This Victorian terrace house renovation by Fearns Studio showcases how light and views define a space in Sydney, Australia’s Bondi Beach neighborhood. The homeowner requested the need for more privacy and lack of natural light filtering into the narrow row house. The resolution for both issues was to confine most sources of natural light to the ceilings. […]
This modern waterfront retreat was designed by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects sits lightly over the shores of Alaska. Called “Tongass Ledge”, this dwelling provides sweeping views of the inlet waters and balanced at the edge of a rock wall, two volumes at a subtle angle capture the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. For a busy homeowner […]
This small contemporary home designed by Laney LA is located in Manhattan Beach, a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. Instead of beginning this project with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot dwelling began from a polemic place — exploring the shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. […]
CLB Architects was commissioned to renovate a decade-old ski home and create a bespoke wine cellar and tasting room in Teton Village, Wyoming. The size of the wine collection and the local regulatory constraints of this slopeside property necessitated a subterranean solution for the new cellar that encompasses 2,500-square-feet. The wine cellar was integrated underneath the […]
Green Line Architects has thoughtfully given an outdated 1970s split-level abode an inviting home makeover nestled in the snow-covered valley of Aspen, Colorado. The exterior facade now features bright white siding, an inviting front porch, beautiful gables and a wonderful bedroom addition constructed above the garage. With spectacular mountain views in all directions, this outdoorsy family […]
Finne Architects in collaboration with Schultz Miller has transformed an existing 1950’s Northwest contemporary house into a glass pavilion on a secluded, wooded site just outside of Seattle, Washington. With extensive new windows and glazed roof monitors, the renovated house appears to be a glass pavilion in the forest. The floor plan has been re-organized to create […]
There are plenty of fabulous ways to create a festive Christmas tree, a joyous way to add some holiday sparkle to your living spaces. Your whole family will love collaborating together to re-create your own inspiration from one of these ideas that we have gathered for you below. Everything from DIY decorations to homemade ornaments, beautiful […]
This spectacular compact home was designed by Shed Architects, perched on a high bank waterfront property on Whidbey Island, Washington. Created with both views and privacy, this home also has a flex space for a couple who is slowly transitioning into their retirement years. A shed roof provides refuge to 915 square feet of living […]
This spectacular river house was designed by Finne Architects, located on a narrow site facing the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. The 2,950 square foot, three bedroom and three-and-a-half bath dwelling was sited to preserve a beautiful stone ledge close to the water, with the main wood deck hovering a few inches above the stone. […]
This urban farmhouse cottage was designed for family living by Swan Architecture, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Called the “Red Door Retreat”, the exterior facade of this home has a black and white palette with an inviting red door. On the outside, crisp yet graceful modern farmhouse touches, while the interiors offer more moody, classic attention […]
