"Farmhouse designs reached their peak in the 2010s when the expert home designer and her husband Chip Gaines' HGTV series, "Fixer Upper," was growing in popularity. The show's Texas backdrop and Joanna's affinity for rustic, countryside looks led to the major decor trend and coincided with the proliferation of Magnolia, the celebrity home designer's line of cookbooks and home items."
"However, in 2025, the beloved yet outdated kitchen design trend has made a marked re-entrance into homes far and wide - especially those of young people, particularly Gen Z. If it wasn't official, "farm girl summer" on Pinterest (via the Kitchn) confirms the trend's resurgence. And this time, the farmhouse kitchen is leaning more towards cottage vibes with an openness to playful patterns and bright, airy color schemes."
"Towards 2019, the popular farmhouse trend began to mix and meld with modern designs. Some elements, like the farmhouse sink renovation trend, for instance, fit in naturally with kitchens that emphasize open spaces, lots of natural light, and blank slate, neutral color schemes. Joanna Gaines, like us all, has upgraded her approach to the style over the years. Her rural-inspired kitchens of today reflect more"
Modern farmhouse decor dominated the 2010s after Fixer Upper and Magnolia popularized rustic, countryside elements such as distressed wood, barn doors, and decorative milk jugs. The trend receded in the early 2020s as modern, minimalist, and retro aesthetics took hold. In 2025 farmhouse kitchens are re-emerging, especially among younger homeowners and Gen Z, with social media trends like "farm girl summer" signaling renewed interest. Contemporary farmhouse now leans toward cottage vibes, embraces playful patterns and bright, airy palettes, and continues blending with modern design through features like farmhouse sinks in open, light-filled neutral kitchens.
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