Westwind Construction is responsible for the design of this contemporary vineyard estate located in Napa Valley, Northern California. This stunning dream house stands at one with the environment, boasting sweeping views of vineyards and Western foothills. Just minutes from shops and restaurants of the downtown village, this countryside setting offers a private and quiet respite. This home […]
21 Amazing Backyard String Light Ideas For A Dreamy Ambiance
Create a relaxing and tranquil environment in your outdoor living spaces with these incredible backyard string light ideas. Depending on where you live, these lights can be left up and enjoyed for at least three seasons. There are plenty of ways that you can DIY these string lights in your backyard without having to hire […]
Idyllic coastal getaway with sustainable features nestled on Orcas Island
Heliotrope Architects have designed the North Beach Residence, a coastal getaway on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, off the Washington coast. This 2,400-square-foot family retreat is set on a northwesterly oriented beach, facing the Strait of Georgia to provide incredible views. The property includes second-growth Douglas firs, a beech grove and a grassy meadow […]
Mediterranean revival home feels like a beach getaway in San Francisco
Butler Armsden Architects in collaboration with Upscale Construction has renovated this 1924 Mediterranean revival style home located in the Sea Cliff area of San Francisco, California. The project team was faced with a unique dilemma: to create a home in the city that felt like a beach getaway. This 4,500 square foot home boasts expansive views of […]
Charming midcentury modern cottage overlooking the Hudson River
Architecture and design studio Garrison Foundry is responsible for the renovation of this midcentury modern cottage house located in Garrison, New York. Overlooking the Hudson River, this cottage had its charms, yet had not been renovated since the 1970s. A full gut renovation of both floors of this 1,400 square foot cabin involved removing a central […]
Off-grid residence designed for book lovers on the Gulf Islands
Blue Sky Architecture is responsible for the design of this contemporary off-grid residence located on Sidney Island, British Columbia, Canada. Sidney Island can be found at the southern end of the Gulf Islands between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia. The design was inspired by the sweep of the shoreline and orientation to the sun. This 2,000 […]
Modern renovation of a Seattle home maximizing indoor-outdoor living
Architecture studio Coates Design is responsible for the modern renovation of this outstanding two-story home located in Seattle, Washington. This spec home was already under construction with the goal of customizing the existing floor plans to better match the owner’s needs. The project team was tasked with alterations to the interior and adding exterior detailing, working […]
Breezy summer vacation house with whimsical details on Cape Cod
GMT Home Designs in collaboration with Encore Construction designed this playful summer vacation house located in Dennisport, a village in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Bold and colorful accents set a bright and breezy tone for this humble beach style abode designed to accommodate a large amount of family and friends. The homeowners requested a whimsical, calming and […]
Absolutely gorgeous timber frame mountain chalet in British Columbia
This stunning timber frame mountain chalet was designed by Manolakas Designs and built by Elk River Mountain Homes, located in East Kootenay, a regional district in British Columbia, Canada. Interior living spaces are a showcase of superb finishes and finer details, courtesy of Kevin Gray Interiors who has made this project come to life with the […]
Check Out This Budget-Friendly DIY Murphy Bed For Small Spaces
Its spring cleaning season, so we partnered with Lori Wall Beds to transform a storage space into a functional and cozy guest/office space. If you are lacking in space, then this DIY Murphy bed project could be exactly what you need. Typically if you were to have a murphy bed custom built and installed for […]