A one-room retreat outside Providence, Rhode Island, takes up no more space than a standard two-car garage.

In southwestern England, an architect transforms a former postman’s cottage on a sprawling estate into a home that radiates from...

A Bay Area landscape designer works her yard like a jigsaw puzzle, packing a bevy of distinctive destinations into a steep and...

At the end of a winding country lane on the north coast of Cornwall, England, is a quirky vacation rental that combines modern...

An island retreat in Maine makes the most of short summers with an innovative indoor/outdoor space.

Perched along the banks of the River Ouse near the historic English town of Lewes is a Cor-Ten steel house with a "carved-away"...

These 10 modern renovations take history into account.

A 164-square-foot retreat in Litibú features a courtyard with an oculus that frames the sky.

A one bedroom vacation house in Mexico.

At Hudson Woods, architect Drew Lang creates a modern community with a strong local flavor.

A thatched cottage on the French coastline gets a second chance with a stunning renovation that blends past and present.

An Italian architecture studio offers an updated take on the vacation cabin.

From the use of structural insulated panels to achieving net-zero energy capability, these New England firms are paving the way...

Eclipse founder Justin Draplin explains his scheme for the 399-square-foot dwellings that include sustainable features such as...

Den’s new easy-to-assemble, flat-packed cabin is disrupting the prefab scene.

The Pond House mirrors and honors its surroundings in both form and function.

A modernist cabin in British Columbian ski country is the perfect retreat for a family of outdoor adventurers.

A family finds a place for everything as they grow their cramped Mill Valley home.

Four structures situated on a wooded strip of Chappaquiddick Island in Massachusetts celebrate their stunning natural...

Voted New Zealand's Best Small Home in 2016, this petite retreat has been cleverly designed to sleep up to eight guests.

Inspired by the cinematic landscape of New Zealand’s North Island, this tiny home is the guest house you’ve always wanted to...

Wade Design Architects and Geremia Design create an ethereal indoor/outdoor dream home that embraces California Wine Country's...

Through a viewfinder-esque front door is a wall of windows that capture wooded Vermont surroundings.

Wrightson Stewart and Barbara Bailey designed the breezy extension to embrace an awkward lot, merging the two structures with...

The Melbourne beachside suburb of Sandringham is filled with period houses such as this Edwardian timber home—but this one has...

In a life-changing move, homeowners Hannah Smith and Jeremy Witt reside in a caravan in the rural landscape of Suffolk, England,...

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Using the same roof form and materials as the houses surrounding it, this Australian residence reinterprets the pitched-roof...

In Houston's historic Old Sixth Ward, a neglected, 1904 Folk Victorian cottage is relocated and restored as a modern office.

The 162-square-foot Hideaway is now up for grabs as they prepare to craft their next dream retreat.

A Manhattan pied-à-terre provides a homey retreat for Canadians who frequently visit New York.

An Auckland architect switches up the formula on the Victorian villas that populate his neighborhood.

Rent the Backyard is building prefab homes in empty yards to provide affordable housing—and they'll split the profits with...

Whale-watching is an indoor activity at a maritime sanctuary in Quebec.

Nestron’s Cube Two X is a scaled-up version of their original offering.

A king-sized bed and a walk-in closet in 400 square feet? Ori's new robotic furniture can make your apartment dreams come true.