This house has a second roof whose ridge digs into the ground. Polish architect Robert Konieczny received a Design Award from Wallpaper Magazine for his “ark” in Brenna, Poland.

When their second child was born, Nina and Jacob Salo knew they needed more room. So, with the help of two architects, they used the generous loft space above them to create a flat fit for a family.You can find out more about European lifestyle and culture in our Euromaxx show. The DW magazine program reports on culture and art, countries and lifestyle, fashion and music, celebrities and hobbies in Europe six times weekly. Or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Eric Bensaïd had a house built that’s already full of stories. The interior’s retro-look comes from a colorful fusion of designer furniture and recycled materials. And the view of the Mediterranean is unbeatable.

Wood plays an important role in the home of the Edwards family: oak paneling in the entryway makes it seem like a walkable sculpture, guiding the eye as if through a tunnel to the outdoor area with a pool.

From the outside, the Chavannes' house looks quite traditional. Inside, however, the creative couple have constructed a unique home: colorful and almost magically decorated, yet functional at the same time.

A house shaped like a pyramid can be hard to furnish, with all the slanting walls and dead space. Norwegian artist Birte Lohne shows us around her's, and reveals how she's made the most of it.

Peter Weiss has built a beautiful house in a remote and verdant valley in Iceland. The views of the mountains are spectacular.

Swedish architect Ia Hjärre has used her apartment in Stockholm to make a statement against modern black-and-white architecture. She lives there with her husband, two children, and a dog.

Designer Zhesya Mikhailova and her husband live smack in the middle of Saint Petersburg’s historic center. Here they found their apartment in a listed 19th century building and complemented it with modern furnishings.

Lithuanian architect Aidas Kalinauskas is a blues fan. He's built a house in a forest near Kaunas that's acoustically designed for blues music, where he and his family enjoy turning up the volume.