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.

Fresh Start

American Farmhouse Style • APRIL/MAY 2022

Get More Online! • Spring into farmhouse style with these upcoming website features.

the ALMANAC • Spring into the season with these fresh activities.

Easter Egg Decorating HACKS

HOW TO GROW More Food • Whether you want to plant your first garden or make your current garden better, we’ve got tips for you.

DIY Soap Spray

TRANSPLANTING vs Direct Seeding

FARMHOUSE DESK Upcycle • Build a simple workspace for yourself that has great farmhouse style.

The Evolution of Wicker • This traditional cottage material has made its way into farmhouse style.

Perfect PLACEMENT • Looking to invest in this farm cottage staple? Here are five areas to add wicker.

Handcrafted For Your Home • This American-made furniture is a perfect addition for your farmhouse.

Great Outdoors • Spice up your outdoor spaces with these picks.

Spring Refresh • Add springtime charm to your home with some seasonal décor.

Vintage Gardenalia • Bring your vintage collectibles outside this spring with old gardening tools, terracotta pots and other vessels.

EASY STEPS TO Spring Cleaning • We all know what spring means: time for a deep clean. Go the extra mile with these often-forgotten areas to really freshen up your home.

Horticultural Haven • This garden sanctuary has been the work of a decade in the dry California coastal climate.

Best Plants TO GROW IN POTS

Farm Cottage GARDEN • Want a natural farm cottage feel in your own backyard? Here’s how.

The Sweet House • This customized she shed is a craft haven for this Canadian YouTuber.

DIY Faux CUPCAKE • Dawn’s tutorial for making this faux sweet is a piece of (cup)cake.

Custom Construction • A custom Maryland home by Shady Lane Construction combines modern farmhouse style with cozy comforts.

BUILDING Process • Learn from Shady Lane Construction about the process of building a custom home.

TREND ALERT: MODERN Farmhouse Architecture • Designer Kassie McElhaney is on the cutting-edge of construction and design with Shady Lane Construction. Here are her 3 favorite architectural trends.

Springtime Splendor • This working farm in Georgia looks fresh for spring with countryside flowers both inside and out.

Fresh FLOWERS • Flowers are the most basic spring décor. Here are a few flowers to grow yourself that make the most beautiful accents in the spring.

3 REASONS TO CONSIDER a Hobby Farm • Annette and her family wanted to reap the benefits of simple farm life. Here are three of her reasons you might want to start a hobby farm, even in the suburbs or city.

Old House, New Dreams • A mix of vintage and thrifted décor gives this historic Utah home a cozy and timeless feel alongside touches of springtime freshness.

Getting THE PICTURE • Margy’s vintage and vintage-inspired portraits set her home apart. “I love my stairwell gallery wall,” she says. “Collecting all the paintings, prints and vintage pieces has been a lifelong commitment.” Here are her recommendations for how to build your own collection.

DIY Hutch • Do you have a space in your home where you can’t find the right furniture? Create your own custom piece like Margy Richter of The Old House On Main and her husband did here with their custom hutches. Here’s how.

Spring INTO THE SEASON • Getting your farmhouse ready for spring doesn’t have to be difficult. For Margy, simplicity is key. Here are her tips to recreating the...