TOP TIPS

1. Paint the exterior in crisp colours like black and white, and choose a farmhouse palette for the interior - sage greens or buttermilk yellows – with white as a backdrop. Add interest to walls with white wood panelling, shiplap and strapping.
2. Mix furniture from different eras for a lived-in look and add texture with leather, cushions, rugs and throws. Incorporate new and old pieces – contemporary mirrors with a rustic antique side table, coach house lights with abstract chandeliers and a blend of vintage chairs and modern bench tops. A farm kitchen table and a kitchen island bench are a must.
3. A wood fire is a must to create that country farmhouse feel, but the style can be ultra-modern. A shiplap surround works a treat. A stack of firewood looks amazing too.
4. Install barn doors leading into a bathroom or a Dutch door in the laundry leading outside, painted in contemporary colour with sleek industrial handles.
5. Industrial black window and door frames add definition and epitomise the modern farmhouse look.