Modern in the Country
Eric and Melinda purchased a 10-acre plot of land in rural Yelm, Washington, with visions of a new home on the range.
Heart of the Country
Driving through the leafy country lanes on the outer edges of London’s commuter belt, it’s hard to imagine the city is just an...
A Suffolk Barn Home With Soaring Ceilings Listed at $1.95M
Comprised of farm buildings laid out in a cruciform plan with a courtyard in the middle, this converted barn with cathedral-like...
An Iron Foundry Is Recast as an Idyllic Country Retreat
A Brooklyn couple fall for a former industrial building and turn it into an eclectic home.
A DIY Cabin Brand Is Selling $99 A-Frame Plans
The appropriately named company, Den, gives you everything you need—from detailed drawings to code guidelines—to get started on...
Take a Tour of the Country’s Weirdest Architectural Attractions
Stuck at your desk this summer? Use iconic images by John Margolies—of a fish-shaped hotel in Idaho or a melting Iceberg...
Small Country Home with Dramatic See-Through Wall
A traditional floor plan gets a minimalist update, complete with a classic porch.
A Toronto Couple Turn an Abandoned Schoolhouse Into an Elegant Country Getaway
Architect Brian O’Brian revives the 147-year-old structure to feature a cedar-and-glass dining pavilion that cantilevers off the...
A Contemporary Barn Brings Dutch Coziness to Texas Hill Country
This multifamily vacation property outside of Austin perfectly embodies the “gezelligheid” spirit.
A Rural Wisconsin Retreat Puts a Refined Spin on Country Living
Local materials and a restrained, natural palette allow the surroundings to sing at this family getaway.
This Charming Country Oasis Overlooks a 50-Acre Park in the Heart of Dallas
Architect Bentley Tibbs crafts a cozy Texas home with verdant views, an art studio, and five different porches.
A Modern Farmhouse Blends Community-Minded Living With the Country Landscape
Nestled in a rural hamlet in Virginia, this new farmhouse embraces its idyllic surroundings in a tight-knit community.
Fall Under the Spell of This Northern California Wine Country Retreat
Boasting LEED Silver status, this stunning, cedar-clad courtyard home in Sonoma County is deeply tied to its natural surroundings.
A Modern English Country House Inspired by Local Agricultural Traditions
Tour an incredible country estate in Kent, England, that takes after traditional hop-drying towers and was just named the 2017...
Discover a Nature-Immersed Retreat For Sale in the Heart of Wine Country
From its hillside perch in Napa Valley, this 4,000-square-foot home designed by Pfau Long Architecture has it all: awe-inspiring...
These New Prefab Shipping Container Homes Can Be Built in Just 99 Days
Proudly made in Mexico, these customizable container homes celebrate local design and environmentally friendly materials.
Live Large in This Tranquil Wine Country Estate, Seeking $12M
Set next to California's renowned Meadowood Resort, the sprawling 12-acre property offers grand living areas and a gourmet chef's...
An Expansive Country Estate With a Pool and Elevator Asks $5.1M in Ontario
Flowing rooms, personalized spaces, and an abundance of natural light make this home a soothing retreat.
A Belgian Photographer’s Country Home Is a Playground for Kids and Adults Alike
Shaped like an upside-down seat, the Chairhouse is an experimental base for art-making and adventure.
Made in America 2020: The Most Innovative Products and Makers Across the Country
Our annual look at the latest U.S.-made objects for your home features everything from dinner plates to windows—and the people...
A Concrete Guesthouse Commands a Ridge in Northern California’s Wine Country
A string of concrete-and-glass guest suites hugs the terrain in Sonoma, California.
Before & After: A Country Home Blossoms in the Ruins of an Old Stone Barn
Type rehabs a rundown stone structure into an elegant dwelling—and then sets about rewilding its site in the English countryside.
An Affordable Country Dream Home Just Scooped RIBA’s House of the Year
Belfast-based architects McGonigle McGrath designed House Lessans with a nod to rural vernacular—and they made every dollar count.
Move Freely About the Cabin—or the Country—in This $37K Airplane-Turned-Tiny House
The fuselage of a retired commuter plane comes with its jet-set charm intact—plus all the updates needed for grounded, off-grid...
Airstream Dream Team: These Women Travel the Country, Turning Retro RVs Into Homes
These women left their full-time jobs to remodel Airstreams. Their first client project is a 1976 Sovereign.
A Courtyard-Style Home in Denver With Country Charm and Mountain Views Asks $4.5M
Perched at the top of Cherry Creek North, this contemporary home features a stunning spiral staircase.
A 1920s “Zigzag” House by Le Corbusier Seeks €472k in France’s Wine Country
The recently renovated residence is located in a modernist housing development in Pessac, a suburb of Bordeaux.
A Chef Builds a Family Home and Restaurant Under One Roof in Spain’s Basque Country
After an in-house meal, guests can stay the night at the renovated farmhouse, which is designed as an agritourism escape.
13 Things I Bought for Less Than $50 After Moving Halfway Across the Country
Dwell’s shop editor Sam Daly relocated from her beloved Bay Area to Austin, Texas, this past year.
A Cor-Ten Steel Home Set on Six Acres in California Wine Country Lists for $2.9M
Designed by Mork Ulnes Architects, this glass, steel, and concrete structure perches above Sonoma County and illuminates the lush...
The Country's Best Yurt
Lakes of ink have been spilled over a peculiarly American wanderlust, whether it’s our ancestors’ push westward or our current...
Activist Designers: Design 99
Gina Reichert, an architectural designer, and her husband, artist Mitch Cope, are the duo behind Design 99, an organization in...
How to Build an Affordable America
There are as many solutions to the country’s housing crisis as there are causes. We need them all.
Affording America: A Los Angeles Home Built for Just $200K Revives a Neglected Infill Lot
Lehrer Architects sets a new standard for approachable starter homes in one of the country’s most expensive markets.
Here’s Why You Should Be Paying Close Attention to Colombia’s Design Scene
Rooted in rich craft traditions, Colombia’s luminous young designers are leading the way in the country’s upswing.
Work Space Spotlight: Visual Country

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