An eighteenth-century brick and fieldstone farmhouse has been beautifully restored by Period Architecture, located at the end of a tree-lined drive in Chester County, Pennsylvania. When the current owners acquired this home, it had been surprisingly well maintained over the years. The original two-bay, two-story structure was built circa 1720 and featured two rooms front […]
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Beautiful timber-framed barn transformed into a cozy home in Texas
A hand-hewn timber-framed barn originally constructed in the 1840s in Greenville, New York was relocated to Brenham, Texas to be transformed into a home. Heritage Restorations was enlisted to take this 24 x 36 structure and convert it into a cozy barn-style home. The layout makes full use of the modest 864 square-foot footprint of the barn, […]
Charming antique farmhouse gets refreshing update in rural Connecticut
Haver & Skolnick Architects is responsible for the design of this antique farmhouse restoration located in the Connecticut countryside. The scope of this project entailed the restoration of an 18th-century center-chimney farmhouse. Extensive rambling additions were designed to complement the original house. The architects were commissioned for the architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture for […]
Restored 18th century Mediterranean farmhouse in Spain’s wine country
This restored Mediterranean farmhouse of the 18th century, spotted on Nuevo Estilo, blends past and present, located in the Empordà, a beautiful wine region just north of Barcelona, Spain. The renovation is the work of studio Palau de Casavells, renewing the home with a strong mix of vintage and cutting edge design. The aroma of […]
16th Century farmhouse restored into charming holiday villa in Italy
A 16th century farmhouse has been beautifully restored in 2015 by Special Umbria, located in Piegaro, Perugia, Italy. The 4,843 square foot (450 square meters) home was transformed into a wonderful holiday villa called “Posabile”. Surrounded by nature, this relaxing home offers plenty of spaces to relax in, with the master bedroom retreat offering an oasis […]
Exquisite Spanish Colonial Revival house restoration in Texas
Windsor Residence is the restoration and addition of a Spanish Colonial Revival house by Clayton & Little Architects, perched on a steep site in West Austin, Texas. From its privileged location, the home offers amazing city views from every level. In keeping with the historical references of the old home, the architects honored the structure’s past and gave […]
Shabby-luxe dream house in the French countryside
This countryside farmhouse was created as a personal dream house by designer Isabel López-Quesada, located near the seaside town of Biarritz, in southwestern France. A dilapidated farm, the house was rehabilitated as a haven with freshness and light. The house is white with gray painted shutters and a gable roof, nestled on four acres of gentle hills, meadows […]
Enchanting restoration to a historic Scottish Castle
Dalcross Castle is a classic sandstone Scottish tower house owned by a family of four that was tastefully restored by Maxwell & Company Architects, located near Inverness, Scotland. The castle was originally built in 1620, and the family purchased the dilapidated home in 1996, captivated by the building and its history. The castle was originally […]
Miner’s cottage restoration in Australia: Vintage House Daylesford
Vintage House Daylesford is an 1860s miner’s cottage that has been completely restored and re-designed by interior designer Kali Cavanagh, located on the border of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, Victoria, Australia. Surrounded by various established trees, Vintage House Daylesford sits high on almost an acre of land with views over Wombat State Forest and Doctors […]
Minimalist restoration of Factory Jaffa House in Tel Aviv
Factory Jaffa House has received a complete contemporary overhaul by Pitsou Kedem Architect of a historic residence located in Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel. The minimalist 1,937 square foot (180 square meters) residential home has a unique location in that it is set above the harbor, facing west with all of its openings facing the […]