Discover 5+ stunning examples of eco-friendly modern cabin style homes that beautifully blend sustainability with luxury and style. From solar power to reclaimed materials, explore innovative designs that prioritize environmental responsibility without sacrificing aesthetics or comfort.
Imagine living in a home where every inch has a purpose, no space wasted. Modern tiny houses are redefining the way we think about living spaces. These
Gartnerfuglen Arkitekter has built a wooden cabin in Telemark, Norway, which has an accessible stepped roof that doubles as a viewpoint and winter ski jump.
This is country living at its most isolated, on the shores of Scotland's Loch Ailort. But inside lies a warm, welcoming retreat, says Fiona Reid
This all-natural wood nature-inspired dream home is a sanctuary that captures the essence of nature's beauty within its walls. See the design
This is the $1,200 transforming A-frame cabin designed by Derek "DEEK" Diedricksen. That's right! It's a tiny cabin that you can build for only $1,200 in materials. You can take the full tour below and if
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Image 10 of 54 from gallery of Low Budget House / Le Atelier. Photograph by Lucia Tolstova
Check out these stylish and cozy black modern mountain houses that blend sleek design with rugged charm. These are stunning dream retreat homes.
It comes with everything—down to the smoke detectors.
De plus en plus tendance, les tiny houses séduisent en proposant un mode de vie d’un genre nouveau. Voici 5 modèles qui montrent comment ces petits espaces peuvent être chic et chaleureux.
Seeking respite from their frenzied life in New York, Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez found the ideal escape: a charmingly rustic house and gardens buried deep in the Massachusetts countryside. Hamish Bowles ventures north.
Nestled at the bottom of a rocky hillside is a tiny wooden cabin surrounded by cypress trees and buchus. The little home overlooks Muizenberg, one of Cape Town’
Dogtrot Houses: A Basic History Originally emerging from the design of one-story log cabins, dogtrot houses get their moniker from the design’s “dogtrot”, which is a central, open-air breezeway that effectively allows for natural ventilation while dividing the structure into two separate living spaces. This gem of American architecture is particularly influential in the warmer climates of the American South, as the open space in the breezeway capitalizes on the porch's exposure to prevailing breezes in order to harness the power of nature for comfort (reducing the need for artificial air conditioning) while also serving as a communal area. Our Design Featuring an open breezeway, modern living comforts, contemporary aesthetics, and a porch on one side, our dogtrot floor plan caters to diverse needs and preferences while paying homage to this iconic example of architectural tradition. Floor Plan Our dogtrot floor plan divides the house into two distinct parts— the main house, and an outdoor, covered patio dogtrot (which we designed into a dining room), with the option of adding a third— an extension, whose use is adaptable. The main features of our dogtrot house floor plan begin with a luxurious master suite at the far end of the building, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and a well-appointed bathroom. A continuous living and dining space culminates in a u-shaped kitchen (equipped with all the modern amenities) which is a chef’s dream, while the pantry provides ample storage for your culinary essentials. An adjacent office (which can be converted into an additional bedroom), features its own bathroom for added convenience. The breezeway deck serves multiple purposes— as entryway, garage or guest suite access, or as a serene dining room, allowing you to savor the outdoors while staying sheltered from the elements. The decking extends from the front of the house to the back, seamlessly connecting both spaces. Additionally, you have the option to add an extension to the floorplan: Extensions A Garage is ideal for vehicle storage or extra space for hobbies and projects. The garage is attached to the house through the breezeway, providing easy access and added security. Or A Guest Suite, which swaps out the garage for a cozy guest suite, including a fully functional one-bedroom layout with a kitchen, bathroom, and its own living area. Ideal for hosting friends and family, the added guest suite of this dogtrot floor plan ensures a guest’s comfort and privacy while offering the convenience of two separate living areas, enhancing the overall versatility of the space. Interior Natural light floods the interior of this dogtrot house through the sliding glass doors in the dining and living rooms on the southern facade. The master suite offers breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty through its own floor-to-ceiling windows in the east and south. The connected living, dining, and kitchen great room allows couples, families, hosts and guests to communicate throughout the central space. The office space is set to the side of the living room, allowing the owner to work while keeping an eye on the rest of the house. The vaulted ceiling adds an airy and spacious feel to the interior, granting a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Highly customizable, our dogtrot floor plan allows you to create a space that reflects your style. We recommend lighter tones to enhance