The modern farmhouse style is one of the most celebrated and popular interior design aesthetics you can introduce into your home. The look, which marries traditional farmhouse decor with contemporary furnishings (such as shiplap in a sleek, all-white living room), is a favorite among designers who have enjoyed its versatility for over a decade.
However, if you're wondering what the future of modern farmhouse style holds, we may have found the answer in Ellen DeGeneres's living room. Ellen, who lives in the Cotswolds, is enjoying every element of country life to the full (yes, those are sheep in her living room), and inevitably, that includes decorating a modern farmhouse of her own.
Few 'farmhouses' look quite as contemporary as Ellen's. While the 'modern farmhouse' style is synonymous with lighter tones (particularly white and cream), her living room is different.
The stone flooring, paired with the brown leather furniture, makes the room feel darker, while the patterned rugs introduce pockets of rich color that ensure it never feels too clinical or cold.
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This stunning rug is the quickest way to add warmth, interest, and coziness to your living room, the Ellen DeGeneres' way. I love its deep red colorway, perfect for bringing just the right amount of vibrancy to your floor, whether you have a modern farmhouse style space or not.
This basket is hand-made from twisted seagrass for a stiff, sturdy design to help you cut down on clutter. It can also be used for planting potted plants, if you decide to bring yet more interest and color to your living space.
Something about the natural, neutral hues and fuzzy texture of the Plaid Woven Blankets reminds me of a ski chalet. It's the must-have addition to any modern farmhouse living room, just as Ellen demonstrates.
Ellen's rugs bring the modern farmhouse style into the contemporary day, making her space feel vibrant but simultaneously understated and cozy, all while maintaining its farmhouse charm. It also conveniently taps into one of the year's biggest rug trends, as experts explain.
'2025 is the year for playing with colour, pattern, and texture. It’s all about showing personality with bold colours and vibrant patterns. Traditional oriental rugs showcase bright hues of red, yellow, and blue, making them the perfect rug choice for 2025,' comments Camilla Stannard, the founder of Lilla Rugs. 'It’s out with muted minimalism and in with bigger, bolder and better design.'
However, color isn't the only thing shaping interior design trends for the rest of this year (and beyond). 'Varieties in texture are also set to make a comeback. From sheepskin to fringing, Berber rugs to distressed rugs, layering texture is a great way to add depth and interest to a space,' Camilla says.
'Whether you opt for complementary shades or contrasting accent colours, the texture of your rug can truly bring your space together, lending complexity to your final design.'
We're on the fringe of a new modern farmhouse era, and the perfect rug is the secret to sucsess. As ever, Ellen is ahead of the crowd.
