Rooted in the past yet decidedly in the present, these converted barns embrace their history, but take on a modern twist.

Agricultural buildings inspire a remote getaway in eastern Canada.

Architect Preston Scott Cohen resurrected an early 1800s barn as a vacation home for a literary couple and their family, calling...

Walker Warner Architects plays with metals and woods to create a barn home that pays homage to its Portola Valley roots, with a...

Field Architecture collaborates with Shawback Design to create a contemporary weekend retreat for a growing family in Napa Valley.

When you imagine a barn, what comes to mind? It's most likely a red, wooden building with a gambrel roof—but today, they've come...

Balancing Barn, a cantilevered rental house in England that sleeps eight guests, offers countryside views of both the ground and...

This modern take on the rustic barn offers a unique space for guests to soak in the gorgeous mountain vistas near Jackson,...

These clever uses of barn doors will have you looking at these rustic accents in a whole new light.

About 90 minutes from New York City on over four wooded acres in Columbia County, this steel-and-glass barn house is a minimalist...

This contemporary barn house in Iceland has a rural charm that perfectly complements the rugged landscape.

No longer restricted to the habitation of cows, sheep, tractors, or potatoes, a prefabricated barn can be a useful and versatile...

A New England barn is wired to provide power and produce to the community.

Giant shutters open and close a rural Pennsylvania residence, tempering light and heat.

Eric and Melinda purchased a 10-acre plot of land in rural Yelm, Washington, with visions of a new home on the range.

When building a second home, most people don’t consider traveling farther than upstate.

Six years ago, architect Jorge Gracia came to Dwell’s attention with a house he built for his family that was radically different...

Rediscovering the elusive Tangier abode of former Knoll President Yves Vidal

Ahead of the December 27 launch, the Modern by Dwell Magazine lookbook features a wide array of furniture, decor, and home...

In a life-changing move, homeowners Hannah Smith and Jeremy Witt reside in a caravan in the rural landscape of Suffolk, England,...

Brazil is a breath-taking country that has a perfect mix of nature and modern architecture.

Set within a forest clearing, this simple yet sophisticated house has black corrugated steel on its street-facing side, and glass...

Architect Aya Maceda designs a finely tuned space for a New England family to shelter cars, storage, and overnight guests.

Working creatively to meet strict preservation codes, architect Roberto de Leon affixes a modern annex onto a historic Louisville...

Comprised of farm buildings laid out in a cruciform plan with a courtyard in the middle, this converted barn with cathedral-like...

Vertical wood battens and sleek, metal roofs clad Hatley House, which references the barns and farmhouses of the surrounding...

Despite their humble origins, these converted barns are anything but ordinary.

Dishwashers don’t seem to hold the same cache as some of the more lust-worthy kitchen appliances (looking at you, gas ranges).

The sleek farmhouse by architect John Bullock frames riveting views in East Sussex.

With rhythmic charred-larch slats, tessellated stonework, and copper that radiates warmth, the Cotswold home celebrates locally...

von Weise Associates salvages an abandoned farm for a creative Chicago couple.

These various modern homes prove that the driveway is just as important to a piece of architecture as the rest of the design.

Former horse stalls now serve as concrete room dividers in this modernist guest home in Phoenix, Arizona.

By paying homage to their roots, these updated dwellings strike a balance between past and present to stunning effect.

Acclaimed London practice Buckley Gray Yeoman converted this spacious, Victorian barn and cart shed for rustic-modern living.

Reclaimed materials, natural light, and minimalist design come together to create a warm, textured space that encourages nesting.