# All-White Modern Farmhouses Arbib Hughey Design Utilized a Farm Structure for Modern Dwelling By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-farmhouses References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/12/ridgemont-residence-austin-arbib-hughey-merges-modern-living-with-farmhouse-aesthetic/) & [arbibhughey](http://www.arbibhughey.com/ridgemont-1/) Contemporary architectural influences have integrated themselves into the agriculture industry, as workers strive to upkeep modern farmhouses and high-tech innovative tools. This Austin home, built by Arbib Hughey architects for a church pastor and his family, takes an all-white structure and is an example of how modern farmhouses are becoming repurposed as residential spaces. The clients had instructed the firm that they wanted a space that would be socially welcoming with a modern farmhouse's aesthetic elements. The choice of color was derived from the uplifting brightness of white, while the structural design was met by "[creating gabled form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinton-corners) in a district dominated by flat roofs," as the design team describes. Restricted by budget, Arbib Hughey produced a simple design solution utilizing fairly economic materials. This resulted in a beautiful all-white house with strong ties to modernity. Photo Credits: [Andrea Calo](http://www.andreacalo.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modern Farmhouse Architecture:** The integration of modern architecture into farmhouses presents an opportunity for the creation of unique and functional living spaces. - **Repurposing Farm Structures as Residential Space:** The trend of turning farm structures into modern living spaces offers an opportunity for innovative and affordable housing options in rural areas. - **Simple and Economic Design Solutions for Residential Spaces:** Designing residential spaces with economic materials presents an opportunity for affordable and sustainable housing solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can create innovative and functional living spaces by incorporating modern aesthetics into traditional farm structures. - **Real Estate:** Real estate professionals can tap into the trend of repurposing farm structures into modern living spaces to offer unique and affordable housing options in rural areas. - **Construction:** The use of economic materials in residential construction offers an opportunity for the construction industry to provide affordable and sustainable housing solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact White-Painted Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitepainted-modern-home.md) - [Barn Home Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulls-barn.md) - [Farm Architecture-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmworkers-house.md) - [Rural Charred Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanfordville-house.md) - [Column-Framed Farm Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bury-gate-farm.md) - [Pitched-Roof Family Farmhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berkshires-farmhouse.md) - [Modern Vacation Barn Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-greniers-de-babel.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Traditional Stone Farmhouse Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-bressan.md)