In the Abbott Hill House by Louis Wasserman and Associates, a family's creative use of economical materials makes their net-zero Los Angeles home undeniably their own.
A bed built into the bathroom wall pulls down to replace the sofa. An Olio teapot designed by Barber Osgerby sits on the counter. Photo 26 of 60 in The 10 Teeniest Tiny Homes of 2023. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes.
The owners reinvented what was a standard Victorian semi, creating spaces with unique style that work hard to make family life run smoothly
Also referred to as “piddling,” carrying out low-stakes house chores allows us to reimagine spaces we’ve become sick of.
The accessory dwelling unit behind the home of Sonja Batalden in Saint Paul, Minnesota, has cheery yellow siding that the entrance appears to carve into.
Although there are numerous Kebony roofs found in Europe and Asia Pacific, a university building in Kansas is the only other prominent North American example discovered by the structural engineer. Tagged: Exterior, House Building Type, Green Roof Material, Gable RoofLine, and Wood Siding Material.
Taking cues from historic European architecture, the facade is clad in overlapping cedar shingles that will develop a silvery patina over time. Tagged: Exterior, Wood Siding Material, and House Building Type. Photo 3 of 24 in A Bold and Playful Melbourne Home Dares to Stand Out From the Crowd.
Replete with wood finishes, and glazing framed to match, the extension takes inspiration from Dutch courtyard paintings by "establishing monastic spaces that open to landscape and sky, Tagged: Living Room, Sofa, and Wall Lighting.
Nitin Barchha and Disney Davis of the architecture firm The White Room are known for designing organic, curvaceous homes and private gardens.
The extended clan, which includes about two dozen members, collaborated with Gray Organschi Architecture to design an inclusive home for three generations. Tagged: Living Room, Bench, Chair, Sofa, Coffee Tables, Ceiling Lighting, Table Lighting, and Recessed Lighting.
Furniture designer Tom Deacon teamed up with pal and architect Andrew Jones to renovate his Toronto townhouse. “Architects tend to think of the building first, the interiors second, and last, the furniture. Our approach was the opposite,” Jones says.
Positioned along the Mediterranean, the family home features modernist lines and a living area that connects to a gorgeous backyard.
Ranging from 143 to 270 square feet per person, these compact dwellings stretch the limits of small-space living.
The home is meant to be a gathering place for friends and family, making it so groups of three to 20 can feel at home. A long banquet of seats makes that possible, too. Tagged: Dining Room, Medium Hardwood Floor, Bench, Table, and Chair.
Cost, indecision, and the scale of the project, which included the original 4,000-square-foot home and a sizable addition, all slowed the pace, but so did the couple’s desire to honor the intent of the original architect, Charles P. Winter, who designed the house in 1972.
The exterior features Western red cedar siding and a standing-seam metal roof. The home is engineered to meet Passive House standards, with Makrowin Passive House Certified windows and blown mineral wool and cellulose insulation.
Accessory dwelling units help Portland, Oregon, meet its density goals and extend housing options—but only after striking a short-term/long-term balance.
Not every client-designer relationship would have thrived under such extreme circumstances, but Dovey credits Sarah and Ben’s attitude for the project’s success. “They were observant and thoughtful, and really took the time to ask all the right questions,” says Dovey.
Silvernails by Amalgam Studio, comprising a main residence and carriage house, stays true to its agricultural surroundings.
House in El Peumo floor plan Photo 2 of 12 in This Pinwheel-Shaped House of Pine Is a Lesson in Mathematical Precision. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste.
Amy Pigliacampo and Corey Szopinski brave snow, fire, and falling trees as they transform a ’70s cabin into a Scandinavian-style retreat.
The passage that leads to the bedrooms doubles as a library, with large bookshelves and a reading window. Tagged: Hallway and Medium Hardwood Floor. Photo 10 of 16 in A South African Home With a Green Roof Opens Completely to the Landscape.
An exercise in simplicity, the Sonoma weeHouse consists of two steel-framed volumes with ipe interiors, oiled oak cabinetry, and massive sliding glass walls that overlook valley views. Tagged: Exterior, House Building Type, Flat RoofLine, Wood Siding Material, and Metal Siding Material.
