“Modern Farmhouse” conjures a feeling of peaceful countryside living. But in a traditional sense, this popular architectural style adapts the term “farmhouse” loosely.
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A Modern Farmhouse is actually one of the most adaptable architectural styles, with the flexibility to invoke touches of urban, contemporary, traditional and industrial effects, on a palate that can be easily personalized with your own whimsey – like this:
![White and Black Modern Farmhouse Bath | Mebane NC New Homes](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SaddlebrookMasterBath.jpg)
Add a touch of Shiplap walls. Hint of cedar. Traditional brick fireplace surround. (Or a wide variety of other outdoorsy touches.)
![Brick Fireplace Built Ins | Mebane NC New Homes](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SaddlebrookLivingFireplace.jpg)
Nothing says “Modern Farmhouse” better than white board and batt. Metal roof accents. Black framed windows.
![Mebane NC New Homes | White Farmhouse Exterior](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Saddlebrook-Exterior.jpg)
Carry that theme inside, with back to back to basics simplicity in white and black kitchens designed for home cooking.
![Chatham County NC Custom Homes | Two Story Kitchen](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/InaraKitchenRange.jpg)
Modern Farmhouse kitchens get a lot of attention, as a great place to combine contemporary and urban appeal, with ample space to create.
![Chatham County New Homes | Farmhouse Kitchen](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FarmhouseKitchen2.jpg)
Be clever with black hanging lights when you design your Modern Farmhouse feel. Consider creating a sense of support structure, with cedar wood beams in the ceiling.
![Chatham County New Homes | Beam Ceiling](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AbbieGreatRoom1.jpg)
Another mix of architectural styles in Modern Farmhouses is the industrial look of metal to add functionality and style, like sliding barn door accents with black light fixture tie-ins.
![Chatham County New Homes | First Floor Owner Suite](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AbbieMasterBedroom.jpg)
Consider the artistry of hand painted look like these faux wood gray framed mirrors, set amongst lantern style lights. Can you name the 3 architectural styles that blend into this small space?
![Chapel Hill Modern Farmhouse](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/BlackwoodModernFarmhouseMasterBath.jpg)
Like the look of black framed windows that’s a signature look on many Modern Farmhouse exteriors? Carry that through to the glass in your bathrooms, for a bold, contemporary feel.
![Farmhouse Bathroom | NC Homebuilder](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FarmhouseMasterBath.jpg)
Take your time looking at tile choices – what you do with your floors can add a lot of personality to small spaces. See how different a laundry room can look with a black and white pattern like this:
![Chapel Hill Modern Farmhouse | NC Homebuilder](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BlackwoodModernFarmhouseMasterClosetLaundry.jpg)
Versus a black and white tile floor pattern like this. (Note the open storage spaces, too, that are also a big trend in Modern Farmhouse new homes in NC.
![Laundry Mudroom Door to Master Closet | Mebane NC New Homes](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SaddlebrookLaundryRoom.jpg)
Ask your NC custom home builder how many places you can add built-in storage centers, cabinets and closets. You might be surprised at the flexibility you have when you design build your new home with a builder like Travars Built Homes.
![Built In Cabinets Walk In Closet | Mebane NC New Homes](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SaddlebrookMasterCloset.jpg)
Drop zones are a huge draw for every architectural style of new homes – and a must for a Modern Farmhouse feel. How big do you want it to be? What kind of tuck away access do you want it to have?
![Raleigh Custom Homes | Built in Drop Zone](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CooperDropZone2.jpg)
Bathrooms are one of the best places to mix architectural styles to achieve today’s Modern Farmhouse appeal – like this blend of quaint and classic, with a barn style framed mirror, trough sink and chrome faucets.
![White and Black Bathrooms | Mebane NC New Homes](https://travarsbuilthomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Saddlebrook-Bath.jpg)