A modern farmhouse living room requires a blend of old and new ... A lighter floor also means you can play with different styles and colors of rugs. Opt for something that feels more natural ...

I've already written about Diane Keaton's modern farmhouse living room ... Nothing softens a room quicker than a rug, and this hand-tufted piece is the most versatile starting point.

Practical living as expressed through open shelves ... Handcrafted objects from wooden spoons to weather vanes. Simply put, a room in the Modern Farmhouse style should look as though it evolved ...