Positioned perfectly amongst tall trees, green shrubs and a large mountain to frame the house’s structure, this modern two-storey house is a work of art. Designed in 2013 by Hughes Umbanhowar Architects, this home measures in at around 380 square meters and is located in the town of Big Timber in Montana, USA. The house is situated in a clearing of land and is cushioned by a grove of poplars by a beautiful, calming river. This river often overflows its banks in the spring, so the house was set well above the flood line in order to prevent damage to the house. This wood and glass structure consists of two separate facades, which joined together to form a unique contemporary T-shaped house. Landscape Raymond Jungles.

It is very hard to imagine a better place than this. Surrounded by palm trees and cute little shrubs, golden sands and the calming sound of the crashing waves, you really feel like you are completely disconnected with the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This modern home is located between the waterfront and road along a narrow site on the Coast of Jupiter Island, Florida, USA. This minimalist house has a total area of ​​about 350 square meters has been made with white facades and an abundance of glass panelling. The geometric shapes that have been created with this construction perfectly complement the dynamic seascape and make a truly wonderful place to be. The house was designed in 2004 by Hughes Umbanhowar Architects.

Looking out to the immense mountains in the distance, with the mist swirling around your feet, you are met by a small chalet perfectly positioned in view of the surrounding landscape. Designers at Ralph Germann Architectes turned this former military building located in Sion, Switzerland, into an amazing country house in the shadow of the mountains. Before the renovation, the exterior was classic and very useable, but the interior was a complete mess and had to be stripped back completed again. This very tiny space has been transformed into a compact modern kitchen, full dining room and living room with closed fireplace, two bedrooms, open-plan living area and two small bathrooms. The best aspect of this project is the amazing views of the mountains and surrounding landscape which are simply breathtaking. Photos Lionel Henriod.

From afar this colossal structure is immensely beautiful with solid lines and dynamic construction helping to make the house feel modern and contemporary. This Mediterranean-style villa is located in Yucatan, Mexico, and has been completely renovated by the architects of the company Reyes Ríos + Larraiín Arquitectos. The exterior of the house keeps it original Mediterranean exterior with dusty, neutral coloured walls and simple slim windows. The surroundings help to bring the house to life with an abundance of vegetation and aloe vera plants that contrast wonderfully in colour against the neutral hues of the external walls. Although the house was originally built in the 19th century, between 1880 and 1910, the construction still keeps some of its original features and looks every bit as beautiful as a modern home.

As you walk into this truly wonderful apartment, you are mesmerised by the design and individuality of the whole interior. There are lots of windows in apartment that let in an abundance of light but also provides you with 180 degree views of the buildings of Manhattan, New York, USA. Absolutely all of the interior walls were removed in this design to create a cosy, open living space that is flooded with natural light and filled with beautiful furnishings. Many parts of the old interior have been restored and preserved, which makes it the perfect mix of modern and traditional styling. The result is a truly special space that shows us a unique, eclectic look. Project of the New York company wUNDERground.

This huge house with an impressive exterior and interior design was completed by Boswell Construction and is located in the state of California. With a rather impressive 650 square meters of total area, this house has enough space for its owners and more! The exterior has flush white and neutral stone facades with an abundance of large windows that allow a tremendous amount of light into the whole house. With the additions of up lighting on the front of the house, the building feels very open and inviting. The interior is decorated in a modern style and has an enormous open-plan living area filled with lots of gloss white furniture and geometric design. Overall, this house is an amazing feat, and looks every bit as impressive as it does in the photo.

From a distance, this brilliantly elegant home looks incredible in its setting, with a traditional Spanish style and glistening pool in the midst of its shadow. This one-storey house is located on the oceanfront and was developed by AB Design Studio. It has a white exterior, which is very typical of traditional Spanish style, and has a gorgeous red clay-tiled roof that is so typical of Mediterranean design. The front of the house looks out not only onto the pool and patio of the house, but also out to sea which creates a real sense of calm and tranquillity. Inside, the interior combines the rustic style of traditional homes with the colours and spacing of modern design. This creates a rather appealing interior that looks elegant, contemporary and rich.

As soon as you walk into this house, you are met with a bright and airy space that just oozes pure modernity and sophistication. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, this house was designed by JW Construction and consists of a spacious kitchen and dining area, living room, dining room with closed fireplace, a bedroom and a bathroom. The whole house has been designed with a modern style and has a large amount of white throughout the whole space. This really helps to reflect the natural light coming from the windows and also helps to lighten up the whole space. The black and red touches that are added throughout the apartment help to break up the clarity that the abundance of white brings and gives the house extra dynamism and style.

This very light and elegant interior is the epitome of modernity and dynamism with its mixture of geometric lines and organic, flowing shapes. The apartment, created and designed by StyleHaus Design, is located on the upper floors of a high-rise building that offers excellent views of Miami and the ocean. The living room is very light and airy and as black and red touches that help to bring life to the white walls and furniture. One of the features of this space is the flowing, wavy lines that protrude from the main wall in the living room. This is very reminiscent of the ocean, and with the help of the palm tree, helps to bring the ocean inside the interior space.

As you walk up to this magnificent home, the geometry and colour of the building stands tall and proud with masculine off-white and black facades. Luca Rutelli, of the Italian company, Atelier 35, designed this modern single-family home in 2012 and it is located in Parma, Italy. The exterior of the house is striking, with deep black features that bring out the depth within in the off-white facades. As you walk inside, the white wall and tall ceilings are something to look at in amazement, as they really open out the main living space that is located near the front of the house. The main living area is an absolute delight as the slatted blinds that allow light in whilst also giving the owners privacy in their home.