This modern Italian farmhouse is by design firm John Lively + Associates in collaboration with Hayes Signature Homes, located in Dallas Texas. A modern farmhouse aesthetic on the exterior opens into a contemporary interior loaded with warmth thanks to wood flooring, inviting furnishings and a layering of textures. Open and airy living spaces were designed for […]
Charming historical beach cottage on Sullivans Island, South Carolina
This classic island beach cottage was designed by Beau Clowney Architects in collaboration with Sea Island Builders, located on Sullivans Island, South Carolina. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway side of the island, this two-story family home contains 4,192 square feet of living space with six bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms. Built in 1830, the architects took a dated piece of […]
Spectacular Bel Air dream home is a showcase of Californian Modernism
This spectacular project encompasses the complete remodel of an existing 1970’s house by SAOTA Architects, located on beautiful promontory in Bel Air, a neighborhood in the Westside area of Los Angeles, California. SAOTA architects are based in South Africa, this is their first completed project in California. The scope goes well beyond what you would […]
30 Stylish and elegant kitchens with light and dark contrasts
There is nothing like finding the perfect balance in your kitchen between light and dark, so why not add some contrast for an elegant visual appeal. Many homeowners are afraid that adding contrast to a mainly light color palette will result in a dim room. As you scroll down the page, you will see that […]
Cozy New England farmhouse with rustic charm: Looking Glass Farm
Looking Glass Farm is a rustic New England farmhouse by design-build studio JLF Architects, set within the rolling hills of the Hudson Valley, in upstate New York. This modernized version of a farmhouse is owned by a husband-and-wife duo of NYC designers, wishing for a relaxing countryside getaway two two hours outside of the city. Originally seeking a […]
Ranch house features medieval-inspired craftsmanship in Jackson Hole
Surrounded by nature, this ranch house is the perfect example of medieval-inspired craftsmanship by JLF Architects along with Big-D Signature, located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The home was constructed on a property that was once ravaged and forgotten by time, but held such extraordinary potential. Now laced by resuscitated waterways, the site represents a jewel in the […]
Renovated home in Colorado unveils a New England chic style
This transitional style home was renovated by architects Ekman Design Studio, set in Cherry Hills Village, a municipality located just south of Denver, Colorado. The project consists of a 9,000 square foot remodel of a 1977-built home into a more clean and timeless style. Originally, this residence was characterized by a patchwork of styles, from Colonial to French […]
New Zealand beach house covered by a canopy of pohutukawa trees
This amazing contemporary beach house surrounded by pohutukawa trees was designed by Herbst Architects, located in Piha, a seaside village west of Auckland, on New Zealand’s North Island. The pohutukawa trees carry a great symbolic significance to the region, therefore they are protected by the local authorities. This presented a challenge to the architects, to build on the […]
Rustic Colorado mountain home offers refined contemporary interiors
This elegant expression of a modern western style home combines a rustic regional exterior with a refined contemporary interior, located in Cherry Hills Village a suburb of Denver, Colorado. Encompassing 9,000 square feet of living space, this home was designed by architecture studio Ekman Design Studio with interiors by Comstock Design and constructed by Cadre General Contractors. The homeowner’s private […]
Striking contemporary dwelling full of transparency and light in Brazil
This contemporary dwelling of steel and glass designed by architect Fernanda Marques is located in the upscale neighborhood of Cidade Jardim (Garden City) in the West Zone of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Nestled on a steeply sloping site of 8,395 square feet (780 square meters), this three-story residence encompasses 8,826 square feet (820 square meters) of living space. Containing […]








