Cabin • This lakeside vacation home in Minnesota comes to life with modern farmhouse savvy, even in the midst of pandemic challenges.

HIT THE Ceiling • This...