A casual weekend getaway beautifully crafted by Ken Linsteadt Architects is set amidst the hills of the Santa Lucia Preserve in Carmel, California. The private preserve features 20,000 acres of coastal foothills, with 300 estates, a Tom Fazio golf course, health spa, stables and 100 miles of trails. The residence showcases a clean, linear design that conforms […]
A modern farmhouse designed for family living in Illinois
This beautiful modern farmhouse was designed by award-winning studio Charles Vincent George Architects, located in Elmhurst, Illinois. This cozy two-story family home offers amazing curb appeal, with stone clad on the first level with white trim around the windows. The second level is clad in wood siding painting in a visually appealing blue tone. A covered […]
Breathtaking modern farmhouse design in East Hampton
This breathtaking modern farmhouse has been created by custom builders John Hummel & Associates, located in East Hampton, southeastern Suffolk County, New York. Nestled in a picturesque location, this two-story home has plenty of wonderful features to explore. Beginning with the exterior facade, attractively clad in cedar siding, it fits in perfectly with the surrounding vernacular architecture. From […]
LEED Silver house in Atlanta nestles into its wooded environment
This modern residence with a LEED Silver rating is home to the principal architects at TaC Studios Architecture, located in Atlanta, Georgia. After years of developing ‘Green’ strategies for their clients, they wished to apply several of these techniques, systems and products into their new home/studio. Not only does the home have its LEED Silver rating, […]
Courtyard house in Spain radiates with freshness and light
A courtyard house has undergone a complete reform, transformed into an urban oasis, full of light, charm and freshness, located in Barcelona, Spain. The new homeowners had previously resided in an apartment, which had plenty of style and was ideal, but not big enough for their expanding family. With the arrival of their second child, […]
Charming historic beach cottage gets modern update in California
This historic beach cottage mixes contemporary and traditional styles to create an eclectic aesthetic by Evens Architects, located in an historic district of Santa Monica, California. This charming house was built in 1903 as a weekend retreat, typical of the original houses in this seaside neighborhood. A craftsman style house, it was once only accessible by driving […]
Holiday-inspiring Ibiza house overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
The refuge of an American, the renovation of this holiday home by interiors studio Melian Randolph features optimism, freshness and naturalness on the island of Ibiza, Spain. The premise was to give new life to a home built in the 90s by architects Planas & Torres. The homeowner is a bachelor, sportsman and an avid art […]
44 Traditional outdoor patio designs to capture your imagination
During the warm summer months, you want to have a wonderful outdoor patio to enjoy entertaining family and friends and relax in comfort and style. A traditionally styled outdoor living space is warm and inviting, with a more refined aesthetic in its furnishings, fabrics, and finishes. This style is very easy to live with and […]
A modern seaside retreat delights the senses in Malibu
This modernist seaside retreat features newly renovated interiors by Jamie Bush, located in the bluffs above Malibu, California, with sweeping views over the Pacific Ocean. The home was originally constructed in the 70s, offering 3,400 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. The project encompassed a full gut-remodel, transforming into a warm, […]
Indoor/outdoor connectivity defining sustainable Aussie home
A sustainable contemporary home with plenty of transparency and light was re-designed by Austin Maynard Architects, located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Comprised of 2,744 square feet (255 square meters) of living space, the clients requested that their home have just the right amount of space for their family. Since the home is surrounded by much larger […]










