As Laeticia Laurent of Laure Nell explains, ‘Matte or chalky finishes on walls create a softness ... a space beautifully’ In a larger farmhouse dining room, if you’re feeling brave, go ...

The result is a dining room that still says "farmhouse," but feels a bit edgier and cooler than your typical one. Farmhouse style often sticks to safe patterns such as plaids or ticking stripes.

If you've scrolled interior design photos on social media or watched HGTV for even a minute, then you know about the farmhouse design trend. It was everywhere for a while — think neutral ...