McElroy Architecture has reimagined this mountain cabin getaway nestled in the heart of the Sierra Nevadas, just inside the Stanislaus National Forest in Arnold, California. This cozy cabin is an idyllic respite that allows you to disconnect and unwind under the towering trees, breathe in the fresh mountain air, or hike the Arnold Rim Trail […]
Waterfront shelter built to withstand storms on Washington’s Whidbey Island
Hoedemaker Pfeiffer has custom-crafted this beautiful waterfront shelter nestled along Useless Bay, located near the southern end of Whidbey Island, Washington. Useless Bay was so named because of frequent inclement weather. The community is situated on a 100-year-old manmade spit, creating a separation between the open waters of Puget Sound and a freshwater wetland for […]
See this insane North Vancouver house surrounded by a breathtaking forest
The Peninsula House is a modernist house by James KM Cheng—the visionary architect behind Vancouver, British Columbia’s iconic downtown peninsula. At the forested tip of North Vancouver, Cheng explored early ideas of light, volume, and flow that would later define his skyline-shaping towers. Named for its siting between two creeks, the home dissolves into the […]
Tour this warm and inviting lake house overlooking Flathead Lake, Montana
Quality and thoughtful design are the hallmarks of this small but perfectly formed custom lake house in Woods Bay, perched on a private 5-acre lot overlooking Flathead Lake, Montana. Designed by Rowen Architecture with interiors by Daunt Designs, the vaulted great room, outdoor living space, and primary bedroom take in stunning views from every angle. […]
Shou Sugi Ban house in Minnesota blends in with its lakeside surroundings
This gorgeous sculptural home, reimagined by SALA Architects, is tucked deep into the hillside of a 4.3-acre property in the countryside of Stillwater, Minnesota. Encompassing 7,033 square feet with six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms, this architectural masterpiece features charred wood siding (shou sugi ban), cantilevered roof overhangs, and a glass bridge that visually delineates the […]
Tour this insanely beautiful modern zen house nestled along a creek in Aspen
This modern zen house, thoughtfully designed by Studio B Architects, harmonizes with its natural surroundings in the Conundrum Creek Valley in Aspen, Colorado. As you approach the house, a transparent, great room at its center offers a seamless connection to the outdoors, providing majestic views through the structure. The north wing encompasses three guest rooms, culminating […]
Historic 1900s church gets converted to serene forest retreat in Sonoma County
Today, we are doing some real estate stalking with this incredible reimagined home that was once a church dating back to the early 1900s in Camp Meeker, a community in Sonoma County, California. Encompassing just 1,875 square feet of living space with one bedroom and two full bathrooms, this home was thoughtfully transformed to honor […]
This historic Lake Washington house gets a timeless and elegant renovation
This Lake Washington house has been family-owned since it was built near the turn of the last century but needed a major overhaul, commissioning Hoedemaker Pfeiffer to give it an elegant renovation. Nestled in the Seattle area, the family had renovated the house 20 years ago and then raised their young family there until the […]
32 Brilliant Raised Garden Bed Ideas That Maximize A Small Garden
Raised beds are ideal for small yards. They can be as simple or complex as you like while also enhancing the overall aesthetics to create an outdoor oasis. Adding a raised bed to your property has many benefits, including improved soil drainage, accessibility to your plants from every angle, reduced back strain as there will […]
This idyllic New England cottage offers stunning Damariscotta River views
A dilapidated New England cottage was completely transformed by Whitten Architects, situated on a beautiful property with sweeping views over the Damariscotta River in Boothbay, Maine. This region is known for its quaint seaside village of Boothbay Harbor, rocky coastline, and working shipyards. The New York-based owners were enchanted by this property, whose eastern river […]