A Spanish-style house has undergone a complete renovation by Courtney Thomas Design in collaboration with KSM Construction, located in La Cañada, California. This is a Mills Act Home, a California program that allows owners of qualified historic homes to receive a property tax reduction. The project team worked together to honor this architectural landmark home […]
An inspiring midcentury makeover in Minnesota has fabulous curb appeal
Strand Design together with Str8 Modern has given this midcentury modern home a complete makeover, located in the Golden Valley neighborhood of Minnesota. Taken down to the studs, the project team worked together to refresh this 1960s home to its former glory. Maintaining the original feel with low-slung flat roof lines, a playful bridged entry, and oversized […]
Weathered steel and blackened cedar inspires this Canadian lake house
This Canadian lake house was designed by Paul Bernier Architect, located on the pristine shores of Lac Charlebois, a lake in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec. Nestled on a woodsy property, this bright and airy dwelling was devised to embrace its natural surroundings. The owners requested that most of their living spaces be level with the […]
Tour this idyllic Nantucket beach house with an inviting vibe
This idyllic Nantucket beach house was designed by Botticelli + Pohl in collaboration with Katie Martinez Design, located on a rugged stretch of coastline next to natural wetlands. Built from the ground up, the owners requested a multigenerational feel to their home, as if it had been there for quite some time. The designer drew […]
Contemporary yet inviting home frames striking views of Lake Washington
Designed by Stuart Silk Architects, this stunning contemporary Lake Washington home is located in the Laurelhurst neighborhood of Seattle. Built into a gently sloping site that faces south, this dwelling boasts breathtaking views of the lake and Seattle skyline. The homeowners desired light-filled living spaces that would accommodate the needs of their growing family of […]
This modern nature retreat has resort like vibes in Northern California
Butler Armsden Architects is responsible for the complete remodel of this modern nature retreat inspired to feel like a resort, located in Orinda, California. The challenge presented to the project team was how to completely reimagine a late 70s structure into the owner’s vision of a resort-like atmosphere. The architect preserved the overall massing of […]
Inside a gorgeous French bluestone manor house in Southern California
This French bluestone manor house was designed by Ward Jewell Architect, located in Brentwood Park, a neighborhood in the Westside of Los Angeles, California. The owners are a couple of empty nesters who wished to have a beautiful home that would welcome and entice their adult children and grandchildren. They collaborated with the architect to design […]
An absolutely stunning Georgia lake house gets a dose of Belgian style
T.S. Adams Studio, Architects has designed this refined lake house that provides a relaxing retreat on Lake Burton, in Rabun County in northern Georgia. The owners Atlanta residents that originally had a charming cottage on the property that their family outgrew. The home was torn down to create a more expansive stone and shingle-style residence. […]
A cozy beach-chic cottage with indoor-outdoor living in Newport Beach
This inspiring beach-style cottage was designed by Brooke Wagner Design, located in Newport Beach, a coastal city in Orange County, California. The three-level cottage spans 1,225 square feet, showcasing masterfully designed interiors that include a kitchen, living room, reading nook, two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, a rooftop terrace and cabana with a fireplace and outdoor cooking area. […]
Tour this midcentury mountain retreat with astounding views in Tahoe
Architecture studio Land to Living has transformed an aging property into a midcentury modern mountain retreat in Alpine Meadows, in North Lake Tahoe, California. The home is called “Hazel’s Hideaway”, which was once the summer hideaway of the 1940’s Hollywood actress, Hazel Court Taylor. Modernizing the function, enhancing the experience of nature, and paying homage to […]










