Located in Bijaca, Bosnia-Herzegovina in a remote part of West Herzegovina, this country house is built from natural stone from a local quarry. Designed by DVA Arhitekta, the country house is a multi-unit property stretching over a wild landscape.
Hobbit House of Montana
The Hobbit House is a unique guest resort in Trout Creek, Montana for those who love the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Fans of Lord of the Rings can relax in a 1,000-square-foot guesthouse that is partially underground. The owners, Steve and Christine Michaels, spent about US$410,000 to build the Hobbit House and the entire miniature mystical Shire.
Mediterranean Country Villa
This beautiful country villa in Mallorca, Spain blends contemporary interior design with traditional rustic elements. Designed by Mestre Paco, the eclectic decorating uses simple contemporary flair to balance the natural stone walls. Wooden beams and wooden shutters enhance the rustic environment.
Contemporary Alpine Decor By Alexandra Champalimaud
The Bavarian Chalets in Taos, New Mexico are contemporary alpine residences located halfway up Taos Mountain at an altitude of 10,200 feet. The rustic alpine chalets with contemporary elegance are sensitive to its environment. The interior design by award winning designer Alexandra Champalimaud is a blend of Bavarian influences and mining style cabins. Stainless steel fireplaces and industrial cabinetry are contemporary tributes to Taos’s mining past, while reproductions of 1950’s ski posters acknowledges the black-diamond ski trails.
Balancing Barn – An Energy Efficient Modern Country House
Balancing Barn is situated by a small lake in the countryside near Thorington in Suffolk, England. The traditional barn shape modern country house cantilevers over a slope at midpoint. The rigid structure of the house makes it possible for 50% of it to balance in free space. Reflective metal sheeting covers the exterior. The highly ventilated and insulated house is warmed by a ground source heat pump resulting in a highly energy efficient building. The interior theme is dominated by timeless timber and a neutral palette.
Gorgeous Mountain Dream Home In Vermont
The 2011 HGTV Dream Home is located in Stowe, Vermont with breathtaking mountain scenery. This rustic mountain-style lodge with modern architecture and interior design inspired by the colours of Vermont offers casual luxury at its best. The natural colour palette of the interior space bursts alive as one enters.
Rustic Country House In Croatia With Contemporary Elements
This lovely country house overlooking the sea in Croatia has everything that one needs for a peaceful retreat. The interior design by Rees Roberts + Partners/Steven Harris Architects gives this rustic stone house a contemporary flair. Stone walls in all the rooms, including the bathroom, provide a cozy ambiance. The natural landscaping blends in beautifully with the environment making this the ultimate country escape.
Country House In Italy Combines Modern Simplicity With 14th Century Architecture
The soft contemporary interior decoration by Marina Sibaldi Benatti of a 14th century country house in Northern Italy has a charming ambiance that combines old with new. A green house with stone walls has been preserved and the main house elegantly restored. The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity. It’s Renaissance country charm with modern comfort.
