Create a Mediterranean-inspired patio with furnishings, accessories, and colors for an intimate space to gather with family and friends beneath starry skies. These outdoor areas will provide places to lounge, entertain and dine, surrounded by lush gardens, water features, and beautiful views. When creating your outdoor space, you will want to consider your color palette, […]
Dream House Tour: A Hamptons beach house embraces shingle style
This inviting shingle style beach house was designed by Smiros & Smiros Architects, located in Quogue, a village in Suffolk County, New York. Encompassing 8,175 square feet of living space, this impressive waterfront home is the perfect retreat for summertime getaways, making lifetime memories with family and friends. Here is the architect’s statement about the design of […]
Gorgeous European-inspired home with contemporary twist in Asheville
This beautiful European-inspired home was designed by ACM Design located in The Ramble community, in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina. The community is nestled within 1,000 acres of woodlands, bordered by the Blue Ridge Parkway — noted for its scenic beauty. The residence is a blend of European-inspired, French architecture and contemporary mountain home design merged […]
Tranquil modern home boasts indoor-outdoor living on Mercer Island
This tranquil modern home was designed by Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers, located on Mercer Island, Washington. Mercer Island is located at the center of Lake Washington, connected by a bridge to Seattle and Bellevue. Encompassing 4,200 square feet of living space, the architects have designed this home to be one with nature. […]
Midcentury home in Seattle receives an incredibly inspiring makeover
This midcentury home remodel by Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers is located in Clyde Hill is a suburb of Seattle, Washington. This project embraces nostalgic ‘50s architecture and the incorporation of elegant interiors. Adding a touch of Art Deco French inspiration, the result is an eclectic vintage blend that provides an elevated yet […]
Breathtaking home with an entertainment barn in Sonoma’s Wine Country
Bevan + Associates has designed this breathtaking house and entertainment barn/guest house for a newly retired couple, nestled on a 2-acre property in Sonoma, California. During the construction phase, the home was almost lost to the wildfires in the area during 2017. The owner was inspired to take a new approach with this home, commissioning […]
Striking modern shelter welcomes dramatic views over Lake Washington
Heliotrope Architects is responsible for the design of this striking modern shelter boasting 3,000 square feet, located in Seattle, Washington. Nestled on an eastern sloping property above Lake Washington, the principal objective was to capture the dramatic lake and mountain views – taking into consideration possible future down-slope home construction with the potential to impede the view. […]
Eco-friendly retreat embraces nature in Carmel’s Santa Lucia Preserve
Feldman Architecture has designed this eco-friendly retreat for a couple of empty nesters in the Santa Lucia Preserve, a 20,000-acre nature preserve nestled in the coastal foothills just minutes from Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The homeowners spent two years looking for their idyllic piece of land — flat enough to accommodate single-level living while also being surrounded by […]
Modern yet warm lake house with a treehouse-vibe in Washington
This beautiful modern lake house was designed by Demetriou Architects in collaboration with Pulp Design Studios, located in Bellevue, Washington. Created for a family of four, the design of this home was inspired by the views of the lake and the surrounding trees. The interior evokes a sense of living in a super-modern treehouse. For this dream […]
Insanely stunning Utah mountain home promotes indoor-outdoor lifestyle
Poss Architecture + Planning has designed this spectacular contemporary mountain home built into a slope with sweeping views over a scenic lake in Park City, Utah. This dwelling features one and two-story pavilion-like structures that are clad with chiseled Indiana limestone. The overall feel of this home is sophisticated and elegant yet supremely comfortable. The goal was […]