Ranging from 143 to 270 square feet per person, these compact dwellings stretch the limits of small-space living.
In California's idyllic Sea Ranch community, a vacation home privileges views of the Pacific Ocean and fog-shrouded trees. The bright and airy interiors, following a crisp, Scandinavian aesthetic, are pared back to retain focus on the spectacular surroundings.
The birch ply is wrapped around the corner window seat, providing a natural warm seal that engages with both the room or garden. The corner window is frameless with a bonded steeped glass corner, and an insulated side vent provides fresh air. “There are so many elements I love,” says the client.
Before: A beige-and-brown exterior that reflected the home's late-1970s origins. Photo 1 of 27 in Before & After: This Late ’70s London Home Was Designed to Be Taken Apart. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes.
A historian couple revamp their London Victorian for $174K.
Alex Strohl and Andrea Dabene are now accepting guests at their Insta-famous, Scandinavian-inspired cabin in Montana.
Free windows helped keep costs down. Christie designed floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize the view, but if she were to build the cabin again, she would forgo the lower windows.
You can build this modular, sustainable home kit in your own backyard.
A rural house in Ontario doesn't fuss around and fits right into the surrounding landscape.
TEXT BY Angela Serratore When it comes to the places celebrities call home, we’re a nosy society. Before celeb YouTube home tours, we had shows like MTV’s Cribs, and glossy magazine spreads showcasing A-listers’ mansions date back to Hollywood’s golden era. We’ve long loved to see where the rich and famous lay their heads and to meet the architects who have designed extraordinary homes for them. Here, Dwell looks back at a century or so of remarkable talent whose California homes for the stars
Tagged: Exterior, House Building Type, Shingles Roof Material, Gable RoofLine, and Wood Siding Material. Photo 12 of 23 in This Shingle-Clad Cabin in Norway Came to Life With Flooring Offcuts. Browse inspirational photos of modern exteriors from houses to cabins, apartments to shipping containers.
Kajstaden Tall Timber Building floor plan Photo 12 of 14 in Sweden’s Tallest Timber Building Is a Towering Feat of Sustainable Architecture. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste.
The architects designed the home’s expansion with the knowledge that the owners plan to continue the renovation when their budget allows it. "We wanted to put everything in the right place so it doesn’t have to be undone later," says Corti. Tagged: Living Room, Bookcase, Light Hardwood Floor, and...
#mission #missiondistrict #sanfrancisco #hallway Mission House. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes.
A one-bedroom unit is available to lease on the ground floor of the Spruce Apartments in Dalston, London. The interior of the brick-clad building by award-winning architect Amin Taha employs cross-laminated timber (CLT), which provides a sustainable alternative to concrete and steel.
Expanding the footprint of your house might seem like a smaller project, but planning-wise, it’s as intense as doing a full reno.
Tagged: Windows and Picture Window Type. Photo 5 of 15 in A Family’s Queenslander Cottage Is Cracked Open With an Airy, Shed-Like Addition. Browse inspirational photos of modern windows. From picture windows to floor-to-ceiling windows to skylights, explore interesting ways to let the light in.
Tagged: Windows. Photo 17 of 21 in Vintage Decor and a DJ Lounge Make This Renovated San Francisco Home a Vibe. Browse inspirational photos of modern windows. From picture windows to floor-to-ceiling windows to skylights, explore interesting ways to let the light in.
The great room is anchored by a 25-foot-high granite, wood-burning fireplace with a reclaimed timber mantle located beneath Alumicor skylights.
Tagged: Exterior, Shingles Roof Material, House Building Type, Gable RoofLine, and Wood Siding Material. Photo 8 of 23 in This Shingle-Clad Cabin in Norway Came to Life With Flooring Offcuts. Browse inspirational photos of modern exteriors from houses to cabins, apartments to shipping containers.
In upstate New York, two families unite to design a vacation house that will suit all their needs for years to come.
Built for $148,500, Casa Montaña was manufactured in a Madrid factory before being assembled in a mountainous, coastal region in northwestern Spain.
