Houses By Design - Fine Homebuilding

Contemporary Interpretation of a Nautical Theme

Unique built-ins and playful trim details carry out a contemporary interpretation of a nautical theme.
Camouflaged Elements Maximize Home Space

A concealed kitchen appears from behind the common room's cabinets and countertops to outfit this fully functioning golf-course cottage.
Lightening Up a Tudor With Steel and Glass

Replacing heavy plaster walls with steel beams and open bookshelves adds a contemporary feel to this venerable brick home.
Restoring a Historical Cabin

This new build incorporates an 1800s log cabin that was painstakingly restored to resemble the original structure.
Small Prefab With a Big Impact

This predesigned solution for an accessory dwelling unit has a contemporary and spacious interior that belies its small size.
Gazebo Grows Up

A freestanding, two-level gazebo addition complements the architecture and scale of this Cape Cod home.
Modern Remodel in a Traditional Neighborhood

This bungalow renovation fulfilled the requirements of its historic district while incorporating a decidedly modern perspective.
Connected in Antiquity

Old and new is combined in this modern take on the classic connected farmhouse, with a Greek-revival home at one end and a barn at the other.
House of Rusted Steel

Matching design details to standard-size Corten steel panels inside and out achieved a clean look with a minimum of metal fabrication.
A Custom Design for Privacy on Demand

Multifunction walls and panels allow for both flexibility and privacy in this Oregon home.

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Contemporary Interpretation of a Nautical Theme

Camouflaged Elements Maximize Home Space

Lightening Up a Tudor With Steel and Glass

Restoring a Historical Cabin

Small Prefab With a Big Impact

Gazebo Grows Up

Modern Remodel in a Traditional Neighborhood

Connected in Antiquity

House of Rusted Steel

A Custom Design for Privacy on Demand

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