When it comes to making the most of a small backyard, few upgrades pay off as much as a well-designed hot tub deck. A narrow side yard or a tight urban patio can still work, with the right layout and materials. The best deck materials for hot tubs are composite decking, cedar, PVC, pressure-treated lumber, […]
This mountain-inspired home in Raleigh, North Carolina, was designed for a local real estate developer and their family, who love heading out west to ski. That’s exactly what they had in mind when they sat down with Rufty Custom Built Homes and Remodeling to bring the design to life. Over the years, they had fallen […]
Architectural studio DesignARC has renovated this gorgeous 1960s midcentury ranch house situated in Montecito, on the Central Coast of California. The project was inspired by another of the architect’s homes that caught the owners’ eye. They were looking for a fresh take on their outdated, well-worn abode. Originally from Toronto, Canada, the couple feels at ease […]
Walton Architecture crafted this inviting mountain-modern home in the Martis Camp community in beautiful North Lake Tahoe, California. NSM Construction built this getaway home for a family of six who wanted something close enough to Los Angeles for a long weekend, yet far enough to actually unplug. Martis Camp provides year-round amenities, with world-class skiing […]
This newly constructed, dream home by Kootenia Homes is a luxury single-family estate nestled on 7.86 wooded acres bordering the Indian Hills Golf Course in the exclusive Elliott Crossing community of Grant, Minnesota. The exterior facade features long-lasting James Hardie cement board siding and architectural shingles. There is also an attached, fully finished 5-car garage with […]
This lake house, envisioned by SHM Architects in collaboration with Faukner Perrin Custom Homes, provides a welcoming retreat for a young family of six, set on a wooded 1-acre site above Cedar Creek Lake in Texas. Blending layered modern Texas charm with moody, cozy layers, this dwelling was crafted for gathering and relaxation. The home […]
This gorgeous European-style estate home, designed by Pillar Homes in collaboration with Jim Kuiken Design, sits on a sprawling property overlooking Lydiard Lake in Wayzata, Minnesota. It’s a study in symmetry, elegance, and timeless design. From the moment you step inside, soaring ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a warm, inviting palette create an unforgettable first […]
This contemporary lake home with luxurious details, designed by MHK Architecture and built by Alair Homes Greenville, is situated in The Cliffs At Keowee Springs and overlooks Lake Keowee in South Carolina. The arrival at Eagle+Landing is calm and deliberate. Desert Grey limestone and silver travertine introduce texture and weight, balanced by a black standing […]
Architect Dan Campbell, together with Cullen Construction, undertook this extensive renovation of a historic stone farmhouse dating back to 1744 in Malvern, a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania. After devastating fire damage, only one thing remained: the original fireplace wall, built in 1744. From that single surviving element, the project team rebuilt this legacy home […]
Pearson Design Group has crafted this gorgeous contemporary lake house to support a family on lake living, perched between the shores of Flathead Lake and the forested canopy of Flathead National Forest. The design distills the lake cottage vernacular into a crisp, contemporary expression—combining familiar rooflines and proportions with bold window massing that captures expansive […]
