Recently, we have had people ask if Modern Farmhouse design is trending out of style. The answer? No, but it definitely is experiencing some changes. Modern Farmhouse design has become more refined, with timeless qualities that continue to make it a popular choice for custom homes.
During the 2000s and 2010s, Modern Farmhouse design became one of the most popular design trends for luxury homes nationwide. Modern farmhouses feature a rustic style inspired by traditional farmhouses, merged with modern stylistic elements to create a cozy living environment. Some of the elements common in modern farmhouses include metal roofing, wood finishes, vaulted ceilings, and open floor plans.
Below we highlight three custom homes with unique aspects of modern farmhouse design that you may consider implementing in your own custom luxury home.
Timeless Elements of Modern Farmhouse Design
The modern farmhouse trend began in the early 21st Century, inspired by the rural homesteads of centuries past while also taking influence from Frank Lloyd Wright designs of the early 1900s and Scandinavian architecture. Given the distinctly Midwestern aesthetic of modern farmhouses, it should come as little surprise that they have been a popular choice for home design in Minnesota. The popularity of modern farmhouses peaked locally and nationwide in the 2010s, and the style has begun to evolve.
Some aspects of modern farmhouse design remain popular for custom homes in Minnesota, while others have evolved to further embrace modern styles. Natural elements of modern farmhouse design, including wood floors and plaster, continue to be popular, though they are now often integrated with more refined elements to cut down on the rustic aesthetic. While shiplap siding is still a common choice, it has become more common to combine this material with stone or metal siding. It is also growingly popular for homes with a farmhouse influence to make use of industrial elements such as metal rails and lighting fixtures. One aspect of modern farmhouse design that has proved timeless is a strong connection to the outdoors.
Modern Farmhouse Design by Nor-Son Custom Builders
At Nor-Son Custom Builders, we’ve built many custom homes in Minnesota and the metro area in the modern farmhouse style. Here are a few of our favorites:
Birch Bluff Escape
The Birch Bluff Escape is a lakeside custom home that the Nor-Son team designed and built on Lake Minnetonka. Influenced by modern farmhouse design, the Birch Bluff Escape incorporates many naturalistic and rustic elements including metal roofing, stone siding, and timber flooring. This custom lakeside home also emphasizes a strong connection to the great outdoors; the Birch Bluff Escape features many floor-to-ceiling windows with amazing vistas of Lake Minnetonka. Evolved elements derived from modern farmhouse design, including metal light fixtures and railings, were also incorporated.
Whitefish Modern
The Whitefish Modern is one of the most impressive custom homes Nor-Son has built in the modern farmhouse style. This lakeside home in northern Minnesota was designed with an emphasis on rustic comforts and a seamless connection to the outdoors. The Whitefish Modern was built from a gorgeous blend of stone, steel, and natural wood. The rustic charm continues indoors with hardwood floors, cedar ceilings, metal railings and light fixtures. This lakeside luxury home was built with many modern amenities, including a wood fireplace, a soaking tub, an island sink, a sauna, and a three-season porch.
Modern Farmhouse Transformation
This 1990’s style rambler is the perfect example of a luxury home renovation that was influenced by modern farmhouse design. It was important for the clients to have a thoughtful biophilic design that balanced both main level living, large family gatherings, and a connection to nature. The main level features vaulted ceilings and dormered windows to bring in natural light. The lower level was enhanced to accommodate the lifestyle and interests of the family including a large TV area, game room, exercise room, and sauna.
High-Quality Custom Modern House Design & Build in Minnesota
At Nor-Son Custom Builders, we have years of experience with designing and building homes in the modern farmhouse style – and in many other styles as well. Get in touch with us today if you’re interested in having a custom home designed and built anywhere in Minnesota!
