The Farm is a serene family retreat designed by Brandon Architects and built by Patterson Custom homes, nestled on a hilltop in the countryside of Santa Ynez, California. With an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living, this Santa Barbara country style home was designed as a relaxing getaway for the builder and his family. Encompassing 5,340 square feet […]
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Inside a dreamy farmhouse with modern elegance in Maryland countryside
McAlpine Architects have designed this timeless farmhouse with modern elegance, nestled in the rolling hills of a countryside horse farm in Baltimore County, Maryland. The owners built this home brand new, yet they desired for it to appear as though it has always been on the property. For the aesthetics, they wished for a farmhouse […]
Timeworn granary gets upcycled into beautiful home in Minnesota countryside
Rehkamp Larson Architects have upcycled a timeworn granary into a comfortable home, located in the countryside of Lake Elmo, a city in Washington County, Minnesota. This timber frame granary sat beside a large gambrel barn for decades. When the farmstead’s owners decided to evolve the site for continued use by multiple generations, they envisioned living within the […]
Countryside home gets a beautiful makeover in the Hudson Valley
This countryside home renovation is a project by Chango & Co., located on a forested property in Westchester County, an area in the Hudson Valley north of New York City. The house was renovated for a family of three, where all of the rooms opted for a palette of muted hues, with beige and pastel blue […]
Timber frame barn house gets beautiful renovation in Maine countryside
This beautiful timber frame barn house is the work of Whitten Architects, nestled next to rich conservation land just outside of the downtown of Freeport, Maine. The homeowners were inspired by this property, one has an eye for landscape design, while the other saw plenty of potential in a two-story existing barn on the site. The […]
Gorgeous farmhouse estate unites with nature in the Michigan countryside
Sears Architects in collaboration with Scott Christopher Homes designed and built this gorgeous farmhouse estate nestled in the countryside of Rockford, Michigan. This multi-generational family compound features a main residence of almost 5,000-square-feet, a guest house, an infinity pool with a pool house, and a pole barn — all surrounded by verdant landscaping. The spacious, yet […]
Romantic countryside retreat in idyllic Herefordshire village: The Nightfly
The Nightfly is a romantic countryside retreat located in the sleepy village of Michaelchurch Escley, in Herefordshire, United Kingdom. This idyllic property borders the majestic Black Mountain range, offering nature lovers plenty of opportunities! The area also offers a fabulous escape for aviation aficionados and history lovers — notably the Brecon Beacons. On the interior, […]
A Net Zero farmhouse rooted in the exquisite Vermont countryside
This Net Zero farmhouse was designed by Joan Heaton Architects in collaboration with Silver Maple Construction, located in Cornwall, Vermont. Designed to be fully accessible, this three-story farmhouse offers four bedrooms and four and one-half bathrooms. The house and garage are simple gable forms; an entry porch and screened-in porch with shed roofs anchor the house […]
Fairytale stone house nestled into the breathtaking Tuscan countryside
This stunning stone house is a luxurious vacation rental featuring rustic-chic interiors, nestled into the countryside outside Siena, Tuscany, Italy. Villa Federica is set amongst rolling hills, creating an unforgettable atmosphere that welcomes visitors to relax and stay awhile. This home offers lovely indoor and outdoor living areas, surrounded by an idyllic Italian landscape to […]
Barn house retreat designed for entertaining in Lake Chelan countryside
This barn house retreat was designed as a multi-purpose residence by Seattle-based SkB Architects, located near scenic Lake Chelan in Manson, Washington. A unique project that took almost four years to complete, the property is highlighted as one part luxury residence and one part working barn. The latter is used as a commercial fruit orchard in […]










