Swan Architecture crafted this modern-day oasis inspired by Napa Valley’s relaxed yet refined approach to living while balancing the rugged durability of the climate in which it resides, just west of the Twin Cities, Minnesota. The home blends a laid-back atmosphere with sophisticated living, emphasizing family-first, scrumptious dining, connection to the land, and wellness. Nestled […]
This striking modern mountain house was designed by Pavelchak Architecture in collaboration with CBB Design Firm and is set in North Carolina’s High Country between Boone and Blowing Rock in the Blue Ridge Mountain Club. An ultra-modern oasis with expansive windows framing jaw-dropping views over the Appalachian Mountains, this stunning home draws inspiration from Japanese design […]
SALA Architects designed a timber-framed addition that reimagines this lake house for year-round living on the North Shore of Lutsen, Minnesota. The project was built in collaboration with PH Timber Framing, with interiors by LiLu Interiors. Working closely with the timber-framers during construction, SALA ensured proper air sealing and insulation, creating an energy-efficient home built […]
Wittman Estes Architecture has transformed a 1940s beach house into a new multi-generational home, elevated above the Hood Canal shoreline in Poulsbo, Washington. The project team doubled the livable area while minimally impacting the delicate waterfront ecology. Two shifting wings hover over the hillside and beach, supported by thin steel columns and pin piles. Locally […]
SHED Architects has designed this new primary home with a nearby guest house, located on two acres in Silverdale, Washington, using high-performance strategies to harmonize with its waterfront location on Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula. The home reinterprets Scandinavian farmhouse forms to connect with its natural surroundings while providing a spacious and functional environment for an extended […]
This modern mountain dream house was designed by CBB Design Firm and is beautifully perched above Lake James in Nebo, North Carolina. The community of Nebo sits along the shores of picturesque Lake James, nestled into the eastern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This lake house combines clean architectural lines with elevated comfort. Every element—from […]
There are many ways to repurpose old bricks in your garden, from making garden borders to meandering garden pathways, raised planting beds, and even outdoor fire pits. Whether you have a stack of leftover bricks from a renovation project or picked some up secondhand (Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or use the Nextdoor app to ask your […]
This gorgeous home, designed by Trickle Creek Designer Homes in a Hamptons-inspired style, is situated on a coveted tree-lined street in Calgary, Alberta’s Upper Mount Royal district. Here, style, functionality, and serenity come together. Boasting 4,140 square feet of luxurious living space, it offers four bedrooms and six bathrooms. Step inside to find stunning details […]
SDG Architecture beautifully crafted this rustic contemporary home and outbuildings that are situated in Woodside, California, a charming town nestled in the hills of San Mateo County. The fusion of wood and large windows defines the residence’s luminous spaces. An expansive great room offers an intimate atmosphere with touches of modernity, including a large kitchen and […]
Blaze Makoid Architecture has crafted this spectacular modern mountain dream home for a family of five, situated on a beautiful property in Teton Village, Wyoming. Encompassing 8,650 square feet of living space, this home is nestled on the Jackson Hole valley floor, surrounded by the Teton Mountain Range, at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain […]
