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Farmhouse With a Modern Edge

Hi Everyone,

Sometimes I find myself drawn to farmhouse architecture that has a bit of a modern edge.  I think maybe it appeals to my sense of order, organization, everything in its place.  The modern farmhouse has more of a clean line look and a little less fussiness...

~ see what you think ~
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Do any of these homes appeal to you?
Are you saying...."ooh, aah"
or......."yucky, blucky"?

In reality, I think I need a little more fuss, a little more of the cozy feeling that traditional farmhouses evoke, but still, there is something about this style that catches my eye. I can't quite put my finger on it.
  
Do you know what it is?  



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  1. Blondie's Journal8/18/2011

    I love them all, Joanne! I like the mix of old and new because we sometimes think of farmhouses as run down. At least those are my feelings.

    Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures!

    XO,
    Janie

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  2. janice158/18/2011

    The second one and the last one...I can relate to those two the other not so much..I think they still give you a sense of old fashioned but with a clean look. And those have some nice windows for light...Happy Thursday...

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  3. Anonymous8/18/2011

    Popping over from Laurie Anna's blog party. I like the first and last homes pictured. I don't like the sixth home at all. Understand the draw to clean,simple lines similar to those in historic colonial homes.

    Deborah

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  4. Miss Gracie's House8/19/2011

    I do like some of them and think that part of the new farmhouse style is a simpler look than all of the fuss of shabby chic. The key is finding your own balance...that is what I am working on...enough frou-frou to be me but definitely simpler...great post!
    Rene

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  5. Gail8/21/2011

    Like them all especially the 2 drawings of 2 bldgs with dog runs between the bldgs. Thanks for sharig.

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  6. Anonymous8/23/2011

    I love the photos! Clean and crisp yet nostalgic. Not too fussy but not too modern!

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