When building a new home you should carefully consider your surroundings. For example, the architects of the Machi House in Fukuyama, Japan, decided to preserve a large tree to be featured as a beautiful natural focal point. The tree grows out of a small inner courtyard, along the center of the house towards the skylight, while giving the feeling of living high in the treetops. Continue reading →

What was once a small post war house in Redondo Beach, LA, has been transformed into a modern live/work home, for a young professional, that feels larger than it actually is.

The original structure has been recycled as much as possible, keeping the foundations and most of the external framing intact, resulting in lower construction costs without exceeding local zoning regulations. Continue reading →

This small modern home sits on a narrow lot fronting the tidal estuary of Noyack Creek, NY. The texture and color of the siding reference a black box theater – a concept that fits perfectly to the new owners, a new York actor who wanted a retreat for relaxation and casual entertaining. Continue reading →

For all of you who are looking to convert your garage into a small living space, feast your eyes on this beautiful creation!
Located outside Seattle, this 250 sq. ft. dream home belongs to a visual and performance artist, Michelle de la Vega. It sits behind the main house, which is currently rented out, and serves as her tiny home {not so far} away from home. Continue reading →

Located in the beautiful Catskills, this tiny Victorian cottage belongs to Sandra Foster. With no bathroom nor kitchen, this small country retreat is oozing with shabby chic style and glamor, featuring romantic white interiors, gorgeous gingerbread trims, stacks of Limoges china with tiny rosebud patterns, chandeliers dripping crystal and billows of tissue-paper garlands – the perfect place for tea and biscuits. Continue reading →

These tiny vacation homes blend beautifully in the small village of Bodiam in East Sussex, UK. In bygone days, agricultural workers working away from the farm were often accommodated in these traditional quirky little huts. Now, they offer paying guests a cozy space to relax and enjoy the beauty of the English countryside. Continue reading →

When I saw the Complex House I thought to myself: leave it to the Japanese to come up with such an unusual piece of architecture like this one. The unique exterior does not imply which side is the facade or the back, and as the name suggests, the design of this house is quite complex. Continue reading →

The Mill House is a small outbuilding, that serves as a guest house and sauna, nestled in a large old farm in the countryside near Malmo, Sweden.

Adjacent to the Mill House the owners have created a small pool, offering a dip of cold water – a traditional ritual after baking together in the steaming heat of the sauna. Continue reading →

What was once a tiny, uninsulated 2-car garage has been transformed into a small art studio for a couple and their two children. Continue reading →

What I like about this home is that it’s not your typical house on the lake. With a total space of 900 sq. ft., spanning over three floors, this house makes up for its small space with plenty of character – cladded in flat-seam copper and elevated above a patio to preserve the flat portion of the site for outdoor use. Continue reading →