Shiplap walls form the backdrop to a clean-lined wood bed in the modern farmhouse bedroom. Simple linens dress the bed and echo the colors and patterns in the area rug.

Interior designers, home decor magazines and TV shows tout the modern farmhouse look as among the most popular decorating styles. But what does “farmhouse style” really mean? It doesn’t mean ...

In the Les Misérables actress's home a washed gray farmhouse-style side table sits by a natural wood, open-concept bed. Above, a simple mid-century modern lamp grants some design contrast.

Add interest to walls. Use it as a bedroom accent wall, on bathroom walls, in your entryway, or on into the living and laundry room. Upgrade basic backsplashes.

Homeowners love modern farmhouse style. "It's like living in a resort," Michael Kell says.