Nestled rather perfectly on the edge of a snowy slope, this modern house, designed by Barrett Studio Architects, looks both modern and simplistic with its curved roof and and geometric structure. The mountain captures the sunlight beautifully during the day and gives the owners a full day of warming sunshine, whilst filling the interior with a bright a open atmosphere. In winter, the low sun fills the space with natural light and provides passive solar heating options which are integrated into the curved metal roof. The exterior walls are lined with refractory cement plaster, which provides resistance to a very strong gusty winds, typical of weather in this part of the world. The interior is full of life and colour which is a wonderful contrast from the bright white snow that often surrounds the house. Photos by Maggie Flickinger and David Barrett.
With a snowy and cold looking backdrop, this rather stunning house looks warm and very inviting from the exterior, thanks to its large open windows and golden lights. This newly designed house is both modern and traditional in style, with a high pointed roof and natural stone facades. The large amount of classically styled windows allow in a tremendous amount of light and also give the residents a fantastic view of the surrounding landscape and mountainsides. Inside, the interior is a pleasant mixture of modern styling with homely and comfortable overtones. The neutral colour palette used, really helps to make the place feel homely and sensual, while the plush furniture gives it a more edgy and contemporary look and feel. Designed by Morgante Wilson Architects.
This rather regal and proud looking house stands tall over the ocean and looks out to the horizon and the lapping waves from the shore. With its curved structure, nearly every part of the house can catch a glimpse of the sunrise from the floor-to-ceiling windows or catch the wonderful sunset from the balcony at the very front of the house. The house was developed by Morgante Wilson architects and has a classical styling that looks both sophisticated and elegant in appearance. The the grounds of the house, there is also a rather cute and private garden that is shielded by the curving structure, and a beautiful pool that looks out onto the ocean. Inside, the interior is not lacking in style either, with a wonderful mixture of modern and traditional design. The white and gold colour palette screams opulence and gives a rather dreamy and enlightening feel.
This classically styled two-storey house is located in one of the most exclusive and beautiful estates in Greenville and oozes sophistication and class. The extraordinary grounds and gardens compliment the equally elegant exterior and interior of the house, and the large trees frame the structure quite wonderfully. Inside, you a greeted by a very rich and indulgent interior, filled with luscious wooden floors, light and neutral coloured walls and very exquisite furniture and textiles. The house has many golden additions and ornamental objects that give the house a rather interesting and delicate look and feel. This house tells the tales of a rich and sumptuous life and makes you feel like a million dollars. Project of Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home.
From the exterior, this building looks like a large garage suitable for four cars, but it in fact has a bit of a hidden secret. The owners of the building wanted to create a place for their guests to stay, so approached the creative team at Crisp Architects. The architects then designed this guest house, disguised as a garage, complete with a kitchen, dining area, bedroom and lounge area. Despite its relatively small size, it packs quite a punch when it comes to spaciousness and openness inside the building. It is bright, open and airy and has some wonderfully comforting and gorgeous design details. Overall, this is a really well designed and interesting project.
This striking building with clean lines and lots of windows, is in fact a reconstruction of a mid-century built house, which suffered from poor spatial stream of 42 degree bend in the layout and poorly planned kitchen. Due to this the kitchen was completed remodelled and now opens out into the dining and living room to create a wonderfully large and open space. The exterior of the house has been reconstructed using wooden panelled façades and looks terrific with a light, overhanging flat roof. The interior is clean and simple and has wooden additions to help give it a more natural and interesting design. Project of Studio S Squared Architecture.
This classically styled two-story house was designed by Foley Fiore Architecture and is located in the wonderful city of New York, USA. This huge house consists of two floors, with an entrance hall, living room with wooden columns, a family room, kitchen with island, wine cellar, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms as well as ample space outdoors.
As a great idea of the exterior of the house, it has been finished with a traditional style of stone slates and bright white window and door frames, giving it a rather elegant and beautiful look.
The interior has some gorgeous features such as the delicate staircase that opens up into an oval space and the light cherry wood flooring that contrasts wonderfully well with the white walls and ceilings. Photos by Elizabeth Glasgow Photography.
With incredible character, and an utterly impeccable design, this luxurious Mediterranean home was designed by Ownby Design and is located in a lovely estate in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The exterior of the house has been decorated with brown stone which gives it both a natural and interesting texture. The gorgeous, traditionally styled roof slating also gives the house a rather middle-eastern feel, with exposed wooden brackets that hold the roof in place. Around the very top edge of the roof there are also small windows which are also evident in Mediterranean architecture. Inside, the Mediterranean feel continues, but is fused and mixed with modern styling too. There are hints of rustic browns and red, but they are toned down by the contemporary neutral colours throughout the house.
This beautiful one-storey house is located in Seattle, Washington, USA, and was developed by Paul Moon Design. The exterior of the house has a lovely mixture of modern and traditional chalet styling. The wooden framework gives the house a rather natural look and feel and the stone inserts also help to give it a cabin-like look and feel. This coupled with a rather modern structural design, creates an interesting yet wonderful piece of architecture. With large, floor-to-ceiling windows, the interior receives a lot of natural sunlight and the slanted roof helps to make the house a little bit more weather proof. The interior has been created with lots of wooden additions, especially in the kitchen, where it looks warm and inviting with golden wooden cupboards and flooring.
This wonderful, natural looking home, is nestled on its own rocky hillside and is at the foreground of a huge, forest. It’s modern construction looks elegant, yet slightly masculine and has a wooden slatted exterior that helps it to blend into its surroundings. The house itself is located in Vancouver, Canada, and was designed by Christopher Developments. With its own balcony looking out onto the surrounding views, and a spacious living area inside, the house has plenty of places to escape and relax. The interior of the house has wonderfully decorated rooms with modern details and neutral, warming colours. The abundance of wood within the house, also helps to make the whole space feel inviting and very comfortable. Photos by Joshua Lawrence.
