Wood is a timeless and versatile material cherished in both architecture and interior design for its natural beauty, warmth, and durability. With a wide range of species, grains, and finishes available, wood can be used to achieve various styles, from rustic and traditional to sleek and contemporary. Its applications are extensive, including flooring, cabinetry, furniture, paneling, and structural elements, each adding a unique charm and character to a space. The inherent warmth and organic texture of wood create a welcoming and cozy atmosphere, while its strength and resilience ensure long-lasting performance. Sustainable forestry practices and innovative treatments have expanded the possibilities for using wood in eco-friendly designs, making it an enduring favorite for those seeking to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. Whether highlighting the intricate patterns of a fine hardwood or the rugged beauty of reclaimed timber, wood remains an essential and cherished component in creating elegant and harmonious living spaces.
On a hillside in the middle of a dense deciduous forest, there is a spacious family residence with views of the green landscapes. The colorful exterior wood cladding ideas are based on environmental friendliness. The architects focused on the safety of the facility for humans and the environment. The construction uses local natural materials, and … Read more
A luxurious two-story seafront villa elegantly rises above a rich green area. The strict two storey minimalist house design demonstrates the balance of intelligent solutions and traditional materials. We see the stone, natural wood, and glass on the facade. Modest, concise designs are distinguished by practicality, comfort, and safety. The emphasis here is on functionality. … Read more
Behind a thick green screen, a strict rectilinear structure, sheathed with burnt lamellas, hid from the street. The unusual small wooden house design is expressive and stands out against a light, colorful background. The main part of the private spaces is located on the side of the site, and social zones are in visual contact … Read more
Modern houses with a wooden facade no longer look like huts or agricultural buildings. These are high-tech buildings in high-tech, minimalism, eco, and other styles. The modern design of the house with a wooden facade is an ultra-fashionable cottage in the middle of the forest with access to the lake. Instead of modest wooden housing, … Read more
Glazing in the design of a wooden house with big windows has become the main tool that connects residents with the environment. The living room received unobstructed views of two opposite sides of the building at once. Due to this, she drowns in the forest. In this space, you will feel not like in an … Read more
Burnt wood on the facade of the house is a stylish finish that adds austerity and mystery to the building. Massive walls and structures in absorbing black color, together with dark panoramic windows with tinted glazing, look like a majestic fortress. The project by the architectural bureau Magaldi Studio was implemented on a hillside near … Read more
A concrete and wood house is a type of building that is made with concrete and wood. It has several benefits, such as low cost, energy efficiency, and the ability to be easily built with sustainable materials. A concrete and wood house is made from two different materials that are combined to make a strong … Read more
Traditional materials never cease to go out of fashion. Wood, stone are actively used in the construction of ultra-modern housing. In addition to materials, traditional construction technologies are also becoming trendy. This means that housing is built in accordance with the principles of classical village buildings. Designed by architects De Matos Ryan, this wooden-fronted modern … Read more
In creating this wood-fronted barnhouse project, the architects sought to achieve simplicity in appearance, in keeping with traditional rural barn building techniques. The building resembles an agricultural building with elements of modern housing, including panoramic windows, spacious layouts. To make the building look like a barn as much as possible, high sliding doors resembling gates … Read more
The task of the architects was to create a simple housing with a traditional atmosphere on the outskirts of Poznan (Poland), but at the same time to achieve a high level of modern comfort and privacy in it. The specialists offered the owners a project of a beautiful stone house with wooden beam structures instead … Read more
Massive wooden house in Ecuador is a family residence for living surrounded by rich wildlife. A colorful exterior of wood, beams, crossbars, fastening structures left in sight add ease to the object and make it look like a traditional rural dwelling of this region. At the same time, the house has a fairly large area … Read more
On the picturesque Brazilian coast in Sao Paulo, there is a cozy two-story house overlooking the ocean. A feature of the project was the transforming facade of a two-story wooden house, behind which floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows are hidden. The enclosing structure is represented by sliding shutters made of wooden lamellas, through which light partially passes … Read more
Architects and designers are actively using traditional materials in the construction of modern cottages. Such housing with a trendy design is distinguished by time-tested reliability, comfort and a pleasant microclimate at any time of the year. Architect Nicholas Dahan presented stylish beautiful houses made of wood, which in design and functionality fully meet the needs … Read more
