Designed by Phoenix-based architectural firm Jones Studio, the Singing Sands Residence is nestled into a wooded hillside in Cannon Beach, Oregon. This breathtaking coastal property was once the site of an old motel. The architects designed this 3,500 square foot dwelling with locally sourced materials, keeping the rainy climate of the Pacific Northwest in mind. […]
This charming beach house is the work of interior design studio Hurlbutt Designs, located in the picture perfect seaside town of Kennebunk, Maine. The views are nothing short of spectacular and seem to have been maximized throughout the home through expansive windows. This also helps to flood the interiors with natural light. The exterior facade reflects […]
Designed by Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects, this 3,000 square foot modern residence is characterized by openness and natural light, confined to a narrow site in the heart of the Venice Beach, California. The main requirement of the young homeowner was to maximize views towards the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding natural environment. There was also a […]
This light-filled refuge located in Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic islands in the Mediterranean Sea was designed by architect Quico Moll in collaboration with interior designer Rocío Olivares. Set on a idyllic location—on a cliff with the Mediterranean in the background, this single-family abode called “The Bunker” was constructed in 1976. When the current family purchased this […]
This charming European-inspired home by Wright Design in collaboration with ID Studio Interiors is located in The Reserve at Lake Keowee, a gated golf community near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Sunset, South Carolina. According to the architects, this home is characterized by “a juxtaposition of old-world architecture with more contemporary details.” The typical European-style home […]
This modern-rustic homestead was designed by architectural studio JLF + Associates for a young family of five, located in Jackson, Wyoming. The sloping property consists of 35 acres atop Gros Ventre West and surrounded by mature growth aspen trees. The design team wanted the home to appear as though it is growing out of the landscape. The residence consists […]
Be inspired to create a cozy built-in reading nook in your home, a special place to delve into a mini-vacation to relax with a good book. Try to set aside at least 20-30 extra minutes every day to enjoy your nook or alcove space. Be sure it is designed in an area that is quiet, […]
This amazing retreat with transitional style interiors was designed by Seattle-based Peter Stoner Architects, located on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. Set right at the water’s edge high atop a bluff, this two-story home showcases stunning water views. It’s secluded private location lends to offering the home’s inhabitants the perfect space […]
Urbans Point Residence is a project undertaken by RemWhirl Architecture & Landscape Design, a beach style lake house located in Crosslake, Minnesota. The property consists of a main residence along with an adjacent carriage house, offering generous living spaces for the family and their guests to relax after spending a long day at the lake. “Truly […]
This light-filled, historic farmhouse was renovated by Ken Linsteadt Architects in collaboration with M. Elle Design, located in Brentwood, California. The homeowners were originally from Connecticut, relocating their family to the West Coast, they fell in love with this charming farmhouse. This project combines the best of both coasts—”an historic farmhouse with New England charm and […]
