American Farmhouse Style

American Farmhouse Style is the ultimate resource for open, welcoming American décor and architecture, whether in a historic farmhouse, modern country estate or suburban home.

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American Farmhouse Style

the ALMANAC • Start the year off right with these projects and ideas.

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DIY Staircase Railing MAKEOVER • Update the look of your staircase by staining and painting your railing and balusters.

SAND OR Strip? • Should you strip or sand the old finish before staining your staircase rails?

House with a View • This Indiana-based company makes floating and glass stairway systems that are both beautiful and functional.

Desk Quest • Consider form and function when choosing the centerpiece of your home office.

DESK Checklist • Consider your work demands and personal style when choosing a desk. Ask these five questions.

Cubby Craze • Use these fun statement pieces to display vintage collectibles in your home.

VINTAGE Organization Charm • Flea-market finds and color coordination can turn your organizational mess into a tidy and cheerful space.

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Home Office Bound

Home Office Hacks • Working remotely because of COVID-19 and need to rethink your workspace? Here’s where to start.

Get the Look: BRICK • If you want to give your home office more modern or industrial farmhouse style, a brick accent wall is a great way to go.

STANDING OR Sitting? • Is it better to have a standing desk or sitting desk? The answer: both.

Home Office Haven • An architect with a talent for blending old with new transforms an unused garage into a home office with a charming garden.

Home Improvement HOMEWORK • Can you turn your garage into a home office? Ask yourself these three key questions.

Southern Emerald • A North Carolina farmhouse plays matchmaker to function and refinement.

DESIGNING for the Kiddos • Southern Studio explains the elusive balance between easy upkeep and a fully decorated children’s space.

Tennessee Transformation • With a vision and lots of love and hard work, this historic home has been turned into an elegant farmhouse-inspired events venue.

Count THE COST • Don’t underestimate the amount of both time and money needed to restore an older house. Here are three costs to work into your budget.

Owning a Venue • Interested in owning an events venue? Here are some of Kayla’s tips to consider.

Industrial Modern Farmhouse • This custom California farmhouse shows off modern elements while prioritizing functional family living.

Easy Ideas for YOUR MODERN FARMHOUSE • 5 simple ways you can refresh your home without hiring outside help.

Innovative Farmhouse ARCHITECTURE • 3 ways modern farmhouse architecture is changing farmhouse design.

MODERN INDUSTRIAL Farmhouse Style • 3 design elements to give your modern farmhouse an industrial edge.

Beyond Basic • This California home shows how to use DIYs to breathe life into the bare bones of builder-grade architecture.

DIY Faux Fireplace • No fireplace bricks? No problem! Here Ana shows you how to DIY yourself faux fireplace bricks using masking tape and joint compound.

Updating BUILDER GRADE • Ana’s home is an example of how to customize builder-grade architecture. Here are her five top tips for working around basic builds without doing major renovations.

Project House: The Final Reveal • It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: We’re showcasing the entirety of our 2020 Project House outside Oklahoma City.

3 Popular Picks FOR WINDOWS • When shopping for new windows for your home, there...