Homes Around the World 822 Stories

This Mediterranean vacation home loves a party, but the well-curated mixes show it has a refined side too

Contemporary Homes Houzz Tour: A Stunning Low-Energy Home in the Cotswolds

Tucked into a hill next to a once-derelict barn, this new home follows a Passivhaus approach with contemporary flair

Contemporary Homes Houzz Tour: Modern Efficiency in the English Countryside

Passive House principles make a new contemporary home for a Gloucestershire family of 5 a model of energy-efficient design

Houzz Tours Houzz Tour: Scandinavian Style in a Central London Flat

Crisp white walls and colorful accents keep this 1930s London apartment cheerful and cozy all year

Lofts Houzz Tour: Playing Checkers in a Converted London Bakery

Bold black and white flooring and white walls run through this long British flat, setting off clean-lined midcentury-style furniture

Eclectic Homes Houzz Tour: Styles and Eras Mix in a Former Stable Block

Modern touches balance bountiful antiques in a beautifully eclectic home that housed horses in the 1700s

Contemporary Homes Houzz Tour: Old-School Charm With a Contemporary Twist

Bright and open interiors with a serene vibe belie the challenges of building this Cornwall home

Small Homes Houzz Tour: A Wee Home Grows in a Scottish Garden

This compact house became a prototype with grand designs: showing that affordable and efficient can actually be stylish

Contemporary Homes Houzz Tour: A London Book Tower House Worth a Browse

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To fit their mountain of books, these owners went big on scale with a double-height bookcase by the stairs

Eclectic Homes Houzz Tour: Comic Book Prints and Vintage Decor Punch Up a Dublin Home

Flowing space and an ever-changing mix of vintage finds are key to this home’s cool, creative look

Contemporary Homes My Houzz: Light and Serenity Fill an 1890 Home

By Esther Hershcovich

Remodeling enhances a Jerusalem home’s architecture while bringing in more sunlight and a peaceful vibe