Tour this modern farmhouse in Austin with colorful design ideas to steal

Reclaimed brick, shiplap walls, and a red-ceiling sitting room give this home loads of character.

Modern farmhouse with reclaimed brick, white board-and-batten siding, black steel windows, and a striped concrete and gravel driveway

Witt Architecture Office designed this modern farmhouse in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood of Austin, Texas, with interiors by Glynis Wood Interiors. Reclaimed Old Chicago brick and white board-and-batten siding give the exterior a classic farmhouse look, while black windows and a frosted glass garage door add a modern touch.

Inside, the 2,990-square-foot home has shiplap walls, wide-plank white oak floors, and lots of colorful art collected by the homeowners. Continue below to see the rest of this amazing home, plus tips for bringing this colorful farmhouse style into your own space…

Reclaimed Brick and Board-and-Batten Exterior

Front of a modern farmhouse with a brick carport and garage, a white gabled upper level, and a striped driveway

Out front, a striped driveway of concrete and black gravel leads to a brick carport and a frosted glass garage door. A small rooftop deck sits above the garage.

Brick wall covered in creeping fig beside white board-and-batten siding, tall black windows, and a brick portico

Above: Creeping fig climbs the brick walls.

Covered brick entry with a black steel and glass front door, a lantern sconce, and a wood ceiling

The front door is set inside a brick portico with a stained wood ceiling.

Open Living and Dining Room

Living and dining room with white shiplap walls, a white slipcovered sectional, a wood dining table, and colorful portrait paintings

The living and dining room share one open space, with white shiplap walls and large portrait paintings.

Living room with a white sectional, a mustard rug, a glass coffee table, and black steel doors to the patio

Above: Glass doors open from the living room to the covered patio out back.

Open living and dining area with a brick fireplace wall, floating shelves, and a row of glass pendants over the dining table

A brick fireplace sits at one end of the room, with dark floating shelves above. A row of glass pendants hangs over the wood dining table.

Rustic wood dining table with slipcovered chairs, glass globe pendants, and two large portrait paintings on shiplap walls

Bar area with a wine refrigerator, X-shaped wine storage, and oak floating shelves next to the living room

Above: Next to the kitchen, a small bar has a wine refrigerator, X-shaped wine storage, and oak floating shelves.

Kitchen with a Navy Island

Kitchen with gray cabinets, a navy island with a marble-look countertop, turquoise pendant lights, blue barn sconces, and oak floating shelves

The kitchen has light gray cabinets and a navy island topped with a thick marble-look countertop. Turquoise pendants hang above, while blue barn sconces hang on each side of the large window over the sink. The appliances are by Thermador.

Kitchen island with a steel X-brace base and wood barstools, a herringbone backsplash, and a laundry nook beyond

Above: One end of the island sits on a steel base with X-bracing, making room for barstools. Just off the kitchen, a walk-in butler’s pantry doubles as a laundry and prep area.

Range wall with a stainless hood, white herringbone tile backsplash, and a farmhouse sink under a black steel window

Kitchen island with navy cabinets looking toward the farmhouse sink, open shelves, and the dining room

Galley view of the kitchen with tall gray cabinets, stainless appliances, and a black and white runner

Stainless farmhouse sink under a large black steel window, with oak open shelves and a marble-look island in front

Above: The farmhouse sink looks out to the covered patio and backyard.

Hallway with a Blue Accent Wall

Hallway with a blue accent wall, a round antique mirror, a black console table, and a reclaimed wood barn door

A blue accent wall lines the main hallway, with a round antique mirror above a sculptural black console. Across the hall, a weathered wood barn door has a pipe handle.

Black steel mirror on a white shiplap wall reflecting a pendant and a figure drawing, beside a hallway leading to a glass door

Powder Room with Patterned Tile

Powder room with navy and white geometric cement tile, a polished nickel console sink, and amber glass pendants

The powder room is covered in navy and white geometric cement tile. Amber glass pendants hang on each side of the mirror, above a polished nickel console sink.

What We Love About This Home

This modern farmhouse in Austin is full of color and character. We love the old brick, the bold art in nearly every room, and the weathered wood ceiling in the owner’s bedroom. That red ceiling in the upstairs sitting room was such a fun surprise, too. What a cozy place to curl up with a good book on a lazy afternoon!

Tell Us: Which space would you love to spend the most time in, the kitchen or the red-ceiling sitting room? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Looking for more Austin inspiration? Be sure to tour this modern farmhouse in Austin with a Scandinavian twist and this Spanish Oaks home with a black and white palette.

Home Office with Black Shiplap

Home office with black shiplap walls, a rustic X-base desk, a leather chair, and a tall black steel window

Black shiplap walls give this home office a moody look, and a tall window looks out to the front yard. A reclaimed wood barn door closes it off, so the room could also work as a fifth bedroom.

