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.

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ALMANAC • Enjoy these long winter months with seasonal ideas and DIYs.

DIY Farmhouse WINDOW TRIM • Window trim is one of those architectural details that will elevate the whole room without being showy. Here’s how you can add it yourself.

DIY Reclaimed WOOD WALL • Add rustic beauty to your home with a reclaimed wood wall you can do yourself.

What Type of Wood SHOULD YOU USE? • There are plenty of options out there for your wood wall. The decision will come down to how much money, time and effort you want to put into the project.

BUILT TO SAVE • This Portland-based company offers a creative, cost-saving solution for drafty and noisy windows.

BARN DOOR BASICS • Sliding barn doors put the “fun” in function.

Metal Makeover • Use these metal renovation accents to transform your home.

THAT TRUNK is NOT Junk • Learn about the versatility of vintage trunks.

INSIDER’S GUIDE • Here are Leslie Saeta’s vintage trunk tips.

BE YOUR OWN ARCHITECT • 10 ways to add farmhouse architecture to your home

MUDROOM Marvel • Make the chore of laundry more enjoyable with a chic and organized laundry room.

LAUNDRY LIST • Looking to renovate your laundry room or mudroom? Here are some practical elements you’ll want to consider.

FARMHOUSE Facelift • A dark and outdated 1970s kitchen in North Carolina gets a colorful makeover.

COST-EFFECTIVE KITCHENS • How to minimize costs without minimizing your renovation

DREAM HOUSE in the Making • Contemporary and rustic styles meet in this striking, new Indiana farmhouse.

NUTS AND BOLTS • 4 insights into the building process for your dream farmhouse

100 YEARS TO Perfection • This thrice renovated Southern California house still carries the charm and character of its historic roots.

DIY VINTAGE WHITE FURNITURE • One of Leslie’s favorite DIY tools is paint powder, which you can mix with water. Here’s how you can use it to refinish a piece with a vintage vibe.

Planning Your RENOVATION • Renovating often comes with unexpected discoveries and costs. Here are some reminders before you begin your next renovation project.

A Family FARMHOUSE • This farmhouse in Vancouver, Canada, celebrates timeless elegance and flawless functionality for a family of six and a few furry friends.

SHOULD YOU DESIGN AN OPEN KITCHEN? • Open floor plans for the kitchen and living areas are certainly on trend. But when considering one for yourself, think carefully about the needs of your family. Here are Ben Leavitt’s thoughts on the pros and cons of an open design.

Classically NEUTRAL • A neutral color palette creates understated elegance that will last a lifetime. Use these 5 tips to maximize your subtle shades.

Custom FITTINGS • This Southern California renovation shows that even simple farmhouse additions go a long way.

Kitchen CONSULT • Renovating your kitchen? Jaclyn offers project advice from personal experience.

DIY STENCILED TILES • If you love the stenciled tile look but don’t want to fork out the dough, you can paint your floors instead. Be patient and follow all the steps—this project took Jaclyn a full eight days, but the result was worth the work.

Simple SOPHISTICATED • Calm style combines with classic décor to create a modern twist in this Utah farmhouse.

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HOW ELEMENTS SOFTEN A ROOM

Lay of the Land • A Virginia home transforms from colonial to farmhouse, taking its cues from the land and the family who calls it...