New homes borrow classic farmhouse characteristics of shiplap siding and hardwood floors, and the invented idea of interior barn doors. Old farmhouses didn't have towering fireplaces in giant great ...

The modern farmhouse, beloved for its comfortable charm and open, inviting kitchen, is an idealized version of dwellings built more than a century ago. And that’s the way it should be. Instead of ...

Much more than just a look, farmhouse-style interior design is an archetypal blend of function and aesthetic. It's big, sturdy timber beams; it's cups of tea by a wood burner; it's embracing the ...