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A Central Patio Sits at the Heart of This Mid-Century Inspired Home

February 26, 2026

A mid-century modern home with creative landscaping.

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The 400 Sq Ft Cabin Where Almost Everything Is Handmade by Local Artisans

February 26, 2026

This 400 sq ft cabin in Swannanoa, North Carolina blends into the woods with shiplap cypress siding and locally sourced materials. A tiny house that proves small can still feel special.

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This Wood-Clad Dutch Holiday Home Is Hidden Among the Trees

February 25, 2026

A wood-clad holiday home hidden among the pine trees in Tonden, The Netherlands. Designed with three gabled volumes, this retreat blends into the forest while opening onto peaceful terraces.

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Covered in Ivy, This Tiny Backyard Cabin Is a Writer’s Dream

February 25, 2026

This ivy covered backyard cabin in Melbourne is a compact, peaceful workspace for creative writing. Blending seamlessly into a leafy garden, it features a plywood interior, large picture window, skylight, and sustainable design elements, offering an inspiring retreat just steps from home.

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From Entry to Pool, This Modern House Unfolds in Levels

February 24, 2026

A modern infill home that breaks down its mass with brick, vertical wood battens, and carefully stepped volumes.

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A 17th-Century Cottage Gets a Modern Reading Room That Opens to the Garden

February 24, 2026

A historic Cotswold cottage meets modern design with charred timber, black frames, and disappearing glass walls that open straight onto the garden.

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