You wouldn't suspect that the quiet, northern Ontario town of Parry Sound would be a hotspot for contemporary design, but Altius Architecture brings a modern edge to this small bay-side city surrounded by kettle lakes, islands and wind-swept trees - ... Continue >
Set amidst old post-war single-storey homes, at Barwon Heads, Australia, the Seaview House designed by Jackson Clements Burrows is one of the more modern residences that have been working their way into this cozy coastal community. But even among this ... Continue >
This house designed by k_m architektur is a larger, more luxurious take on the cabin chalet. Located in Heilbronn, Germany, this area of snowy hills and forests is a nature lover's dream come true, and smack dab in the center ... Continue >
While most of us dream of vacationing in a lush, luxurious paradise, some of us are lucky enough to live in one. This exotic S-shaped house in Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand, designed by Glamuzina Paterson Architects Ltd. for a ... Continue >
This cottage home dubbed "The Crib" was designed with eco sustainable responsibility in mind. The 2011 Custom Home Design Award winning project by Broadhurst Architects may be small, but there's lots to this little design. ... Continue >
With warmer days on the horizon, the great summertime escape is on the brain. Here's a little tour of an unusual weekend retreat that defies all definitions of a humble, rustic "cottage." Two of the world's most powerful forces collide ... Continue >
Fabio Galeazzo is the creative mind behind this colorful cottage home in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Though small, this compact cottage sure is sweet, standing out for its bold hues that complement its characteristic beach home exterior. Giant bamboo pillars support ... Continue >
This prefab cottage home designed by architect Charlie Lazor is modern yet modern - the perfect mix for a sweet retreat! This northern Wisconsin lake house enjoys a stunning Lake Superior location, but this serene spot actually posed a problem ... Continue >
In these dark days of winter, cottage home designs like this Norwegian house really whisk us away to the warmer, and brighter, days of summer. The homeowner and her husband, German architect Jurgen Kiehl, are the brains behind this classic ... Continue >
A charming country house plan that takes you back to the old days… This Italian country design by EXiT architetti associati is actually a thoughtful blend of historic and contemporary influences, methods and materials. The mountain home architecture is a ... Continue >
This cozy cottage on stilts may be small on space, but it’s big on style. This award-winning cabin design by Andersson Wise Architects is warm, woody and welcoming – everything a cottage should be. This stilt home sits perched on ... Continue >
This modern Indonesian house designed by architecture firm TWS & Partners is a beautiful balance of nature and man-made, indoors and outdoors, public and private spaces. Surrounded by lush, tropical forest, this Tiki-chic cottage home features Terra Cotta roof tiles ... Continue >
This contemporary chalet house plan in Clearview, Ontario is a lesson in opposites attracting. Designed by Canadian architects Atelier Kastelic Buffey (AKB), this winter wonderland home features a dark, dramatic facade in contrast to the bright-white snow surrounding, and the ... Continue >
A sunny spot on Scotland’s landscape, this small cottage plan by UK-based Rural Design has all the makings of a perfect countryside getaway – peace and quiet, great views and the sparkling waterfront always within view. The wood clad house ... Continue >
“Welcome home” is the feeling you get in this recycled wood cottage by Juan Luis Martinez Nahuel. Located on a steep hillside about an hour’s drive from Panguipulli, Chile, the wood-clad cottage blends beautifully with its woody surroundings. This home ... Continue >
