modern farmhouse is a sleeker, updated look. Think simple instead of sumptuous, arty rather than crafty. The interior design blog Modsy says it blends the best of rustic, industrial and midcentury ...

You could go either way — this one is pure preference. Industrial-style light fixtures were once a farmhouse kitchen staple, but now we seem to be giving way to sleeker, more modern designs ...

But is the look still in, or has it fully transformed into what designers call the modern farmhouse trend? We asked several experts to share their insights. Farmhouse design is both a look and a vibe.