Modern farmhouse style - how to create a cozy interior?

The trend for modern interiors with a rustic twist has led more and more people to embrace the unique interior design style of the modern farmhouse. These designs combine the pastoral charm of a country home with the functionality of a contemporary apartment. They're designed to be cozy, comfortable, and elegant. So, if you're looking to furnish your apartment in the modern farmhouse style but aren't sure where to begin, check out our tips. Happy reading!

Style determinants

1. Neutral colors

The "modern farmhouse" aesthetic favors natural colors, earthy tones, and timeless whites, beiges, and grays. Cream and pastel shades are welcome, and brown, anthracite, and black are also welcome to break them up. Wood, in its various forms, plays a key role: on the floor, on the walls as paneling, in the wooden furniture, stairs, and in the windows and doors. The overall design should evoke a warm, inviting country home.

2. Natural materials

You can't do without them. Farmhouse-inspired designs are filled with accessories made from natural materials: light or distressed wood, wicker, rattan, linen, jute, and seagrass. Natural stone, terracotta, exposed brick, clay products, and distressed ceramics will all look great here. Bold accents in the form of metal elements (black furniture legs, balustrades, and metal lamps) will add a touch of loft character.

3. Open spaces

The farmhouse style looks great in spacious interiors, kitchens connected to the living room, and formal dining rooms. Ideally, large windows provide ample natural light. You can also achieve a stunning visual effect in smaller spaces. Simply enhance the room's proportions (for example, with light colors, appropriate lighting, or a mirror) and choose compact furniture.

4. Rustic accents with a modern twist

The modern farmhouse aesthetic will appeal to those who appreciate rustic, Provençal, or even vintage styles. These interiors are atmospheric and soulful. Here, on the one hand, we can bask in the pastoral atmosphere, perfect for gatherings with loved ones, while on the other, we have access to all modern amenities. Rural accents in the form of raw wood, simple, box-style furniture, and natural accessories are interwoven with technologically advanced appliances, modern kitchen units, industrial lamps, and impressive glazing.

Modern farmhouse interior step by step

First, the floor. Preferably wood (parquet, whitewashed boards, or panels in a natural wood shade with a distinct grain). Terracotta, natural stone, or oak-imitating porcelain tiles are also options.

Secondly, the walls. Go for a light base color: white, ivory, or a "coffee with milk." Warm tones are best. You could try rustic stucco, white wainscoting, or exposed brick. Patterned wallpaper with small flowers or other botanical motifs will look great. You can use it in the bedroom, hallway, or on one wall in the living room. However, it's important not to overwhelm the decor.

Third, the furniture. A large table with a solid wood-colored top, such as the DS56 model, is a must. It features curved metal legs, supporting a generous beech wood top finished with a water-based varnish. The look is complemented by wooden chairs, a stylish sideboard, or a display cabinet for storing serving dishes, glasses, and other knick-knacks.

Vintage, retro, rustic furniture – what will come in handy?

Farmhouse-style furniture is often intentionally distressed to give it a distinctive look (visible abrasions, pronounced grain structure, shabby chic effect, etc.). Chests of drawers and cabinets typically have a box-like structure. They are solid but not heavy. Comfortable for everyday use, yet devoid of elaborate ornamentation. An example is the impressive AZELIO chest of drawers in a Baroque oak shade, offering plenty of storage shelves behind minimalist, handleless fronts. Its distinctive feature is its subtly rounded edges – incredibly fashionable this season.

In the bedroom, simple wooden beds, such as this one from the TEVORA collection, will be perfect. It's stylish, with distinct retro and vintage influences. Oak-colored inserts add warmth to the interior, and the sturdy laminate board will stand the test of time intact.

Rustic living room furniture, such as the DORIS modular furniture in the warm shade of "Evoke" oak, will be the perfect complement to the living area. It features black metal handles and a soft-close mechanism. Its simple design will complement farmhouse, soft-loft, and bohemian décor. So, if you're designing a cozy boho living room, the DORIS collection includes a spacious wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a display cabinet, and a TV stand.

Farmhouse interior accessories

It's worth equipping cabinets, chests of drawers, and display cases with stylish elements: brass or metal handles or porcelain knobs. Chests of drawers and wardrobes with sliding doors, cross-back chairs, and practical shelving reminiscent of old pantries will work well.

Accessories made from natural materials will also be useful: wicker baskets, wooden storage boxes, ceramics, and handicrafts. Also, introduce potted plants, dried flower bouquets, and woven wall decorations. Add character to the interior by arranging books on a shelf, a wooden clock, or old framed photos. Hang a mirror in a bleached wood frame on the wall. To modernize the decor, choose loft-style elements, such as black metal lamps, copper, an industrial chandelier over the dining table, and metal wall sconces.

