Modern rustic living rooms exude warmth, nostalgia, and comfort. They range from authentic Western designs featuring large stone fireplaces, exposed wooden ceiling beams, and contemporary furnishings to modern white-walled spaces enhanced with rustic accents made from natural materials such as leather and reclaimed wood. When designing your space, be sure to integrate plenty of natural […]
Idyllic modern shelter for family getaways on wind-swept Orcas Island
Heliotrope Architects designed this modern jewel-box home in collaboration with Ore Studios, nestled on Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan Islands, Washington. Nestled carefully on a rocky, wind-swept shoreline, this 1,600-square-foot family retreat harmonizes with the surrounding landscape while minimizing weather exposure. The main living spaces connect to the landscape through retractable screens […]
This charming South Carolina house mixes contemporary and historic elements
This custom-designed home was completed by Spivey Architects, located in Mount Pleasant, a large suburban town in Charleston County, South Carolina. Having remodeled in the past, the homeowners decided to build this time, finding a beautiful property in the Brickyard Plantation neighborhood of Mount Pleasant. This particular area contains 513 acres, more than 100 of […]
A mid-century modern home reimagined with beautiful details on Lake Austin
A Parallel Architecture, in collaboration with Allison Burke Interior Design, has reimagined this mid-century home overlooking Lake Austin, a water reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas. Nestled on a sprawling hillside property, this 4,800-square-foot dwelling weaves through a series of existing brick walls and foundations to create an entirely new experience of the […]
This river house offers a peaceful rural retreat in the forests of Michigan
Searl Lamaster Howe Architects has designed the ‘river house,’ a rural retreat for a Chicago-based family along the shores of the St. Joe River in the small town of Buchanan, Michigan. Nestled on a 14-acre property, the home captures views of the river on one side and a meadow on the other, providing the family […]
1907 farmhouse in Texas gets stunning modern makeover inspired by nature
Marie Flanigan Interiors has beautifully reimagined a 1907 farmhouse in Brenham, Texas, blending modern furnishings with the traditional structure to maintain a sense of history. The designer helped the family create their dream farmhouse, celebrating a slower pace of living with a sophisticated touch. The historic home is nestled into a hillside, with sweeping views […]
Step into this absolutely stunning stone house in the Pennsylvania countryside
This gorgeous traditional-style stone house, designed by Archer & Buchanan Architecture, is situated in Chadds Ford, a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Named “Fox Hollow Residence,” the original historic home on the property was destroyed in a devastating fire that left only remnants of its structure. Timberlane Shutters custom-made the shutters on the exterior facade, and […]
See this secluded woodland retreat with scenic views of the Catskill Mountains
Providing the utmost seclusion, this countryside retreat is enveloped by woodlands and features stunning views of the Catskill Mountains in the historic town of Saugerties, New York. Nestled on a sprawling 18-acre property in the Hudson Valley, Saugerties borders the Hudson River to the east and offers majestic views. The property features a 3,100-square-foot main […]
This Hudson Valley farmhouse home offers a peaceful escape in the countryside
Crisp Architects designed this dream farmhouse home as a peaceful family escape situated in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley. They envisioned a retreat that balanced peaceful solitude with fine meals and lively gatherings of loved ones—a place to reconnect with nature and each other. Nestled on a serene, wooded site along a quiet dirt road, […]
A peek inside this spectacular Utah mountain home surrounded by nature
Jaffa Group Design Build is responsible for the design of this spectacular mountain home nestled in a pristine area in Park City, just east of Salt Lake City, Utah. This stunning dwelling integrates seamlessly into the beautiful surroundings using natural elements on the exterior of this stately estate. Setting a new standard for contemporary mountain architecture, […]