Cory Cook
Much like the history that inspires this look, each finish and furnishing tells a story through proudly presented (and emulated) chips, scratches and artful imperfections. This traditional-made-modern decor style is more refined than its original, featuring clean and contemporary elements mixing and mingling with those well-loved and well-worn pieces that bring some country into the modern urban home.
Farmhouse style flooring runs the gamut from hard surfaces like matte-finished porcelain tile and wide-plank hardwood to carpet in neutral colorways.
Here are five favorite product picks for flooring, in five different materials, to start your modern farmhouse interior off on the right foot, so to speak. With "rustic" being the main influencer of the Modern Farmhouse aesthetic, it only makes sense to work it into your decor, from the ground up. For your farmhouse kitchen floor, this product pairs beautifully with black hardware and white or tonal painted cabinetry.
Apart from its aesthetic attributes, farmhouse vinyl flooring is durable, so it's ideal for use in heavy-traffic area such as a mudroom or foyer. This wide-plank farmhouse style hardwood boasts a character and charm that works beautifully with a modern-farmhouse vibe.
It showcases the natural beauty with its characteristics in the knots of the white oak which is the notable theme in farmhouse style wood floors. It can be easily installed in places like your bathrooms, basements and laundry rooms without fear of warping or water damage.
Maybe you’re looking for a farmhouse kitchen floor that remains on trend with your shiplap walls but is also protected against spills and culinary mishaps. Wood that shows graining and imperfections like wire-brushed and hand-scraped are perfect for the farmhouse style as the natural knotting adds a sense of character.
They're durable, affordable and stylish and thus, a great go-to solution for a quick and easy floor update on a dime. Porcelain flooring is a great choice for homes in all styles, because it's super durable, low maintenance and long lasting. - your modern-farmhouse interior, check out Haut Monde Unpolished tile in Elite Grey by Bel Terra.
The matte finish is ideal for this laid-back aesthetic, and it's also practical- great at hiding your usual daily messes.
Consider keeping patterns simple, and bring depth to a neutral palette by incorporating a variety of textures in the carpet and other textiles throughout the space. Find woods in lighter colors with muted shades like natural, white-washed and gray to add an airy quality to your rooms.
Lighter colored hardwood species are often preferred for farmhouse style homes because they allow more natural light and open up the space. Marrying pastel colors with antique wood can bring a countrified feel into your home, so oftentimes people choose to pair their hardwood floors with area rugs.
For example, honey-hued hickory, pecan in warm brown tones and dark oaks are beautiful accents to any farmhouse home. Just be careful to choose neutral shades and avoid yellow, orange and red undertones as these tend to look more dated.
Check out a local store near you, or browse through our selection of luxury vinyl, carpet, tile, or hardwood in our catalog to get started finding the perfect farmhouse floors for your space.
