Herlong Architects is responsible for the design of this stunning beach-style home located on James Island, a town in Charleston County, South Carolina. The original home on this site was outdated and when the new owners purchased the property, they had it removed. This sprawling location gave the architects plenty to consider, such as how they […]
Before & After: Family home in Illinois gets a cozy and inviting makeover
Chad Esslinger Design has completely renovated the entire first floor of his personal family home located in Downers Grove, a village in DuPage County, Illinois. The remodel of this project entailed an overhaul of the kitchen, laundry room, bathroom, family room, living room, entry, and staircase. Continue below to see the pictures of this family […]
18 Fresh And Welcoming Ideas For Infusing Summer Into Your Home
Bring some fresh summer vibes into your home by transforming your indoor and outdoor spaces with decor that embraces the season. Have a look below for some exciting ideas on how you can add seasonal accents and simple updates that will evoke a summertime feel. Our roundup of summer decorating ideas will help you create […]
Inside a dark and moody getaway home in the serene Catskill Mountains
This mountain getaway home was designed by Becky Shea Design and nestled on a picturesque mountainside in the southern Catskills of New York. This relaxing oasis is the designer’s (and her husband’s) personal retreat from the city and serves as their escape for weekends and holidays. Positioned on over 6 acres abutting thousands of acres […]
This shingle style house gets a beautiful update on New England’s coast
This light-flooded shingle-style house was renovated by LDa Architects representing a bright new phase for its owners, located on the Eastern Point of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Originally designed by prominent Boston architect Samuel Dudley Kelley in 1893, this dwelling has undergone a series of additions over the years. None of those additions considered the house as a whole, […]
A charming beachfront home on Cape Cod with a playful nautical vibe
This spectacular beachfront family home was interior designed by Tharon Anderson Design, located in Brewster Park, a picturesque town in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Encompassing 3,250 square feet of living space, this summery seaside home offers five bedrooms for this young family of five with an extra space to host guests. A sentimental place for its owners, […]
A stunning urban farmhouse gets a dose of universal design in Minnesota
Designed and built by Trestle Homes with interiors by InUnison Design, this beautiful modern urban farmhouse is located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The design of this home places emphasis on universal design or what the builder likes to call a “lifetime-friendly” design. The builder thinks it is important to think about the future […]
A stunning French Provincial inspired home overlooking the Pacific Ocean
This French Provincial-inspired oceanfront home was designed by Oatman Architects, located on Strand Beach in Dana Point, Orange County, California. The owners are a couple from Houston who desired a place to relax and unwind on weekends and holidays with friends. Upon entrance into this grand beach house retreat, one can immediately see the Pacific Ocean. […]
A modern shelter in the dramatic mountainous landscape of New Zealand
This compact modern shelter designed by Anna-Marie Chin Architects features a backdrop of rugged mountains near Queenstown, New Zealand. Encompassing 1,679 square feet (156 square meters) of living space, this masterfully designed home meets the owner’s needs and relatively modest budget while challenging the design rules and constraints of an upmarket residential estate. Spatially and formally rich, […]
A farmhouse hideaway with a cool urban vibe in the hills of Hope Valley
Becky Shea Design in collaboration with Tupper Custom Homes has transformed this traditional home into a modern farmhouse hideaway in the hills of Hope Valley, between Chapel Hill and Durham, North Carolina. The owners desired a cool urban vibe in the country while relocating for work. The scope of this project entailed reworking the entire original […]