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11.19.14

Modern Farmhouse Style in the Berkshire Woods

Modern Farmhouse with wraparound porch

One of my favorite new-house trends has to be the “Modern Farmhouse” style.

Crisp Architects in New York built this country retreat inspired by rural farm houses with front, back and side porches to take advantage of the wooded views.

Take a look!

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Modern Farmhouse Style by Crisp Architects

open front door on farmhouse porch

A fireplace in a living room filled with furniture and a fire place

According to the Crisp Architects website, “The interior of the home has a modern feel with a window wall on one side of the double height living room.”

A living room filled with furniture and a fire place

James Crisp says, “Our client wanted the home to be bright, open and to be a place where intimate dinner parties and large gatherings worked equally well.”

A living room filled with furniture and a large window

A sitting area with bookshelves overlooks the living room:

A living room filled with lots of furniture

doorway leading from kitchen to living room

The kitchen countertops look like a mix of soapstone and wood.

view of living room fireplace from kitchen

“The kitchen is the center of activity, opening to a large breakfast bay, a screened porch, and the living room.”

A kitchen with an island in the middle of a room

The master bedroom has access to a screened porch, too:

A living room filled with furniture and a large window

I especially love the exterior of the house and all the outdoor living spaces they designed around it.

screened porch

view from porch

back exterior of modern farmhouse

covered patio on back of modern farmhouse

large stone patio behind house

Even the garage, which doubles as a carriage house/guest quarters, is pretty to look at:

garage and carriage house behind farmhouse in Berkshire Woods

back exterior of large modern farmhouse

Thanks to Crisp Architects for sharing their project with us.
Visit the Crisp Architects blog to learn more.
You can also take the video tour of the modern farmhouse here.
Photos by Rob Karosis.

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Comments

  1. tara dillard says

    11.19.14 at 8:21 am

    Aside from incredible architecture, who designed the landscape?

    Credit must be given in the landscape: stone, axis, focal points, flow, simplicity, repetition, color trinity, furniture choices, scale, flow, meadow at multiple heights, double axis, …………..

    Crisp?

    Garden & Be Well, XO Tara

    • hookedonhouses says

      11.19.14 at 8:23 am

      Good question! I don’t know who designed it, but it’s beautiful, isn’t it?

  2. Sherri says

    11.19.14 at 8:24 am

    This is my dream house! Love the architecture, interior designs, outdoor spaces, screened porch, layout, kitchen, etc.

  3. Alie B says

    11.19.14 at 8:34 am

    Being an old house person, I don’t normally cotton to newer places, but this is different. This place has such character and charm. The architect has planned and executed everything so well! The only thing I might add is some rustic/antique pieces. The furniture that’s here now is lovely, but perhaps a bit formal and also a bit traditional in design, for a modern farmhouse look.

    • hookedonhouses says

      11.19.14 at 9:07 am

      I’d like to see that, too. I think these types of photos are generally taken right after the house is built, though, so there’s probably wasn’t a lot of time for personalizing the spaces. I think it would be such a fun house to decorate!

  4. Laura says

    11.19.14 at 9:49 am

    I’m an old house person as well, but I really like this. Very classic and tasteful. I don’t even dislike the double height ceiling too much because it gives the large room light it wouldn’t have with just regular height windows on one side only. The only things I’d want to change are all of the recessed lighting (can’t abide it!) and the wet bar in the living room. That should look less kitchen-y and more like an antique built-in hutch. Nicely done overall – it looks very comfortable and I love all of the outdoor spaces too.

  5. towanda says

    11.19.14 at 9:54 am

    i can move there in a heart beat 🙂 i don’t need anything to change. love the kitchen, the exterior, especially i love master bedroom’s porch. dreams dreams 🙂

  6. Michelle Yorke Interior Design says

    11.19.14 at 11:59 am

    What a lovely home. This modern farmhouse is a dream.

  7. Jennah says

    11.19.14 at 3:38 pm

    Oh Em Gee! On this snowy, blowy day, this post couldn’t be more perfect! This is my absolute dream home inside and out. It’s gorgeous! I don’t think I would change a thing. Beautiful!

  8. Michele says

    11.19.14 at 8:41 pm

    Oh lord – the MOULDINGS! I’m such a sucker for that – the more, the better. I am in love with this house…

  9. maddie may says

    11.20.14 at 7:01 am

    Truly beautiful….. Love the modern update with the farmhouse character. There’s such a warm & welcoming feeling in every room throughout this gorgeous home. There isn’t one thing that I would change. The screened in porch is absolutely where I would feel so at home. Perfection inside & out. The garage is so quaint as well & blends with the charm of the outside. Love …..Love….. Love it……

  10. Elisa says

    11.20.14 at 12:57 pm

    I have admired and followed Crisp for some time and read his blog. He is my hero and brilliant at recreating period homes with modern twists.

    • hookedonhouses says

      11.20.14 at 1:01 pm

      I so agree, Elisa! Love his work.

  11. Carrie S G says

    11.20.14 at 1:55 pm

    Really beautiful home — but honestly the garage got me! LOVE IT!

    • hookedonhouses says

      11.20.14 at 2:00 pm

      I know, that’s what put it over the top for me, too, Carrie!

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