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With the direction that some modern interior and product design styles have taken, when people ask you if you were raised in a barn, you can actually tell them, ‘Why, yes. Yes, I was!’ Welcome to the wonderfully weird and often soulless world of modern farmhouse, a style that is supposed to be cozy, comfy, and charming, but often ends up being commercial, generic, and ridiculously basic.

‘The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe’ is a fun and snarky Facebook group whose members do exactly what’s written on the tin: they gently poke fun at the whole modern farmhouse aesthetic by sharing some of the most egregious examples of this style. Scroll down for some of their best pics. Anyone who wants a unique home instead of a mass-produced one might want to look away!

Bored Panda reached out to the team running TPAMF, and the founder of the Facebook group, Katie, was kind enough to answer our questions. She explained how the group is about ‘punching up’ at a style that is, essentially, conformist and dystopian. Read on for our full interview with her.

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We were very interested to hear about the history of ‘The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe,’ and the founder of the page was happy to walk us through it. The beginning of the story lies in January 2021 when she and her husband bought their first home together.

“As a millennial who had been a renter for well over a decade, I had never really given interior renovation/decor much thought; everywhere I lived up until then had been a transient space that wasn’t really mine. So, I did what every other excited new homeowner does and started binging on HGTV, filling Pinterest boards with home inspo, and, you guessed it—joining DIY Facebook groups,” Katie told Bored Panda.

“After at least a month of interior design and decor content-consuming, I started noticing some really prevalent, nauseatingly repetitive trends: Everyone had white shaker cabinets in their white kitchens.” However, white shaker cabinets and white kitchens were just the tip of the Iceberg of Tastelessness.

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    “You were nobody if you didn’t have white quartz countertops. Get a white farmhouse sink, they’re so ‘unique and charming.’ Brown anything be damned; gray all the way. Why not tear out your historic wood floors and put in some gray luxury vinyl plank? Make sure your bathroom is covered in white (and only white) subway tile, or you’re doing it all wrong,” the founder of ‘The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe’ revealed what the trends were like at the time.

    “When you’re done with all of that, be sure to choose from about 3 of the same matte black light fixtures from your local Home Depot. And sprinkle the place with cheugy word signs commanding you to ‘EAT,’ a boatload of white Rae Dunn word pottery, and maybe ruin a good piece of historic wood furniture by chalk painting it to make it look ‘rustic.’ And while you’re at it, go ahead and paint your brick fireplace. Boom—you’re a farmhouse influencer now, whether you live on an actual farm or not. Your home’s history has no place in the dystopian universe that is Modern Farmhouse.”

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    All of this really started to make the woman aggravated and she started asking the real, tough questions. “Where was the color? The antiques and heirlooms, the personality? Was there any originality at all whatsoever present in DIY groups? No, there really wasn’t.” That’s what inspired her to start ‘The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe,’ as a joke. She explained to Bored Panda that the upper and lowercase letter alterations were “ an homage to the illegible cursive lettering seen on everything basic over the last 5- 10 years.”

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    Katie made the group in just 5 minutes, and she started posting about it in some of the largest DIY groups on social media that she was in. “I wrote something like, ‘Tired of everything generic? Join the revolution: The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe.’ I got booted out of some of the groups pretty quickly, but not before a handful of members came along for the ride. The group became a space to hate on Modern Farmhouse decor and all things basic and cheugy, but also to celebrate and define styles that are MfH’s polar opposites. Over a handful of months, the group gained traction, and eventually, we had over 160,000 fiery and passionate members worldwide.”

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    The Listing: "Home's Rustic Country Interior Design Is Magazine Worthy And The Pictures Speak For Themselves" The Pictures:

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    Alex Martin
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That bed belongs to some Mormon sect that was excommunicated in like 1890 because they didn't give up polygamy and now barely survives is some inbred multigenerational compound deep in rural Arizona.

    deejak
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And get sheets for it where? Maybe that's the "Beyond" in BB&B.

    Richard Keel
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An orgybed seems like a fun idea, until you wake up for a pee in the middle of the night and you're the one right in the middle

    Lea
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Life hack you put the person in the middle who doesn't normally need to get up and pee in the middle of the night. You have to be strategic before falling asleep.

