Get This Look: Modern Farmhouse Living Room
Thanks to our beloved Joanna Gaines, modern farmhouse style is all the rage these days. And it’s not a trend that’s going to fade anytime soon. Modern farmhouse design appeals to a variety of tastes thanks to the neutral color palette and reclaimed wood features.
Different from past prairie-inspired country looks, this style expertly marries traditional sensibilities with minimalist design. Modern farmhouses are meant to be lived-in and feel cozy without being kitschy or sterile.
We’re here to help you turn your modern farmhouse dreams into reality. Today we’re sharing seven tips to create your own modern farmhouse living room inspired by this cozy farmhouse featured in the 2018 Utah Valley Parade of Homes, built by Arive Homes and designed by Brandalyn Dennis Interior Design.
Read on to discover how to ‘Get This Look’ in your own home!
Want to see more of this home? Browse the modern farmhouse home tour here, and see more details of the two-tone kitchen here and the shared boys’ bedroom here.
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7 Tips to Create Your Own Modern Farmhouse Living Room
1. Anchor the room with a jute area rug
Jute area rugs are synonymous with modern farmhouse style. Not only are they extremely versatile but they also hold up well in high traffic areas and add rich texture to a space. Find some of our favorite jute area rug options below–all at reasonable price points.
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Options: Safavieh natural fiber rug, basket weave area rug, Gaines natural area rug, Threshold jute braided flatweave area rug, tonal jute area rug, Havenside braided jute rug
2. DIY or buy a farmhouse coffee table
A wood coffee table adds warmth to a living room while also providing storage and display space. Go the DIY route and build your own with one of our tutorials below or purchase a farmhouse coffee table from some of our favorite retailers.
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Options: Gladiola coffee table, Travis coffee table, Duncan coffee table, Mercer coffee table, Gilford coffee table, Flynn trestle coffee table
DIY Restoration Hardware coffee table | DIY herringbone coffee table
DIY industrial coffee table | DIY wood slab coffee table
3. Find a modern sectional in a neutral fabric
Comfortable seating is a must-have when designing a living room. Keeping with the neutral color palette, this off-white modern sectional makes a fresh statement while still maintaining the comfort factor.
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Options: Mayfair natural sectional, SoMa Fremont square armed sectional, Odyssey sectional, Bay Terrace sectional, Phokas sofa, Palisades sectional
4. Provide ample seating with upholstered armchairs
Upholstered armchairs add a comfortable elegance to this modern farmhouse living room while also providing additional seating. If you’re tight on space, opt for slimmer side chairs with tufted back details like these. Don’t be afraid to borrow from the dining room section!
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Options: tufted armchair, wingback chair, suede side chair, button tufted armchair, modern wingback chair, upholstered side chair
5. Add cozy texture with throw pillows and blankets
Throw pillows and blankets are the easiest way to add instant coziness to a living room. They’re also the most cost effective way to switch up a room’s vibe
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Options: faux cashmere throw, coziest throw, knitted throw blanket, zebra throw pillow, llama pillow cover, velvet throw pillow, faux fur pillow, black and white lumbar pillow
6. Accent with gold mirrors and light fixtures
The mix of modern and traditional design elements make this farmhouse living room both beautiful and functional. Gold fireplace sconces, mirrors, and floor lamp give off a sophisticated feel without being too stuffy or ornate. (Cassity uses this gold mirror to anchor her mantel decor every season and it’s classic but still modern, too!)
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Options: French country mirror, Candler accent mirror, Queen Anne mirror, scalloped wall mirror, Lorna rectangular mirror, natural Segovia mirror
7. Contrast with black and white decor
A layered zebra rug adds a punch of personality while also tying in with the room’s other black and white decor accents. Artisan-style vases and minimalist artwork all add to the modern farmhouse style.
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Options: faux zebra rug, Project 62 vase, terracota vase, gaya sandy porcelain vases, digital download modern art prints, Threshold geo fabric art prints, set of bird art prints
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See more of this beautiful modern farmhouse home:
modern farmhouse shared boys’ room
Looking for more?
See our entire collection of Get This Look posts and peruse a few other living room styles below:
From Fixer Upper, the Americana House living room:
And, also from Fixer Upper, a contemporary farmhouse style living room:
Clarissa is a wife and stepmom embracing life in the Land of Enchantment. She works as a nonprofit communication specialist by day and blogger by night. Some of her favorite things are Dr. Pepper, green chile, baseball, country music, and her yellow lab.
Thank you for posting such a fun recap on my parade home from last year! It’s so fun to see another person’s take on the design and details that went into it. So glad to see it all appreciated so well! Congrats to you on a great blog!
– Brandalyn Dennis
( Brandalyn Designs)
We absolutely LOVE it, Brandalyn — thank you for sharing your talents with all of us! <3