Farmhouses evoke nostalgic memories — real or imagined — of a simpler life and a deep, nourishing connection to the seasons and the land. While most of us dont live that way anymore, we all share a longing for the values that this classic American house form represents.
So what makes a true American farmhouse? A farmhouse is intimately connected to the land and all its seasons, dominates a community of buildings, and is built to last using natural, indigenous materials. These are the core qualities of the farmhouse style, whether old or new.
This remarkable collection of 20 new and remodeled farmhouses celebrates the best American farmhouses built in the past five years. Over 300 photographs beautifully illustrate these homes, and the accompanying site and floor plans, historical sidebars, and up-close details add depth to this rich collection.
With this book, Americas quintessential house style is reinvented for the 21st-century family.
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Nice photos of exteriors & interiors There are very few books on farm style houses, especially newer that are not decorating books,this is not just a decorating book. This books shows the exterior as well as the interior. Some of the homes are completely new and others just have new additions on them. Most of the houses are something that a middle class family could afford and that you would possibly see in the country on a ‘real farm’ with the exception of a few glass additions. The houses shown here wouldn’t just appeal to a…
Just OK I was expecting a book about farmhouses reframed or redone with today’s aesthetics. The house descriptions seem well done with sufficient detail, but unfortunately the houses themselves generally aren’t inspiring. They seem to have a bit too much going on for the current simplicity aesthetic. I’m not even talking uber-modernism, just simple and natural materials is what I was hoping for. Maybe this isn’t what farmhouses are about though. We did like the little red barn house and a few others…
Great resource for house planning My wife and I are in the early stages of planning to build a home. We have ordered several books including this one with varying degrees of helpfulness. I would have to say this one is quite helpful. Good mix of info and pictures. Very happy with the purchase and would reccomend.