Farmhouse Charm
There is something profoundly sentimental and blissfully idyllic about the classic country farmhouse. The simple elegance of farmhouse charm is the combination of comfort and timeless character. In Country Farmhouse, a new book by Cindy Smith Cooper, each home is filled with styles ranging from vintage to industrial farmhouse, all featuring rustic siding, calming paint colors, and plenty of natural light.
![“I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
