SAOTA Architects designed this beautiful family summer retreat with a fabulous indoor-outdoor connection, located in Saint Tropez, France. The overall design represents a contemporary interpretation of traditional Mediterranean Riviera architecture. A departure from the historical vernacular, this project gave the architects an opportunity for personal expression — including form, space, and lifestyle associated with the location. […]

Olson Lewis + Architects designed this stunning beachside dream cottage for an active family, located in the charming coastal town of Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Built by Anderson Contracting, this beach house features of a wrap-around porch with tempered glass railings (optimizing comfort by blocking wind but not views). The homeowner’s spent 15 years looking for […]

This contemporary prefabricated home is designed and built by Sagemodern, located in Olympic Estates, a subdivision in Squaw Valley, California. Squaw Valley is perched between Truckee and Lake Tahoe, in the only California Valley which hosted the 1960 Winter Olympic Games. Mountain and city life merge in this home known as Base Camp Loft. This […]

Welcome trick-or-treaters with a spooky Halloween silhouette in your windows, the perfect space to use scary decals to create your own haunted house. Using a light from inside to illuminate the window will cast an eerie glow, adding to the overall spookiness. These silhouettes are a budget-minded way to get into the Halloween spirit while […]

This traditional Colonial-style home is designed for family living and entertaining by Nor-Son Custom Builders, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A family estate built with love, this home features an open and spacious floor plan and ten-foot high ceilings. Ideally located just off the family room is a cozy and inviting screened-in porch with a fireplace. […]

Tim Cuppett Architects designed this gorgeous home that recalls the scale and charm of a comfortable modern farmhouse, located in Austin, Texas. This 3,100 square foot dwelling is set on a beautiful property with lots of trees adding privacy and shade. The spacious two-storey interior features cozy and welcoming design with warm wooden flooring throughout, […]

SeaThru is a contemporary waterfront home designed by SweetSparkman Architects overlooking Sarasota Bay, in Sarasota, Florida. This residence was designed for a young couple who was seeking to reconnect with their former hometown. An intriguing yet non-conforming mid-century modern home originally resided on this site, yet was deteriorating and required heavy repair. FEMA regulations prevented […]

This beautiful rustic lake house is designed by Centre Sky Architecture in collaboration with Hunter & Company, located on the pristine Glenn Lake in Eureka, Montana. Created for a family as a summer getaway, the design for this retreat took full advantage of an idyllic lakefront setting. With breathtaking lake views and all the wildlife […]

This tiny cabin retreat of concrete, wood and steel is designed by Olson Kundig Architects, nestled on a woodsy site in Skykomish, Washington. Surrounded by forest near the Tye River, the concept for the design was to create a meditative retreat that connects to the natural environment. This tiny home encompasses just 600 square feet […]

Fall is in the air, the leaves are changing color and the days are getting shorter — time for some warm and cozy bedroom decorating ideas for autumn. Sometimes all it takes is a few simple changes to create that cozy fall feel. Add warmth to your bedroom by changing out your bedding, adding blankets and […]