Whether you reside in the city or the suburbs, having a stylish and functional small back deck can provide you with an outdoor oasis for relaxing and entertaining. If you are looking to reimagine your small deck or transform an underutilized space in your backyard, adding the right furnishings and accessories can make all the […]
This Washington coast home offers a refuge for a couple of empty nesters
Ore Studios custom-crafted this stunning home for a pair of empty nesters on the Washington coast, whose primary residence is in the city of Seattle. Perched on fifty feet of medium bank waterfront, this weekend retreat enjoys enviable views of Skagit Bay and Whidbey Island. The architects used the agricultural vernacular of the surrounding valley […]
Step into this beyond stunning red farmhouse home in Northern California
WY Architects, together with LMK Interiors, has designed this red farmhouse, a stunning family home surrounded by beautiful landscaping in Lafayette, a city in Contra Costa County, Northern California. The exterior of this 4,000 square foot, four-bedroom home offers fantastic curb appeal, painted in barn red with white trim and surrounded by an eye-catching white […]
Modern tree house on a bluff with tranquil views over Washington’s Puget Sound
DeForest Architects, together with Ore Studios, has custom-designed this peaceful modern tree house, inspired by its hillside site and childhood memories, situated in Burien, Washington. Nestled on a dramatic one-acre woodland property atop a bluff with views over the Puget Sound, this family home was designed to feel like a virtual walk in the woods. The […]
1880s Barn gets beautifully converted into a modern home in Upstate New York
Balzer & Tuck Architecture was commissioned to help the homeowners of Meadowbrook Barn to dismantle and relocate an 1880s English threshing barn and reconstruct it as a new home and detached two-car garage, situated in Saratoga Springs, New York. The design of the new home respects the simplicity of the original historic farm building while […]
A charming New Hampshire retreat with idyllic views over Lake Winnipesaukee
This gorgeous lakeside retreat was beautifully reimagined for family living by Patrick Ahearn Architect, nestled along Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. The owners have enjoyed this retreat with their six children for over 30 years; however, their lifestyle needs have now changed. They needed more space to accommodate the next generation, with 14 grandchildren and counting. […]
1860 Country farmhouse gets a beautiful restoration in Massachusetts
Cummings Architecture + Interiors, together with Windhill Builders, has reimagined this understated country farmhouse that was originally built circa 1860 in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. The building’s layout and design were an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen […]
A peek inside this inviting Kiawah Island retreat with vintage-inspired details
D. Stanley Dixon Architect has designed this inviting island retreat for his longtime friend, interior designer Jackye Lanham, nestled on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The designer wanted her home to be both traditional and relaxed, taking inspiration from the idea of a fictional carriage house that might have once existed on the property in the […]
Shou Sugi Ban house in Vermont designed to capture scenic water views
Joan Heaton Architects designed this spectacular modern house with Shu Sugi Ban siding, nestled on a knoll with westerly views of a pond in Shelburne, Vermont. A covered porch and west-facing patio make the most of these views. The wooded site creates a private oasis for this four-bedroom home. Wood tones are echoed in the […]
Step inside a timeless New Jersey country estate with stunning interiors
Step inside a meticulously crafted country estate built by Scandic Builders. Located just outside New York City in the rolling hills of Harding, New Jersey, this spectacular home embodies timeless elegance, environmental responsibility, and exceptional craftsmanship. The partnership with architect Hiland Hall Turner and ML Interior Designs was a seamless collaboration. Designed to harmonize with […]










