Black house with dark exterior, wood and stone accents – Sophia #3640

Black Houses and Dark Exteriors: A Trend That Works With Every Style

Black, charcoal, anthracite and other deep tones are transforming residential architecture. From modern farmhouse and Scandinavian homes to cottages and more traditional designs, discover why dark house exteriors continue to make such a strong impression—and how wood, stone and contrasting materials bring them to life.

Chalet lumineux MASSIF 2942 avec rez-de-jardin, plafond cathédral et grande fenestration

SKYRIDGE 4 (#2942) : Small Cottage Plan with Walkout Basement

The SKYBRIDGE 4 (#2942) is an affordable rustic cottage plan with walkout basement, abundant natural light, and flexible living spaces.

Petit chalet rustique Rifugio en Estrie avec terrasse sur le toit, revêtement de pierre et vue panoramique sur les montagnes en hiver

Rifugio tiny cabin – A absolute haven of peace!

The design of this project comes down to creating an architectural experience, while maximizing the view of the mountains. It is therefore very different from the configuration of a traditional chalet!

How to prepare your flowerbeds for winter with Foliflor

You should not cut perennial plants such as bellflowers and heucheras. For hydrangeas, you should not cut them too close to the ground. You can cut about 1/3 of the plant to give it a nice shape. It will also help it grow healthier next spring. We can concentrate the cutting on the dead flowers only.