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    Plebbit
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok the bed and the stairs are terrible, but I actually like that kitchen

    Id row
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kitchen has 2 fridges and the bedroom has a wood stove? I could deal with that and just decorate the cringey parts.

    Mel G
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    5 in the bed and the little one said roll over roll over.so they all rolled over and one fell out 4 in the bed and the little one said

    Bad Mole
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rustic, as in the whole family sleeps in the same bed. With their horse.

    Hex Gurls
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why is the tv in front of the stair base?? why is the bed so long?? how many mattresses are on that bed?? why does it feel minimalist and maximalist at the same time???

    Cassi Lyris
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mmmm nothing like WILDLY dangerous stairs! I could forgive everything else, but that staircase, just no. I've fallen down more stairs than anyone should really be able to live through, and I'm getting agida just looking at those.

    Doyle Alan
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine all the puppers you could be cuddling with at night!! What a great bed!

    Iampenny
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually need a bed that size, 3/4 of it for me and the last 1/4 for the husband. I always end up taking over most of the bed in my sleep, so this bed would be perfect for us.

    Bittersweetie
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please tell me this bed is for just ONE REALLY TALL person 🥺

    MauKini
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a family bed. Parents and kids sleep together. It's becoming a thing in Germany and I don't know how I feel about this.

    Sandra Monnier
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's with the bed? The whole damn family 19 and counting slept in there?

    weatherwitch
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎵There were ten in the bed and the little one said.... 🎵😂😂😂

    Corleone
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually kinda like it tho 👀 I’d stay there for sure. The stairs leading around the tv is not a bad idea. Still wish it had railings or something tho.

    Nonna_SoF
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh they speak alright. What they say is the stuff of nightmares though.

    Andy Smith
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could sleep on one side and my gf will still find a way to spider monkey me in her sleep

    Christie Henderson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so confused about those stairs, do they deposit you in a rustic cave behind the TV?

    MygrandsonscallmeNia
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bed, looks like it was made for the seven dwarfs. The stairs, end behind the TV? This house needs to be gutted, and completely renovated. All of it.

    Holly Marley
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's called a Texas or Alaskan king, depending on the exact dimensions, and it's usually for all the pets to have room.

    Wingo Lamo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like someone got the dimensions wrong on the woodstove. Just sayin'.

    Melissa Mayhem
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, this must be the bed from John Denver's "Grandma's Feather Bed".

    Megan Boomershine
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those stairs are a death wish or a broken arm or with small children broken teeth legs and arms my god

    Amy Stone-Chandler
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A typical Polygamous bed. Not all the waves. All the kids jumping on you to wake you.

    You Should Do Nothing with the Fence
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    John Denver's (I think?) song about "Grandma's Feather Bed?" "It was nine feet high and six feet wide and soft as a downy chick. It could hold eight kids and four hound dogs and a piggie we stole from the shed..." Yes, I'd like to be able to remove this from my brain and remember important stuff instead.

    Jill Allen
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be in the ER within an hour. With either a horrific migraine or broken leg.

    Claire Armstrong
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kitchen seems slightly mismatched but not too bad, either I'm missing something in the picture or I have really bad taste too. I'm curious as to how you get on that staircase, where does it start, and also how to climb it without falling off or getting vertigo. And I don't even have the words for that bed!

    SobyKay
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The listing is overly optimistic for a weird old house, but man I want that bed!!!

    Slipstream
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Waltons, perhaps? Good night Mary Ellen. Good night John Boy.

    Kieran Maloy
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The kitchen's OK. The living room needs help. Please--replace those stairs! And the bedroom? You'd better have lots of cats &/or dogs that have bed previleges!

    Dawn Harris
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first thought is ... Someone is gonna die or get seriously injured in those Not-To-Code stairs

    Jessica Blaze
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those stairs look scary as hell, I'd hate to get up for a snack in the night here... Pretty otherwise

    ThreeAngryLlamas
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want a bed that size. We currently have a queen and we have three huskies who sleep with us, and my partner wants four kids who will presumably also sleep with us sometimes when they are young. I already can't fit comfortably.

    Jaaawn
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay but this bed would be perfect for me, my partner and our cat!

