“Modern farmhouse” refers to an interior design style that evokes many of the same charms of a traditional country farmhouse, like fixtures made of natural materials and open spaces for gathering with family, but with a sleek modern edge. As opposed to a more traditional country style that leans toward ornate handicraft and folk art motifs—think lace, needlepoint, quilt squares, and patterned wallpaper—modern farmhouse design features cleaner lines in pared down finishes like glass and colors like white. An easy rule of thumb: the modern farmhouse look makes will make sense in the country or the city as long as the design is composed with intention.