Textiles play an important role in modern farmhouse designs. Soft cushions, blankets, hand-knitted throws, and tablecloths made from natural materials will create an idyllic, relaxing atmosphere. Checkered fabrics with floral or plant motifs will look great here. For a Provençal touch, feel free to add dried lavender on tea towels, a table runner, or a pillowcase. Choose natural fabrics like linen, cotton, or wool.

Modern farmhouse kitchen and bathroom

Furniture with white or cream fronts will look great in this setting. A large ceramic sink with a retro-style tap will also work well. For a modern look, you can install matte black fittings. The elegant ADELINE kitchen collection in a cream shade is worth noting. The cabinets are equipped with metal shell handles, adjustable legs, plinths, and a soft-close system. You can choose a ready-made set or create your own. We offer wall-mounted cabinets, base cabinets, display cabinets, built-in appliance modules, corner cabinets, cabinets with drawers, and much more. Stylish accessories will add a cozy feel: a window screen, jars for food products, brass furniture handles, and lamps with wood elements hanging low over the kitchen island.

For your bathroom, choose light-colored furniture (white or beige) or models in natural wood tones. For example, consider the stylish ASTO LONG set with a round mirror. Milled oak fronts are paired with black cabinets. Black handles, a black countertop washbasin, and a matte faucet in the same color complete the look.

A review of furniture that complements the modern farmhouse aesthetic

At Furnitop.co.uk, you can furnish your living room in rustic, Provençal, farmhouse, or cottage styles. You'll find affordable vintage and loft furniture that's the perfect complement to a modern farmhouse aesthetic. Feel free to combine old with new, for example, with a designer sofa and a retro coffee table. Our store is full of true gems. Among them, wooden wardrobes, comfortable lounge furniture, and even stackable chests of drawers with metal legs.

MEVIA modular furniture – the quintessence of rustic trends. You can furnish almost your entire apartment with it. Spacious oak-colored chests of drawers offer plenty of storage. So do wardrobes, cabinets in various sizes (including shoe cabinets), glass display cabinets, wall-mounted shelves, desks, coffee tables, TV stands, and more. The simple design complements industrial elements – black metal handles and legs.

Do you appreciate farmhouse aesthetics and rustic style? Furnish your living room with a sleek ALSTREMO chest of drawers on a wooden frame. The fronts feature a soft-close system. This collection also includes open shelving, glass-fronted display cabinets, bedside tables, and TV cabinets in a subtle shade of Linea oak. Just add your favorite accessories, and you're ready to go!

What would a living room relaxation area be without a comfortable sofa? Earthy tones (beige, brown, gray, muted green, and anthracite) are perfect for this purpose. The ELLA corner sofa, upholstered in a fabric resembling the recently fashionable corduroy in appearance and texture, is an ideal choice for a family living room. The sofa is exceptionally soft and yet resistant to mechanical damage. Equipped with a set of thick back cushions, it guarantees the highest quality of relaxation.

The cozy living room will be complemented by an elegant media wall, topped by a minimalist TV cabinet in Wotan oak. This piece perfectly combines modern functionality with rustic design. It features two spacious cabinets that open downwards. It showcases TV equipment and conceals unsightly wiring. A practical solution for a small space.

The elegant ORLEAN WOOD corner sofa with metal legs is an interesting addition to the living room. Its distinctive feature is its wood-colored inserts – a striking solution for an interior designed in the spirit of a modern farmhouse. The piece has a wooden frame and sinuous springs in the seats. The corner sofa is available in several color options.

Are you designing a single bedroom or a teenager's room? The MAMONE bed, in a golden oak shade, will be a practical addition to a modern farmhouse-inspired or vintage décor. It offers a 90x200 cm sleeping surface, a spacious bedding compartment under the frame, and an upholstered headboard covered in a checkered fabric. This collection also includes a bedside table, desk, shelf, chest of drawers, armchair, pouffe and many other items.

It's hard to imagine an apartment without a spacious wardrobe. We recommend wood-colored models, such as the KAYA wardrobe, which aligns with many trendy interior design trends inspired by a rustic aesthetic. Inside, you'll find two vertical rows of shelves and a hanging rail. You can store clothing, shoes, accessories, as well as seasonal items, toys, books, and small exercise equipment.

The modern farmhouse style in interior design interestingly combines modern design with timeless patterns. It prominently showcases natural materials, especially wood in its various forms. It also incorporates elements from other styles – loft, Provençal, retro, vintage, and even boho. It's beautiful in its nature, bathed in whites, creams, and earthy tones. So if you're looking for inspiration and need reliable furniture that will last for years, check out Furnitop.co.uk today!