These 15 Modern Fences Bring a Whole New Meaning to Curb Appeal
From a modern take on the traditional white picket fence to a free-form sculptural divider, these 15 unique fences might just...
On the Fence
This “landscaped outdoor room” near Farrar Pond, Massachusetts, uses simple construction to create complex effects.
In the Hudson Valley, a Minimalist Fence Artfully Contrasts a Renovated Farmhouse
Architect Winka Dubbeldam taps into her days as a sculpture student to create a barrier-breaking wooden partition.
A Low-Key Landscape Gives a Vancouver Family a New Lease on Outdoor Living
A simple fence helped produce this secluded oasis.
This Norwegian Ski Cabin Is Rough Around the Edges—but Refined Within
A designer couple build a contemporary retreat inspired by rural fences.
In San Francisco, Green Fences Make Great Neighbors
Architectural elements and applied foliage deliver a one-two punch in designing for privacy.
A Newly Renovated 1940s Cottage Offers a Quiet Life Outside New York City for $300K
Located two hours north of NYC, the idyllic home even comes with a white picket fence.
A Prefab House Near Paris Is Designed to Be Bright and Open
This prefabricated home in France was built to embrace the neighborhood.
16 Modern Garden Fence Ideas to Elevate Your Outdoor Space
Modern garden fences are more than boundary marks; they’re a stunning example of how form and function harmoniously coexist to...
15 Brilliant Designs That Work Around Nature
Instead of chopping down trees or cutting branches, many architects have come up with smart design solutions to avoid disturbing...
Twin Houses on Tiny Lots Stretch Outward for Space
Linked by a modern version of a white picket fence, two near-identical houses in Los Angeles add space by extending beyond their...
Pink Seesaws Let Kids Play Together Across the U.S.–Mexico Border Wall
An art installation by Rael San Fratello turns the border wall into a playground for children and their families.
A Charming Los Angeles Bungalow Asks $750K
Lightly renovated since being built in 1956, this Mount Washington home is seeking its third-ever owner.
An Atypical Modern Home in Southern California
If good fences make good neighbors, then Shino and Ken Mori are the best neighbors ever.
A Carefully Renovated Victorian in Charleston, South Carolina, Lists for $4.2M
The well-preserved 6,996-square-foot residence has historic details, including stained glass and multiple fireplaces, as well as...
A 62-Acre Ranch With a Quonset-Style Main House Asks $3.9M in Texas
In addition to the 5,200-square-foot residence that opens to a wraparound pool, the sprawling property comes with a three-bedroom...
An Introduction to Renting
The American Dream, some say, is all about owning a home.
Demar Matthews Wants to Bring Distinctly Black Architecture to American Neighborhoods
The designer is out to establish a new vernacular—one that “elevates, not denigrates,” Black identity within the built...
A Tent-Shaped Home in the Netherlands Crouches Between Natural Dunes
A summer home on the island of Vlieland in the Northern Netherlands takes the shape of a stormproof tent by De Waard, an iconic...
This Transformed Melbourne House Resembles a Quirky Village
A playful renovation in Melbourne creates a series of gabled structures.
A Silicon Valley Home Splits Around a Magnificent Blue Oak
This sun-filled residence brings a suburban California site closer to its untamed roots.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Picture Wall
We show you how to build a modern, customizable picture wall in this step-by-step guide and video.
An Architect Builds His Own Backyard Oasis From Salvaged Materials
In a Brooklyn backyard, an off-duty architect builds a structure that tests his attention to the little things.
A Bay Area Renovation Reveals a (Practically) Brand New Eichler
Asking $1.9M, the sunny home features a 1,000-square-foot great room grounded by a masonry block fireplace.
A Gorgeous Chalet in the Swiss Alps Perfectly Blends Modern and Rustic Design
A reimagined Swiss chalet brings together regional influences, vintage elements, and a customized contemporary aesthetic.
A Renovated Eichler Home in San Rafael, California
Faced with the unique challenge of renovating the work of mid-century master, design principal Stephen Shoup of building Lab...
A Melbourne Midcentury Gets a Palm Springs-Inspired Revival
Built in 1964 and originally designed by architect Harry Ernest, a worn-down home undergoes an overhaul that embraces the spirit...
A Courtyard House Features a Custom Rain Screen
This courtyard house on the edge of the Berkshires offers both grand vistas and plenty of privacy, thanks to its custom rain...
After a Complete Renovation, This Formerly Concrete House Is Up for Grabs for $500K
Located just outside of Orlando, the fully renovated cottage also offers European Oak flooring and cedar-clad ceilings.
A Striking Modern House Built In A Pastoral Landscape
Contemporary and vernacular combine with innovative architectural solutions in the design of this house located at the edge of...
A Beach House Made of Timber, Clay, and Concrete Welcomes Sunbeams and Sea Breezes in Mexico
Designed by Mexico City–based firm BAAQ', Casa Naila features four pitched-roof volumes that open to the pristine shores of...
Singer Lourdes Hernández Lists Her Chic Mediterranean-Style Cottage for $1.9M
Located in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, the colorful abode features arched windows overlooking a tropical backyard.
In Toronto, a Quirky “House Within a House” Lists for $2.6M
The brick-clad, three-bedroom home holds an 1860s cottage within its contemporary shell.
A Welcoming Family Home Radiates Out to the Neighborhood in Melbourne
Gardiner Architects buck building trends by connecting a family home to the surrounding neighborhood.
This Sophisticated Midcentury in Denver Needs a New Buyer
Listed for $825K, the refreshed home sits inside the city’s iconic midcentury enclave of Krisana Park.
A Student and Teacher Team Up on a Multi-Generational Martha’s Vineyard Abode
A designer enlists his former Yale professor to help build Chilmark House, a family retreat awash in ocean views that references...

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