Explore some of most beautiful modern houses in the world, where their architectural innovation rewrites the rulebook. Each of these properties proudly displays their own personality, from sleek lines to bold decor.
In these beautiful modern homes, the natural environment is not forgotten. Instead, the original modern designs work in partnership with the timeless beauty of the natural landscape to create a serene haven for your next say.
Paris, France
Appartement Girafe embodies the playful spirit of Paris, constantly reinventing itself yet honouring its past. Modern art hangs on the wall, inspiring the expert use of its dusty rose, deep red and sky blue colour palette throughout the modern home decor. With its creative use of shapes, colour and pattern, each room is as interesting as the last.
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French Riviera, France
Villa Rossa is a masterclass in how to blend modern home decor with bohemian flair. Cocooned by lush nature in Ramatuelle on the French Riviera, the contemporary decor mirrors the natural landscape such as the Ondulato Verde marble which pays tribute to the cerulean sea while the olive accents bring the outdoors in. With its glass and brass pendant lighting, from morning to night the modern architecture interacts with the evolving light.
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From €32,280 to €38,530 per week
Learn the story behind this spectacular modern home with our interview with the architect at Villa Rossa.
Cap Ferret, France
Villa Priya is a top contender for the prize of the most beautiful house design in the world. An ode to the natural environment, the wood-panelled façade allows the house to camouflage into the surrounding pine forest. Meanwhile, the remarkable floor-to-ceiling windows and triangle skylights invite in natural light, making the colourful decor all the more vibrant.
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From €23,215 per week
Listen to the owner tell you the story of finding this harmonious balance at Villa Priya.
Ibiza, Spain
Without a neighbour in sight, Villa Doleane allows you to enjoy the spectacular natural beauty in Ibiza all to yourself. Inside this luxury modern villa, discover contemporary design that reinterprets traditional finca style with its spectacular windows, wooden beams, stone floors and modern art hung against the pristine white walls. As the vinyl player sets the soundtrack to your retreat, spend your days hypnotised by nature on the expansive terrace or lounging around the swimming pool.
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From €26,640 to €49,065 per week
Antiparos, Greece
At Villa Hebee, the uninterrupted views and landscapes of the island form the canvas for some of the most breathtaking modern home decoration in Greece. Carefully selected artworks adorn the wall, each piece of furniture is carefully considered and the villa's personality shines brightly. Yet the most spectacular of all? The breathtaking sight of the sunset, turning the entire sea golden like an alchemist.
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Lisbon, Portugal
Casa Meco embodies a minimalist charm that creates the most serene haven in Portugal. The details are revealed in its perfectly straight and controlled lines, as the wooden ceiling draws geometric shapes that match the veins of the marble in the kitchen and bathrooms. Opening to the outdoors, in this beautiful modern house the wide open spaces give you a sense of grandeur and the floor-to-ceiling windows invite the surrounding nature inside.
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Ravello, Italy
The beautiful modern house design of Villa Circolo seems to have taken inspiration from the theatrical landscape of the Amalfi Coast. In a fantastical landscape where clusters of colourful houses are perched miraculously along the plunging cliffs, the villa is bright, daring and spectacular. With private access to the sea, spend your days by the shore or mesmerised on the rooftop as you gaze out towards the glistening waters.
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Porto Vecchio, France
At Villa Masara, some of the most spectacular modern luxury home decor lies behind the walls of this stunning villa. With private beach access, a petanque court, and a football field, the villa is a treasure trove of activities for all kinds of families. And, with the villa's expansive windows, the outdoors takes centre stage all throughout your Corsican holiday.
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Marrakech, Morocco
Built by the renowned Studio KO, Villa Architecture and Nature is nestled just outside of Marrakech in between the palm trees. The studio's expertise allows them to straddle seeming contradictions. The villa embodies a striking contemporary minimalism that still honours Moroccan tradition. Whatsmore, the villa is bathed in light yet remains cool and the architecture creates a chiaroscuro effect with light and shadow.
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St Barts, Caribbean
With its sleek lines, floor-to-ceiling windows and monochrome design, Villa Dunes' luxury modern home interiors creates a serene heaven in St Barts. You can spend your days lounging by the outdoor swimming pool, listening as the wind rustles through the palm trees and breathing in the sweet scent of the exotic flowers. The only thing that will entice you out of this cocoon? The breathtaking view of the glistening sea, just a 2-minute walk away with private access.
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