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The Family Story Behind This Cabin’s Arched Front Door

October 26, 2026

A modern cabin in rural Iowa features twin gabled roofs, vertical wood siding, a recessed arched walnut front door, and black-framed windows overlooking the grassy landscape.

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This Family Turned Their Unused Dining Room Into An Office And A Movie Room

October 25, 2026

A small home office in California featuring blue-green built-in cabinetry, wood desktops, open bookshelves, and a vintage upholstered stool. The color continues across the walls and ceiling, creating a coordinated workspace.

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Why This House Was Built On Steeper Ground Instead Of The Flatter Site Below

October 23, 2026

A modern cantilevered house in Naramata, Canada, extends over a steep rocky hillside on exposed V-shaped steel supports. White stucco, weathering steel, and a covered balcony define the architecture overlooking the Okanagan Valley.

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Instead Of Hiding This Column, The Designers Built A Kitchen Counter Around It

October 22, 2026

A curved pale pink concrete kitchen counter wraps around an existing structural column in this Sydney apartment. Rounded edges, wood bar stools, white cabinets, and an industrial concrete floor create a modern kitchen with sculptural details.

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This House Was Designed to Capture Mountain Views Without Missing the Morning Sun

October 22, 2026

Contemporary New Zealand house by Condon Scott Architects featuring an angled metal roof, expansive glass walls, warm wood accents, and a floating upper floor above dark-stained cedar cladding.

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This Small Prefab House Has Huge Round Windows

October 22, 2026

A 409 square foot prefabricated house by Muda Prefab in São Paulo, Brazil, designed around factory manufacturing, transportation, and efficient assembly.

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