    That one girl in the corner
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can we just talk about the almost-unapproachable stairs? I think you might need to jump for that one-

    barbie me
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweet jeebus! Every room looks like it was done by at least 6 different people, each with their own idea of what rustic/farmhouse/homestead looks like and every single person was wrong, lol!

    Ahni Alger
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that bed is full of people and/ or pets I don't think there will be a lot of need for that stove. I'd say everybody is going to be plenty warm.

    Mrs. EW
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good night John boy. Good night Elizabeth. Goodnight Olivia….

    Kelley Gilbert Zumwalt
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think someone is planning to murder someone else by pushing them down those stairs

    Danielle
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's my kinda bed size! It's ugly, but if I'm married (hey single men) I need enough space as a queen to myself.

    Grammy Pam
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I looking at this correctly? The stairs end behind the TV?

    No One
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All it needs is a sign that says "Kill Me Now" in some cheesy Font.

    DeeShannon Garrison
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have this recurring dream where I've, for some reason, sold my perfectly lovely home and wind up living in a weird house. This could be one of my 'dream' houses.

    Matthew Schmidt
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you step down these stairs, you to will be a television star! Seriously, where do the stairs take you?

    L. Nichole Jamieson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It goes into a short hallway that seems to go into the laundry room, unless that's a second kitchen (which wouldn't surprise me).

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    Patricia Bryan
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many MIDGETS are planned to sleep in that bed?And do the stairs go anywhere or just to a nasty surprise at the to?

    Claire Bear
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stairs designed to break both your legs and your neck. Do not attempt drunk

    google slave
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, that's the bed from the original Charlie & the Chocolate Factory! The one all the grandparents were stuck in.

    Kelsie Marx
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 There were ten in the bed and the little one said, “Roll over, roll over!” 🎶😂😂

    Nobody Knows
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd still only get 2 feet of this bed. My wife would take the rest.

    deejak
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew realtor's photos tend to distort room dimensions, but this is ridiculous.

    RafCo (he/him)
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen a lot worse. Where I live this house would probably go for at least $900K

    Albert
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grandma's Feather Bed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH_tYxY8AKE

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    Meanwhile, we were curious as to why the content shared on the group resonates with so many people around the globe.

    “There are more people than I expected who are tired of all things bland. MfH is so basic. It’s regressive, lacking creativity, mass-produced, and it’s conformist,” the founder shared with Bored Panda.

    “There’s also something to be said about the white, middle-class women who were mean girls in high school flocking to that decor style. You know the type I’m talking about. The Venn diagram between MfH lovers and women who call themselves ‘Boy Mom’ is a circle,” she quipped.

    “In this group, members are all about ‘punching up,’ meaning we poke fun at the oppressive majority. That’s not to say we don’t also roast one another, though. It’s all in good fun.”

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    So I think this is a better kitchen sign.

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    scag$y
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This may seem a little maverick so please forgive me, but is it possible to just not have a kitchen sign at all?

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    According to the founder of ‘The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe,’ the society we live in has “long operated with a herd mentality.” Social media really hasn’t helped any of that!

    “Now, more than ever, it seems that fitting in and belonging matters a whole lot to folks. Influencers and HGTV stylists could start decorating homes to literally look like the Shrine Circus and I guarantee that the same people who love Modern Farmhouse would be totally on board,” she explained.

    “Over the last decade or so, mass appeal decor has had a narrow space to diversify with these particular trends in place, so much so, that people are just riffing on the same lame themes over, and over again. This is why we end up with tacky word signs with only slight variations of the same ‘gather’ and ‘live laugh love’ sentiments at art fairs now. There’s no place for real art in MfH; that would be far too expressive.”

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    2WheelTravlr
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure how someone can be that terrible with a circular saw and not have blood stains everywhere.

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    In the group founder’s opinion, people have to actively say ‘no’ to the modern farmhouse aesthetic. “It dominates retail; it’s easy, accessible, and in your face, whether you like it or not. Anyone who has set foot in a HomeGoods or Target knows this all too well.”

    Katie opened up to Bored Panda that she never expected the Facebook group to become what it is today. “The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe, despite being huge, has become a super tight-knit international internet family of hilarious weirdos. I have an incredible admin team across the U.S. who I’ve become so close with, despite having never met in person before,” she shared.

