David Heide Design Studio has completely transformed a once modest cabin into a beautiful retreat to welcome family and friends in a picturesque lakeside setting. The goal of this project called “Cottage Red” was to preserve the cozy cabin aesthetic while incorporating a blend of refined and rustic interior finishes. The design both elevates and enlarges […]
This modern mountainside house has epic views of the Green Mountains
Elizabeth Hermann Architect + Design crafted this modern mountainside house with a backdrop of trees and peaceful views of the Green Mountains in Warren, Vermont. Encompassing 3,600 square feet of living space, this dwelling is a fusion of artistry, functionality, and environmental consciousness. It is a place where nature and design converge. With triple-glazed windows […]
This midcentury modern home gets an amazing renovation in Seattle
H2D Architecture + Design in collaboration with Carlisle Classic Homes has reimagined this midcentury modern home that has a clean look while also being inviting and fun, situated in Seattle, Washington. The scope of this project entailed a full-scale gut remodel and additions to the front and rear of the dwelling. The outdated existing finishes were […]
Inside a serene waterfront property nestled along beautiful Lake Austin
This gorgeous waterfront property was remodeled and modernized from top to bottom by Etch Design Group, nestled on Lake Austin, Texas. Originally, it was a very traditional Spanish-style home with a red clay tile roof and had large stone pillars at every turn. The goal of this project was to update all of the interior […]
A midcentury modern home in San Francisco gets an amazing update
John Lum Architecture has reimagined this gorgeous midcentury modern home perched atop Golden Gate Heights, a neighborhood in San Francisco, California. The existing dwelling needed a major overhaul with its compartmentalized floor plan and fixtures and finishes that were original to the home. The architects combined the owner’s love for Eastern European modernism with a […]
A midcentury hillside home with breathtaking views over Portola Valley
Square Three Architecture has designed this midcentury home in Portola Valley, California, boasting 180-degree views from its hillside perch. One of the primary goals of this home was to frame these magnificent views from both the interior living spaces and the private yard spaces, all while providing a sense of privacy from nearby homes. The […]
Peek into this luminous Texas home with amazing indoor-outdoor living
This luminous modern home designed by Furman + Keil Architects is situated in a family-friendly neighborhood of Rollingwood on the west side of Austin, Texas. The exterior of this house boasts a simple gabled stone volume. The stone mass forms a backdrop to the animated trunks of a stand of majestic live oak trees. In […]
Inside the stunning remodel of a midcentury deck house in New Hampshire
Smith & Vansant Architects have undertaken a full-scale remodel of this midcentury modern deck house, situated in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Popularized in the 1950s through the 1970s these prefabricated homes are a midcentury interpretation of the earlier Sears kit houses. Panelized components and post and beam construction typically allow these dwellings to feature vast expanses […]
Before & After: Postwar log cabin in Wisconsin gets a remarkable update
David Heide Design Studio has reimagined a postwar “log cabin” in Long Lake, a freshwater lake located in Washburn County, Wisconsin. In the 1990s, a large addition in the form of an entire house was added onto a modest 1950s cabin, preserving much of the original structure. The architect reimagined the addition with minor adjustments to […]
Luxury beach house offers a welcoming escape on the Seadrift Lagoon
Cass Calder Smith Architecture + Interiors designed this luxury beach house escape nestled in the gated vacation community of Seadrift, at the tip of Stinson Beach, Northern California. Although the lagoon is filled with Pacific Ocean Sea water, it is shallow and warm – much like a lake and so used for swimming, paddling, and […]