Rehkamp Larson Architects in collaboration with Hagstrom Builder has designed this rustic modern home, nestled on 90-acres of prairie land in Independence, Minnesota. This family-friendly dwelling was designed to maximize views of the surrounding countryside. The architects achieved this with a splayed floorpan that allows for long views while merging indoor-outdoor living spaces. This home’s […]

Create an outdoor oasis in your backyard by adding a cozy fire pit surrounded by lush gardens that can be enjoyed throughout the season. The crackle of the fire lulls one into relaxation and away from hectic daily schedules, while also providing warmth and ambiance to your outdoor setting. It’s important to select the right […]

This stunning luxury dream home was designed by Richard Beard Architects, nestled on a 2-acre property in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The homeowners sought to find a sunlit property that would afford both privacy and the opportunity to spread out.  An abundance of flat land meant that the property would be able to accommodate a […]

Archterra Architecture designed this compact pavilion house, a beautiful additions project located in Margaret River, a small town south of Perth in western Australia. Nestled amongst a jarrah and peppermint forest, a contemporary pavilion was added onto an existing timber framed and clad house. This project is entitled “Hidden House”. The new work consists of a reading […]

This contemporary hillside home of 1,500 square feet was designed by Coates Design Seattle Architects, located in Bainbridge Island, Washington. Bainbridge Island is one of the largest islands in Puget Sound, approximately eight miles due west of Seattle and comprises 28 square miles and 53 miles of coastline. Built on a steep slope with prior […]

Embrace the farm-to-table movement by growing vegetables and herbs for use in the kitchen by creating a raised bed vegetable garden on your property. Most edibles will thrive in raised beds that have great drainage and warmer soil. Try using a fence to separate your vegetable garden from the rest of the gardens, and to keep smaller […]

This beautiful timber frame barn house is the work of Whitten Architects, nestled next to rich conservation land just outside of the downtown of Freeport, Maine. The homeowners were inspired by this property, one has an eye for landscape design, while the other saw plenty of potential in a two-story existing barn on the site. The […]

Christopher Simmonds Architect has designed this four-story contemporary home overlooking the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. An extreme change in grade across the home’s narrow property presented several design challenges. The architects devised a solution that was unconventional, locating the front door on the lower level of this 4,000 square foot dwelling.  Normally this would be […]

This modern-rustic lakeside cottage was designed by Christopher Simmonds Architect,  located in Tay Valley, a township in eastern Ontario, Canada. Perched on a steeply sloping site, this 1,900 square foot cottage was designed to enhance the magnificent views of the water while taking advantage of the spectacular sunsets. The homeowners wanted the new cottage to be modern […]

This gorgeous Nantucket style home designed by Hendel Homes is nestled on a private two-acre lakeshore setting in Woodland, Minnesota. A highly-detail historic home, interior living spaces reflect a refined elegance with casual beauty. Entering through the front door, you are greeted with a layering of architectural detailing in moldings, millwork, wainscoting, coffered and beam ceilings, fitted- […]