Traditional materials are especially relevant in the construction of housing in the natural environment. In such an environment, the exterior of a house made of wood and stone looks cozy, harmonious, appropriate. In the interior and exterior, there is a connection with the environment. In addition, it is beautiful, fashionable, comfortable and safe. The presented … Read more
The architectural bureau MMXX Architects presented a modern stone-wooden house in the city of Samokov (Bulgaria). The two-story building has a simple rectangular shape and features characteristic of rural housing. It is built of traditional eco-friendly materials, has a symmetrical facade and a gable roof. But at the same time, architects introduced elements into the … Read more
Light, open, filled with fresh air and natural light, a spacious patio house with an opening wooden facade is located in the Mexican tourist center of Puerto Escondido. The object is distinguished by the closest contact with the local flora. Living spaces are literally intertwined with the garden, which penetrates the volumes from different sides. … Read more
Each architectural project begins with planning the exterior cladding of the facade. For many years, the exterior walls of the house are made of natural materials. Despite the high cost of raw materials, private owners prefer to decorate the exterior of the buildings with a beautiful texture of noble tree species. Thanks to modern technologies, … Read more
How to build a house with the smallest budget and, at the same time, not to limit yourself in comfort? Projects of single-storey houses made of timber combine affordability, the use of environmentally friendly materials, and also contain all the necessary living space. This property is characterized by maximum comfort for the whole family. One-story … Read more
A cozy country house in a park area on the outskirts of Vilnius is a modern eco-friendly refuge for a family. The atmosphere of the site is permeated with the spirit of freedom and true natural purity. The house provides for the use of only natural materials. The main thing in this context was the … Read more
Traditionally, beams on the ceiling are considered an element of antiquity and classics of suburban housing construction. But modern design and architectural solutions have made it possible to integrate them into the freshest and most fashionable trends in housing design. Progressive ideas of ceiling beams imply their modernization and transformation from traditional structural elements into … Read more
To recreate the atmosphere of simple rural housing, after which the owners, tired of the charm and noise of the city, or simply those who prefer traditionalism, are chasing, rather bold and unusual by modern standards solutions in interior design help. Common attributes of such a home include a stylish, rustic ceiling design with exposed … Read more
Barnhouse is a combination of tradition and trend. And first of all, the tendency concerns the interpretation of construction materials of past centuries for modern trends in housing design – loft, minimalism, eco. The external timber cladding of a barn-style house is considered one of the main requirements for the considered direction of architecture. You … Read more
Natural materials and a lot of white are the leading trend in modern interior design. On a clean surface, you can experiment with decor, focus on furniture, use volumetric shapes and non-standard openings in the walls. If you want to see how white walls and wood look in real embodiment, then we recommend an aesthetic … Read more
The modern building world offers various concepts and technologies for the construction of economical and stylish housing. New types of structures take little time for construction, while guaranteeing a full level of comfort. Designed prefabricated wooden houses every day become popular among clients of architectural bureaus, because they have a lot of advantages. prefab wooden … Read more
What are the benefits of a modular type cottage due to the design of wooden houses in the style of deconstructivism. The architectural bureau Elii shifted the model of deconstructivism into a somewhat unusual form – it will become the basis in the design of wooden houses of a residential type. In the usual practice, … Read more
The brick facade of the house for many is associated with something commonplace. Many old houses have just such a finish and there is nothing attractive about it. However, the photos you see here will change your idea of bricking the building. The images show a building made with a creative approach. It looks stylish … Read more
Log and timber homes for living and recreation. Features of the projects, types of foundations, lining and insulation options, beautiful interiors. Modern timber homes Wooden beam is an environmentally friendly material traditionally used in construction. Houses made of timber are solid and attractive inside and out. Modern projects of houses from a bar provide preliminary … Read more
Wood, perhaps, is the most traditional type of exterior cladding of facades of houses. It is extremely versatile and available in many different styles. Each style is beautiful and adds a sense of traditional charm to any home. People love wooden wall paneling for their beautiful and natural facade design. TYPES OF WOOD SIDING FOR … Read more
Classical architecture has always remained popular, and a small frame country house with a red facade and roof from the Swedish architectural firm Söderberg Söderberg is presented to prove this. An obscenely simple design, compact size and compliance with the features of traditional housing construction are played up with notes of fashionable design. Consider the … Read more
