These days, the fashion industry is characterized by trends that come and go seemingly overnight; interior design seems to now be following suit, albeit at a slightly less blistering pace.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I think old houses, and the people who love them, are fascinating. In truth, farmhouses have never been known for their modernity.

Modern farmhouse style has been all the rage – in magazines, on design TV shows and in Connecticut homes and all across the country. According to a study by Ruby Home, modern farmhouse is the leading ...

The once-popular "modern farmhouse" home design style is "officially out," according to one interior designer in Ireland. Interior designer Aoife Tobin offered her perspective on why the style has ...

Baseboards are not exactly the focal point of a room. As a result, you might put little thought into this home design feature. However, they have the ability to make a larger impact than you may ...

Modern farmhouse style is one of those aesthetics that can look great with the right design choices. Should a modern farmhouse have touches of aged wood and clean lines? Yes. Antique buffets and ...

Every region in the United States has its version of the modern farmhouse. In the Northeast, there’s white clapboard siding and double-hung windows, deep porches and gabled roofs. In the Midwest, ...

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