The exterior gives uber modern, but the interiors are all about country charm – here's how the designers turned a new build into a home that feels like it has history

Rustic wood and wood kitchen with a large kitchen island with seating .

Building and designing a home totally from scratch has many upsides. You can create a space that's bespoke, you aren't working with old floor plans or previous owners' tastes. However, the downside is you aren't going to get any of that history, no original features or quirks.

So that was the task for the designers of this 2024 home – create a new build that feels like it has history. From the outside, this home is beautifully contemporary, but the rooms inside are filled with character; there are paneled walls, interesting ceilings, and stone floors. It's a lesson in how to make a home feel older while not turning it into some kind of pastiche. This still feels like a modern home, just with the depth and character of a much older property.