This colossal house located in Dalkeith, Australia is a private residence with a classic elegant style that was developed by Oswald Homes. The exterior of the house has a mixture of wooden panelled facades and stone features that create a warm and homely exterior. The house is located on a fantastic plot of land that has lush green gardens and evergreen trees and an amazing view of the ocean from the balcony at the top of the house. When you enter inside the house, it is amazing how wonderfully light and spacious each room is, with the dining area looking over the glistening ocean flooding it with an abundance of light. The main living areas have a real 18th century style design to them, with panelled walls, cornicing and leather furniture.

Concrete and stone blocks appear inside and out of this home, located in a quiet suburb in Australia. The home renovation was completed by Robson Rak Architects, in an effort to make the house more suitable for a family with several children. A pool and veranda were added to make the outdoor space more conducive to socializing. A colorful rug in the living room is almost completely hidden by an oversized gray sectional couch and a white coffee table covered in plants, books and small sculptures. The fireplace built into a wall also features an area for storing wood. The kitchen countertop is tiled in gray, matching the stone fascade in the rest of the room. A glass sliding door gives the cook a view of the yard as well as plenty of sunshine

These photos come from an apartment created by AO Studios in Singapore, depicting a mature apartment with an Asian edge. The premiere stand out piece in this apartment is highly textured rug that was created with the intention of mimicking a stone path. A majority of the walls are made of light wood panels, some with sliding doors and some with standard throughways. Black, wood tones and white tones dominate this apartment in Singapore. A small patio has a dark stained wood floor, metal rails and a small woven table and chair set fit for a couple. Although the apartment was designed in a crowded city, there is plenty of space inside for the owners.

This unusual house is built on a very narrow plot of land and combines wooden and metal materials to finish its exterior. The different sized volumes and interlocking sections make this house look interesting and individual. The budget for this property was relatively small, so economical materials had to be used, but nevertheless project developed by Colizza Bruni Architecture is still a masterpiece of fine modern design. The interior of the house is classically modern, with wooden flooring throughout and white walls. The balcony area that overlooks the living space is a fantastic feature to this house as it provides an open and airy space to sit and relax. Located in Ottawa, Canada this property is a treat to the neighbouring inhabitants, and could definitely be seen as a beautifully organised mess!

The main aim of the architects at the company Klopf Architecture, was to take a run down, one-storey house built in the 1930′s, and turn it into a modern and simplistic home for young couples. The architects first removed all unnecessary partitions and walls, to allow the space to be as open and possible and added in large windows to allow maximum light penetration. The walls have been painted with white emulsion, with the occasional accent wall in a light slate colour, and the floors have been fitted with a textured wooden laminate. The main living area has been sectioned off slightly from the kitchen to allow for some privacy, but is still open plan to stop the space from feeling too cramp. Photos by Mariko Reed.

Past the tall green palm trees lies this wonderful house with strong masculine character and industrial style. The creative minds of the company Bagnato Architects developed this bold design for a modern home in Melbourne, Australia. The client wanted a modern house on one level, which would provide all the needs of a family with four children. In addition, the space had to be divided into a place for the adults to relax and a section for the children to play in. As a result, the following photos show us the impressive luxurious interior with a flexible layout that has both modern and fun overtones. The whole building is slightly theatrical in appearance with everything being a bold statement, but the comfortable and attractive atmosphere of this house is very captivating.

This building, located in South Korea, is a two-storey house constructed in concrete and developed by Studio GAON in 2013. It is situated on a steep hillside and resembles a castle of the modern world, with a delicate art deco styling. The curved walls and arches, give this grey construction an elegant and 50’s style building, while the black edged windows help to bring it back into its current day. From the inside of the house you can see a beautiful view of a river from the large panelled windows on the rear walls or sit and gaze at the stars with the organically shaped balcony on the left side. The interior is immense. With huge ceilings and luxurious decoration, it is easy to see why the owners are happy with their abode.

In the middle of a sprawling meadow, a newly constructed house sits, with its tall windows, inlaid brick details and glass accents. The back balcony is framed with a slightly tinted glass rail. A warmed toned wood is used to craft the kitchen floors and cabinet doors. Together, with stainless steel appliances and hardware, this metal and wood combination creates a sleek and sophisticated mood. Stone, glass and wood are mixed and stitched in place to create a wall shelving united flanked by a stone column and glass wall. On a rich red tile floor sits a large porcelain bathtub. The view from the bathroom is particularly exceptional. Wood panels are stacked one on top of another to create the wooden wall, details and door in front of the window. Designed by Aicher Ziviltechniker GmbH.

This family house designed by StudioWJ Architects is located in South Africa and boasts modern styling and design. The two storey house consists of a living area, three bedrooms on the second floor, two bedrooms of the ground floor and a double garage. This south facing house has large glass sliding doors that open out on the north side to a fantastic view of the ocean. The exterior looks warm and very inviting with its golden spot lights and neutral coloured stone and wooden facades. Blue shimmers reflect off the pool and give a gorgeous contrast to the warming lights on the house. Inside, the interior is very modern, with cosy furnishings all of a similar neutral colour palette. Full length glass windows in the dining room are the highlight of this house, as you can have an evening meal whilst looking out at the stillness of the ocean.

Surrounded by tall trees and an autumnal colour palette this gorgeous house is the perfect re-treat for anyone. With a total area of 160 square meters, this home is located in East Bolton, Quebec, Canada and has been made using relatively low cost materials. Designers at Atelier Boom Town built this rustic house on a budget and have created a very modern structured house, with traditional wooden panelling. The house has a cute little balcony at the front of the house that overlooks onto the natural vegetation that surrounds this sweet construction. Inside, the traditional styling is carried through by wooden floorings and wooden panelled ceilings, as well as quirky pieces of furniture.