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 ... Continue >
Check out this old farmhouse with addition, designed by Seattle-based architecture firm Pb Elemental. The home combines old and new for an unusual house plan for work and play. The original farmhouse cottage style, circa 1906, was revamped with a modern addition housing the master suite, family room and dining area. A fireplace feature is a modern touch to the contemporary new space. Just outside the massive glass walls, outdoor entertaining areas capture breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and ... Continue >
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. ... Continue >
This galvanized metal cladding house built on a budget proves that you can have your cake and eat it too. Designed by Substance Architecture, this humble home was built for an Iowa family looking to downsize on this four-acre pastoral property. The structure – a simple galvanized metal tube reminiscent of agricultural structures – captures views of a pond at one end and a meadow at the other. The home’s shape serves up more than just the views. Its shape ... Continue >
This compound style house plan in Latvia has lots of parts that make up a pretty cool whole. Designed by NRJA Architecture and built surrounding a paved central courtyard, this compound includes a group of structures to accommodate daily living, a guest house and sauna, a cellar, and a football and volleyball field. So as to not compete with the spectacular sights of nature (like the riverfront, the forest and the undulating lay of the land) the structures adopt a ... Continue >
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