MODERN FARMHOUSE Style, color and design elements Sandra Luttchens-Van Allen, CKD
FARMHOUSE STYLING has been around for many years, the updated MODERN FARMHOUSE STYLE has unique nuances 2
MODERN FARMHOUSE has moved to the forefront of design, & is staying there as a creative & innovative leader in purposeful living We Can t Seem to Get Enough of this EASY LIVING Style 3
It s critical to know how to talk to clients about design elements for ANY STYLE It allows designers to quickly narrow D/W/F selections, clients in turn can make their final choices 4
Let s talk MODERN FARMHOUSE 5
MODERN FARMHOUSE today can encompass two specific aesthetics Refined & Rustic
Today we ll be discussing design elements that create REFINED MODERN FARMHOUSE as well as emerging Color & Finish Trends for MODERN FARMHOUSE LIVING moving in to 2017
REFINED MODERN FARMHOUSE Sleek & elegant, yet cozy Design elements that characterize this style: Minimalistic Approach Less can be more Cabinetry & Countertops Door Styling: Simple, flat panel styling, clear glass doors & modern mullions Cabinet Details: freestanding furniture pieces, square foot details/posts, floating shelves or open cabinets for collections & easy access Classic Color Palette: painted finishes in variations of white, dark blues, grays & black, neutral mid-tone wood finishes
Architectural Details Wood beams, wood flooring & walls. Sometimes reclaimed Beams are a design element, but not a statement piece Painted coffered ceilings Shiplap Contrasting architectural elements, often black, create stunning focal points Countertops: Wood & Marble are the stand outs, other materials play secondary roles Supporting Elements: Farmhouse sinks Clear glass & reclaimed industrial light fixtures, often large scale Minimalistic subway tile with matching grout for elegance, or contrasting to create pattern & texture Geometric patterns on walls or floors Sleek sliding barn doors
Let s take a closer look at these DESIGN ELEMENTS
Minimalistic Approach Less, can be more Layering in texture & warm tones creates a crisp clean look, & allows the new REFINED MODERN FARMHOUSE style to emerge Repetition creates cohesiveness 11
Minimalistic Approach Part of the charm & authenticity, is the ability to mix & match different styles, keeping the continuity with a repetitious color palette for a cohesive look 12
Minimalistic Approach Simple & Classic Crisp & clean Vie-décor.com Classic black & white, warmed by the introduction of the wood flooring & the texture created from the small scale wall tiles 13
Simple, unadorned Door Styling Full Overlay, Flat panel with slab drawer front Non-Beaded Inset, Flat panel with 5-Piece Drawer Front Clear glass doors Modern Mullions
Door Styling Flat panel doors Modern mullions Cabinet Details Freestanding furniture Furniture base
Door Styling Flat panel doors Cabinet Details Floating shelves & open cabinets for collections & easy access Decorpad.com Pinterest.com
Classic Color Palette Painted finishes in gray & dark blue Supporting Elements Floating shelves Subway tile Geometric & wood flooring Earthy wood stools Houzz.com 17
Architectural Elements & Thoughtful Details Loads of layering: beams, warm wood flooring & a touch of rustic with reclaimed, large scale pendants & the warmth of the wood ladder Beams create texture, but are painted to blend in rather than being the focal point Decoist.com
Clean & crisp, yet warm & inviting Door Styling Flat panel inset door with slab drawer fronts & glass doors Cabinet Details Square foot detail Architectural Detail Coffered ceiling
Who Doesn t Love PLANKED WALLS? The vintage shiplap look has quickly become a favorite, thanks to Joanna & Chip Gaines from HGTV s Fixer Upper Better Homes and Gardens Shown here with the modern stair rails and warm wood stair treads, it screams MODERN FARMHOUSE 20
Shiplap walls, flat panel doors, open cabinets, warm wood tones, white painted cabinetry & coffered ceiling, Witwipe.com
Countertops & Supporting Elements Marble instantly says refined. The wood herringbone, classic color palette, glass doors & clear glass light fixtures all add to the REFINED MODERN FARMHOUSE aesthetic Homedit.com 22
Countertops & Supporting Elements A clean, unadorned space Warm wood island top Clear glass pendants Classic patterned geometric tile flooring Houzz.com
Contrasting Architectural Elements Black Trim Does this make you want to repaint your doors or trim? Black is stunning when paired with white & warm wood tones The contrast adds a bit of panache & updates the TRADITIONAL FARMHOUSE look 24
Expand the Black Trim Concept to Cabinetry Plenty of REFINED MODERN FARMHOUSE ELEMENTS here: Flat panel & glass doors Refined marble tiled backsplash Classic bin pulls Pinterest.com 25
REFINED MODERN FARMHOUSE Elements Classic color palette Door & windows match the base color Large scale pendant light Warm wood farm table for prep & family gathering Geometric patterned floor Thecottagemarket.com 26
REFINED MODERN FARMHOUSE Elements Pinterest.com The warmth of reclaimed wood will always be a player in MODERN FARMHOUSE living. Glass pendants, marble, floating shelving & contrasting window trim make it a stunning REFINED MODERN stand out 27
Supporting Elements We have seen the sliding, RUSTIC barn door, now we re seeing a twist toward a sleeker, MODERN aesthetic 28
What about the MODERN FARMHOUSE bath
Bold Geometric Patterns Contrast between details, especially within a neutral space can have a vast visual impact Modern lighting & bold geometric patterns While you are at it, add a little gray & warm wood flooring 30
BLACK continues as an Accent When mixed with warm woods, white, & the texture of the subway tile & patterned shower floor, it becomes a beautifully executed neutral palette Houzz 31
Subway tile with contrasting grout has become the newest craze to hit the MODERN FARMHOUSE style Not only is it easy to maintain, but it gives this vintage material a graphic look by highlighting the repeating pattern
So, what s coming NEXT?
Emerging MODERN FARMHOUSE colors & finishes
The 2017 palette is warming Return of browns We ll see wood tones with hints of yellow, even grays are warming to be on-trend. Tans, taupes & neutrals Cool colors are warmer than in years past Blues are building, including teals Nature s influence, new greens are enticing Purples make a comeback & are amazing with browns Color Marketing Group
Tans, taupes & neutrals
Nature takes over Color Marketing Group From Farm to Table, to Kitchen Interiors, earthy hues are growing in popularity Green is a color of growth, newness, & wellbeing. It will be the hue to carry us forward
This classical shade of green was very much in evidence during the London Design Festival
Painted oak returns for subtle texture
HIGH POINT FURNITURE MARKET Ceruse & other specialty techniques were featured at the High Point Furniture Market, & are now entering the kitchen arena Ceruse finishes, white pigments filling the porous open grain of oak planks, originated in the 16 th Century Ceruse Gray Today, they evoke a bygone era of glamour & craftsmanship, perfect for MODERN FARMHOUSE styling Heavy Spot Release Matte Sheen on porous, grain accented woods
Distressed, spot release finishes as furniture like accents & islands
Decorative inserts & bead board are also making a comeback for the FARMHOUSE STYLE
Resources: Eurocucina 2016 Color Marketing Group Pinterest, 2016 Jennifer OBrien
Thanks for joining me today Sandra Luttchens-Van Allen, CKD sluttchens@masterbrand.com