The rough beauty of natural materials such as wood and brick has inspired the design of this country cottage in England. In place of an old abandoned barn, designer Lauren Gilberthorpe created a very cozy living space that boasts unique architectural details. All walls and ceilings of the house are finished with either raw wood…
While traditional Swedish cottages usually have a red facade, modern-style buildings here are often black. So this modern cottage in the woods, located a few hours drive from Stockholm, has a stylish black wooden L-shaped exterior, as well as plain even lines. Thanks to such simple architecture, the designer managed to plan huge windows, especially…
And although Long Island is considered a major weekend spot for the rich from New York, often the houses here look quite simple and modest from the outside. For example, take a look at this cottage with a swimming pool in the town of Bridgehampton – its compact charming tiled facade looks neat and incredibly…
If you’ve always wondered what a typical Australian country cottage looks like, then here it is. This 100-year-old wooden cottage with a picturesque green garden is the epitome of calm country comfort in the Australian way. And although the house has recently been renovated, the wonderful classic charm of its interiors has not gone away….
Once an old tailors workshop in Gloucestershire, England, it is now a cozy guest house with character for a weekend rental and above. The first thing that catches your eye when you get inside is a smooth open space with high barn ceilings and numerous windows, in which all the main areas are located: living…
Malin and Jack own this old farm a few hours from Stockholm as the 5th generation of the owner’s family. But now there is no much of farming activities here, and the cottage with a beautiful green area is used s a country shelter for carefree summer days with children in nature. The interiors of…
Sanna and Jesper originally planned to buy an old traditional cottage outside the city, but after several viewings, they decided to build their own. To realize their dream, they found a wonderful plot in the south of Sweden, 5 minutes walk from the sea, where they built a modern rectangular house with large windows. The…
The Swedish company Ellos, as part of its new summer collection, shared its vision of an ideal summer house in the country, and it’s just love at first sight! It combines the beauty and warmth of natural materials and shades, as well as the modern Scandinavian aesthetic that we admire so much. Wooden beams, earthy…
For young and up-and-coming designers of Vaughan Studio, this project is super-special – it’s their own country home in Hampshire. A purely English traditional cottage through the centuries has not lost its charm and many architectural features that the owners hastened to preserve and emphasize in the updated design. Although the rooms are rather small…
This old holiday cottage by the sea is much the same as it was when it was built in 1860. A modest one-story facade covered with clapboard, wild island nature around and proximity to the sea, old-fashioned interiors with vintage furniture and soulful decor. Its owners have carefully restored the house with respect for its…
