We hear a lot about the American Dream, which many people strive for – to become successful and earn a lot of money. But the dream of almost every young Swedish family is to buy an old traditional cottage in the countryside with a charming red facade and move there with their family. Maria, the…
If here in Ukraine the most common type of countryside weekend housing is a dacha, then in the US this niche is occupied by farmhouses. And this charming cottage an hour’s drive from New York is a prime example of such living. The white shingle facade with shutters and porch looks as American as possible…
Ophelia literally screamed with delight when she first visited this 19th-century farm in southern Sweden, which was for sale. She had long dreamed of a house with history outside the city, and this one fit perfectly into her idea of a cozy country nest. Then there was a long, but such a pleasant process of…
The English-style furniture reflects the home’s traditional architecture, warm natural materials remind about its proximity to the sea, while bright green accents are in tune with the cheerful lifestyle of its owners. This cottage in the Cotswold has been designed for a carefree holiday for a single family, so the atmosphere here is light and…
During the renovation of this old farmhouse 20 km from Florence, the architect Marco Melotto paid special attention to preserving and restoring the magnificent historical shell of the building with all its arches, masonry and internal beams. At the same time, when it came to design, the emphasis was on minimalist spaces and the bare…
Australian studio We are Duet recently brought back to life an old farm located a few hours south of Sydney. They were faced with the task of creating a cozy country cottage that could be rented entirely for special occasions, or just to be a quite getaway on weekends in the middle of nature. But…
This gorgeous 5 bedroom masterpiece is a one-of-a-kind home that will leave you breathless! Prepare to be enchanted as we unveil the captivating beauty of 5261 Hermosa Ave, an architectural masterpiece by the renowned Opus Builders. Nestled in the highly sought-after “North of Colorado Boulevard” neighborhood in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, this bespoke Modern Farmhouse…
From a distance, this home in the wild in Australia looks like a farmhouse – the architects of the Wardle studio do not hide the fact that they drew inspiration from the traditional buildings of Australian farmers. But in fact, the appearance is deceiving here – this is an example of unusual architecture and skillful…
English countryside is where some of the oldest surviving residential buildings in the world can be found. For example, this farm estate was built back in the 17th century, and a few years ago it received another new life. Architects Stephen Fletcher had to demolish a series of unsightly additions the house had acquired in…
By the impressive area of the site, which is adjacent to this estate in southern Sweden, it can be understood that there used to be a large houshold here. And it is so: this is a 19th century farm that fell into disrepair some time ago and was later converted into a cozy country home…
