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The Overdone Exterior Home Trend No One Wants To Use Anymore - House Digest
Black and white farmhouse exteriors are overdone. People are adding color to their homes, as well as natural elements like natural wood doors and sha…
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Design Expert Offers Solutions to Differentiate Homes from Modern Farmhouse Trend
Homeowners Seek Distinctive Style as "Modern Farmhouse" Trend Peaks. A recent online video from design expert Courtney Ungaro is resonating with homeowners across North America, addressing a growing desire for individuality amidst the widespread adoption of the "modern farmhouse" architectural style. Ungaro's insights highlight a common predicament: many contemporary homes, particularly new builds and recent renovations, have converged on a strikingly similar aesthetic. This look is typically defined by bright white exteriors, contrasting black roofs and window frames, and interior elements featuring light to medium wood tones. Ungaro, known for her practical and trend-aware design advice, explains that the modern farmhouse style gained immense popularity due to its perceived simplicity and ease of execution. "A lot of you got suckered into [the modern farmhouse trend] over the last few years," she notes, underscoring how its straightforward elements made it an attractive choice for many. However, this accessibility has inadvertently led to a proliferation of homes that, while aesthetically pleasing, often lack unique character, making entire neighborhoods appear uniform. To help homeowners break free from this stylistic conformity, Ungaro provides several concrete and creative solutions. Her recommendations begin at the entryway, suggesting a departure from standard concrete porches by incorporating materials like vibrant terracotta or intricately hand-painted tiles. These alternatives, she argues, can inject a much-needed "pop of color" and "added interest," immediately distinguishing a home. Further exterior enhancements include replacing ubiquitous black exterior lights with white fixtures to introduce a softer, more contemporary feel. For those ready for a more significant transformation, Ungaro advises restaining existing exterior wood elements to a rich, dark chocolate brown, offering a deeper, more sophisticated tone. For the truly bold, she even advocates for painting the entire exterior a striking black, a move that guarantees a dramatic and distinctive presence. Ungaro's advice aims to inspire homeowners to embrace personalization and move beyond the current design mainstream.
