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Farmhouse Homes: Look, Options and Where They Fit
A classic farmhouse with a wraparound porch, a metal roof and tall windows, at home on open land. Call 615-431-3789.
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About Farmhouse Homes
The farmhouse is a Tennessee favorite: a simple gabled form, a deep porch, tall double-hung windows and a roof built to shed rain.
It is a natural for acreage and country lots, and it ages gracefully with a metal roof and a porch built for rocking chairs.
Acreage and Country
The Style Sheet
How It Rates
A general guide to the curb appeal, the open floor plan, the energy efficiency and the upkeep that go with this style.
- Curb appeal5 / 5
- Open floor plan3 / 5
- Energy efficiency4 / 5
- Easy upkeep4 / 5
A general guide. Every home and every lot is different, and we confirm when we see the project.
Design details
- Wraparound or full-width porch
- Standing-seam metal roof
- Tall double-hung windows
- White or soft-toned siding
What You Get
Why People Choose It
- Timeless, relaxed look
- Porches that extend living space
- Metal roofs shed weather well
- Fits acreage and country lots
- Simple forms are efficient to build
Where It Works
Where This Style Shines
Cozy and character homes offer porches, texture and a handmade feel that suit neighborhoods with history.
- Acreage and country lots
- Lake and farm properties
- Family homes with porches
- Rural subdivisions
How We Build It
From Plans to Finished Trim
We frame the house with a strong, simple form, build a porch sized for real use and install the roof and windows for Tennessee weather.
Custom Home Builder
A home designed around the way you live, built from the ground up by one team, from the site plan to the final walkthrough.
New ConstructionPorches and Screened Porches
Front porches, back porches and screened rooms framed, roofed and finished to match the house.
Outdoor LivingRoofing Services
New roofs, replacements and repairs in shingle and metal, built to shed Tennessee rain, wind and heat.
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Building Tool
Build Timeline Planner
Pick a project type and a start season to see the usual phases laid out on a timeline, from plans and permits to the final walkthrough.
What do farmhouse homes look like?
The farmhouse is a Tennessee favorite: a simple gabled form, a deep porch, tall double-hung windows and a roof built to shed rain.
Where do farmhouse homes work well?
They are especially popular for: acreage and country lots; lake and farm properties; family homes with porches; rural subdivisions.
Can Nashville Building Company build farmhouse homes?
We frame the house with a strong, simple form, build a porch sized for real use and install the roof and windows for Tennessee weather. Call 615-431-3789 or send the form to request a quote.
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Tell Us About Your Project
Tell us the address, what you want to build or change and when you would like to start, and we will get back to you quickly. Prefer to talk? Call 615-431-3789.
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