Marrying old with a modern aesthetic, a barn that previous owners had bought and deconstructed, has been moved from Canada to Connecticut, and then converted into this modern rustic barn house. This picturesque historic barn is located on an expansive estate in rural Connecticut, receiving a top to bottom renovation by New York-based architecture firm […]
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Fascinating home in the snowy drifts of Wildcat Ridge
The property for this Aspen, Colorado house is located along the crest of Wildcat Ridge at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Designed by Voorsanger Architects, the 14,250 square foot design incorporates three major elements responding to its spectacular site: a dramatic folded plate roof, an immense moss rock wall marking the division between the east […]
Mill keeper’s cottage has modern twist
Hunsett Mill is a remote water pumping mill located in the historic Norfolk Broads National Park, situated beside the river and upstream from the Sutton Broads on Chapel Field Road, Stalham, Norfolk, England. The house was a residence for the keeper of the mill until 1900 when the advent of electricity rendered wind powered pumps […]
A Siberian fairytale home
This enchanting fairytale home constructed from pine logs emanates noblesse from every little corner, but it also makes for a highly comfortable and cozy living environment. Located in Novokuznetsk, Russia, the 6,888 square foot home was designed by Tatiana Rozhkova and constructed by a Siberian company who used quality pine logs that were 10 inches […]
Charming chic retreat in the south of France
Le Logis de Puygaty is a charming chic retreat in Chadurie, South Charente, France. The owners, Max & Pierre, have restored this 15th-century manor house, retaining most of the original features, stonework walls, and wood-beamed ceilings and sourcing gorgeous antiques to decorate the outhouses, barn and cottage. With a real eye for brocante (flea market […]
Extraordinary home immersed in the mountains
The Peaks View residence, designed by Carney Logan Burke Architects, is located near Wilson, Wyoming, in a grassy meadow, adjacent to the Teton mountain range. The design solution for the project had to satisfy two conflicting goals: the finished project must fit seamlessly into a neighborhood with distinctly conservative design guidelines while satisfying the owners […]
A hotel made out of ice!
Taking five weeks to build, the Hotel de Glace opens at the beginning of January and closes at the end of March. The hotel has several rooms, theme suites, two exhibition rooms, a cinema, chapel, large reception room, functional fireplaces, hot tubs and the famous Absolut Ice Bar. This year will mark the tenth anniversary […]
Woodside Victorian mansion in Australia
Located in St Kilda, Victoria, Australia, this incredible Victorian mansion and artist’s studio entitled ‘Woodside’ has been owned by famous artists and decorated to proudly show off their extraordinary talents. At 12,804 square feet, this historical home features enormous rooms in an incredible floorplan, marvelously embellished with half a dozen marble mantels over open fireplaces; […]
Modern island house with an amazing fireplace
The exterior facade of the home is sheathed with corten steel plates (this steel has a combination of high strength and excellent resistance to atmosphere corrosion and is used where weight reduction and reduced maintenance cost is a consideration). A brown rust-tone structure is harmoniously joined in a soft, calm tone of the Baltic Sea. […]
Stunning 18th century home hideaway in the Wicklow Mountains
Located in County Wicklow, Ireland, an hour away from Dublin, this beautiful 2,809 square-foot, three-bedroom country house features a small guest cottage and Turkish bath. The cluster of stone buildings dates back to the 18th century, set on eight acres of rolling hills overlooking the valley of Glendalough. The main part of the home features […]










