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November 14, 2011

Contemporary Farmhouse Interior Design, Splashed up with Color

This contemporary farmhouse interior design is somewhat surprising, but still suits its surroundings to a T. This Swedish home was styled on a barn conversion design, preserving the charm of its farmhouse cottage style but with an added contemporary flair, both for fashion and function. A collaboration between Swedish-German architect Jonas Labbe and Dutch architect Johannes Schotanus, who formed LASC studio, this house in Skane was redesigned to incorporate large windows and bright, open interiors. Charming elements give it its countryside flair – the claw-foot tub, exposed beams and rustic wood boards finishing the walls, ceiling and floor, and center-stage, a rustic fireplace feature. We love the predominant palette of pine, concrete and plaster (materials commonly used in this area) in natural wood tones, crisp white and vibrant blue. LASC studio

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14 Nov 2011 | Farmhouse Homes |

October 12, 2011

Beautiful Modern Farm Houses: UK Countryside Conversion

A beautiful modern farm house combining traditional and modern elements, this barn conversion design is somewhat of a local landmark. The home was actually part of a Television show, Grand Designs, where the homeowner and architect Stedman Blower Architects were challenged to create a design that left the original exterior intact while totally transforming the interior of the home. This UK farmhouse is a distinctive “English” charm, from the exterior with its shingled roof, to the interior where the exposed wood-beam ceilings (8.5 meters high!) are visible throughout this open concept home. In a modern touch, this spiral staircase house twists and turns its way up to a catwalk crossing the two-storey living space. Despite its rustic elements, this countryside home has a contemporary style we love. Stedman Blower Architects
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12 Oct 2011 | Farmhouse Homes |

Barn Conversion Designs , Countryside Homes , Open Concept Homes , Spiral Staircase House , UK Farmhouses

October 6, 2011

Minimalist Black Home in Austrian Countryside

This minimalist black home makes a stand-out addition to its pastoral surroundings here in Gunskirchen, Austria. The countryside home created by Austrian architecture firm X Architekten gives minimalist living a bold, new form. The steeply sloping roof is this interesting home’s first distinguishing feature, but not the last! The dramatic black facade features a peek-a-boo opening in white – a stark and curious contrast that invites you in. Minimalist interiors feature white walls, concrete floors and white pine, punctuated by pops of color, like the vibrant green kitchen island. The main floor features the social and service areas, while upstairs, bedrooms and private living spaces follow the sloping roofline, bringing the home’s exterior character indoors. X Architekten
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6 Oct 2011 | Farmhouse Homes |

Austrian Architecture Firms , Countryside Homes , Interesting Homes , Minimalist Interiors , Minimalist Living

Spanish Country House Plans with Chinese Architecture Influence

This Spanish country house plan is unlike anything we've seen! Not what you’d expect from Spain farmhouses, this country home designed by Alarcon + Asociados architects rolls with the terrain. Modeled on traditional Chinese architecture, this house plan features three linked volumes making up the living areas – separate, yet connected spaces. Interiors carry that great rustic style through, from their wood floors and imperfect walls, to their much-loved, well-used look and feel. The rooftop garden house features a grassy roof that helps the architecture blend with the landscape, but it has an eco sustainable agenda as well, keeping the home passively cool in the summer and warm during the winter months. Alarcon + Asociados
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6 Oct 2011 | Farmhouse Homes |

Countryside Homes , Eco Sustainable Homes , Rooftop Garden House , Rustic House Styles , Spain Farmhouses

July 21, 2011

Luxury Farmhouse Plan in New York Countryside

This luxury farmhouse plan by multi-award-winning architecture firm Bates Masi Architects proves it’s all in the details. Located in a peaceful spot in East Hampton, New York, this countryside farmhouse is a sweet retreat for family and friends who come to connect with loved ones and nature. Made for socializing and hanging out solo, the luxury timber house was planned as a series of spaces, interconnected via a network of hallways. Each space has its own distinct functions and quirks. The glazed main living area is a fabulous, light-filled space surrounded by breathtaking views in every direction. A coffee table shifts shapes, allowing for different configurations and three looks, all in one. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, and check out the cool “wine wall” – an artistic feature that stores your wine on one side, while on the other, a frosted clear wall offers a glimpse of their red and white silhouettes. The bedroom boasts a rich, patterned wood wall behind the bed, echoing the wood wall feature in the upper reaches of the two-storey living room. This rooftop garden house is topped with an outdoor entertaining area – an ode to nature and architecture, all at once. Bates Masi Architects
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