the house’s sense of cleanliness and space. Exterior Whether placed in a rural or urban setting, this dogtrot house design seamlessly blends with its surroundings. The sleek, standing metal-seam roofing and siding combine with the natural wood textures on the decking, entryway, and breezeway to exude a modern yet welcoming charm. In warm climates, the wide doors of the dogtrot style provide cross ventilation to keep the house cool. In the winter, the functional design of the dogtrot home keeps the site insulated and warm. The exterior design is a testament to timeless elegance and versatility. Maybe you’re a young couple looking to host in-laws and friends while having easy access to the kitchen and central breezeway; maybe you’re a retired couple looking for space to host their family in the living room while working in the office; maybe you’re a new landlord looking to lease out their first property while living nearby, or maybe you’re a bachelor/bachelorette looking for their perfect place to work from home while remaining in nature. No matter what you are, here, your dream home awaits— where luxury, functionality, and style come together to create an extraordinary living space. Ground floor area: 1,327 sqftGarage/ADU area: 548 sqft Total: 101' L x 24' -8" W x 20'-4" HMain House: 57'-8" L x 24'-8" W x 20'-4" H Garage/ ADU: 24' L x 24'-8" W x 20'-4" H Bedroom 1: 13'-3" L x 13'-9" WBedroom 2/ Office: 13'-4" L x 9'-8" WBedroom (ADU): 10'-7" L x 13'-5" W Living room: 15'-6" L x 13'-9" W Dining room: 13'-2" L x 15'-11" W Kitchen: 9'-5" L x 16'-5" W Living room deck size: 102"-4" L x 6' W Bathroom 1: 5'-6" L x 9'-8" W Bathroom 2: 8'-5" L x 9'-8" W Utilities: 4'-9" L x 8' W HVAC system: Mini-split, HRV, ERV
Photographer Alla Ponomareva and her husband Garrett wanted a new guest house for their home near Missoula, Montana. Rather than commission a firm to build it for them, the pair rolled-up their sleeves and constructed a solar-powered A-frame cabin for roughly US$700.
The passive house approach to construction offers the ultimate in energy efficiency. To achieve its standards, builders have to follow five exacting rules.
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A fabulous initiative designed to encourage Australian's to protect and preserve the wilderness.
Dive into a curated collection of 10 black tiny homes that brilliantly combine modern minimalism with sleek architectural design.
Juvet Landscape Hotel is a minimalist boutique hotel immersed in the spectacular nature of the northwest coast of Norway, just outside the village of Valldal
We LOVE cozy, sustainable homes crafted from repurposed materials. This first idea is a container home made from old shipping containers. We’ve seen it many times – but this shows a series of houses in a few – very cool. Container homes from old containers We love how the containers are mounted on each other […]
A cottage is a traditionally small house often found in rural areas or small towns. These early cottages were constructed using local materials like stone,
La tendance est à la maison en bois ! Découvrez notre sélection de 30 sublimes maisons en bois qui vont certainement vous faire craquer !
How to Plan a Tree House: Tree houses are one of idyllic childhood symbols. A special place, away from parents and school, that is just your own. It’s not hard to see why it’s an idea that’s persisted for generations. But actually building the tree house isn’t kids’ work. To…
Everybody deserves a home. And if that home is very affordable, made from recycled materials, and looks unique, that’s even more of a reason to move in! And don’t let the fact that you’ll be living in a shipping container get you down—that’s part of the appeal for some people.
Designer Lisa Moody installed a gorgeous greenhouse in her North Surrey, B.C. backyard.
We turned the plain white front porch pillars on our house into cedar pillars, and we couldn't be happier with the results!
Would you consider living underground? If you see our selection of underground houses, you may better understand the attraction to the idea. It is neither dark nor damp, but delightful architectural masterpieces. Have a look-see and decide for yourself!
It could be because we all get sucked into reno shows on HGTV, or it could be because there’s a ton of property out there with big-time potential that’s yet to be realized, but we’ve all found ourselves scouring the real estate...
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer has created this timeless beach house for a family from Seattle, located on beautiful Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Black paint brought the Bluebird Dennisport hotel into this decade, while vintage pink tiles and tubs retained its mid-century soul.
Michigan, Grayling/ 800 sqft/ 2 Bedrooms/ 1 Bathroom/ Woods/ Constructed Amidst a landscape dominated by traditional rustic log homes, a truly unconventional haven emerges—a testament to visionary design seamlessly blending...
Edge styles for hardwood floors can vary from straight to deep beveled edges. See examples of the beveled and square wood floor edges available before you buy.
Whether it's seafoam, pine, mint, or even close to black, green exterior house paint will undoubtedly transform your home.
Gaetan, a former contractor, was hit with cancer last year and decided to build a tiny house while going through chemo treatments. The end result is a beautiful 22 by 8 foot tiny house, complete
