Modern Farmhouse Hues

An open concept home layout with a kitchen and dining room area; the kitchen island is black and the dining room has an accent wall in a dark olive green colour
Kitchen Walls & CeilingBlank Canvas, Upper Cabinets: Whipped Cream, Dining AreaMountain Olive, Island: Cracked Pepper

The farmhouse style has enjoyed tremendous popularity, capturing the hearts of homeowners and designers alike. Over the years the traditional farmhouse looks have evolved with a more contemporary twist. It continues to draw inspiration from natural materials, soothing palettes and rural architecture.

The updated style now infuses the clean lines and streamlined forms of modern décor. With its fusion of rustic warmth and contemporary elements, the Modern Farmhouse palette offers a fresh take on traditional farmhouse aesthetics that continues to be grounded by time-tested neutrals and livelier accent colour options.

A colour palette inspired by farmhouse aesthetics – Winter White, Brook Green, Sawgrass, Provence Blue, Blueprint, Midnight Blue, Whipped Cream, Blank Canvas, Gratifying Gray, Greige, Barnwood Gray, Dark Everglade, Cotton Knit, Even Better Beige, Tranquil Gray, Amber Brew, Mountain Olive, and Cracked Pepper

A delicate taupe-grey breakfast nook furnished with vintage pieces with sleek, modern furniture and décor accessories creates an interesting and balanced aesthetic.

A farmhouse-style breakfast nook with large windows, neutral walls, and a dark blue wooden sitting area
Walls: Tranquil Gray, Trim: Blank Canvas, Accent (Bench): Midnight Blue

A dining room is typically adorned with a versatile neutral combination of greige (grey and beige) and soft black that create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

A farmhouse-style dining and living room space with cool and warm neutral tones including greys and creams
Upper Walls: Cotton Knit, Lower Walls: Greige, Back Wall: Even Better Beige, Door Trim & Fireplace: Cracked Pepper

A Modern Farmhouse style bedroom embodies a harmonious blend of rustic, industrial and modern materials and décor elements. A shady blackened green and a crisp white tone make perfect background colours for the black frame mirror and lighting fixtures.

A modern bedroom and bathroom with a dark green accent wall and blue cabinets
Walls: Winter White, Accent (Headboard Wall): Dark Everglade, Bathroom Cabinet: Blueprint

Clean lines, minimal design, and functional elements are hallmarks of Modern Farmhouse style. The focus is on creating a practical and comfortable environment, but a bold colour and pattern add an expressive touch to a bathroom.

A modern bathroom with a cheerful yellow accent wall and a black and white geometric tiled floor
Walls & Trim: Black Canvas, Accent Wall: Amber Brew

A light and muted cool tone provides a clean backdrop that allows other design elements to shine and can bring a touch of nature indoors, enhancing the farmhouse vibe.

A reading nook area painted in a dusty blue colour
Wall & Moulding: Provence Blue

This style embraces the use of natural materials such as reclaimed wood, stone, and metal. These elements bring texture, warmth, and a sense of authenticity to both interior and exterior spaces.

The exterior of a modern farmhouse with siding, board and batten, wood, and stone elements
Upper House Body: Barnwood Gray, Lower House Body & Trim: Blank Canvas
A large porch with a modern wooden swing and décor
House Body: Sawgrass, Ceiling: Cotton Knit, Trim: Blank Canvas

To visualize any of these colours in a room of your own, click here to try using Paint Your Place®.

Colourfully yours,
Diana

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