Archterra Architecture designed this compact pavilion house, a beautiful additions project located in Margaret River, a small town south of Perth in western Australia. Nestled amongst a jarrah and peppermint forest, a contemporary pavilion was added onto an existing timber framed and clad house. This project is entitled “Hidden House”. The new work consists of a reading […]
Contemporary hillside home captures ocean views on Bainbridge Island
This contemporary hillside home of 1,500 square feet was designed by Coates Design Seattle Architects, located in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Bainbridge Island is one of the largest islands in Puget Sound, approximately eight miles due west of Seattle and comprises 28 square miles and 53 miles of coastline. Built on a steep slope with prior […]
Mining inspired house with a contemporary twist in Colorado Springs
All About Home Design has created this mining inspired house that captures the perfect mix of grace and casual elegance, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. When designing this gorgeous retreat, the designer looked to the past for inspiration, and then stepped forward and took a giant leap of imagination. The result is Mining inspired architecture […]
Spectacular modern alpine home boasts endless Rocky Mountain views
This modern alpine home is the collaboration of Studio H architecture and Envi Design, nestled on the Golf Course at the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. Yellowstone Club is a sprawling private residential community set amidst the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Inside this spectacular home, the design is contemporary, with clean lines. The colors […]
Charming New England cottage with idyllic views over Damariscotta River
Whitten Architects are responsible for the renovation of a dilapidated New England cottage on a stunning property overlooking 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 views capture […]
This modern contemporary home offers inviting warmth in Oregon
The ‘Sandhill Crane’ is a modern contemporary home by luxury custom home builders Westlake Development Group, located in Lake Oswego, about 8 miles south of Portland, Oregon. This expansive two-story residence encompasses 4,822 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and four-and-one-half bathrooms. The interiors boast high vaulted ceilings, an extravagant gourmet double island kitchen […]
20+ Creative And Inspiring Raised Bed Vegetable Garden Ideas
Embrace the farm-to-table movement by growing vegetables and herbs for use in the kitchen by creating a raised bed vegetable garden on your property. Most edibles will thrive in raised beds that have great drainage and warmer soil. Try using a fence to separate your vegetable garden from the rest of the gardens, and to keep smaller […]
Timber frame barn house gets beautiful renovation in Maine countryside
This beautiful timber frame barn house is the work of Whitten Architects, nestled next to rich conservation land just outside of the downtown of Freeport, Maine. The homeowners were inspired by this property, one has an eye for landscape design, while the other saw plenty of potential in a two-story existing barn on the site. The […]
Modern countryside retreat nestled on idyllic landscape in the Berkshires
Olson Kundig Architects are responsible for the design of this striking modern countryside retreat nestled on three hundred acres of rolling landscape in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. The first challenge of this project was to select the optimal construction site to maximize the surroundings. “The choice was the ecotone—the border between two adjacent ecological systems,” states the […]
House Tour: Modern farmhouse model home in Utah with inspiring details
This modern farmhouse style model home is the work of Magleby Construction along with Simons Design Studio, located in Herriman, a city in southwestern Salt Lake County, Utah. Encompassing just over 3,700 square feet of living space, this bright and airy two-story home offers plenty of inspiring design ideas. Continue below for the full home tour… […]