Architectural studio Hudson Design has created this modern, minimalist lakefront hideaway overlooking Lake Oscawana in Putnam Valley, New York. The home’s location borders a protected forest. As a result the secluded woodland area played a prominent role in influencing its design. The remote setting of this 3,000 square foot dwelling was well suited for an open […]

This saltbox house was completely renovated by Peninsula Architects in collaboration with Donna Elle Design, nestled in the heart of historic downtown Nantucket, Massachusetts. Constructed in 1840, this classic saltbox was purchased by the owner who desired a renovation to make it more suitable to host large family gatherings and to accomodate overnight guests. As the design […]

This cozy and compact cabin was designed by Johnston Architects, located on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Despite its compact size of just 1,200 square feet, this home lives large. The extension of the roof over the deck columns and beams define an intermediate space both inside and out. The height […]

Garrison Hullinger Interior Design is responsible for this craftsman cottage remodel, a blend of contemporary with traditional influences located in Portland’s West Hills. The couple who owns this dwelling are active and well-traveled. Their life experiences have given them a greater desire to have interesting things surrounding them. The design’s unique blend of styles enabled […]

Sol Haus Design is responsible for the creation of this amazing tiny house, the designer’s own personal live/work habitat located in Ojai, California. After spending over two decades on the high-end corporate path, Vina Lustado (designer/owner) decided to focus her career on smaller-scale projects.  Staying true to her values, she completed the design and construction of her […]

This elegant waterfront residence was designed by Purple Cherry Architects, located on a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, in Oxford, Maryland. This home wraps a point of land that offers 180-degree water views. The plans were developed as a one-room deep house with each living space of two floors rotated to the adjacent water’s edge.  […]

Inside this modern farmhouse style home tour, design-build studio Beautiful Chaos has renovated a 1990s Prairie-style home in Maple Plain, Minnesota. The owners of the studio — a family with four kids — was looking for a slower paced lifestyle, wishing for a countryside home to raise their children. Set on 5-acres, this two-story home offers 3,500 […]

This striking modern refuge was designed by Coates Design Seattle Architects, located on Bainbridge Island, Washington. An honest expression of materials and structure defines this 1,500 square foot house both indoors and out. Concrete-block bearing walls, exposed beams, roof decking, and a stained concrete floor are all revealed in the home’s open interior. Generous window openings, along with […]

Flavin Architects has designed this luminous modern home located in a wooded countryside setting in Lenox, a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The architect designed this residence as a series of interconnected pavilions to link the house with nature while providing maximum daylight to each room. The main focus of this dwelling is the largest pavilion, […]

This cozy trout fishing cabin designed by SALA Architects is accessible by crossing a stream, nestled into a valley in Southeastern Minnesota. Highlights to this compact 1,600 square foot design includes a central soapstone wood stove, southern and eastern views and a unique sleeping accommodation. Project Team: Architecture: SALA Architects | Construction: WA Kreofsky Above: The […]