    “The memes and inside jokes that have come out of the group’s digital time together have made the last couple of years much more bearable. Lots of our humor has made its way to a merch line designed by a handful of us. We launched the shop last year, and proceeds were donated to the Architects Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship. We’re excited to find foundations with similar missions to support this year to help diversify design.”

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    Tamra
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, if you stripped out the carpet and dark paneling, did some updating, that fireplace could be a stunning focal point.

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    The best way to instantly 'get' what the modern farmhouse style of home decor is all about is to think about the phrase ‘live laugh love.’ Your imagination should do all the work for you! 

    ‘The People Against MoDErN fArMhOuSe’ Facebook group was founded a couple of years ago, in late March of 2021. In that time, it’s grown considerably and now houses 162.4k interior and snarky product design critics who love to gently poke fun at the latest modern farmhouse trends. Why? “Because the world would be more original with less living, laughing, and loving,” that’s why.

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    Despite the fact that the entire point of the Facebook group is to be snarky and critical of the design style, there’s absolutely no room for personal attacks or degrading comments. Yes, you’ll see some members shaming interiors, cushions, dishes, and more, but it’s all done within the boundaries of decency.

    The team running the page also asks its members to try and be as original as possible and avoid posting what's already been shared time and again. Original content is king, and that won’t change anytime soon!

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    Are You Kidding Me!?

    Are You Kidding Me!?

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    Mrs Irish Mom
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be gorgeous in a kitchen and without the boys will be boys lettering

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    I Have No Words. For Sale On My Local Marketplace (I Live In North Florida, If That Helps It Make Sense )

    I Have No Words. For Sale On My Local Marketplace (I Live In North Florida, If That Helps It Make Sense )

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    Modern farmhouse is (at least in theory) all about creating a sense of comfort and coziness while mixing tradition with modernity. ‘The Spruce’ points out that the style was mostly a response to the minimalist trend that was popular back in the ‘90s and early 2000s. Instead of austerity, you have quaint charm and warmth that’s supposed to make you want to relax and stay a while with your feet up.

    That’s a lovely atmosphere to evoke. However, in recent years, some people feel like the style has become incredibly cheesy and overdone to the point of ridiculousness.

    Now, there’s nothing objectively wrong with modern farmhouse style in and of itself, from a purely design-focused perspective. However, it’s become widespread and overused to the point that it makes some design and architecture lovers roll their eyes. There's also a very obvious commercial and low-effort element to all of it.

    If you, your neighbors, and all of your friends are living in identical homes filled with cushions with cheesy phrases and giant spoons nailed to the walls (which, of course, are made of reclaimed wood), what actually makes your life unique? And it's not just interior design that's falling prey to this trend of spreading generic designs: you can see it pretty much everywhere.

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    #22

    I'm Going To Quit My Job And Go Sell Blocks Of Pine For $500 A Pop

    I'm Going To Quit My Job And Go Sell Blocks Of Pine For $500 A Pop

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    Found This One… I Can’t Stop Looking At The Ceiling

    Found This One… I Can’t Stop Looking At The Ceiling

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    scag$y
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I made a building just like this - right down to the lightbulbs - in Fallout 4. I bet if you look closely there'll be a place to store your Pip-boy.

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    It’s Not Just The Cabinets, But The Butthole On The Countertop That Does It For Me

    It’s Not Just The Cabinets, But The Butthole On The Countertop That Does It For Me

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    GenericPanda09
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The cabinets aren't to my taste but the b******e thing on the counter just looks like one of those felt doohickeys you put between pans when you're stacking them so they don't f**k up the non stick.

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    Some people find joy in having so much in common with everyone else living in their local area. And that’s perfectly fine. However, many others don’t want to live in generic, mass-produced interiors. It’s normal to want to stand out and impress others.

    It’s far harder to leave a lasting impression on your guests when your kitchen and living room look almost identical to theirs. Who knows, you might have bought all of your knick-knacks from the same home decor store!

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    Modern farmhouse is all about bringing rustic and vintage interior decisions to the 21st century. There’s a focus on neutral color schemes, smooth lines, and adding contemporary touches to what could otherwise be considered a traditional approach to design. It’s about finding a balance between coziness without over-cluttering your home.

