One of the greatest benefits of building custom is the freedom to design your home exactly how you want it. While it is true that no two custom homes are the same, there are many different home styles and themes that can be used as a framework to start your custom design. Sometimes it can be overwhelming with all the different options you have when building a custom home, that’s why it can be helpful to find a theme that matches your style and use that as a starting point.
Over the past several years the modern farmhouse has been a very popular trend, especially in the Texas Hill Country and really throughout Central Texas as a whole. Farmhouses have many key aspects that make them very desirable. If you’re looking to build a custom home, you should consider a custom modern farmhouse. This type of design offers a decor that is typically simple, cozy and comfortable — a trend that fits well with most. Take a look through some of the many farmhouse characteristics below for inspiration and to see if the modern farmhouse is a good fit for you!
History: The design of the historical farmhouse was influenced by geography. The style comes from the characteristics of place, people, climate and materials available in the particular region where it was located. True farmhouses were those built by early colonial families of the 1700s. The owners would most likely have built the homes themselves, rather than hiring an architect to do the job.
Natural Elements: Farmhouses typically have natural textures such as wood or metals. It is also very common to have reclaimed and vintage finds incorporated into the home, such as countertops, doors, mantels, shelving, ceilings and even old school lockers.
Open Floor Plan: Many farmhouses have an open footprint which makes the home feel bright, airey and welcoming. These types of homes often have large windows to allow plenty of light in, and to also help connect with the outdoors. This is an important feature to have if you enjoy entertaining guests in your home.
Kitchens: The kitchen is the heart of the home and farmhouse kitchens are created to be used! These kitchens are iconic with friendliness and a welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen is the heart of a farmhouse home. It is the place to eat, cook, and gather. Farmhouse kitchens are in general spacious, comfortable and unpretentious. The farmhouse kitchen featured open shelves, wood cabinetry, sometimes without doors, so that access to dishware and various utensils is easy and quick. Wooden countertops and freestanding cupboards are also characteristic elements that are often seen in farmhouse kitchens.
Design: The modern farmhouse takes the natural elements from a classic farmhouse and adds modern home accents, cooler colors, and clean lines to give your home a relaxed feel with a cool and contemporary vibe.
It’s hard not to fall in love with the modern farmhouse design — it is versatile and fits most lifestyles! If you’re interested in building your own custom modern farmhouse in the Texas Hill Country contact Agave Custom Homes today for more details.
Agave Custom Homes was founded in 2009 by Tyler O’Brien. Tyler’s mission when he established Agave Custom Homes was to build quality homes of distinct character and design that reflect the unique surroundings of Central Texas. Every home built by Agave Custom Homes is custom designed for the land on which it is built, maximizing the value and creating a “one of a kind” home!
To schedule a meeting with Agave Custom homes email: tyler@agaverealty.net or call: (512) 844-0138. You can see some of Tyler’s recent work by visiting: agavecustomhomes.com/portfolio.