A recent study by Chicago-based interior design firm, Rae Duncan Interior Design proved what AirBnB owners have known for the past few years — Nashville's top design trend is modern farmhouse.
The key? Keep the trend chic and sleek and don't go overboard with themed accessories. The beauty of this look lies in the clean lines and the nature; materials, not signs with punny slogans or faux stag heads. we've compiled some of our favorite ways to build your own modern farmhouse.
Wild World: A beautifully placed ode to prairie life can bring a sense of adventure to any room, and this Great Plains 1 Framed Print does it in a tasteful and authentic way. $1,299, Arhaus, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd., 615-866-6729; arhaus.com
Light Wood: This Dune Table Lamp brings light to any room in two ways—both literally and figuratively, thanks to its natural pencil reed rattan covered base. $950; mgbwhome.com
Dream Bed: Bring some woven texture into your bedroom with this Sedona Wood Bed. Crafted from all-natural materials, it adds a lightness to a modern farmhouse look while still serving all sorts of rugged “maybe I carved this myself” realness. $2,896; mgbwhome.com
Farm to Table: Traditional meets tres chic with this Basque Grey Wash Dining Table and matching Basque Grey Wash 62” Bench. Each is waxed to a soft sheen and has an open wood grain to showcase naturally occurring knots in each of the mango wood planks. Table, $799, Bench, $549, Crate & Barrel; crateandbarrel.com
Seeing a Pattern: Farmhouses don’t have to be entirely neutral, as evidenced by this artfully-crafted Amalfi two drawer table in terracotta. The pattern weaves in an added level feminine and upscale aesthetic to the space.$2,788; arhaus.com
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Rocking Robin’s Egg: This is not your grandma’s rocking chair. By mixing a classic walnut frame with a modern Robin’s Egg blue fabric, the Risom Rocker mixes the best of old and new for a piece that feels clean, sleek, and modern farmhouse chic. $2,895, Design Within Reach; dwr.com
Crafty Console: The Miles Media Console in classic walnut puts the “modern” in your modern farmhouse living space. With plenty of space for organizing and stately solid wood doors, it’s ideal for a media room or family room. $2,495; mgbw.com