    Or, in less flowy terms, you make your home look like a chic barn that’s soft, gentle, and makes you want to invite your neighbors over for a slice of warm apple pie… just like practically every other home in your neighborhood!

    According to ‘The Spruce,’ some of the most common elements of the modern farmhouse style include reclaimed wood, barnboard details, big comfortable and/or pine furniture, wide plank floors, wrought iron accents, and vintage accessories. Individually, these are all aspects that we enjoy quite a bit. However, we’re not sure if this is how we’d personally want to decorate the entirety of our homes.

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    #26

    No Thanks, Pinterest

    No Thanks, Pinterest

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    #27

    This Was Just Posted On A Home Remodeling Group I'm In. Apparently, The Home Owner Has Slight Regrets On Their Bathroom Tile Choice Now That It Has Been Installed And Is Seeking Suggestions On How To "Tone It Down."

    This Was Just Posted On A Home Remodeling Group I'm In. Apparently, The Home Owner Has Slight Regrets On Their Bathroom Tile Choice Now That It Has Been Installed And Is Seeking Suggestions On How To "Tone It Down."

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paint one shower wall and the bench top between the shower and bath a pale ivory.

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    There’s a certain sense of beauty and wholesomeness when all the separate elements of your home match. At the same time, there’s a feeling of sterility and fakeness that comes with that, too: your home is where you actually live. It might not feel like that if everything’s ‘perfect,’ matching, and orderly. Then again, it really depends on what you personally value the most. Some people enjoy a bit of light chaos. Others want everything to be neat, tidy, and covered in neutral colors.

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    As we’ve written earlier here on Bored Panda, your main focus as the owner of your house is to make sure that you’re happy with your living space. For example, if you think that creating an atmosphere of comfort is the most important thing, then the modern farmhouse style might actually be for you (though many people would think that you deserve better). Meanwhile, if you place a lot of importance on creating a home for yourself that is unlike any other, then focus on that, instead of buying what everyone else is.

    #28

    This Is A Framed Doormat. Of Course It Isn’t Exciting To You

    This Is A Framed Doormat. Of Course It Isn’t Exciting To You

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No they are grungy door mats in photo frames, that's what they look like, that's what they are, that's what everyone will see.

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    However, don’t for a minute assume that you’ll wow absolutely everyone with your sense of aesthetics. There will always be someone who has an issue with your interior and knick-knacks, no matter how carefully you’ve selected everything. That’s why it’s important to know for a fact that you love where you live. Otherwise, if you aim to please everyone, you might end up disappointed if your giant wall spoons and wrought metal accents (bought on sale, probably) don’t make them as happy as you wanted them to be.

    If you're in the mood for some more ridiculous modern farmhouse ideas, check out Bored Panda's earlier article right over here.

    #31

    “Dear Haters:” Nooooooooooooo. That Poor Doggie Has To Walk On This Actually Garbage

    “Dear Haters:” Nooooooooooooo. That Poor Doggie Has To Walk On This Actually Garbage

    Now to spend the weekend putting a million layers of polyurethane on. I absolutely love it!!!!!! Spike just wants me to be done and snuggle.
    (Dear haters: when you spend 100 plus hours on a hall floor you can decide to do whatever you want to your 130 year old home. I do almost everything DIY and learn as I go. I stop when I love it.... Nothing is perfect in this house.)

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not my taste, but if the owner likes it, why not? You don't always have to think about selling your house or the taste of others as you are the one living there and should feel comfortable!

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    #32

    Just Joined This Group And I Thought I’d Share The Coozie From A Family Members Wedding. The Ceremony Was In A Barn In 90 Degree Weather And The “Seats” Were Hay Bales

    Just Joined This Group And I Thought I’d Share The Coozie From A Family Members Wedding. The Ceremony Was In A Barn In 90 Degree Weather And The “Seats” Were Hay Bales

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    #34

    Lol… What?

    Lol… What?

