This modern weekend retreat was designed for a family of four and their extended family by Butler Armsden Architects, located in Sonoma, California. Nestled high up on a hillside, this spectacular residence offers sweeping views over the Sonoma Valley. This area was famously christened the “Valley of the Moon” by renowned American novelist, Jack London. As […]

This spectacular country house retreat was designed by architect Miguel Pinto Guimarães of MPG Arquitetura, located just outside of São Paulo, Brazil. The architect first visited the property without the clients, wishing to get a feel of the terrain and let the project materialize. Picking up his ink pen, he put the first draft of this country […]

This moorland cottage hideaway was designed for couples to reconnect in a romantic setting, set on the hamlet of Warleggan, on the edge of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, United Kingdom. The beautiful hamlet that ‘Pixie Nook’ is nestled on is said to be “twinned with Narnia.” This cozy retreat has plenty to offer, from relaxing outdoor spaces to a […]

This beautiful modern refuge was designed for a family of four by Bruns Architecture, nestled on a small farm field surrounded by woods in Richfield, Wisconsin. The property also features two glacial kettles, which is the reason the land to the east was never logged or farmed. This attracted the owners to this site to build […]

This stunning renovated contemporary home was designed by residential building company, Capital Building, located in South Coogee, a coastal suburb in Sydney, Australia. Showcasing high-quality workmanship, this light and airy residence has undergone a renovation and extension with an earthy feel throughout. The living space offers a total of 3,552 square feet, with four bedrooms and […]

Design-build studio Remick Associates Architects created this contemporary weekend retreat, which is nestled amongst the vineyards of Napa Valley, California. Five couples spent a weekend together in Napa Valley and, after a long day of wine tasting, they decided two days just wasn’t enough. They got to talking about how fantastic it would be to […]

Your bedroom is your refuge from the chaotic daily grind, so why not make it warm and inviting by decorating your space with same fall-inspired hues. Fortunately, it is simple to do with a few changes, such as adding pillows, throws, candles and florals to soften your bedroom for the autumn season. Add color and […]

Feldman Architecture designed this stunning wine country retreat that consists of two perpendicular bars set on a hillside overlooking the village of Healdsburg, a city in Sonoma County, California. This home boasts plenty of space for entertaining guests with the privacy of a rural retreat. The higher section of this property travels along the ridge of the hill, […]

This Victorian home was renovated by Robson Rak Architects in collaboration with interior design studio Made By Cohen, located in Melbourne, Australia. The design team transformed the dark interiors of this home—which encompasses 1,614 square feet (150 square meters), into an open, light-filled living space. The new layout showcases elegance and sophistication, with a spacious, open […]

This modern family retreat was constructed of rammed earth, steel and concrete by Feldman Architecture, located in California’s Central Valley. The dwelling is positioned just east of Monterey Bay, nestled amidst the grazing livestock of a thriving 500-acre walnut farm. From the base of a prominent hill, the house opens up to east-facing views of rolling hills […]