Home gym with black shiplap walls, a Peloton bike, woven baskets, and an orange kettlebell, seen past a reclaimed wood barn door

Above: The same room also works as a home gym, hidden behind the barn door.

Owner’s Bedroom with a Reclaimed Wood Ceiling

Owner's bedroom with a reclaimed wood ceiling, blush walls, a white upholstered bed, and tall black windows

The owner’s bedroom sits on the main level at the back of the house. Reclaimed wood covers the ceiling, set against soft blush walls. Tall windows and a clerestory window look out to the backyard.

Bedroom with a wood dresser, a round antique mirror, a fiddle leaf fig, and a large black steel window to the yard

Bed with an embroidered pillow, a wood nightstand, a small landscape painting, and a tall narrow window

Above: A narrow window beside the nightstand frames the bamboo growing along the fence.

Owner’s Bathroom with a Freestanding Tub

Owner's bathroom with a freestanding tub against dark herringbone tile, a black and white photograph, and an oak vanity with leather pulls

In the owner’s bathroom, a freestanding tub sits against a wall of dark herringbone tile. The oak vanity has leather pulls, with industrial-style bulb pendants hanging from an iron rod.

Long bathroom with a double vanity, white subway tile, exposed bulb pendants, and a walk-in shower

Oak double vanity with leather pulls, black faucets, and a long mirror, with a walk-in closet through the doorway

Above: The walk-in closet is just off the bathroom.

Study Nook with a Built-In Desk

Study nook with a sloped ceiling, a built-in oak desk with brass pulls, a slipcovered chair, and a tall narrow window

Under a sloped ceiling, this study nook has a built-in oak desk with brass pulls. A tall window looks out to the side yard.

Built-in oak desk with brass pulls, a gray slipcovered chair, a white pendant light, and a narrow window

Staircase with Colorful Art

Wood staircase with a black metal handrail, a woven black pendant, and a blue and red floral painting

A woven black pendant hangs above the stairs, with a cheerful blue and red painting on the landing that has a playful, Matisse-inspired look.

Upstairs Sitting Room with a Red Ceiling

Sitting room with a red painted ceiling, a white slipcovered sofa, a leather club chair, and a large black steel window

Upstairs, the sitting room has a ceiling painted red. A worn leather club chair and a white slipcovered sofa sit in front of a large window looking out to the treetops. The upper level also has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a rooftop terrace.

White sofa below a large abstract painting, with a leather chair, black pedestal tables, and a vintage rug

Upstairs sitting area with a red vaulted ceiling and a hallway leading to more rooms

Art Studio with a Vaulted Ceiling

Art studio with a gray paneled vaulted ceiling, work tables, a black and white portrait, and tall windows

The art studio has a vaulted ceiling and large work tables.

Library Office with a Yellow Bookcase

Office with a yellow metal bookcase filled with books, a long burgundy desk, and woven shades on two windows

A yellow metal bookcase filled with books lines one wall of this office.

Bathroom with a Navy Vanity

Bathroom with a navy double vanity, wood-framed mirrors, marble hexagon tile, and globe sconces

This bathroom has a navy double vanity with wood and nickel pulls, set against marble hexagon tile.

Covered Patio with a Brick Fire Pit

Covered patio with a brick fire pit wall, gray outdoor furniture, and an outdoor kitchen with a built-in grill

Out back, the covered patio has a brick fire pit built into a low wall, plus an outdoor kitchen with a built-in grill. What a great spot to entertain!

Back of the house with gray lap siding, white board-and-batten, a covered patio, and a large lawn

Covered patio with outdoor chairs, a reclaimed wood coffee table, a brick wall, and a view of the backyard

Covered patio with outdoor seating beside a brick wall, black steel doors, and a lawn with tall bamboo

Patio sofa and chairs under a dark wood ceiling, with a black steel window and an outdoor grill

Above: Tall bamboo and mature trees line the backyard.

How to Get This Colorful Farmhouse Look

Paint the island a deep color. A navy island, like the one in this kitchen, adds personality while lighter cabinets keep the room bright.
Use white shiplap as a backdrop. Shiplap gives walls a farmhouse feel and lets colorful art stand out.
Surprise guests with a painted ceiling. The red ceiling in the upstairs sitting room is a fun idea to borrow. Choose a room with white walls so the color doesn’t feel heavy.
Mix old with new. Reclaimed brick, weathered wood and antique furniture keep crisp black windows from feeling too modern.
Go big with art. One large, bold painting makes more of a statement than a group of small pieces. Hang it over the sofa or dining table.
Add color with lighting. Turquoise pendants and blue barn sconces bring color into the kitchen without painting a single wall.
Try bold tile in a small space. A powder room is the perfect place to test a graphic cement tile you might be afraid to use anywhere else.

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