Located in Pilar, Argentina, Casa Patios by REMY Arquitectos is a house designed in 2024. The residence explores the bond between interior and exterior spaces through four strategically placed courtyards that facilitate natural light and cross ventilation, enhancing the spatial experience in constant dialogue with nature. An upper level features green terraces that counterbalance the use of concrete, providing a warmer atmosphere.

Located in Oakland, California, Oakland Hills is a house designed by Rae & Heath Architects in 2023. The home, built hastily after much of the immediate area burned in the 1991 Tunnel Fire, was updated to better serve the needs and tastes of its current owners with a sophisticated simplicity that draws inspiration from Scandinavian heritage and Danish design.

Chok Chai 4 House, located in Bangkok, Thailand, presents a tri-level house designed in 2025 by S+S Architects. Emphasizing both privacy and spaciousness for its residents, the house’s interior features large openings that invite natural light and greenery, contrary to its closed exterior walls. This modern design fosters shared spaces while allowing personal flexibility, and ensuring all family members, including the elderly, can navigate comfortably with wide stairs and an elevator.

Designed by Phnom Penh based studio Bloom Architecture, the Mekong Villa stands out as a unique house in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Completed in 2022, the building reflects a modern design style that merges exquisite comfort with charming aesthetics. The villa serves as a weekend residence for a large family, offering breathtaking views of the Mekong River and a serene connection with its natural surroundings.

Casa S is an inviting apartment with an inspiring concept that offers a welcoming, open space. Designed in 2022 in Quito, Ecuador by Quito-based practice #1028 Arquitectura y Paisaje, the residence follows a design style that conveys a playful romanticism of growing up through the use of industrial prefabricated elements and open floor plans.

Folly at Fair Hill is a house located in Norway, designed by Rever & Drage Architects in 2025. With a layout that echoes traditional follies, the building incorporates both decorative and functional spaces within its unique architecture. Elements like a dining room, a lounge under a glass roof, and a sauna with an outdoor shower are included, creating a whimsical addition that marks the transition from the bustle of the nearby settlement to the tranquility of the landscape.

House WBVD, located in Bruges, Belgium, was designed by BASIL architecture in 2023. The project involved transforming a traditional townhouse into a contemporary home, incorporating architectural interventions such as diagonally stacked glass volumes, an exposed concrete structure, and green accents throughout the space to maximize light, openness, and interaction with the surroundings.

So, you’re ready to renovate. You’ve pictured the sleek kitchen, the spa-like bathroom, maybe even that cozy little reading nook where you’ll finally relax with a book instead of scrolling through your phone. But then reality hits—renovations cost money, and unless you’ve got a secret pile of cash somewhere, figuring out how to pay for it can feel like hitting a wall before you’ve even started tearing one down.