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    #38

    Man.. Saw This On Marketplace.. It’s An “Upcycled Grandfather Clock”

    Man.. Saw This On Marketplace.. It’s An “Upcycled Grandfather Clock”

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    #39

    I Present To You: My Sister’s DIY Remodel

    I Present To You: My Sister’s DIY Remodel

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    #40

    Found In A Random Group, When Your Disco Ball Isn’t Enough! Cover Your Fridge In Mirror Mosaic Tiles! Then Y’all Can Dance Your Hearts Out While Cooking

    Found In A Random Group, When Your Disco Ball Isn’t Enough! Cover Your Fridge In Mirror Mosaic Tiles! Then Y’all Can Dance Your Hearts Out While Cooking

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whilst I don't like the design, I feel it'd help keep me trim... not gonna drink that glass of milk at 03:00Hrs after i've seen my naked, distorted dad bod creeping up on the fridge for snacks,

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    #41

    People Getting Crazy With The Epoxy Resin. " Bullets " I'm Updating Since The Pic Isn't The Clearest And There Have Been A Lot Of Comments. It's Just Shells, Empty Brass. There Are Not Any Actual Bullets In This

    People Getting Crazy With The Epoxy Resin. " Bullets " I'm Updating Since The Pic Isn't The Clearest And There Have Been A Lot Of Comments. It's Just Shells, Empty Brass. There Are Not Any Actual Bullets In This

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    #42

    Hand Towel Curtains Are A Thing Now?

    Hand Towel Curtains Are A Thing Now?

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    #43

    It’s Time. Please See The Creation Of My Husband. He’s So Proud And Not Detail Oriented. Eta He Gave Permission For The Roast As Long As We Leave It Up

    It’s Time. Please See The Creation Of My Husband. He’s So Proud And Not Detail Oriented. Eta He Gave Permission For The Roast As Long As We Leave It Up

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    #45

    Nobody: Me: Vicks Vaporub Plant Pot! It’s Cold And Flu Season

    Nobody: Me: Vicks Vaporub Plant Pot! It’s Cold And Flu Season

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    #46

    Not Mfh, But Too Good Not To Share. And Judging By The Rest Of The Home Decor, This Is 100% Not Snarky

    Not Mfh, But Too Good Not To Share. And Judging By The Rest Of The Home Decor, This Is 100% Not Snarky

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    #47

    Seriously… Bedazzled Vaseline… People Got Way Too Much Time And Money I Guess

    Seriously… Bedazzled Vaseline… People Got Way Too Much Time And Money I Guess

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    #48

    Jesus Christ

    Jesus Christ

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine a person spent time and effort to make their loved one happy, created something with their own hands, then the wife (?) wanted to share how much she appreciates it. Only for some random person online to create a special post to humiliate them. Good god

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    #49

    Never Thought I’d Have Something To Contribute To The Group…but Then I Saw This. I Legit Thought It Must Have Been Posted In This Group As A Joke, But Nope. Someone Has This In Their House

    Never Thought I’d Have Something To Contribute To The Group…but Then I Saw This. I Legit Thought It Must Have Been Posted In This Group As A Joke, But Nope. Someone Has This In Their House

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure it's just turned funny, but that cup "rly bird" which just makes me picture someone chugging coffee going "really bird, is it worth catching the worm this early?" (bonus points for the "ooze" cup)

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    #50

    What In The Canadian Tuxedo (Sorry Canada, I Love You) Happened To This Couch??? I'm Team Husband

    What In The Canadian Tuxedo (Sorry Canada, I Love You) Happened To This Couch??? I'm Team Husband

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    #51

    Typical Mean Girl From Hs So Proud Of Her Before & “After.” I’m Done Guys

    Typical Mean Girl From Hs So Proud Of Her Before & “After.” I’m Done Guys

    *My people! Woke up to you guys popping off and you all have made my week! So many comments killed me!
    I promise to not gate keep her future “inspiring renovations!”

    *Some comments wishing to see the comments on her post. They’re boring. But it does have more likes then the recent over filtered pics of her little ones Braydon, Braxtyn & Briley.

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    #52

    Really Nice Woman I Know Posted This- And Now I Have To Wipe Her And This Sh*t Show’s Existence From My Brain

    Really Nice Woman I Know Posted This- And Now I Have To Wipe Her And This Sh*t Show’s Existence From My Brain

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